The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

The Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture issued a statement on Friday explaining that the ministry is the process of determining which events of local, regional and international interest should be best postponed or cancelled in the interest of public protection, health and safety as the coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads globally. The statement comes after the […]

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An elderly man was fatally shot after exchanging gunfire with police officers at the Fox Hill Police Station on Friday, shortly before 7 a.m. Police said the man, who was out on bail for grievous harm, arrived at the Fox Hill Police Station to sign is as customary for persons on bail and after producing […]

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Man Dies after Eight Mile Rock Shooting Police are investigating a shooting that took place in the capital which left one adult female dead. According to police, on Friday shortly before 12 a.m., at a residence on Carmichael Road, east of Lazaretto Road, two females were approached by three males, one of them being armed […]

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The late Gerlene Gibson, mother to former Minister of Labour Shane Gibson, was honoured by her family for living a life full of compassion and love. The children, grandchildren, siblings and family members of Mrs. Gibson hosted a lunch in her memory on March 13, Mrs. Gibson’s birthday. The lunch was held at Pat’s Senior […]

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Patients who test positive for COVID-19 will be treated at Doctors Hospital on Blake Road, according to Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis. During his televised national address on COVID-19 yesterday, the prime minister said Doctors Hospital has been secured as the facility to treat COVID-19 patients and health professionals treating those patients will utilize various […]

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Two Wartsila engines tripped offline on Friday morning, causing outages in a number of areas throughout the capital. Bahamas Power and Light Company (BPL) released a statement at 8 a.m. on Friday, stating that its two engines went offline at station A, including its GT9, at its Blue Hills Power Station. The power company said […]

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The Bahamas has confirmed its first case of the coronavirus (COVID-19), according to health officials, after a 61-year-old female resident tested positive for the disease. Health officials said the woman has no history of traveling outside the country within the last 20 days.  Acting Minster of Health Jeffrey Lloyd, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Pearl McMillan […]

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Minister of Education Jeffrey Lloyd said he looks forward to meeting with Assistant Commissioner of Police Leamond Deleveaux to determine the role he will play at the Ministry of Education (MOE). The initial meeting did not happen as expected, due to conflict in time, Lloyd said. “Officer Deleveaux and I are scheduled to meet. We […]

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Minister of Education Jeffery Lloyd set the record straight last Thursday as he explained that the issue of immigration is handled by the Department of Immigration and not his ministry. He reiterated that the Ministry of Education ensures the education of all children despite their immigration status. “Our responsibility in the Ministry of Education in […]

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More man power is on the way for the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF), according to Minster of National Security Marvin Dames, as the ministry moves to increase the force to at least 2,000 by 2022.  Dames made the announcement during the RBDF annual church service on Sunday, which was also held in honour of […]

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