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Bahamas AIDS Foundation establishes safe, supervised study centre for kids
The Bahamas AIDS Foundation has received permission from the Competent Authority to assist a small number of primary school-aged children to access and benefit from the Ministry of Education’s virtual learning platform in a safe and supervised space.
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Bahamian brain drain
I was shocked to see yet another statement emanating from our Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration that seemed to be way off base, perhaps even delusional.
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Mystery over dark smoke as landfill denies responsibility
THE entire New Providence landfill, which has been emitting smoke ever since a massive fire occurred at the site about three weeks ago, has been completely soaked and covered with fill, officials said.
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Neymour doubtful over Rubis explanation for foul odour
A FORMER Cabinet minister is not convinced that the fumes emanating from a service station on East Bay Street are the result of “rotting vegetation” instead of a gas or diesel leak.
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Residents call for 1988 health study to be revealed
THE Pinder’s Point/Lewis Yard Environmental Committee believes that the results of an epidemiological study, conducted in reference to complaints of illnesses allegedly linked to the nearby industrial plants, has been kept a secret or forgotten for nearly 30 years.
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Residents and businesses affected by BORCO plant odours
FOUL odours emanating from the BORCO plant have continued to permeate the Pinder’s Point area of Grand Bahama this week, affecting residents and businesses along Queen’s Highway West.
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Blaze rips through ministry warehouse
THE Ministry of Education’s warehouse unit on University Drive was completely destroyed in a blaze late Tuesday night. This inferno was the second major fire in the nation’s capital in a 12-hour period. Education Minister Jeff Lloyd told Parliament
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VIDEO: Bimini in darkness as fire hits BPL facility
A MASSIVE fire ripped through a Bahamas Power and Light facility in Bimini last night, leaving the island in darkness.
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Firefighters contain wildfires on Abaco
A GROUP of volunteer firefighters have successfully combated two separate wildfires in the last five days on the island of Abaco.
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Bahamas Baseball Association holds its annual general meeting
THE Bahamas Baseball Association (BBA) held its first Annual General Meeting and Congress since its unification with baseball leagues scattered across the Bahamas.
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Migrants held in Bimini
POLICE on Bimini apprehended five illegal immigrants on that island on Tuesday.
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$5,000 gospel recording contract up for grabs
The new season of 242 Untapped is bringing new hosts and a $5000 prize, as judges seek out the Bahamas’ next gospel recording superstar. Returning to judge is producer/coach Chris Roberts, international worship leader; recording artist Nadene Moss, singer/songwriter; Jonathan ‘Jonny’ Farrington and Vincent ‘V-Mac’ McDonald of Elevation Records, who wears several hats as host, director and creator of the show.
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Red Cross seeks volunteers
THE Bahamas Red Cross Society is looking to increase its volunteer intake across the country to assist in its work to provide relief and assistance to those in need and during times of disaster.
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Chamber Golf Classic October 30
THE Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) is set to close out the month of October with its much-anticipated Chamber Golf Classic Tournament, with part of the proceeds from the event to be donated to the Sister Sister Breast Cancer Support Group.
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RF gives back with charity golf tourney
LOCAL golf enthusiasts are gearing up for the 35th Annual Charity GolfTournament hosted by the Rotary Club of East Nassau & The Scout Association of The Bahamas.
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Residents speak out as dump fire still smoulders
RESIDENTS in areas surrounding the New Providence landfill yesterday are angry that the government has failed to resolve the many fires that have plagued the dumpsite.
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Lives of farm pigs not threatened by fire
BAHAMAS Humane Society (BHS) President Kim Aranha yesterday confirmed that the lives of 100 pigs at a farm off Gladstone Road were not threatened by the smoke and flames emanating from the New Providence Landfill’s most recent fire.
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UPDATED: Firefighters tackle massive bush fire in western New Providence
FIREFIGHTERS are battling a massive bush fire that has been burning for two days in western New Providence.
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‘Stay out of trouble or be fined’
A 27-year-old man who was caught smoking marijuana must stay out of trouble for six months to avoid being fined.