Featured Stories
TWO NEW MAJOR INVESTMENTS (BILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT BOOM) GOVERNMENT SIGNS $55 M LOAN AGREEMENT FOR NORTH ELEUTHERA AIRPORT
 
BAHAMAS INVESTMENT FORUM IN WASHINGTON, DC --  Photographed above are some the participants of the first Bahamas Business and Investment Forum in Washington, DC organized by The Embassy of The Bahamas. From left to right are Senator Barry Griffin; Central Bank Governor John Rolle; Senator Quinton Lightbourn; Senator Michael Halkitis, Minister of Economic Affairs; Barbara Feinstein, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State; The  Bahamas Ambassador to the United States His Excellency Wendall Jones; The Hon. I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and Investments; Ambassador Chet Neymour; Consul General Washington Patrick Adderley; Consul General New York Leroy Major; and Michael Fountain, Honorary Consul Chicago.

TWO NEW MAJOR INVESTMENTS (BILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT BOOM)

The Deputy Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, I. Chester Cooper has announced that the government will execute heads of agreements this month for more than $1billion of new investments in major touristic developments. It is understood that these projects are slated for Paradise Island and Cable Beach. Mr. Cooper made the announcement […]

Screenshot

GOVERNMENT SIGNS $55 M LOAN AGREEMENT FOR NORTH ELEUTHERA AIRPORT

Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Philip Davis and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and AviationChester Cooper visited the island of Eleuthera on Monday to sign a $55 million dollar loanagreement with the Saudi Fund for Development to facilitate updates to North Eleuthera’s airportterminal.The updates to North Eleuthera International Airport have been long […]

Reveal “Murderous Pirates”, Says Bishop Hall 

12 February 2019

Leading Baptist Bishop Simeon Hall is making a clarion call to the Haitian community to reveal the names of individuals who continually exploit Haitian nationals attempting to flee poverty stricken island nation. Speaking with this Journal  yesterday, following a mass turnout at one of the largest funeral services on Sunday, Bishop Hall called the captain […]

Read the full story

Posted in National News0 Comments


FNM Says Davis Should Apologize For GB Neglect

12 February 2019

 The Free National Movement (FNM) has called on Opposition Leader Philip Davis to apologize for the neglect of Grand Bahama  under the administration of the Progressive Liberal Party. In a statement issued yesterday the FNM  accused Mr. Davis for  undeservedly taking credit for the new port development in Grand Bahama. The statement said, “the old […]

Read the full story

Posted in National News0 Comments

Parents Concerned About Health Issues

12 February 2019

Despite assurances that the schools are safe for classes to resume, parents of students of CW Sawyer and Sybil Strachan Primary have lingering concerns over a number of issues. There was an early pickup for CW Sawyer students, who returned to classes yesterday  following a two-day break over mould, rat and structural concerns. Adding to […]

Read the full story

Posted in National News0 Comments

PLP WANTS GRADUAL APPROACH FOR NHI

12 February 2019

After a meeting between the National Health Insurance Authority and  the Parliamentary Team of The  Progressive Liberal Party, the Opposition  is proposing  that the government consider a more gradual approach for National Health Insurance  that would focus heavily on primary healthcare and selective catastrophic care to meet the demands in our public hospitals. In a […]

Read the full story

Posted in National News0 Comments

Three Murder Accused Arraigned

12 February 2019

Three young men accused of murder were yesterday arraigned before the Magistrate’s Court. In the first matter, standing before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt, was 25-year-old, Shaquille Culmer of West Street/Fleming Street. Culmer is accused of the February 2nd murder of Randolph Anderson aka Deon Brice. He was not required to enter a plea  and bail […]

Read the full story

Posted in National News0 Comments

WSC CHAIRMAN URGES UNION PRESIDENT TO RETURN TO WORK

11 February 2019

The board and management of The Water And Sewage Corporation (WSC)  are “taken aback” by comments made by Bahamas Utilities Services And Allied Workers Union President (BUSAWU) Dwayne Woods last week.  Mr.Woods  has accused the Corporation  of rolling back benefits agreed in the Industrial Agreement.  WSC Board Chairman Adrian Gibson  said that after consultation with […]

Read the full story

Posted in National News0 Comments

Union Still In The Dark About WSC VSEP’s

11 February 2019

The Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) has yet to address the Voluntary Separation Packages (VSEPS) with the corporation’s union heads, but instead presented employees “a cake with all kind of cherry on top” according to Bahamas Utilities Services and allied Workers Union (BUSAWU) President, Dwayne Woods. Talks of right-sizing several government agencies, began in earnest […]

Read the full story

Posted in National News0 Comments

Police Destroy Marijuana Fields 

11 February 2019

A major drug bust on the island of Andros last week has  resulted  in police uncovering eight marijuana fields in San Andros. Following a joint operation by Drug Enforcement Unit, US Drug Enforcement Agency and officers from the North Andros District, in two separate incidents last week, police recovered in excess of 90,000 marijuana plants. […]

Read the full story

Posted in National News0 Comments

Tourism’s New Marketing Campaign Features Lenny Kravitz

11 February 2019

 A new, multi-channel creative campaign featuring Bahamian-American rock legend Lenny Kravitz reveals the authentic spirit of The Bahamas as a destination of adventure and discovery. Set to the lyrics of Kravitz’s hit song Fly Away, the television commercial and supporting marketing campaign capture his deep personal connection to The Bahamas, as well as the pure […]

Read the full story

Posted in National News0 Comments

Dames encourages young men to succeed academically

11 February 2019

Top performers of the AF Adderley Junior High have been encouraged to work hard to succeed academically. Addressing the school’s awards recognition ceremony Friday morning, Minister of National Security Marvin Dames reminded the youngsters that success comes through hard work and perseverance.   “You’re not going to be successful if you’re lazy, this is one […]

Read the full story

Posted in National News0 Comments

Watch JCN Channel 14 Shows

Jcn Channel 14

Sign in now to see your channels and recommendations!

Join Us on Facebook