The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

By Keile CampbellJournal Staff Writer The Bahamas moved one step closer to the passing of the much-discussed Cannabis Bill asthe government announced the launch of consultation on legislation to decriminalize cannabisfor medical, research and religious purposes.During a press briefing on Thursday at the Office of the Prime Minister, Attorney Generaland Minister of Legal Affairs Senator […]

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By Keile CampbellJournal Staff Writer In the aftermath of the revelation concerning the 11-year-old who took an abortion pill aftershe became pregnant after being raped by her mother’s 45-year-old boyfriend, Prime MinisterPhilip Davis, in response to the question of whether Bahamian laws should be adjusted toconsider such circumstances, said the laws on the books are […]

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— Contractor Had No Written Contract nor Risk Insurance By Licec BastianJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Philip Davis and Works and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears defendedthe local contractor of a building under construction on the campus of the R.M. BaileySenior High School, while also expressing confidence in the contractor.Two weeks ago, the roof of the […]

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Keile CampbellJournal Staff Writer Bus drivers who increased their fare cost prematurely could possibly face the IndustrialTribunal if reported, according to Minister of Transport and Housing Jobeth Colby-Davis.It is speculated that some bus drivers may have raised their fares from $1.25 to $1.50.According to Minister Colby-Davis, the set fare date is still to be set […]

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— Opposition Leader, Again Calls for Minster’s Resignation By Licec BastianJournal Staff Writer Official Opposition Leader Michael Pintard slammed Prime Minister Philip Davis andWorks and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears over the debacle of an unfinished roofcollapsing on a building on the campus of the R.M. Bailey Senior High School earlierthis month and characterized comments made […]

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By Delvardo EmmanuelJournal Staff Writer Minister of Social Services and Urban Development Obie Wilchcombe said it istime to “remove shackles from the women of the world,” as he addressed the kickoff ceremony of the 13th Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministers Meeting heldat the Atlantis Resort.He said during the course of these meetings a great deal of […]

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Licec BastianJournal Staff Writer The Bahamas’ tourism product is seeing phenomenal growth and tourist arrivalnumbers are anticipated to soar past record-breaking 2019 number of arrivals. Thenumbers are trending 30 percent ahead in 2023.Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper, who also holds responsibility for the ministerof tourism, investments and aviation, told an audience at the launch event […]

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By Keile CampbellJournal Staff Writer From Over-the-Hill to Mount Fitzwilliam, the life of Cynthia “Mother” Pratt has been aninspiration for many as she’s expected to become the next governor general of The Bahamas.Prime Minister Philip Davis announced recently that Mother Pratt will become the newgovernor general next month. He recommended her for the role as […]

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BY LICEC BASTIAN & DESTINY JOHNSONJournal Staff Writers A man was gunned down on Sunset Drive, Sunset Park, in broad daylight Wednesday morning,just hours after police recorded the country’s 67th homicide, according to The BahamasJournal’s records.The country’s murder is count nearly at 70 with four months remaining in 2023.Chief Superintendent Michael Johnson said the deceased […]

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By Delvardo EmmanuelJournal Staff Writer The Department of Labour is forced to approve work certificates to non-Bahamians due to the lack of registered certified Bahamian workers, according toDirector of Labour Robert Farquharson, who added that between 2022 to 2023government has approved over 12,000 work certificates.“About 40 percent of those were jobs that we believe Bahamians […]

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