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Schoolboy denies having loaded gun
A MALE juvenile was granted $8,000 bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after being reportedly found with a loaded gun.
Negotiator: Talks with BUT ‘99.9% complete’
A SENIOR negotiator for the government says talks are 99.9 percent complete regarding contractual articles with the Bahamas Union of Teachers.
School repairs to meet deadline
THE Ministry of Education is moving full steam ahead with plans to revamp and redevelop public schools, according to Education Minister Glenys Hanna Martin. The minister said yesterday at least two schools - including Government High - were in “deplorable condition”.
Commodore: Ships with migrants are stopped
ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Raymond King said interceptions of migrant vessels have been largely successful for the year, noting there had been no recent illegal landings in the country.
Davis insists: I’ve kept my promises
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis insists his administration is living up to promises it made to nurses and teachers despite the opposition’s claim that the government has failed to adequately address their concerns.
Bahamas Educators, Counselors and Allied Workers Union signs 'historic' industrial agreement
THE Bahamas Educators, Counselors and Allied Workers Union signed an industrial agreement with the government on Friday.
Vaccine facilities to be sited on campus
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis says plans are underway to set up vaccination sites at school campuses in an effort to get more children inoculated against COVID-19.
Surrey industry returns
THE reopening of Nassau’s historic Surrey industry was held yesterday in Rawson Square.
Davis: We will not sit idly by as country is hit by inflation
DESPITE warnings from experts to brace for higher inflation rates, Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis insisted that his administration will not just sit idly by and allow the country “be swallowed up by inflation”.
‘Learn to swim’ – a warning to parents
SWIM instructors have echoed police warnings to parents to make certain that their children are supervised while swimming.
Govt considering reducing fuel taxes for gas retailers
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis says the government is considering reducing fuel taxes for gas retailers with a view to bringing relief to struggling Bahamians.
New liveable wage still viable option
A cabinet minister said the government has not backtracked on its promise to deliver a “liveable wage” for Bahamian workers.
WE’RE GOING GREEN: Govt initiative launched to create 500 backyard farms and cut food bills
THE AGRICULTURAL Development Organisation (ADO) in partnership with The Church Commercial Farming Group (TCCFG) yesterday launched a programme to support backyard, community and church farming.
Tourism ministry takes part in aviation convention
THE Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation took part in the week-long 69th Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh convention held in Wisconsin from July 24–31.
Celebrating Fox Hill Day
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis, several government ministers and members of the Official Opposition visited Fox Hill Baptist churches that yesterday held ecumenical services to commemorate this year’s Fox Hill Day celebrations.
Man accused of threat to stab family members
A MAN was placed on six months’ probation yesterday after pleading guilty to threatening to stab estranged family members to death.
Woman accused of neglect in pond tragedy
A WOMAN was granted bail by a Magistrate’s Court yesterday for alleged negligence in the drowning of an 11-year-old boy who was in her care.
Police ‘to deal with’ leaks of sensitive pictures
PEOPLE found disseminating sensitive information from active investigations will be dealt with, this according to Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander yesterday.
Man accused over Indian hemp
A MAN was granted $4,500 bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after allegedly being found with more than three pounds of Indian Hemp.
Using too many superlatives
Earlier today I sent in an opinion on media over stating and using superlatives describing the status of something in The Bahamas or proposals.
