Govt testing virtual system to help people battling mental health issues
WITH six suicides recorded in The Bahamas in under three months, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville says the government is testing a digital platform to allow people to access online mental health consultations from home.
Ministries of Health and Education team up to bolster allied health workers
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness is partnering with the Ministry of Education to encourage more young Bahamians to pursue careers in allied health, aiming to reduce the country’s dependence on foreign workers and address long-standing shortages in the healthcare system.
400 pounds of rocket debris recovered by SpaceX
ROUGHLY 400 pounds of debris — mostly lightweight silica tiles — have been recovered near Ragged Island following the March 6 explosion of SpaceX’s Starship 8 rocket, the Office of the Prime Minister said yesterday.
Man’s abduction sentence sparks debate over changing age of consent
WOMEN’S rights activist Alicia Wallace has pushed back against calls to raise the age of consent, arguing instead that The Bahamas must ensure teenagers who are legally allowed to have sex can also access reproductive healthcare without barriers.
China: Bahamas part of US surveillance strategy
A CHINESE cybersecurity report has listed The Bahamas among countries allegedly used as part of a covert surveillance strategy by the United States and its intelligence-sharing allies.
‘PM won’t get off that easy’
An ex-prime minister yesterday warned Philip Davis KC that “he won’t get off that easy” over the Bahamas Moorings deal as he pledged to “keep digging” into the now-terminated lease agreement.
More states move to ban cellphones use in school
More states are moving to ban or restrict cellphones in school, a trend that continues to win bipartisan support in legislatures.
Best-of-the-Best Sr Boys Basketball Tourney set for Grand Bahama
IN the absence of the National High School Basketball Tournament, the second annual Mario Bowleg’s Best of the Best Senior Boys Basketball Tournament is scheduled to take place this week in Grand Bahama.
‘Buddy’ Hield climbing up the ladder
WHILE there are rumours circulating that Grand Bahamian Chavano “Buddy” Hield could be on the trading block again during the off-season, he’s making the best of his current sting with the Golden State Warriors.
Money owed by govt to teacher still unpaid to mom three years after his death
THREE years after the death of public school teacher Jay Roosevelt, his mother says she is still unable to access gratuity and backpay owed to him — despite being listed as his sole beneficiary.
Officer testifies Wilkinson had a gun but family claim he was unarmed
AN officer testified that her partner shot and killed 27-year-old Deron Okoye Wilkinson on Independence Highway in 2018 after the deceased allegedly pulled out a gun during a traffic stop.
Bishop calls on Bahamians in US illegally to return home before they get deported
BISHOP Simeon Hall is calling on Bahamians living illegally in the United States to return home, warning that they could face arrest and deportation if they remain.
Chamber: New holiday would strain businesses
THE Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) is urging lawmakers to reconsider a proposal to create a public holiday in honour of former Prime Minister Sir Lynden Pindling, warning that the move could strain businesses already burdened by high costs.
Windsor hosts Indoor Rowing Championships
ON Saturday, the Windsor School hosted the first Indoor Rowing Championships in The Bahamas.
Bahamas Football Association men’s and youth league regular season results
THE Bahamas Football Association continued its men’s and youth leagues regular season over the weekend at the Roscoe L Davies Developmental Center.
Inland Revenue notes Family Island businesses unaware of how to remain compliant
MANY Family Island businesses are unaware of the steps required to operate legally and maintain good business practices, according to Department of Inland Revenue (DIR) officials.
37-year-old charged with molesting underage niece
A 37-year-old man was granted bail yesterday after he was accused of molesting his underaged niece over a three-year period.
Charged for injuring man with bladed-weapon
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of attacking another man with a blade in Eleuthera last week.
Man accused of raping 15-year-old girl
A 32-year-old man was granted bail yesterday after he was accused of molesting a 15-year-old girl in New Providence.
ALICIA WALLACE: Learn and understand platforms on equality
The latest session of the Commission on the Status of Women—an annual meeting held at the United Nations in New York City in March, Women’s History Month, and close to International Women’s Day, closed on Friday last week.
