The Bahama Journal – Jones Communications Network

Democracy is not the perfect system, but if it is used properly it is said to be the best form of governance until another is found. The system is often abused and misinterpreted by many, especially those who are not educated about it.  It is supposed to be the decision of the majority, even though […]

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On the 24th September 1994, there was a tremendous amount of love  in the air.  The Bahamian people were finally able to enjoy an Adult Contemporary Radio Station which was driven by news and current affairs programming.  The new Free National Movement government back then awarded a Radio  broadcast license for New Providence to Jones […]

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Sometime ago, the Bahamian people heard a lot about carbon credits and how the country can benefit from the sale of it. Prime Minister Philip Davis took the advocacy on the global stage for increased reductions of emissions and for multilateral banks to make changes that can leverage private investments and create fair and win-win […]

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Happiness can be defined as a feeling of contentment emanating from a satisfied and fulfilled life.  It is an intrinsic yet intangible human emotion. The common assumption is that it is not quantifiable, nor easily adapted as a measure of national progress and development.   In The Bahamas where the living is relatively easy for the […]

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The Bahamas is seemingly about to make tourism history as the Ministry of Tourism Investmentsand Aviation has announced plans to host a special 2023 record breaking visitor arrival pressconference and brunch on December 4 at Margaritaville Beach Resort.Just half-way through the year in June, Tourism Minister and Deputy Prime Minister ChesterCooper urged Bahamian investors to […]

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Conventions of the Progressive Liberal Party have always been groundbreaking in many ways not only for the party, but for the nation as a whole. Outcomes of the convention generally set the agenda for what the nation should expect as we seek to build for future generations. The first convention in the Aurora Lodge Hall […]

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By Gerrino J. Saunders In his weekly commentary meant for Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) members and supporters,incumbent party chairman Fred Mitchell announced that he has the support Prime Minister PhilipDavis which could tip the scales in his favour heading into the party’s convention.Mr. Mitchell will be challenged for the chairmanship by former Senator Robyn Lynes […]

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By Keile Campbell The Bahamas Department of Immigration’s Comprehensive Review Commissionhas been selected, as revealed in Parliament on Wednesday by Minister ofImmigration Alfred Sears.Prime Minister Philip Davis, back in June revealed that there would be acomprehensive review of the immigration department in wake of former Ministerof Immigration Keith Bell allegedly interfering with the work of […]

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The jockeying is on in earnest for the next Parliamentary Representative for the constituency of West End, Grand Bahama and Bimini in the House of Assembly. Political posturing in The Bahamas, as it is in all Caribbean countries, is an ongoing sport for many people.  Ever since organized political parties were formed in The Bahamas […]

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Thousands of miles away from The Bahamas, war broke out again over the last week between Palestinians in Gaza and Israel.  This is very sad for humanity.  These are difficult and dangerous times in which we live. At the onset, we condemn Hamas for the atrocities committed when they hunted civilians, taking hostages and killed […]

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