Buddy Walk held to mark World Down Syndrome Day
THE Grand Bahama Down Syndrome Society organised a successful ‘Virtual Buddy Walk’ raising awareness and support in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day, which is observed on March 21.
UPDATED: Missing men found alive
UPDATE: The two men were found alive on their boat Wednesday morning after roughly three days at sea. They were taken into a harbour at Grand Bahama.
1,500 students have chance of HBCU scholarships
THE Bahamas Think HBCU college fair is set for April 23 and will provide 1,500 students throughout the country the opportunity for scholarships at 20 historically black colleges and universities in the United States.
New group aims to support women
A NEW NGO focused on community outreach and empowerment commemorated its first Women’s History Month by celebrating each other, engaging in community outreach, and making a commitment to foster a culture of “women supporting women”.
More cash for Junkanoo - and changes too
MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg said it won’t be business as usual when Junkanoo parades return to Bay Street later this year, saying the government anticipates an increase in the event’s operational budget to pay for enhanced safety measures.
Govt to pay $177,000 to aid straw vendors
GRAND Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey announced yesterday that the government will be providing monetary assistance to hurting straw vendors at Port Lucaya Marketplace and other industry workers on that island this week.
POLICE OFFICERS BACK IN SCHOOLS: Munroe announces move after last week’s AF Adderley stabbing
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe confirmed that police officers have returned to public schools, nearly a week after concerns were reignited about school safety following last week’s stabbing at AF Adderley Junior High.
Couple ‘made things work’, drop charges
A COUPLE who appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday for causing harm and assault against each other withdrew the charges, with one of the accused saying the two were working on things.
$100k fine for drugs charges
A MAN was fined $100,000 yesterday for drug charges dating back to 2014.
Man accused over death threat
A MAN was arraigned yesterday for threatening a woman with death over the weekend.
Tributes paid after death of ‘true warrior’ Anita Doherty
TRIBUTES were issued yesterday for deceased former educator and civic leader Anita Doherty.
Wilson not surprised by learning loss survey
AFTER a recent Learning Management System survey revealed the extent of children who did not attend virtual classes, Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson said changes must be made to improve the delivery of quality education to students.
FOCOL chief: Little we can do over $6 gas prices
THE president and CEO of FOCOL Holdings Ltd said that local gas distributors have little say over fuel prices due to global supply issues, after Bahamian prices jumped past $6 a gallon.
‘Vola’ Francis hopeful of Bay St return as Sir Franklyn is honoured
THE leader of the Saxon Superstars is hopeful for a full return of Junkanoo parades on Bay Street this year with proper government and stakeholder collaboration.
13-year-old accused of stabbing at AF Adderley
A TEENAGER was charged with attempted murder yesterday in connection with a stabbing incident at AF Adderley Junior High School last week.
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