Not a good way to start what we hoped would be a peaceful year
On Thursday, January fourth, The Guardian headline read… two more shot dead. Four murders in three days.
Unnecessary and avoidable danger to patients at PMH
I WAS recently an in-patient at PMH. I quickly observed that young doctors, I believe interns, were on uninterrupted duty, which they refer to as being "on call", for 32-36 hours at a time without respite or going home. One could easily tell after 15-20 hours that they were absolutely exhausted and essentially out on their feet.
Eleuthera man charged with possession of eight pounds of hemp and gun
A MAN was granted bail after he was allegedly found with a loaded firearm and eight pounds of marijuana in Eleuthera last weekend.
Woman accused of insurance fraud scheme granted bail
A WOMAN was granted bail yesterday after she was allegedly involved in an insurance fraud scheme where she attempted to steal over $9,000 in the last two months.
Man on bail for murder put on probation after curfew breach
A man on bail for attempted murder was placed on probation after admitting to breaching his curfew last Sunday.
Teen granted $5,000 bail after stealing from school
A 16-year-old boy was granted $5,000 bail after he was accused of breaking into a primary school over the Christmas break and stealing $800 in school property.
Chamber chief unaware of Freeport investor deterrent
Grand Bahama’s Chamber of Commerce president says he is unaware of investors being deterred from coming to Freeport despite the “rather cumbersome” approvals process.
Accounting urged over road repair cancellation
A South Andros businessman yesterday called for an accounting to determine how much taxpayer money has been wasted through the cancellation of a multi-million dollar road repair contract.
Social spending better than price controls on living cost
The Government’s former top financial official yesterday argued that increased social spending would better help Bahamians struggling with the cost of living crisis than the imposition of price controls.
GB Chamber chief optimistic PharmaChem will ‘rise again’
Grand Bahama’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday said he is optimistic that PharmaChem Technologies’ plant will “rise again” as the company now begins its winding-up
Inspired by Dr King
Daunte Butler edged out the competition to take home the top prize at the 2nd Annual MLK High School Oratorical Competition.
QC students on track
Queen’s College held its annual sports day last week, allowing students to display their athletic skills while being cheered on by their parents, teachers and peers.
Student Spotlight
Twins Charity and Chasity Dorsett are sixth grade students at Gerald Cash Primary School.
Room to read
Students at Ridgeland Primary School received a reading room at the school courtesy of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Eta Psi Omega Chapter.
FACE TO FACE: Betty Morley – teaching and reaching the hearts of future generations
BEATRICE Elizabeth Morley, better known as Betty, has been teaching for most of her life. She has poured her heart into instilling education, good morals and a sense of self worth in thousands of children over decades, in The Bahamas, the USA, and in Africa.
GBPA says further safety measures are coming as commuters express concerns
GRAND Bahama Port Authority has responded to concerns raised about a pipeline installed at a causeway traversed daily by hundreds of commuters.
Pia Glover-Rolle certifies BPSU election overturning registrar’s decision not to
PUBLIC Services Minister Pia Glover-Rolle has certified the September results of a Bahamas Public Services Union (BPSU) election, overturning the decision of the registrar of trade unions, who declined to certify the results because of alleged irregularities in the voting process.
FNM leader concerned over impact of ‘intrusive policing’ on human rights
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said he is concerned that civil liberties and human rights will be affected by the “intrusive policing” Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said will come in response to the rising murder rate.
Businesses urge: Put crime ‘on the run’ as security costs triple
Businesses yesterday urged The Bahamas to put criminals “on the run” as they revealed security-related costs have “tripled” over the past year to combat the threat posed to staff and patrons.
