Wilson urges govt to deal with AI use by students in the classroom
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson has urged policymakers to confront the growing use of artificial intelligence in classrooms, warning that students are already relying on tools like ChatGPT while the government remains silent on the issue.
BUT chief calls for govt to provide more resources to assist rising number of special needs students
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson says the Minister of Education must expand student testing and provide greater resources as schools face a rising number of special needs students without the preparation to accommodate them.
Dr Dean-Patterson warns of vulnerability of young girls to strangers on the internet
BAHAMAS Crisis Centre director Dr Sandra Dean-Patterson has warned about the dangers young girls face when talking to strangers online, noting that some come from broken homes or unhappy environments, making them more vulnerable to predators.
ORG launching a week-long campaign highlighting access to information and transparency
The Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) will launch its “Access to Information Week” campaign on September 28, highlighting the critical role transparency plays in protecting the environment, preparing for disasters, and building public trust.
ERIC WIBERG: Wrecks, rescue and survival at Mira Por Vos reef and Plana Cays
One of the most active vessels in the Southern Bahamas at the outbreak of the First World War was Her Majesty’s Ship (HMS) Mutine, engaged in surveying Hogsty Reef, Castle Island, Mira Por Vos Rock and much more for mariners.
Grand Cay residents frustrated by water issues and teacher shortages
A NEWLY installed 750 kW generator has brought some relief to Grand Cay after months of crippling power outages, but residents say persistent water problems and a teacher shortage continue to disrupt daily life.
Man accused of near-fatal stabbing of man at a bar
A MAN accused in a near-fatal bar stabbing, who claimed he acted in self-defence, was granted bail this week after spending a year in custody.
Man charged with trying to rape 16-year-old girl
A MAN was remanded to custody yesterday after being accused of attempting to rape a teenage girl in a residence over the summer.
Man accused of stabbing his brother during altercation
A MAN was granted $5,000 bail yesterday after being accused of stabbing his brother during a fight at their Mount Pleasant Village home earlier this month.
Man gets two years’ jail for having a loaded gun in a bar
A MAN was sentenced to two years in prison yesterday after admitting to having a loaded gun at a bar in North Andros.
Govt launches DigiLearn Bahamas to boost digital skills across the country
The government has launched DigiLearn Bahamas, a national initiative to boost digital skills and expand access to information and communication technology.
Plans announced for the 6th Grand Bahama Games
Grand Bahama Sports Council Chairman Darrell Weir announced plans for the Sixth Grand Bahama Games during a press conference on September 24 at the Foster B.
Churchill Tener-Knowles will be the honouree for this year’s Grand Bahama Games
THE Grand Bahama Sports Council and council chairman Darrell Weir announced that national sporting enthusiast and activist Churchill Tener-Knowles will be the honouree for this year’s Grand Bahama Games.
Rangers’ top prospect Sebastian Walcott wraps up impressive Double-A season
SEBASTIAN Walcott, one of the Texas Rangers’ top young prospects, has wrapped up an impressive season at the Double-A level.
BBA names Under-23 National Team for Pan Am Qualifier
THE Bahamas Baseball Association is excited to announce its U-23 National Baseball Team, which will compete in the upcoming CONCEBE (Central America) and COCABE (Caribbean) U-23 Pan American Qualifier to be hosted in Panama City, Panama, September 28 to October 4.
Atlantis: New school car park to accomodate more development
A new car park near Atlantis' planned school will accommodate nearby future developments with its planned 142 spaces open for expansion into a multi-storey facility.
IAN FERGUSON: Why giving second chances is so vital
A "second chance policy" in the workplace, often called second-chance hiring or fair-chance hiring, provides employment opportunities to individuals with a criminal record, employment gaps or other past barriers to work.
Rosewood Exuma challenge in 'insurmountable problem'
Attorneys for the $200m Rosewood Exuma project have argued their opponents have "an insurmountable problem" because they took too long to submit a challenge to its planning approvals.
Baha Mar's 2026 'silver lining' after 20% occupancy drop-off
Baha Mar's booking pace for 2026 is 4 percent ahead year-on-year, its president revealed yesterday, with the mega resort suffering "a slower than normal slow season" along with other hotels.
'Turning the corner' with rogue jet ski crackdown
A senior tourism official yesterday asserted "we are turning the corner" in cracking down on rogue jet ski operators with 15 arrests and thousands of dollars in fines levied since July 6.
