The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis warned Bahamians to prepare for the potentially catastrophic Hurricane Maria that is expected to hit the same southern islands that the category five Hurricane Irma impacted less than two weeks ago. In a national address last night, Dr. Minnis called for residents to prepare for the storm despite the fact […]

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Former President of The Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union (BCPOU) Idena Burrows died recently.   Minister of Labour Dion Foulkes expressed his condolences to Mrs. Burrows’ family yesterday.   Mrs. Burrows served as both president and vice president of the BCPOU.   “She played a critical role in the fight for women’s rights in […]

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Protesters in Bimini are calling for all further development on that island to cease. Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis and his delegation met a team of protesters in Bimini on Thursday, who was in no way concerned about hurricane assessments, but about environmental protection.   Leader of the group Save Our Home Bimini Jenny Cook […]

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Former Fox Hill Member of Parliament Senator Fred Mitchell weighed in on the recent teen homicides in the area and called on the Free National Movement (FNM) government to implement or put resources in place to curb shootings that occur in the area.   Through a Whatsapp video the former MP sent a clear message […]

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A man on bail for murder was arrested over the weekend for an illegal handgun that he had in his possession.   Consistent with Commissioner’s Policing Plan for 2017, the Selective Enforcement Team (SET) of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) seized an illegal firearm from a man who is being monitored electronically.   According […]

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Of the many pressing global issues, climate change is one that the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) hopes that more emphasis can be placed on, especially in countries where natural disasters occur as a result of change in atmosphere, CARICOM Secretary General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque told reporters during his visit to the country on the weekend, adding […]

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Anxious to assess the condition of their homes, Acklins residents returned to the storm stricken settlements, Salina Point and Lovely Bay last Friday. Residents boarded their flight from the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) after evacuating to New Providence prior to Hurricane Irma’s arrival. Uncertain of the state of her home, Salina Point resident Alicia […]

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ALIV, The Bahamas’ newest mobile network, has begun assisting those throughout the county affected by Hurricane Irma. Senior executives from the telecommunications company travelled to several of the affected islands once the “all clear” was given to assess the damage and see how best the company could assist. Chief ALIV Officer Damian Blackburn said the […]

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Hurricane Jose’s not expected to pose much of a threat to The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands this coming weekend nor by early next week, according to The Bahamas Department of Meteorology, as the storm continues to move eastward with little change in strength. In its latest advisory the Met Department issued yesterday, […]

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Some 10 to 12 students and several teachers will not return to their regular classrooms in the next few weeks following the devastation of Hurricane Irma as schools in Ragged Island and Acklins have been deemed irreparable by Education Minister Jeffrey Lloyd. Mr. Lloyd  told  reporters    yesterday  what  he witnessed while assessing the islands […]

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