The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

By Tynia Brown Journal Staff Writer The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) is pushing back against a wave of accusations from staff and union representatives, even as more than a dozen faculty and employees staged a sit-out this week, demanding the immediate removal of President Dr. Linda A. Davis, despite the fact that her […]

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By Tynia Brown Journal Staff Writer Senator Darron Pickstock was officially sworn in as the Member of Parliament for the Golden Isles constituency in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, following his November 24th  bye-election victory.  His election fills the seat left vacant by the late Honourable Vaughn Miller. During the morning sitting, House Speaker […]

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By Julian Reid Bahama Journal News Editor Bahamians have been known to turn out in big numbers for elections. Their vote is regarded as sacred; a right they must exercise preciously… until lately it seems. Some political observers say that Monday’s bye-election in Golden Isles is a warning sign that we are heading down a […]

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BY: ARIANNA NEELY  BAHAMA JOURNAL WRITER The Boundaries Commission has officially completed its report, clearing the way for potential changes to the country’s electoral map after months of speculation over whether several high-population constituencies will be divided. The confirmation marks a significant step toward possible election reform at a time when voters and politicians continue […]

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By Tynia Brown Journal Staff Writer The National Junkanoo Committee has released the essential rules and requirements for all groups, individuals, judges and parade officials participating in the 2025/2026 Junkanoo season. The guidelines highlight the most critical procedures for registration, costumes, eligibility, parade timing and scoring. The NJC has confirmed that registration is mandatory for […]

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BY ARIANNA NEELY  BAHAMAS JOURNAL WRITER  Porter Airlines officially made its debut into the Caribbean market on Tuesday afternoon, landing its first flight to Nassau from Toronto. Government officials, airport leaders, tourism executives and airline representatives gathered at Lynden Pindling International Airport for a ceremony they described as an historic milestone for both the airline […]

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Tynia BrownJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Philip Davis is calling the redevelopment of the former Sandals Emerald Bayproperty into Beaches Exuma a major step forward for both the island and the national economy,describing the project as a “significant investment in Bahamian people, opportunity, and long-term growth.”Speaking at the signing ceremony, Davis said Exuma’s character and […]

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The bye-election on Monday in the Golden Isles constituency will be amajor test for political parties in The Bahamas. Pundits and Polticosacross the country are watching closely for the outcome to determinethe popularity of the governing Progressive Liberal Party and twoorganizations in opposition, the Free National Movement  and theCoalition of Independent Candidates.   While there was […]

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By Tynia BrownJournal Staff Writer On Thursday, the government signed a landmark $90 million agreement with the Inter-AmericanDevelopment Bank (IDB), paving the way for a major overhaul of Bahamas Power and Light’s(BPL) operations and the introduction of modern digital infrastructure across the country’spower grid.The signing marks the first time BPL has been designated as a […]

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By Arianna NeelyBAHAMAS JOURNAL WRITER Government officials, private sector leaders and key stakeholders in the energy sector,gathered at the British Colonial Hotel on Thursday for the second annual National EnergySummit, where the Davis Administration outlined major advancements in the country’s shifttoward a more reliable, more affordable and more sustainable energy future. With close to 200 […]

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