Officials record positive trends in latest national exam results
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin yesterday highlighted positive trends in the latest results from the Bahamas Junior Certificate (BJC) and the Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) examinations, noting that improvements have been seen across the islands.
Minister: Blackouts highlight need for energy reform
FOLLOWING a major blackout that plunged half of New Providence into darkness on Thursday night, Energy Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis said efforts are underway to prevent a recurrence and enhance power reliability.
Health on high alert but no travel restrictions for monkeypox
THE Davis administration is not currently considering any travel restrictions for countries affected by the resurgence of monkeypox, according to Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville.
Abaco shelter still on track for completion by year-end
DISASTER Risk Management Authority managing director Aarone Sargent yesterday maintained that Abaco’s shelter will be completed by the end of the year despite residents’ skepticism.
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Industrial Tribunal finds cook was fairly dismissed over theft of food
A COOK turned team leader was terminated from her position at Great Stirrup Cay for theft and dishonesty after removing meat from the company’s freezer. She filed a trade dispute with the Industrial Tribunal.
AG submits legal brief on climate change to the ICJ
THE Bahamas has formally submitted a legal brief to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) addressing positions filed by various countries regarding climate change, according to Attorney General Ryan Pinder.
Govt urged to act as two vessels damaging reef
THE Bahamas National Trust (BNT) and its partners are urging the government to ensure the removal of two vessels stranded in a protected marine area in Abaco since March, citing significant environmental damage to coral reefs and the loss of sand.
Two men dead in under 24 hours in Bimini and Nassau
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force is investigating two separate murders — one in Bimini and another a man found with stab wounds and his hands and feet bound in New Providence — bringing the year’s homicide count to 81.
BLACKOUT: New Providence hit by power outage as generators trip
RESIDENTS across New Providence experienced power outages around 9pm last night after two generators at the Bahamas Power and Light Clifton Pier Station tripped.
Bancroft Lane roadside garage issue worsened, say residents
NEARLY two months after residents first complained about the proliferation of roadside garages on Bancroft Lane, East Street South, residents say the situation has worsened.
Sitting in the dark once more
THE more things change, the more they stay the same.
Focus on Trump’s policies
THE name Donald J Trump typically evokes a very strong reaction from many Bahamians who harbour a strong dislike for the Republican Party and its current leader.
Teen accused of having firearm granted bail
A 17-YEAR-OLD man was granted $7,500 bail after allegedly being found with a loaded gun last weekend in New Providence.
ERIC WIBERG: The sinking of the HMBS Flamingo
At age 12, I began working as a packing boy at City Meats and noticed a framed portrait of a man I recognised as an assistant manager.
DIANE PHILLIPS: So close to the edge
A friend Whatsapped me a notice she had received from her bank this week, an informative graph of fee increases.
Donald Thomas pops the question
WHILE he would have preferred to make the final of the men’s high jump at the 2024 Olympic Games, veteran Donald Thomas was more delighted to come out with his biggest prize possession.
Marc Taylor makes Bahamian cricket history
BAHAMIAN cricketer Marc Taylor is on the right side of history as it pertains to the former national sport of The Bahamas.
$17m resort ready to advance first phase
THE $75m Turtlegrass Resort and Island Club (TGR) on Sampson Cay, Exuma, is advancing with its $17m first phase, which will focus on installing necessary infrastructure.
