Olympian Ferguson-McKenzie named wellness ambassador
OLYMPIC medallist Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie has been appointed National Student Wellness Ambassador as part of a new government initiative aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles among students across The Bahamas.
Hanna-Martin: sweeping bills to bring ‘structure’ to education
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin says two major pieces of legislation tabled by the Davis administration aim to modernise and strengthen the country’s education system by introducing stronger standards, earlier access to formal schooling and tighter oversight of schools and early childhood institutions.
Renovated PMH emergency room to fully open despite cost overruns
The newly renovated Accident and Emergency department at Princess Margaret Hospital is expected to be ready for full occupancy by the end of the month, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday, adding that the move will allow the hospital to provide better-quality services.
Judge pleads with Gov’t bank not to repossess family home
A Supreme Court judge has pleaded with a government-owned bank not to proceed with repossessing a couple’s Charlotteville family home after they purportedly made monthly payments plus a $32,000 “lump sum” to bring their mortgage back into compliance.
FRONT PORCH: The roots of the breakdown of our social culture
IN the 1970s, the late Monsignor Preston Moss of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese first observed the lack of basic and holistic human development in a significant number of our people.
BTVI says NAECOB responsible for rejected degrees and institutions
THE Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute’s board of directors yesterday accused the Union of Tertiary Educators of The Bahamas of spreading “inaccuracies and misinformation” amid a dispute over the recognition of faculty qualifications.
Super Value facing $400k monthly VAT ‘exempt’ hit
Super Value is bracing for an up to $400,000 per month hit due to the Government’s decision to treat the elimination of VAT on uncooked foods as ‘exempt’ rather than ‘zero rated’.
Munroe rejects Minnis claim that unexplained increases in MP's wealth goes unchecked
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe yesterday rejected claims by former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis that unexplained increases in politicians’ wealth are not being investigated, insisting that authorities already have powers to examine financial activity — including bank accounts — without a person’s knowledge.
Sweeping education overhaul looks to lower school age to four
THE Davis administration has tabled a sweeping Education Bill that would lower the compulsory school age to four in one of the most significant overhauls of the education system in more than 60 years.
Election 'within next few weeks'
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party chairman Fred Mitchell said yesterday that a general election will be held “within the next few weeks.”
STATESIDE: Coming to a port near you?
IT seemed to be business as usual earlier this week at the bustling port of Balboa, the larger of two huge facilities that guard the Pacific Ocean entrance to the mighty Panama Canal.
$9,500 bail granted for man accused of vehicular manslaughter
A MAN accused of causing the death of a 33-year-old motorcyclist on Wulff Road last month was granted bail yesterday.
Woman carjacked at gunpoint amid spike in armed robberies
A WOMAN was robbed at gunpoint Tuesday night and her vehicle stolen in the latest armed robbery reported by police.
Pinder: Only Bahamians should sell real estate
ONLY Bahamian passport holders should be allowed to sell real estate in The Bahamas, Central and South Abaco MP John Pinder said this week, calling for an immediate change in the law to bar foreigners and work permit holders from the industry.
‘Significant citizen’: New road honours educator’s legacy
Real estate firm HG Christie joined family, stakeholders and community partners for the official naming of Senorita Strachan Close in the Love Estates community — a moment that celebrated both legacy and new pathways for residential opportunity in The Bahamas.
Davis and Pintard trade jabs over ‘real jobs’ in arts debate
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis and Opposition Leader Michael Pintard reopened their dispute over what counts as a “real job” yesterday, this time during debate on legislation aimed at expanding the creative economy.
Anti-gang probes hit ‘critical point' as witness rules begin
POLICE investigations under The Bahamas’ anti-gang law have reached a “critical point,” National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday, as new rules allowing witness anonymity are expected to take effect.
Grand Bahama mourns loss of veteran broadcaster Sabrina Brown Body
GRAND Bahama is mourning the loss of veteran broadcaster Sabrina Brown, a familiar voice on ZNS Northern Service, who died on March 8 after a long battle with cancer.
