17-year-old denies assault with knife
A teenager who denied assaulting another with a deadly instrument was granted bail ahead of his trial.
Teen who pushed cop told to behave
A teenager who tried to intervene in the lawful arrest of her brother must stay out of trouble for three months to avoid spending 30 days in prison.
Teen who pushed cop told to behave
A teenager who tried to intervene in the lawful arrest of her brother must stay out of trouble for three months to avoid spending 30 days in prison.
Christian Council criticises campaign ads
THE Bahamas Christian Council has spoken out against the negative election ads being produced this campaign, saying name calling and character smearing will not advance the nation.
FNM reveals manifesto promises on marijuana, BPL
THE Free National Movement has pledged to “review an increase to the minimum wage,” pass legislation to replace the emergency orders and introduce a medical marijuana industry if the party secures another term.
Two more deaths bring total to 408
THE Ministry of Health reported 125 new COVID-19 cases and two virus related deaths yesterday, pushing the nation’s overall coronavirus tally to 18,460.
‘No evidence’ that Delta strain in The Bahamas
DESPITE increasing concerns that the Delta variant could be present in the country, one Pan American Health Organization official said there is still no evidence the highly contagious strain is here.
Union chief airs concerns with WSC
THE president of the Water and Sewerage Management Union Montgomery Miller highlighted a myriad of concerns his members have with affairs at the Water and Sewerage Corporation.
Two years on and residents still picking up the pieces
TWO years after losing their homes and belongings to Hurricane Dorian, rubble, debris and a flattened foundation are still all that remains for some Abaco residents.
Wreaths laid to remember victims of Hurricane Dorian
ON the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Dorian’s landfall in the country yesterday, government officials as well as members of the official opposition remembered those who lost their lives.
Be vaccinated or have test result for U.B. campus entry
THE board of trustees at the University of The Bahamas has mandated that anyone entering the school’s campuses and facilities must show proof of being fully vaccinated or present a negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test effective from next Monday.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run
A male pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Abaco earlier this week, police reported yesterday.
BPL’s union members pass new agreement
AFTER months of demonstrations and speaking out against alleged injustices, the Bahamas Electrical Workers Union has finally ratified an industrial agreement proposal from Bahamas Power and Light and is ready to sign off on it.
JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED: Minnis reveals free school meals plan for all children regardless of family income
IN A bid to eliminate childhood hunger, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis last night announced his administration would implement a universal school meals programme in the public school system if re-elected.
Probe into assault on unvaccinated officer
A WOMAN police officer has alleged she was assaulted while at the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s dorm facility for not being vaccinated against COVID-19.
