The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

The Chairman of Bahamas Power and Light (BPL)  Darnell Osbourne, says  her new Board  is astounded and disappointed that repairs had not been done from the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, but added that repairs are presently underway to prevent leaks and other damage in preparation for hurricane Irma. Addressing a press conference yesterday  to inform […]

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Sandilands Rehabilitation Center in a state of  readiness in the wake of catastrophic Hurricane Irma, that has  developed into a category five hurricane. Acting Hospital Administrator Ruth Peterson Albury revealed that hurricane preparedness began as early as May of this year when the hospital staff  held their meeting to establish hurricane plans. “Every year in […]

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Activating their preparation mode, the executive team at ALIV revealed yesterday that customers will receive free mobile to mobile calling during and after the catastrophic category 5 Hurricane Irma. Chief ALIV Officer, Damian Blackburn addressing a Press Conference  said that in order to ensure that their 80,000 plus customers can communicate with family and friends,  […]

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Monday night was a bloody night in New Providence, as five persons were shot in separate incidents, leaving two dead and the others injured. According to police, it was just before 9 p.m. when a couple was sitting in a yard on Abner Street, Fox Hill when a dark colored vehicle pulled up. It was […]

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More than 1,000 persons are expected to be flown into the capital from various Family Islands over the next several hours as the government is preparing for the potential catastrophic impact of Hurricane Irma. This was revealed by Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis yesterday during a press briefing held at the Office of the Prime […]

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Police took two individuals into custody after seizing over $2 million worth of cocaine in Bimini on Friday.   The find came after an early morning joint operation led by DEU in Grand Bahama and Bimini officers, which led to the seizure of a large quantity of cocaine and the arrest of two Bahamian males in […]

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Police officers engaged in a special training session on gender-based violence on Friday.   ‘Sensitivity’ was the theme for the training session held at the Police Headquarters, where Assistant Commissioner of Police for the Family Island District Ismella Davis-Delancey told The Bahama Journal that there is no discrimination and everyone is entitled to protection.   […]

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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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Minister of Tourism Dionisio D’Aguilar revealed that the government is set to draft legislation that will enhance operations at one of the country’s major cruise ports. Mr. D’Aguilar made this revelation yesterday during an appearance on the JCN’s weekly television and radio programme Jones and Company. During his appearance on the show, Mr. D’Aguilar spoke […]

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The Bahamas Department of Meteorology confirmed that its equipment and faculties are fully functioning, as The Bahamas is prepared to encounter a major hurricane this week. Senior Deputy Director at the Department of Meteorology Jefferson Simmons made this confirmation during an interview with The Bahama Journal yesterday. Many Bahamians are preparing for the storm as […]

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