Five Bahamians awarded Chevening scholarships by new British High Commissioner Smita Rossetti
THERE was both a welcome and a farewell yesterday at a ceremony hosted by the British High Commission – with the first official event held by the new High Commissioner, Smita Rossetti, and a farewell event for this year’s new Chevening scholars.
Court-ordered haircut draws Rastas’ anger
House of Rastafari leaders have condemned a Supreme Court ruling that left a convicted man’s dreadlocks subject to prison barbers.
PLP blasts Tribune story
THE Progressive Liberal Party has blasted as “misleading” and “defamatory” The Tribune’s front-page headline reporting Carlos Lehder’s unsubstantiated claim that he funnelled $150,000 a month to former Prime Minister Sir Lynden Pindling through businessman Everette Bannister.
Union accused BTVI of not making long-standing employees permanent
The Bahamas Union of Auxiliary Professionals in Education (BUAPE) has accused the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) of standing in the way of permanent appointments for long-serving employees, some of whom they say have been on contracts for as long as 15 years.
BUT head criticises govt for continuing to ‘regurgitate dismal examination results’
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson has blasted the country’s national examination results, accusing the government of continuing to “regurgitate dismal BJC and BGCSE national examination results”.
Wilson bashes ministry for not being ready for school start
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson has warned that widespread delays and inefficiencies have left teachers and students unprepared as the new school year begins, describing the Ministry of Education’s handling of preparations as “incompetence.”
BPL reconnects all Andros residential clients after fire
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) yesterday confirmed that all residential customers affected by Sunday morning’s fire at its Fresh Creek power station in Andros have been reconnected.
Man charged with unlawful sex with 12-year-old girl
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of having sex with a 12-year-old girl twice in July.
THE BTVI STORY: Continued excellence is a trademark for Cooper
Barbara Cooper’s journey with the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) began in 2018 while on the government’s 52-week skills empowerment programme.
Man accused of groping teenage girl
A MAN accused of groping a teenage girl at a Prince Charles Drive restaurant on Saturday was remanded to prison yesterday as he awaits a bail hearing.
Local Students set sail into the new school year with new resources and opportunities
As students across The Bahamas prepare to head back to school, hundreds are doing so with greater confidence thanks to a generous investment in educational resources tailored to their unique needs.
Police investigating sex assault of American tourist
POLICE are investigating an alleged sexual assault involving an American tourist at a resort on Paradise Island.
BTVI hits back over deal violation claim
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) yesterday rejected union allegations it violated their industrial agreements by failing to make contractual employees permanent after their probationary period.
Taxi union chief ‘not surprised’ over livery conflict comments
The Bahamas Taxicab Union’a (BTCU) president yesterday said he is “not surprised” that the Government has been blamed for creating the conflict between his members and livery drivers.
Two men charged in fatal drive-by shooting of Roland Evans Jr last month
Two men were remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of the fatal drive-by shooting of Roland Evans Jr on Adderley Street last month.
Students shine in national exams, led by Class of 2025’s top performers
LW Young Jr High School is celebrating the academic success of its Class of 2025, with students earning impressive results in the Bahamas Junior Certificate (BJC) exams.
Health staff walk off job over working conditions
Ministry of Health staff walked off the job yesterday in protest over ongoing conditions at the Meeting Street office complex, which has been undergoing renovations for several weeks.
Two Cabinet ministers to speak at Business Outlook
Two Cabinet ministers will address the 21st Abaco Business Outlook that is set to be held on Thursday, September 18, at the Abaco Beach Resort.
UB resolves outstanding issues with UTEB after members protest outside campus
THE University of The Bahamas (UB) and the Union of Tertiary Educators of The Bahamas (UTEB) say they have resolved outstanding disputes over faculty credential alignment and course assignments, hours after union members staged a demonstration outside the campus.
Abaco community groups seek life-saving $60,000
A group of Abaco community groups are bidding to raise an extra $60,000 to acquire a life-saving oxygen generation system that will benefit both divers and patients at the island’s healthcare facilities.
