Commercial driver licence training raising concerns
Concerns were voiced yesterday over Abaconians and other Family Island residents incurring extra cost and inconvenience through having to fly to Nassau or Freeport for commercial vehicle driver training.
‘Startling’ that 164 abuse cases were reported through national hotline
LISA RAHMING, Minister of State for Social Services and Urban Development, said it is “startling” that 164 abuse cases were reported through the national hotline this year.
Downtown business owners warned about waste management practices
DOWNTOWN business owners have been warned that failing to clean their premises could result in a fine or imprisonment.
Human Rights Bahamas addresses ‘deeply distressing case’
HUMAN Rights Bahamas said asking an 11-year-old child to carry her rapist’s child “is an unimaginable burden that no one should bear”.
Record heat causing coral bleaching
THE record heat this summer is causing widespread coral bleaching, “killing off entire reef systems,” according to the Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS).
Abaco firefighters in licence confusion
HOURS after Abaco firefighters claimed police threatened to “book them” if they failed to get a commercial driver’s licence, the Ministry of Transport said fees for that licence are waived for emergency first responders.
EXAMS: DROP IN STUDENTS RECEIVING A TO C GRADES – Minister says BGCSE results show ‘much work to do at all levels of the system’
THE number of students who achieved A, B and C grades in BGCSE exams this year dropped compared to 2022, with more students receiving D, E, F an G grades.
Pistol found near Deangelo Evans’ body ‘not police-issued’
A POLICE officer testified yesterday that a .40 Springfield pistol allegedly recovered near Deangelo Evans’ body was not a police-issued weapon.
Lisa Rahming: I consider abortion to be murder
STATE Minister of Social Services and Urban Development Lisa Rahming said she considers abortion murder.
Woman charged with attempted murder
A WOMAN is behind bars accused of stabbing her boyfriend in the neck during a fight last weekend.
Four months for drug possession
A MAN was sentenced to four months in prison after admitting to having over $1,500 worth of drugs in his home earlier this week.
Bahamian insurer shrugs off ‘profitability pressures’
A Bahamian general insurer yesterday saw its financial strength and creditworthiness reaffirmed by the industry’s major rating agency in the face of “profitability pressures”.
Senator’s financing ‘push’ over downtown authority
A government senator yesterday pledged he will “push” to ensure any authority created to manage downtown Nassau has access to the necessary funding.
Marlins’ Chisholm Jr launches foundation to help youth
BAHAMIAN Major League Baseball (MLB) star Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr officially launched his foundation earlier this month and had its launch event, a charity fashion show, this past Monday.
CHARLTON, STRACHAN IN DIAMOND LEAGUE: Top athletes set to compete today in Zurich, Switzerland
Following their respective stints in the finals of the sprints and hurdles at the 19th World Athletics Championships, Bahamians Anthonique Strachan and Devynne Charlton are expected to compete at the Zurich Diamond League meet in Switzerland today.
Rolle: UB Athletics looking forward to ‘productive’ year
THE University of The Bahamas (UB) Mingoes have welcomed 25 freshmen student athletes to join the respective sporting teams. The Mingoes have fielded competitive women and men’s teams in basketball, soccer, track and field, golf, volleyball, softball and cross country over the years. With fresh faces now joining the fold, the UB Athletics Department is ready for the new sporting year.
Team Bahamas named for Concacaf Nations League
THE Bahamas Football Association has announced a 23-player roster for the upcoming Concacaf Nations League match against Puerto Rico. The game is scheduled to be held at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium on September 9.
A plea for understanding and change
This is a plea for understanding and change. It addresses the concerns raised by Grace Community Church's senior pastor:
The Health Professions Council unveils new app
THE Health Professions Council has unveiled an innovative APP to enhance patient care and safety while streamlining the professional registration and accreditation processes.
Poultry farm targets next month for $45k hatchery
An Abaco poultry farm yesterday said its $45,000 hatchery will be completed by the end of September 2023.
