All govt contracts will be made public
ALL government contract awards will be published online and in newspapers when a Public Procurement Bill being debated in the House of Assembly is passed and comes into force, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday.
No evidence vaccine behind blood clots
WHILE a growing number of European countries have suspended use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine over concerns it may cause blood clots, Bahamian officials have defended the shot as “safe.”
YOUNG LIVES LOST IN BOAT TRAGEDY: Three killed after collision in waters off Harbour Island
THREE people are dead after a tragic boating accident took place on Sunday evening in waters near Harbour Island.
Strachan takes up campus president role for UB North
UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas-North has made one more step toward greater autonomy with the elevation of Dr Ian Strachan to the office of campus president, the institution said in a press release.
Food gift for Grand Bahama
BAHAMAS Paradise Cruise Line presented over 8,000 pounds of food and other items to the Rotary Clubs for distribution to local food banks and charitable organisations on Grand Bahama.
Teenager claimed he found loaded pistol
A MAGISTRATE is set to determine the fate of a teenager who was found with a loaded pistol he claimed to have found in his neighbourhood last week.
Tourists forfeit $11,000 to court
TWO American tourists who were accused of making a false declaration to a US customs officer chose to forfeit over $11,000 when arraigned before a magistrate yesterday.
Teenager accused of trying to kill five
A TEENAGER was yesterday remanded to prison accused of attempting to murder five people earlier this month.
Network is the first of its kind
A Bahamian designed Aviation, Climate & Severe Weather Network exceeding that of other industrialized nations will enhance the safety of the Bahamas and boost key industries vital to the Bahamian economy's post-COVID rebound, according to a top US aerospace, defence, intelligence, cyber security and weather contractor.
Minnis still in favour of term limits . . . next time around
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said he still plans to institute term limits, suggesting this would be on the agenda if he is re-elected for a second term.
PM and FNM seek Centreville votes
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and a large group of supporters campaigned in the Centreville constituency on Saturday.
Jet skier dies after collision with boat
A MAN is dead after his jet ski collided with a boat off Anthol Island yesterday.
Search goes on for missing plane
THE family of one of two men missing after a plane crash off Acklins met law enforcement officers yesterday as search and recovery efforts continue.
Health unions: We’ve not been consulted
AS the first COVID-19 vaccinations were given out during a “pilot” phase yesterday, key players in the public healthcare system say the government has failed to consult them in the rollout process.
Father shot dead by off-duty cop
AN off-duty police officer shot and killed a man who allegedly attacked him with a baseball bat in a parking lot on Friday night, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said.
