The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Police are investigating a shooting incident that left a man dead on Sunday.  Police responded to reports of gunshots being discharged in the Pinewood Gardens area around 10 p.m.  Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered the man suffering from gunshot injuries. EMS also responded and rendered assistance, but the man succumbed to his injuries […]

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A heads of agreement was signed yesterday between the government and Western Atlantic University for the construction and operation of a $64 million medical school in Grand Bahama. According to Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis, some 200 permanent jobs will be created for Bahamians. Western Atlantic University has agreed to employ an overall ratio of […]

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The site in Abaco that will house the government’s Family Centre has already been cleared, according to Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis, and the infrastructure will remain in place for approximately two years before becoming a permanent dwelling spot for Abaconians. The site is near the Spring City Subdivision. Dr. Minnis conducted further assessment of […]

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The Bahamas Christian Council (BCC) is suiting up to wage a moral war as its President Bishop Delton Fernander made it clear that they are ready to take a stand against the next Pride Bahamas events slated for next year. Pride Bahamas recently announced its intent to stage a series of LGBT events in October […]

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After a span of two meetings, Morton Salt Limited and the Ministry of Labour signed a five-year industrial agreement on Monday. The agreement includes wage, holiday and Christmas pay increases, as well as a shift premium and reduction bonus. In addition, Morton’s employees will receive $1,000 for the first year and a three percent increase for […]

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Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis responded to criticisms hurled following the appointment of a new Acting Commander of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF). Opposition leader, Philip Davis recently criticized the move after it was revealed that newly appointed Deputy Commander of the RBDF will now act as Acting Commander as Commodore Tellis Bethel is […]

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Layoffs at the Baker’s Bay Ocean and Golf Club in Abaco occurred on Monday, according to Director of Labour John Pinder, who admitted that he is concerned over the matter which took place as the island recovers from Hurricane Dorian.   Not sure of the exact number of workers laid-off, Pinder revealed that the government […]

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Supreme Court Justice Ian Winder handed down his ruling yesterday, restricting junior doctors from conducting a future strike. Winder’s order said, “The Bahamas Doctors Union (BDU) whether by itself, its officers servants and agents, forthwith or until further order be restrained from contravening sections 76 and 83 of the Industrial Relations Act by organizing or […]

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Two pilots survived a plane crash last Friday, which occurred in waters near Old Fort Point, New Providence. According to the Air Accident Investigation Department (AAID), at approximately 4:30 p.m. a DC3 aircraft registration N437GB declared an emergency due to left engine failure and crashed in the ocean a short time thereafter.  The two pilots […]

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As breast cancer statistics in The Bahamas remain frightening, Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands said there is a great need to establish more robust machinery for local breast cancer research. In 1999, the incidence of breast cancer in The Bahamas measured 32 out of 100,000 women. In 2014, 62.9 percent of 100,000 Bahamian women […]

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