15 September 2014
Talks between the Minister of Labour and representatives from the various trade unions that participated in last week’s mass strike will continue today following a marathon session of discussions between the parties on Saturday. Labour Minister Shane Gibson confirmed to the Bahama Journal yesterday that he met for hours on Saturday with those representatives and […]
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15 September 2014
Government officials are said to be investigating an oil spill that occurred at Adelaide Beach over the weekend. According to reports, on Saturday it was reported that a quantity of oil had washed ashore on the beach prompting area residents to contacts the National Oil Spill Committee “On being contacted, the Ministry of the Environment […]
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15 September 2014
Senior Justice Hartman Longley is being considered to succeed Sir Michael Barnett as chief justice of the Supreme Court when Sir Michael steps down at the end of October, the Bahama Journal has been reliably informed. Sir Michael, who was appointed chief justice back in 2009, has decided to demit office because of health problems, […]
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15 September 2014
Police are on the hunt for three men wanted in connection with an alleged home invasion and attempted murder yesterday. The suspects, allegedly armed with handguns, forced their way into a residence on Blue Hill Road around 3:00 Sunday morning and then ordered the 21-year-old male occupant of the home outside. The man complied with […]
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15 September 2014
Tourism officials said that the historical HBCUX Classic football game held at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium on Saturday represented a win for the country and said the ministry was able to pull off the two-day event without a hitch. General Manager for Sports Tourism Virginia Kelly said Saturday night’s football game, tail gate […]
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15 September 2014
Unfair, disgraceful and criminal were the resounding words used to describe what has been summed up as an injustice levied against hundreds of former City Market employees who are still waiting to receive their severance and pension packages. These employees said they are now at their wits end. It has been over two years since […]
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15 September 2014
The Free National Movement (FNM) on Sunday accused government leaders of waging an all out attack on the Church, in the midst of ongoing national debate on several key issues. Members of the Church has criticised the government on the Value Added Tax (VAT) issue, the proposals to legalise web shop gambling in the country […]
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15 September 2014
A 19-year-old male resident of James Cistern, Eleuthera was killed in a car crash early Saturday morning, police have confirmed. Police said it was around 12:30 a.m. Saturday that the victim identified as Shayne Thompson, was driving along the highway in the area of James Cistern when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed […]
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15 September 2014
Ground was broken for the Critical Care Block at The Princess Margaret Hospital back in 2011 and while the building is complete it is still not in operation after facing several delays and setbacks, but Public Hospital Authority (PHA) Managing Director Hubert Brown said a date has been set but officials are awaiting Cabinet approval. […]
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15 September 2014
With no concrete plans announced but work continuing, the Abaco Defenders group remains concerned about the expansion of the Treasure Sands resort in Treasure Cay, Abaco. According to the newly formed NGO, after the initial unpermitted dredging was stopped with a cease and desist order from the BEST Commission, Treasure Sands received permission for three […]
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