The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force Rangers Programme received a major boost on Saturday past as 230 young people successfully graduated from their Rangers recruit training program.  The Passing Out Parade Ceremony for the nation builders took place at the Defence Force Coral Harbour Base on May 25th where Defence Force Rangers Cadets, both male and […]

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The National Insurance Board wishes to advise the public that full operations resumed yesterday at normal working hours at its offices throughout New Providence and the Family Islands.The Board once again apologizes for the disruption in services experienced and any inconvenience caused, and thanks all customers for your understanding and patience

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The Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU) said yesterday, they have had enough and before the week is over,  the Union will know if they will strike for a new  Industrial Agreement. The issues are said to be many, including the prospect of a change in the shift system at the Reef and The Cove at […]

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Minister of Labour, Senator Dion Foulkes, has reaffirmed The Bahamas’ commitment  to abiding by the spirit of the International Labour Organization’s (ILO’s) constitution as the organization celebrates its 100th Anniversary. In  January of this year, the ILO mandated its 187 member states to plan and organize a national event to commemorate and showcase the work the ILO has […]

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An  Senator  supporting the Free National Movement yesterday suggested the government revisit compensation for the estate of victims killed due to reckless driving during his contribution in the Senate.  As it stands, the law requires the guilty individual to pay a fine with no consideration to the bereaved families’ funeral expenses. As Senator Ranard Henfield suggested that  there should […]

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A manpower audit into the Simpson Penn School for boys reveals  the quality and quantity of personnel in the wake of last year’s escapes from the Fox Hill institution. This,  in addition to pulling in what Social Services Minister Frankie Campbell’s described as several good recommendations from Bahamas Public Services Union President Kimsley Ferguson as well as […]

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In the face of a potential hotel union strike, Labour Director John Pinder said that his department is prepared to avert such action. He said, “once they decide to conduct this strike poll, we have already agreed to intervene and hope to intervene prior to that. “I will certainly reach out to the employer to […]

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The Cabinet is negotiating   nearly $700,000  contract  for body cameras for Policemen. This  update  came from National Security Minister Marvin Dames, who remained tightlipped on the name of the vendor and stressing only that the company is reliable. “The company is a very reputable company, as a matter a fact it’s one of the leading companies in The United States […]

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Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis announced a $250 million development for Coco Cay during his visit this past Friday.   The project is in collaboration with Royal Caribbean International (RCI), which Dr. Minnis indicated has an industry partner for some 50 years.   The new development is set to feature the tallest water slide in […]

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The National Insurance Board last  Friday advised the public of continued service level disruptions and office closures, adding that service levels will continue to be impacted throughout New Providence and the Family Islands due to significant staff absences.   Consequently, the Wulff Road and Fox Hill locations will remain temporarily closed.  As a result, NIB […]

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