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Latest stories
Govt unveils $4.4bn budget projecting $223.1m surplus
THE Davis administration yesterday unveiled its first Budget since securing a second term, projecting a $223.1m surplus while offering targeted relief to first-time homeowners and households and raising revenue from the country’s largest businesses, foreign-owned property, immigration applicants and commercial users of public services.
New budget targets healthcare with clinic and hospital funding
THE Davis administration yesterday allocated $11.6m to build and upgrade Family Island clinics and committed an initial $20m to its proposed New Providence hospital, as it faces persistent scrutiny over poor conditions, manpower shortages and limited capacity in the public healthcare system.
Govt announces plan to buy 40 fire trucks in new budget
THE Davis administration yesterday announced plans to acquire 40 fire trucks, strengthen prison security and expand maritime defence infrastructure as it faces continuing pressure over emergency response capacity and public safety.
Govt promises teacher raises and upgrades in new budget
THE Davis administration has set out an ambitious agenda to for further education reform in the upcoming budget, promising salary increases for teachers, higher grants for special needs schools and major school upgrades.
Over $24k raised for Bimini boy shot in head by brother
MORE than $24,000 has been raised through a GoFundMe campaign launched for eight-year-old Duran Saunders of Bimini, who is fighting for his life at a Florida hospital after he was accidentally shot in the head by his 12-year-old brother nearly a week ago.
New cruise pier and school planned for GB
FINANCE Minister Michael Halkitis yesterday said Grand Bahama is poised to benefit from surging tourism arrivals, reduced electricity costs and new infrastructure investments, including a cruise ship pier complex, airport management services and a new high school.
Man faces attempted murder
A MAN accused of a near-fatal shooting near East Bay Street earlier this year was remanded to prison this week.
