04 April 2025
By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer In an effort to show a united front as the 2026 general elections approach the FreeNational Movement (FNM) hosted a southern zone meeting that turned into somewhatof a rally at the CV Bethel High School with party leader Michael Pintard urgingBahamians to fire the Davis administration and allow the […]
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04 April 2025
By Clemia Neely Journal Staff Writer The Government of The Bahamas has taken another step toward the transformation of the way in which Bahamas Power and Light will generate electricity in New Providence. Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis, along with the Minister of Energy and Transport, Hon. Jobeth Coleby-Davis held a press conference on Thursday, […]
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04 April 2025
In The Bahamas it is obvious to many political scientists that political philosophy and ideology are not very important to the average Bahamian voter. It is very similar to church going for members of the Christian faith. For many people, if you were born into a family of an Anglican, Baptist, or any other denomination, […]
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14 March 2025
A decision by the new U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to restrict U.S. visas of government officials whose countries employ Cuban health-care workers is being condemned by heads of governments throughout the Caribbean. CARICOM leaders have agreed to adopt a measured, strategic, and proactive approach in engaging relevant stakeholders from the United States, as […]
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14 March 2025
There is something quite obvious going on in the body politic in The Bahamas which is not in the national interest. When we conduct the analysis of the quality of our democracy and how Bahamians assess the performance of the government, it is sometimes difficult to get a good reading. This is so because the […]
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14 March 2025
SHENIA ROBERTSJOURNAL STAFF WRITER Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis charged that the opposition Free National Movement refuse toaccept the facts and admit that the Progressive Liberal Party led by Davis has had significantsuccess since coming to office but have tied themselves to a narrative of failure.His comments came as he wrapped up the 2024/2025 mid-year […]
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14 March 2025
BY CLEMIA NEELYJournal Staff Writer Belinda Wilson, President of The Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) is urging thegovernment to ensure that all international laws are being adhered to in the wake ofcharges of encouraging ‘forced labour’ by the US government through use of theCuban Labour Export Program.President Wilson says The Bahamas and Cuba have enjoyed […]
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14 March 2025
By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer During the conclusion of the mid-year budget debate in parliament, member ofparliament for Freetown and National Security Minister Wayne Munroehighlighted several major differences in governance under both the ProgressiveLiberal Party (PLP) and The Free National Movement (FNM).Munroe began by emphasizing that the PLP’s approach to issues has historicallybeen more transparent. […]
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14 March 2025
By Gerrino J. SaundersJournal Staff Writer Police are investigating a suspected suicide that has left a 46-year-old maledeceased. This incident occurred at a residence on Royal Palm Street onWednesday, 12th March, 2025. According to initial reports, shortly after 9:00 p.m.,the individual was found inside a home hanging by a cord from the ceiling in abedroom […]
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14 March 2025
BY CLEMIA NEELYJournal Staff Writer With the looming trade and tariff wars between nations like the U.S.A, Canada,and Mexico and the coinciding rise in prices and sourcing of new products fromdifferent countries other than traditional trade partners, the Consumer ProtectionCommission (CPC) is taking additional steps to protect Bahamian consumers.Senator Randy Rolle, Chairman of the CPC, […]
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