The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

The Clifton Review    The Clifton Review is a tri-weekly column that examines the question of the Clifton project along with the evolution of the war between two billionaires. We covered the start of this war with articles describing the battle over easement rights, the mysterious burning of a home, the blocks to rebuilding, and countless questionable court […]

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The fourth homicide in less than a week took place in Okra Hill yesterday leaving a  man is dead, a woman injured and the alleged culprit behind the crime is in police custody. Police said they got a call from a distressed woman after 8:00am claiming that several hours earlier a man attacked her and […]

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The  Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance says, “it  is indeed sad but revealing that the Official Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Chester Cooper  chose not to join the chorus of Bahamians from across the political divide who today commended the government for its historic step toward greater transparency and accountability in the management of […]

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Even though  the revenue of the government is up,  the  taxpayers of the  Bahamas are being asked by  the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance  Peter Turnquest to  be patient as  the government seeks to balance its budget.     A fiscal snapshot of the first quarter shows  an increase in revenue by $60.1 […]

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Minister of State for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson indicated that around ten individuals have  expressed interests  in purchasing the Grand Lucayan Resort in Freeport, Grand Bahama.   However, out of respect for the potential investors, he told reporters that the government will not go into any more detail about them.  Meanwhile, despite critics saying that […]

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Exactly four months after the 4Cs boat explosion in Exuma this past June, two men, Clayton Smith and Roderick Watson were arraigned  before Deputy Chief Magistrate Soubusola Swain  in connection with the matter.  They were formally charged with one count of manslaughter by negligence in the case of the death of  Maleka Jackson, an American […]

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Health Minister Doctor Duane Sands said there has been no significant impact on the public healthcare services on Monday despite the decision taken by hundreds of nurses to demonstrate.  The bone of contention is a new shift system that will come into effect December 10th.  The new shift system calls for an eight-hour daily shift […]

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Now that the government has gotten the approval  with a Resolution in the House of Assembly  it needed to temporarily relocate the East Hill Street General Post Office to the Town Centre Mall, it can turn its attention focus to the infrastructural audit of government buildings/offices. Press Secretary, Anthony Newbold told reporters Tuesday that the […]

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In the wake of the release of a Fiscal Snapshot yesterday, the  official Opposition spokesman on Finance, Chester Cooper, yesterday  charged that the revenue collection is significantly under budget; which is an indication that the government’s projections are not being met.  Further, he found the potential for seasonality in revenues to serve as a major […]

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A courtroom of teary-eyed family members and loved yesterday met three suspects, who are set to live out the Christmas holidays behind bars. Accused of possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply were 34-year-old Kenny Major, 36-year-old Patrick Bain, and 41-year-old Brian Marshall. The trio was found last week in the area of Fish […]

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