The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer After being invited by Opposition leader Michael Pintard to jointlyshare who their major donors are on Tuesday Prime Minister PhilipDavis dismissed the idea and said his focus is on those things that willdirectly impact the lives of Bahamians and campaign finance reform isnot one of them.Following the signing of […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer After riding high for several weeks and seemingly having the upper hand in theinternal but public battle for the rights to the Valley Boys name, being first toregistered the name and recently laying claim to the Claridge Road shack, TheWay Forward Valley Boys faction will apparently have to swallow […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Using the Free National Movement’s (FNM) history following a general electionvictory, Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Fred Mitchell said on Mondaythat there is usually a high level of victimization by the FNM and as politicalparties begin to ramp up in anticipation of the 2026 showdown he warned PLPparty members, […]

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Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer While the two major political parties refuse to budge on implementing campaign finance reform,a third political party is chastising them for non-performance on the issue and promises theBahamian people that they would implement it to restore their confidence in the electorate.Dr, Veronica McIver, deputy leader of the Coalition of Independents shared […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Hours after the government through Prime Minister Philip Davis the Minister of Financeand Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper the Minister of Tourism Investments andAviation signed a $55 million loan agreement with the Saudi Fund for DevelopmentOfficial Opposition leader Michael Pintard scolded the government for signing the dealwithout first providing […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Philip Davis has signed a desalination contract between the Waterand Sewerage Corporation and Consolidated Water for two desalination plants.While at his West Bay Street office he said it marks the beginning of an“extraordinary” new chapter for Cat Island.According to the Prime Minister the Member of Parliament for […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Using the principle of the “purpose driven life” Free National Movement(FNM) Chairman Dr. Duane Sands on Tuesday hours after Prime MinisterDavis acknowledged that he is not willing to reveal the names of politicaldonors and that campaign finance reform is not a priority for hisadministration accused Mr. Davis ofHe said, […]

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By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Philip Davis along with Minister of Health Dr Michael Darville toured ten newambulances set to be distributed throughout New Providence and the family islands in theupcoming weeks.By Friday, five more ambulances bringing the total to 15 new ambulances facilitated by theInternational Development Bank will be on the ground […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff WriterResidents of mainland Eleuthera and surrounding islands like Harbour Islandand Spanish Wells have been vocal and action-oriented in recent timesbemoaning the lack of reliable infrastructure like electricity, potable water andinternet services.The government has heard their cries and announced several plans to addressthe issues and according to Prime Minister Philip Davis […]

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By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Walkers Cay is a small island of just 58 acres that sits at the top of TheBahamas chain of islands and is rich in angling history with a world-widereputation for premier deep sea fishing and this week Prime Minister PhilipDavis flew to the tiny island to sign a second […]

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