Medication shortage prompts search for alternative drugs
Patients enrolled in the National Prescription Drug Plan (NPDP) are facing temporary shortages of certain medications used to treat chronic illnesses, prompting the programme to activate emergency procurement measures and seek alternative supply sources while awaiting replenishment shipments.
ORG concern at pace of seabed leasing legislation
The Organization for Responsible Governance is raising concerns about the pace at which the Government is advancing seabed leasing legislation, arguing that affected stakeholders have not been given sufficient opportunity to weigh the potential risks and implications.
Cat Island, Exuma, and Andros next on BTC’s expansion plans
THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) plans to expand its BTC Air fixed wireless broadband service to Cat Island, parts of Exuma, and Andros as the telecommunications provider pushes ahead with efforts to improve internet connectivity across the Family Islands.
Minister: new Labour reforms a ‘defining moment for workers’
Working women are set to receive enhanced maternity protections while employers will face stronger workplace safety obligations after The Bahamas ratified three key International Labour Organization conventions
Gardiner petitions New York judge to dismiss criminal complaint against him
JONATHAN Eric Gardiner, the convicted Bahamian drug trafficker whose rescue from an Election Day plane crash has ignited a political firestorm in The Bahamas, has asked a New York federal judge to throw out the criminal complaint against him, arguing US authorities detained him for two days before filing charges and failed to indict him within the required 30-day window.
Abaco teen killed in boat driven by twelve-year-old
A 15-year-old Abaco student was killed during a fishing trip near Nunjack Cay on Friday, fuelling calls for stricter enforcement of boating laws after police said a 12-year-old was operating the vessel despite what a local official described as repeated warnings to his parents about unsafe boating practices.
Boy in shooting accident is School’s Top Achiever
THE 12-year-old boy accused of accidentally shooting his eight-year-old brother in the head has graduated as his Bimini school’s Top Achiever, thanking the community for its prayers as his younger sibling continues recovering in a Miami hospital.
Justice but too late for Brave Claudia
THE highest court of appeal has confirmed the Bahamian government is liable for the unlawful arrest and detention of a young mother who was raped and sexually assaulted by a senior immigration officer while in custody.
World View: Why the Commonwealth Matters Again
SMALL and medium-sized states, from the most vulnerable island nations to more diversified middle‑income economies, have always faced a difficult reality.
66-year-old accused of escaping police custody
A 66-year-old man accused of escaping from the Nassau Street Police Station last week was remanded to prison on Friday.
Removal of debris and derelict cars only ‘scratching the surface’
After removing more than 4,500 truckloads of debris and 3,500 derelict vehicles from New Providence last year, the government is preparing a more aggressive environmental enforcement campaign that will include spot fines, tougher penalties and the relocation of roadside garages.
John Watling ‘no concerns’ about 12.5% US tariffs
A LOCAL distillery is not concerned about the potential implementation of a 12.5 percent tariff on exports to the United States, arguing that its recent string of international accolades has further strengthened the brand’s position in the premium spirits market while raising The Bahamas’ profile on the global stage.
Three new mobile plans rolled out by BTC
THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has rolled out three new mobile plans that it says are designed to address long-standing customer concerns over bill predictability, data usage and flexibility, as the telecommunications provider seeks to strengthen its competitive position in the local market.
Baha Mar Resort Foundation Golf Invite raises funds for charitable initiatives
MORE than $300,000 was raised for charitable initiatives across The Bahamas during the fourth annual Baha Mar Resort Foundation Golf Invitational at Royal Blue Golf Course.
US Ambassador hosts local leaders aboard USS Nimitz
US Ambassador Herschel Walker hosted senior Bahamian officials and Royal Bahamas Defence Force leaders aboard the USS Nimitz as the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier transited Bahamian waters, according to the US Embassy.
FNM chairman slams govt response over US drug-trafficking allegations
THE Free National Movement has renewed its criticism of the government's response to explosive US drug-trafficking allegations, accusing officials of failing to confront claims that have fuelled controversy in recent days.
Bahamian man sentenced to 27 years in US for child abuse
A BAHAMIAN man who sexually molested an 11-year-old girl in his care while living illegally in the US was sentenced to 27 years in federal prison last week.
Man shot dead while sitting on his porch near Nassau St
THE country’s murder count rose to 32 on Thursday after a man was shot dead while sitting on a porch off Nassau Street.
Pharmacist blames gov’t for chronic medication shortages
A SENIOR pharmacist has accused government agencies of fuelling chronic medication shortages under the National Prescription Drug Plan through poor planning, outdated procurement practices and slow decision-making, even as a local pharmaceutical distributor warned that global supply chain pressures continue to disrupt access to some drugs.
Gov’t ratifies ILO pacts for worker and maternity rights
THE Davis administration has moved to strengthen workplace safety and maternity protections for women after ratifying three International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions during a conference in Geneva.
