The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

BY DESTINY JOHNSONJournal Staff Writer The number of stopover visitors this year is slightly lagging behind 2019 numbers at 1.3 million,representing 18.5 percent of total arrival numbers, according to Bahamas Hotel TourismAssociation President Robert Sands.Mr. Sands said there is work to be done to increase the conversion of a percentage of cruisepassengers to stopover visitors.“This […]

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By Delvardo EmmanuelJournal Staff Writer A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between the Bahamas Agriculture IndustrialCorporation (BAIC) and the Access Accelerator/Small Business Development Centre (SBDC), at BAICheadquarters on Monday. The two agencies have partnered to assist thousands of Bahamians to expeditethe path to their dream of owning a business.“I am elated to see the […]

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BY DESTINY JOHNSONJournal Staff Writer The Ministry of the Environment, in collaboration with the Ministry of Marine Resources, hostedThe Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute (GCFI) 76th Conference on Monday at the AtlantisBeach Resort, Paradise Island.The conference, under the theme ‘Linking Science and Society Towards a Vision for SustainableFisheries’ brought together likeminded individuals from across the […]

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By Keile CampbellJournal Staff Writer Doctors Hospital West, located on Blake Road, announced its reopening, giving members ofthe press a tour of the enhanced facilities and briefed them on the services and treatmentsavailable at the private hospital’s western location.Doctors Hospital West specializes in urgent care, specialist appoint visits and advanceddiagnostics. Doctors Hospital President and CEO […]

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Delvardo EmmanuelJournal Staff Writer A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between the Bahamas Agriculture IndustrialCorporation (BAIC) and the Access Accelerator/Small Business Development Centre (SBDC), at BAICheadquarters on Monday. The two agencies have partnered to assist thousands of Bahamians to expeditethe path to their dream of owning a business.“I am elated to see the collaboration […]

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While there has been an increase in incidents of gun related deaths in The Bahamas, there is anemphasis to combat the surge of guns, gangs and violence in the Caribbean region.During the recent Organization of American States (OAS) Special Meeting of the PermanentCouncil, Trinidad and Tobago’s Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Reginald Armourexpressed […]

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BY DESTINY JOHNSONJournal Staff WriterOn Monday, the demolition of unregulated communities, commonly known as shantytowns, willbegin in the areas of Kool Acres and All Saints Way.On October 2, a 28-day eviction notice was sent by the Unregulated Communities ActionTaskforce to 162 structures in these communities.Minister of Works and Family Island Development Clay Sweeting said these […]

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Former Senator Alma A. Adams nee Hutcheson died peacefully at home at the age of 74.In an announcement of her passing, Adams’ family said, “She was a shining light in ourlives: great source of inspiration, guidance and love.”  She was a devoted mother andgrandmother.Adams leaves behind memories of a wonderful life and a great contributor […]

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By Licec BastianJournal Staff Writer The Consumer Protection Bill (2023) was debated and passed in the Lower Chamberon Wednesday evening. The new legislation which repeals and replaces the ConsumerProtection Act 2006 aims to put in place laws that protect Bahamian consumers andnot only target small businesses, but ensures that all businesses operate in a fair […]

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By Keile CampbellJournal Staff Writer Member of Parliament (MP) for Fox Hill Fred Mitchell backed the notion that there needs tobe an office in Parliament that deals with the matters and needs of former Parliamentarians.Before mentioning the concept, Minister Mitchell explained that his reasoning came frommusing on life after office for those who’ve served parliament.“There […]

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