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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.

Taxi Union chief accuses NAD and Atlantis of allowing livery drivers to illegally solicit fares

TAXI union president Tyrone Butler has accused the Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) and Atlantis Resort of enabling livery drivers to illegally solicit fares, warning they will be “addressed in short order”.


Holmes Rock Junior High School opens its doors after nearly a decade of delays

AFTER nearly a decade of delays, the new Holmes Rock Junior High School finally opened its doors this week, with officials reporting a smooth start to the academic year across Grand Bahama.

Remembering history, protecting the world

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and the 80th anniversary of the restoration of Taiwan. Eighty years ago, the righteous forces of the world, including China and the Caribbean, fought arduous battles to win the great victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, turning a page in human history filled with suffering and darkness.

FACING REALITY: Religion promises control, Christianity promises freedom - but both can be corrupted

Religion, a timeless facet of human civilisation, is a testament to our collective yearning for the divine.


Row between Bahamasair pilots leaves more than 100 stranded

BAHAMASAIR is investigating a dispute between two pilots that caused a flight to be grounded in Abaco on Sunday, stranding over 100 passengers for hours.

Man accused of near-fatal double shooting of two men

A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of a near-fatal double shooting at a business on Mount Royal Avenue last month.

Govt staff walkout over unsafe building conditions

PUBLIC service staff will be relocated to a temporary site due to ongoing renovations at their Meeting Street building, conditions that led to staff walkouts from frustrated government workers yesterday.


Teacher concerns over island move payments

A teacher has questioned how long until she and others receive their geographical allowances after obtaining her posting letter later than usual.

Power imrovements ‘on way’ for Abaco

IMPROVEMENTS are on the way for the power supply in Abaco and its cays, according to Bahamas Power and Light (BPL), as the company installs new units and rolls out a 30-day upgrade plan.