The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Member of Parliament for Exuma and Ragged Island Chester Cooper in a big announcement yesterday, declared his bid to offer himself for the office of Deputy Leader of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), promising that he will seek to return core values and principles the party once had. Yesterday at a press conference in the […]

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Minister of the Public Service and National Insurance Brensil Rolle revealed yesterday that the public sector is making room to recruit younger persons and promote employees based on their qualifications.   In order for this to happen, Mr. Rolle said it may include trimming the number of pensioners and contracted workers.   “A number of […]

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Despite the destruction as a result of Hurricane Irma,  a silver lining seems to have been found as it relates to the tourism product of The Bahamas.  According to Tourism and Aviation Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar,  funds have been redirected to fuel a major marketing scheme for the country. Hurricane Irma has come and gone and […]

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As restoration efforts get on the way in the aftermath of hurricane Irma, MP for Exuma and Ragged Island, Chester Cooper, is appealing to the public to help with rebuilding efforts. In a statement  released yesterday,  Cooper said whilst Exuma received some roof  damage, Ragged Island sustained major devastation. That island lost its school, teacher’s […]

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As the country faces the threat of Hurricane Irma, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis advised merchants that price gouging is a criminal offence.   A statement issued by the Office of the Prime Minister yesterday explained the offence and plans to begin a programme to monitor prices.   “The Office of Prime Minister wishes to […]

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After receiving reports that a number of public servants were not paid for the month of August, Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts warned Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis that the government’s actions can trigger a revolt. In a statement yesterday, Roberts said the government’s delay in paying civil servants last month is “highly […]

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The country’s graduation rate challenges the Ministry of Education and as the new academic school year begins today, Minister of Education Jeffrey Lloyd said his goal is to increase the rate to 85 percent. Lloyd highlighted the ministry’s goals and plans to reform the educational system during his first national Back-to-School Address last night, which […]

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Last Wednesday, some $1.2 million worth of military equipment and supplies were officially handed over to the government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas from the government of the People’s Republic of China. The equipment was signed over by Ambassador His Excellency Huang Qinguo and accepted by Minister of National Security Marvin Dames, at a […]

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Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Deputy Leader Chris Mortimer came to the defense of Grand Bahama, stating that the government’s response to the withdrawal of the Wynn Group’s bid to purchase the Grand Lucayan Resort is forcing history to repeat itself with Grand Bahamians. In a press release yesterday, the deputy leader referenced ‘unfortunate events’ the […]

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Following the release of the unemployment statistics last week, officials revealed that some other surveys which could be done more frequently are not because of inadequate staff and according to Minister of Labour Dion Foulkes, that will be the case for a little while longer. Mr. Foulkes said yesterday that it is normal for countries […]

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