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01 November 2024. By Gerrino Saunders — Journal Staff Writer Many Bahamians both young and old, those that reside in the country and those that visit home from time to time are becoming increasingly distraught with what appears to be a breakdown in societal norms as the behaviour, mentality and cultural norms are fast becoming extinct.
Unemployment At Its Lowest In 16 Years
5 days ago · According to the overall findings for the year so far unemployment in The Bahamas has hit its lowest level since 2008. Based on the latest data collected, during the first half of 2024 unemployment rates reflected 8.7%, a 1.2% decrease since 2023. This breaks the 8.8% record in May 2023, being the lowest recorded unemployment rate in 16 years.
Outstanding Bahamians Receive Nations Honours | The Bahama …
Oct 13, 2023 · the country celebrated National Heroes Day. At Government House, the National Honors Investiture took place where. Bahamians of previous generations – including posthumously, received various. honours commemorated with a plaque given by Governor-General Cynthia Pratt. Chairman of the National Honors Advisory Committee Fred Mitchell spoke on …
National News | The Bahama Journal - Jones Communications …
Sep 27, 2024 · BY SHENIA ROBERTS JOURNAL STAFF WRITER Not since Perry Christie was prime minister, the leader of another Progressive Liberal Party administration from 2002-2007 has unemployment in The Bahamas been as low as it is now. At that time the low level was branded as being at an “irreducible minimum.”. This week, the Bahamas National Statistical
Bahamas Laws Online Relaunched | The Bahama Journal - Jones ...
Nov 17, 2023 · By Keile Campbell Journal Staff Writer. Bahamas Laws Online was upgraded and relaunched with the purpose to be more informative and aims to display legislation in a format that makes it more user-friendly.
BREAKDOWN IN SOCIETY | The Bahama Journal - Jones …
5 days ago · Around 2:00 a.m., on Sunday October 13 th a 21-year-old male was stabbed to death on Grand Bahama, back in the capital on Saturday October 19 th a man was shot and killed while walking on Derby Road in Yellow Elder around 3:00 p.m. in the afternoon. On the same day, two men were shot by two masked gunmen who pulled up in a small vehicle while ...
LPIA FULL-SCALE EMERGENCY EXERCISE | The Bahama Journal
5 days ago · NAD authorities released a statement that said “The emergency exercise at LPIA is a critical training opportunity for emergency responders to practice managing a complex aviation incident in real time. By simulating a crash scenario, the exercise will provide responders with valuable hands-on experience in coordinating emergency procedures ...
The Bahama Journal - Jones Communications Network
Wells Says Bus Riders will Find other Transportation. 30 March 2020. Tyler Symonette, Journal Staff Writer Minister of Transport and Local Government Renward Wells said despite public transportation being shut down, Bahamians will find a way to make it to and from work.
Editorials | The Bahama Journal - Jones Communications Network
Sep 27, 2024 · EDITORIAL – A MEDIA ENTERPRISE IN PROGRESS. Posted on 27 September 2024. 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 …
Bahamas Strengthening National Security Through Use of …
5 days ago · With the advent of drones and with more countries taking advantage of artificial intelligence the Government of The Bahamas intends to keep pace especially as it relates to national security and fighting guns, drugs and human smuggling operations. The Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) last week ...