The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Employees in the Records Department and kitchen at the Princess Margret Hospital walked off the job yesterday because of the sweltering heat, as there are no windows in those areas. The situation at PMH worries Bahamas Public Services Union President Kimsley Ferguson, who wants the situation to be addressed.   “I am very concerned that we […]

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Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell said the Free National Movement got what it deserved after Compass Point Resort owner Leigh Rodney threatened the government. Mitchell’s comments came after Mr. Rodney threatened to close Compass Point by the next general election if the government fails to make it easier to do business in The Bahamas. […]

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Minister of Education Jeffrey Lloyd denied claims made by Exuma and Ragged Island Member of Parliament Chester Cooper that school repairs in Exuma were delayed because of lack of funding. Mr. Lloyd told The Bahama Journal yesterday that construction has started on the schools. “The school work in Exuma has commenced. Funding has been given […]

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Senators expressed their condolences following the death of The Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas Acting General Manager Colin Trotman Jr., who died on Wednesday morning at the age of 57. “Mr. Trotman was a very nice person. He would always try to encourage workers to see their potential and to make it a reality. He […]

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Director of Education Marcellus Taylor said recently that Bahamian business owners do not take big risks because The Bahamas has no social safety nets in place. “Like in America, for instance, you can go bankrupt. When you go bankrupt, there’s a process for that. You’re exempted from certain things, but you also can’t do certain […]

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In a statement yesterday, environmental groups said Disney Cruise Line Island Development’s June 12letter was a dismissive response to the detailed letter sent by the groups on the inadequacy of Disney’s environmental review. In that letter, Disney reiterated that the company will only move forward with the development if it could in an environmentally responsible […]

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Centerville Member of Parliament Reece Chipman said the issue of outdoor toilets has turned out a little different than he anticipated as most residents in his constituency have toilets with proper plumbing.  Back in March of 2018, Mr. Chipman would have indicated that he intended to rid his constituents of the longstanding practice, but he […]

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Darren Henfield said he will not issue a travel advisory following the recent mass shootings in the United States that occurred in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio.  Although Opposition Leader Philip Davis believes a travel advisory against the U.S. is warranted, Henfield told The Bahama Journal that it is not […]

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A stolen vessel was recovered after being found by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) Harbour Patrol Unit (HPU) over the weekend.  Calls made by Royal Bahamas Police Force (Cable Beach Police Station) indicated that a white 17-foot Boston Whaler named First Knight was stolen from Sandals dock sometime between Saturday evening and […]

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The newly renovated Rolleville Police Station reopened in Exuma on Wednesday after several years of no police presence. At the station’s opening ceremony, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said the renovation was a part of the government’s pledge to meet the crime-fighting demands of the 21st century.  “My government remains committed to improving infrastructure and […]

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