The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

As yesterday was recognized as World Children’s Day the Primary School Principal’s Association held a service at the Church of God of Prophecy East Street.  Addressing the adults in attendance, Education Minister Jeffrey Lloyd said it’s their job to preserve the lives of the nation’s youth.  “We in the Ministry of Education, the government and […]

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Following the cries of teachers at the C. H. Reeves Junior High School to take a strike poll over mold issues at that school’s campus, Education Director, Marcellus Taylor, said he is concerned about teachers taking that bold step to strike. “Well,  I do have concerns about it simply because of what we have seen […]

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“Youth at Risk: Lessons Learned Towards a Trauma Informed Community – the theme of yesterday morning’s symposium, hosted by The Crisis Centre in partnership with The National Child Protection Council. Bringing opening remarks was Social Services Minister, Frankie Campbell, who reminded participants that trauma is no stranger to many, which is why help is so […]

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The number of people who have fallen behind in paying their electricity bill and have consequently had their power cut off is in the thousands. This  matter according to  Minister of Works Desmond Bannister  warrants serious concern. An island by island look at the figures show that in Abaco, there were 58 customers with a […]

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Consultant Physicians employed  by the Public Hospitals Authority are on strike. The group of about 120 senior doctors made good on the results of  the  October strike poll and withdrew their services. Consultant Physician Staff Association President Dr. Locksley Munroe’s said this stems from issues dating back to 2016. “We submitted our templates up to […]

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Standing in solidarity with the Consultant Physicians in their strike action,  The Bahamas Doctors Union  President Dr. Melisanda Bassette said they have actually been in talks with the CPSA to ensure that emergency health care services are not withdrawn. “We will support our consultants in ensuring that they are duly compensated for the hard work […]

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The leader of the official Opposition, Philip Davis  calls  the strike action taken by  Consultant Physicians “regrettable.” In a press statement he said, “Doctors should not have to take to industrial action to get the full attention of the government. “We in the PLP appreciate the care that has been taken by the Doctors to […]

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The Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) yesterday announced that a letter requesting a strike vote has been sent to the Minister of Labor, marking the first step towards industrial action. This occurred after nearly six months of unanswered complaints and no action from the Ministry of Education.  Acting union President Joan Knowles Turnquest said the […]

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An Abaconian couple could very well be spending both Christmas and Valentine’s Day behind bars. Warren Ellis, 43, and April Dawkins-Ellis, 36, of Central Pines Abaco are accused of one count each of removing the proceeds of crime and attempting to export restricted goods. It is alleged that the couple was found with over $13,000 […]

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An  amendment to the Fisheries Act may be before Parliament by the end of the year, with stiffer penalties included for illegal poachers.  Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources, Michael Pintard revealed as much yesterday, when he spoke with reporters on the sideline of the opening of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the […]

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