Man admits assaulting mother of his children
A MAN who admitted assaulting the mother of his children was ordered to keep the peace for one year.
Man fined for threatening to kill former girlfriend
A 21-year-old man who threatened to kill his former girlfriend was on Friday fined $500.
RBDF signs deal for audio-visual system
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force is advancing in modernisation and efficiency after signing contracts yesterday for an audio-visual integration system and expert maintenance training for the upkeep of its fleet.
Mental health alert ahead of new hurricane season
AS hurricane season approaches, Grand Bahama residents are being urged to pay close attention to their mental health due to the post-traumatic stress experienced after Hurricane Dorian two years ago.
Three new deaths confirmed
THE country recorded 62 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of Wednesday and three new deaths.
Experts link up to help vulnerable populations
A NEW collaboration between the government of Canada and the Pan American Health Organisation is being launched to improve the health and protection of populations in situations of high vulnerability due to COVID-19.
Unemployment benefits budgeted for until September
STATE Minister for Finance Kwasi Thompson said the government has budgeted for the extension of unemployment benefits until September.
Another day, another glitch causing trouble at BPL
BAHAMAS Power and Light said a “technical issue” at its Blue Hills Power Station led to power cuts in eastern New Providence on Wednesday night.
HOW WORRIED SHOULD WE BE? Minister admits debt is ‘elephant in the room’ as official says it’s only a temporary concern
FINANCIAL Secretary Marlon Johnson said that although the country’s high deficits and debt are a cause of concern, they are not a cause for alarm, insisting an economic rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic will prevent the need for new taxes.
MARCO Alert moves step closer
A CONTRACT signing between the Ministry of National Security and Multimedia Technologies Ltd for a little over $1.9m has propelled the much-anticipated MARCO Alert one step further towards protecting the country’s children.
Judges reject killer’s appeal
THE Court of Appeal yesterday affirmed the 25-year sentence of a man who was convicted of the manslaughter of a woman who was shot and killed during an attempted robbery over a decade ago.
Two held for Abaco accident
A HAITIAN couple have been arrested in connection with a traffic accident that resulted in serious injuries to a child and woman in Abaco.
Rotary helps out Dept of Corrections
THE Rotary Club of Nassau in conjunction with Nassau Agencies Ltd made a generous donation to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services yesterday.
Census officers sworn in
FIFTEEN people in Grand Bahama were sworn in yesterday as listing officers for the 2021 Population and Housing Census.
Sir Charles Carter to lie in state at House
THE body of the late Sir Edward Charles Carter, KCMG, will lie in-state today in the foyer of the House of Assembly from 8.30am to 3pm.
