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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.

Funeral homes ‘extremely busy’ in Grand Bahama

FUNERAL homes in Grand Bahama have been busy, especially in the past month because of the increased COVID-related deaths on the island.

‘Progress being made’ to rebuild after Dorian

THE chairman of the Disaster Reconstruction Authority says while work is moving slowly, progress is being made to rebuild storm torn communities in Grand Bahama and Abaco.

‘No outbreak at prison’

NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames said there is no outbreak of COVID-19 at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services.

‘We’re looking at morgue strain’

HEALTH Minister Renward Wells said the government is looking at several options to alleviate the strain on public hospital morgues which continue to operate beyond capacity as the country grapples with a surge of COVID-19 related and non-related deaths.

Culmer denounces political ads targeting Davis

FREE National Movement chairman Carl Culmer Sr has denounced political ads being shared on social media that paint Progressive Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis “in a less than favourable light.”

‘Final approvals’ near for Disney cruise project in Eleuthera

DISNEY Cruise Line’s Eleuthera project is in the final approval stages, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced last night, adding its Environmental Impact Assessment is under review.

Doctors Hospital ‘overrun’ with COVID-19 patients

DOCTORS Hospital is “overrun” with COVID-19 patients and continues to be pounded from the requirements of care required for people with the virus, according to its chief executive officer, Dr Charles Diggiss.

BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 1st September: Freeport

STARTS: 09/01/2021 4:00 PM EDT EXPIRES: 09/01/2021 7:00 PM EDT

Super Value sets target for staff to vaccinate

SUPER Value Food Store chain has called on its staff to be fully vaccinated by the end of September or take a weekly negative test.

25 more deaths as surge powers on

THE country’s top infectious diseases expert has warned The Bahamas needs “to get a handle” on a worsening COVID-19 situation, as officials confirmed 25 new COVID-19 deaths and 196 new cases over the past two days.

NO VOTE LIKELY IF QUARANTINED: Ministers signal voters may miss ballot to stop possible COVID spread

NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames suggested yesterday that people in quarantine for COVID-19 exposure may not be allowed to vote in the upcoming general election.

‘Pass bill so candidates can be properly scrutinised’

A governance reformer has said the Integrity Commission Bill should be passed to allow for an independent body to be able to scrutinise and vet the disclosures of election candidates.

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