Activists march against abuse of power in society
MEMBERS of the Seventh-Day Adventist Churches on Grand Bahama took to the streets of Eight Mile Rock on Saturday taking a stand against abuse of power in all areas of society.
Moxey: Branded bags were ‘misstep’
AFTER coming under fire on social media for handing out backpacks with her name on them at a back-to-school event, Pineridge MP Ginger Moxey said the branded bags were originally meant for her team members but were given out widely due to too many being “printed in error”.
‘More than 100 new teachers recruited’
THE Ministry of Education has recruited more than 100 new teachers to address shortages while safety in public school campuses is expected to be increased with a new training programme for security officers, Education Minister Glenys Hanna Martin said last night.
$30m cost for repairs as students go back to school
THE completion of school repairs, inclusive of capital works, throughout the country is projected to cost the government some $30m, Works and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears said yesterday.
PM ‘not telling full story’ on BPL subsidy millions
The Opposition’s leader yesterday accused the Prime Minister of “not telling the full story” after the latter confirmed the Government is “spending millions each month” to minimise electricity costs for households and businesses.
‘WE’RE IN FOR A ROUGH RIDE’: PM urges people to be frugal with inflation on rise
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis is urging Bahamians to be frugal with their spending habits due to rising inflation, saying it appears that the country is “in for a rough ride for another few months” based on the predictions of finance experts.
DEREK SMITH: How to safeguard data from malicious criminals
To investigate computer-related issues and/ or audit incidents featuring cyber attacks, forensic analysts use scientific techniques to retrieve data from digital sources. In accordance with standard incident response steps, digital forensics procedures include preparation, identification, containment, eradication, recovery and lessons learned.
‘We need to know’ of GB’s revival progress
THE Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce president says “we need to know something” as he questioned whether Grand Bahama International Airport’s newly-appointed Board has the necessary expertise to select a winning developer.
Four-lane glass window replacement is ruled out
THE GOVERNMENT’S advisers have ruled out replacing Eleuthera’s Glass Window Bridge with a four-lane highway because the island’s projected growth will not generate sufficient traffic volumes to warrant such expansion.
NPSA All-Stars: Moss named MVP
ANTHONY Moss couldn’t ask for a better transition from the basketball court to the softball playing field.
Man accused of causing fires
A 30-YEAR-OLD man was charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Friday with multiple counts of causing damage by fire and endangering property.
Response to tragic boat disaster
The swift response by the police and the efficient and effective investigations conducted into the disaster involving the Human Trafficking vessel, that sank in our waters recently is commendable.
Jonquel Jones scores 12 as Sun beat Sky in Game 1 of WNBA semis
CHICAGO (AP) — DeWanna Bonner had 15 points and Jonquel Jones scored 12 points with nine rebounds to lead the Connecticut to a 68-63 win over the Chicago Sky in Game 1 of their WNBA semifinals series last night.
Sports Ambassador Chris Brown: ‘I am just blessed and honoured’
BAHAMIAN Olympic athlete Chris “Fireman” Brown said that his transition to being appointed sports ambassador has been a blessing and an honour.
Bodybuilders bring home six medals - two are gold
Although they would have preferred to compete at the 49th Central American and Caribbean Bodybuilding Championships earlier this month, the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation made up for their absence with an impressive showing at the Miami Grand Prix Classic over the weekend.
14-year-old boy in hospital after shooting
Police are searching for a man after a 14-year-old boy was injured in a shooting early on Saturday.
Man found dead may have been attacked by dogs
Police are investigating after the body of man was found on Palm Tree Avenue early on Saturday with injuries suggesting he may have been attacked by dogs.
Kwasi Thompson and team hold back-to-school giveaway
KWASI Thompson, MP for East Grand Bahama and his Team held a back-to-school giveaway on Friday, distributing bags with school supplies to hundreds of children in the East Grand Bahama constituency.
Village Road Improvement Project now expected to be done in November
THE $6.4 million Village Road Improvement Project, originally expected to be completed in September, is now expected to be done in November, said Minister of Works and Utilities Alfred Sears.
Adrian Gibson drops defamation case
PROSECUTORS have withdrawn charges against Gregory Miller, the man who was accused of defaming former Water and Sewerage Corporation Executive Chairman Adrian Gibson, after the Long Island MP had the case dropped on Friday.
