The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

By Gerrino J. Saunders Bahama Journal News Editor  “We will take all 39 seats in the 2026 general elections,” says Free National Movement National Chairman Dr. Duane Sands. Sands was speaking to a raucous crowd of supporters after being introduced as the candidate for Bamboo Town where he will face the sitting Speaker of the […]

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By Tynia Brown  Journal Staff Writer The Bahamas Communications and Public Managers Union (BCPMU) and the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (BCB) have officially signed a four-year industrial agreement, bringing to a close month of negotiations between union representatives and management. The signing ceremony marked what union leaders described as a challenging but necessary negotiation […]

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By Gerrino J. Saunders Bahama Journal News Editor  The last Free National Movement government intended to introduce Asylum laws.  This was revealed in the Senate on Thursday by Attorney-General Senator Ryan Pinder in answer to a promise by the  Leader of the Opposition Michael Pinder to repeal the Smuggling Migrants legislation if the FNM became […]

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By Gerrino J. Saunders Bahama Journal News Editor There is no denying that illegal migration into the country is among the top concerns of many Bahamian people and will likely be among the top three issues for voters heading into the 2026 General Elections along with the economy and crime. The Davis administration is attempting […]

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By Tynia Brown Journal Staff Writer  Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) Commander Floyd Moxey is providing a comprehensive overview of the country’s human smuggling challenge, revealing five-year statistics and outlining the strategic actions taken by the force to protect Bahamian waters. Captain Moxey stated that human smuggling remains a persistent global problem, one that nations […]

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By Tynia Brown Journal Staff Writer The Migrants Bill 2025 is now shaping up to be one of the most contentious legislative proposals in years, touching on national security, humanitarian obligations, sovereignty, and the country’s capacity to manage migration in an increasingly unstable region. Attorney-General Hon. Ryan Pinder is seeking to clarify the intent and […]

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BY ARIANNA NEELY  BAHAMA JOURNAL STAFF WRITER  Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Chester Cooper is urging Bahamians to take responsibility for their voter information and ensure that it is up to date, warning that thousands of electors remain incorrectly registered, despite having moved to new communities years ago. Cooper’s remarks come as the government prepares to […]

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BY ARIANNA NEELY  BAHAMA JOURNAL WRITER  Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg says the country is on solid footing heading into the 2025 Junkanoo season, noting that parade preparations, group registration, and government support are all firmly in place as the national festival approaches.  Bowleg said his ministry has been closely coordinating with […]

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By Arianna Neely  Bahama Journal Writer  The owner of the Brooklyn Bridge barge will be fined and held fully financially responsible for the extensive damage caused to the coral reef system between Ambergris Cay and Manjack Cay, according to Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Hon. Zane Lightbourne.  Speaking in Parliament, Mr. Lightbourne made it […]

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By Tynia Brown Journal Staff Writer  Expansion and upgrades to the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) are finally nearing full operation, months after the renovated main entrance remained closed due to delays in the delivery of specialized equipment. The A&E expansion, part of a broader $143 million hospital upgrade project […]

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