Featured Stories
OPTIMISM IN HAITI Govt. defends NIA 2024 amendment bill
 
haiti unrest

OPTIMISM IN HAITI

There is new hope for security in Haiti as countries around the world are pledging more support and funding to bring about peace and security in that Caribbean country.  The new Council there claims that the Haitian people are optimistic about the future.   The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged another $160 million in […]

Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis

Govt. defends NIA 2024 amendment bill

By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer The Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe said the NationalIntelligence Agency (NIA) Amendment Bill 2024 by the Davisadministration has breathed new life into the agency which is animportant arm of national security.Some of the major changes to the Bill include a change in name fromthe National Crime Intelligence Agency […]

Thresholds Of Endurance

27 June 2018

The Clifton Review     The Clifton Review is a tri-weekly column that examines the question of the Clifton project along with the evolution of the war between two billionaires. We covered the start of this war with articles describing the battle over easement rights, the mysterious burning of a home, the blocks to rebuilding, and countless questionable court […]

Read the full story

Posted in National News0 Comments

PLP SETS STANDARDS FOR CANDIDATES

26 June 2018

In an ongoing  effort to select suitable candidates  to win  the next general elections,  the leadership of  the Progressive Liberal Party  has  endorsed  what is being called “a mix of qualities and standards to become an effective and lasting Member of Parliament on a PLP team. The requirements come after an  Aspirant Candidates Modular Training […]

Read the full story

Posted in National News0 Comments

AG ATTACKS CHINESE LABOUR

26 June 2018

Attorney General, Senator Carl Bethel yesterday urged that it’s time for the so-called foolishness that has been allowed to take place at the multi-million-dollar Pointe Development to stop.  That was the no nonsense warning of  Senator Bethel in connection with the number of Chinese workers at the downtown Nassau project. Senator Bethel, told his colleagues […]

Read the full story

Posted in National News0 Comments

Minister Optimistic Over Hotel Sale

26 June 2018

The Grand Lucayan, is one of Grand Bahama’s most anticipated investment projects, yet by the government’s own admission, wrapping up a sale for the beleaguered property is taking longer than expected. State Minister of Grand Bahama, Senator Kwasi Thompson told members of the Senate yesterday  that the government’s commitment to this deal has never been […]

Read the full story

Posted in National News0 Comments

Mitchell: “VAT Increase Unconscionable”

26 June 2018

According to Senator Fred Mitchell, fifty percent of the people who make under $30,000  a year  in The Bahamas cannot make ends meet at the end of the month. The  Leader of the  Opposition  in the Senate  made it clear that  he supports the government’s spending, but part ways on its push to impose a […]

Read the full story

Posted in National News0 Comments

Leadership Changes At Port Department

26 June 2018

The port department is  changing  its leadership.  Commander Raymond King, veteran of the Royal Bahamas Defense Force will be named the new port controller as of June 30th when Acting Port Controller Captain Cyril Roker retires.   Minister of Transport  Frankie Campbell made the announcement while highlighting the  contributions of three notable Bahamians in the […]

Read the full story

Posted in National News0 Comments

Determining Your Business Viability

25 June 2018

The Clifton Review    The Clifton Review is a tri-weekly column that examines the question of the Clifton project along with the evolution of the war between two billionaires. We covered the start of this war with articles describing the battle over easement rights, the mysterious burning of a home, the blocks to rebuilding, and countless questionable court […]

Read the full story

Posted in National News0 Comments

MP Blindsided

25 June 2018

Former Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Social Services Vaughn Miller says his confidence remains with Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis, despite being terminated from his position as a parliamentary secretary after voting against the  increase in Value Added Tax (VAT). The member of parliament for Golden Isles  said that he took full responsibility for […]

Read the full story

Posted in National News0 Comments

Breadbasket Items To Increase

25 June 2018

Raw almonds, cashews, fruits and vegetables may be among the list of breadbasket items after consultation, according to Health Minister Dr. Duane Sands.  Dr. Sands  made the statement  yesterday  at  the University of the West Indies’ Clinical Medicine and Research 2018 commencement ceremony. As a fresh batch of physicians enters the workforce, Dr. Sands encouraged […]

Read the full story

Posted in National News0 Comments

Court of Appeal Judge questions Jean Rony’s return to The Bahamas

25 June 2018

A Justice in  the court of appeal on Friday  questioned  whether the supreme court had the right to order the government to return Jean Rony Jean Charles to The Bahamas even without Bahamian citizenship. Appeal  Court Judge Sir Michael Barnett said he struggled to see how Justice Gregory Hilton could have ordered the government to […]

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