Jailed for death threat to woman
A MAN was sentenced to three months in prison yesterday for making death threats against a woman.
Migrants held in Bimini
POLICE on Bimini apprehended five illegal immigrants on that island on Tuesday.
Bahamas Kidney Association calls for support
THE Bahamas Kidney Association is in need of support as the group aims to raise public awareness in the ongoing fight against kidney disease which they say is on the rise.
Minister says no preferential treatment as event blocked
AFTER promoters of a Dexta Daps concert failed to secure approval from the Ministry of Health and will not host the event, there has been renewed criticism about how differently the Davis administration treats events held at hotels versus those held off hotel sites.
No decision on extending benefit that already expired
WITH the unemployment assistance benefit ending on December 31 last year a senior official said yesterday the government has not made a decision on whether to extend it.
‘Government must to more to tackle inflation’
CARYLE Bethel, president of the Free National Movement Torchbearer’s Youth Association, says the Davis administration must do more to address inflation.
Celebrating the best
DURING her address at the National Examinations Awards Presentation, Glenys Hanna Martin, Minister of Education and Technical and Vocational Training, underscored the determination and sacrifice of students who earned outstanding results in the 2021 examinations, despite the impact of COVID-19 on education.
Bowleg defends CARIFTA trials
After CARIFTA trials were disrupted last weekend by COVID-19 officers, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg said he fully supports athletes’ ongoing training efforts and that continued safety protocols will be enforced at future trials.
Food inflation will stay at least a year
BAHAMIANS were yesterday told to brace for a 12-month minimum of higher food costs, noting global trends particularly those in the United States that largely affect The Bahamas.
Islands’ schools back to ‘normal’
MOST schools in Grand Bahama and the Family Islands are ready for the full return of face-to-face instruction, according to the Bahamas Union of Teachers, however schools in New Providence need to individually determine their readiness due to their issues.
SUPER SALARY - DISMAL JOB: DRA blasted over MD’s pay package and recovery work
CENTRAL and South Abaco MP John Pinder says it is “shameful” there remain duties unfulfilled in storm ravaged Abaco while the former managing director of the Disaster Reconstruction Authority took home an “extravagant” salary.
World Central Kitchen provides new grants
WORLD Central Kitchen has announced its latest round of funding for nine food production projects in The Bahamas. The recipients of its fourth round of grants are based in Abaco and Grand Bahama.
Woman says constable gave her forged letter
A WOMAN yesterday testified how a police constable charged her $2,500 to help her get a letter of administration for the estate of her deceased husband last year only to discover the document was forged.
Probation for man found with marijuana
A 33-YEAR-OLD man who was caught with a small amount of marijuana earlier this week was yesterday placed on probation for three months.
Jailed for theft of tools from university
A 38-YEAR-OLD man who stole nearly $2,000 worth of tools and cleaning supplies from University of The Bahamas last year was sentenced to six months in prison yesterday.
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- Prime Minister Philip Davis predicts his party's return to government in the 2026 general election
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- Liquor being sold at a store
- New Providence ahead of the lockdown
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- The disruption in Parliament
- Second video of fire at Bimini BPL
- Video of fire at Bimini BPL
- Second video of Bimini BPL blaze
- Video of fire at Bimini BPL
