05 December 2025
A vessel in Bahamian waters with fishermen in the southern Bahamas in search of a good catch of snappers could be vulnerable and unlucky being on a vessel in the Caribbean Sea if the Trump administration in the United States does not change its policy and respect international law. We must endorse the Human Rights […]
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05 December 2025
BY: ARIANNA NEELY BAHAMA JOURNAL WRITER The Boundaries Commission has officially completed its report, clearing the way for potential changes to the country’s electoral map after months of speculation over whether several high-population constituencies will be divided. The confirmation marks a significant step toward possible election reform at a time when voters and politicians continue […]
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05 December 2025
By Tynia Brown Journal Staff Writer The National Junkanoo Committee has released the essential rules and requirements for all groups, individuals, judges and parade officials participating in the 2025/2026 Junkanoo season. The guidelines highlight the most critical procedures for registration, costumes, eligibility, parade timing and scoring. The NJC has confirmed that registration is mandatory for […]
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05 December 2025
BY ARIANNA NEELY BAHAMAS JOURNAL WRITER Porter Airlines officially made its debut into the Caribbean market on Tuesday afternoon, landing its first flight to Nassau from Toronto. Government officials, airport leaders, tourism executives and airline representatives gathered at Lynden Pindling International Airport for a ceremony they described as an historic milestone for both the airline […]
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05 December 2025
Tynia BrownJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Philip Davis is calling the redevelopment of the former Sandals Emerald Bayproperty into Beaches Exuma a major step forward for both the island and the national economy,describing the project as a “significant investment in Bahamian people, opportunity, and long-term growth.”Speaking at the signing ceremony, Davis said Exuma’s character and […]
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05 December 2025
Continuity is the state of being connected or unbroken withoutinterruptions.On its present trajectory of growth and development, thepeople across The Bahamas must know that continuity is necessary.They should now examine what kind of a country they need and thequality of leadership needed to achieve the desired goals .The Bahamas is now the envy of most […]
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05 December 2025
The bye-election on Monday in the Golden Isles constituency will be amajor test for political parties in The Bahamas. Pundits and Polticosacross the country are watching closely for the outcome to determinethe popularity of the governing Progressive Liberal Party and twoorganizations in opposition, the Free National Movement and theCoalition of Independent Candidates. While there was […]
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05 December 2025
By Tynia BrownJournal Staff Writer On Thursday, the government signed a landmark $90 million agreement with the Inter-AmericanDevelopment Bank (IDB), paving the way for a major overhaul of Bahamas Power and Light’s(BPL) operations and the introduction of modern digital infrastructure across the country’spower grid.The signing marks the first time BPL has been designated as a […]
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05 December 2025
By Arianna NeelyBAHAMAS JOURNAL WRITER Government officials, private sector leaders and key stakeholders in the energy sector,gathered at the British Colonial Hotel on Thursday for the second annual National EnergySummit, where the Davis Administration outlined major advancements in the country’s shifttoward a more reliable, more affordable and more sustainable energy future. With close to 200 […]
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05 December 2025
Tynia BrownJournal Staff Writer The Government of the People’s Republic of China has donated $84,664 to The Bahamas toassist with recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa and to help strengthen the nation’sDisaster Emergency Fund. The contribution comes as communities continue to grapple with thestorm’s impact and as officials work to bolster the country’s resilience ahead of […]
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