Teacher tests positive at school in Grand Bahama
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson said that the union is closely monitoring the situation at the Freeport Primary School in Grand Bahama after a teacher there tested positive for COVID-19.
Human rights group supports Pope over civil unions call
RIGHTS Bahamas has applauded Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, for calling for the creation of civil union laws for same-sex couples.
331 new cases since Thursday
FIFTY-SIX COVID-19 cases were announced on Sunday, according to the Ministry of Health, bringing the amount of cases recorded between Thursday and yesterday to 331.
Playing politics in the pulpit
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has defended his role as competent authority amid scathing attacks from Mount Tabor pastor Bishop Neil Ellis, who earlier on Sunday raised concern about the “dangerous” amount of power vested in one man.
Churches hold firm against marijuana
THE Bahamas Christian Council does not support plans for a marijuana or a hemp industry, saying this is not the solution for the country’s woes.
Burglary suspect shot by police
A HOUSEBREAKING suspect was taken to hospital after he was shot by police on Thursday.
Police launch probe as man is found dead
POLICE on New Providence are investigating the circumstances surrounding a man’s death on Saturday.
Detainee escapes Carmichael
OFFICIALS are searching for an escaped detainee from the Carmichael Road Detention Centre.
Plane skids off runway in Freeport
AN American Eagle plane skidded off the runway at Grand Bahama International Airport on Saturday, with two passengers taken to hospital.
BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 25th October: Nassau
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UPDATED: American Eagle plane skids off runway in Freeport
An American Eagle plane skidded off the runway at Grand Bahama International Airport on Saturday.
Commissioner: Marijuana still illegal - and you'll be locked up if caught with it
COMMISSIONER of Police Paul Rolle made it clear on Friday those found with “dope” will get locked up until the law changes as possession of the substance is still illegal today.
218 COVID cases in police force to date
COMMISSIONER of Police Paul Rolle revealed on Friday that there have been 218 COVID-19 cases in the force to date.
ZNS staff worried over COVID protocols
ZNS employees in Freeport are very concerned that proper protocols were not taken by management when a staffer who became ill at work last week tested positive for COVID-19.
BAMSI brings fresh produce for Ranfurly children
THE Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute donated produce from its North Andros farm to the Ranfurly Homes for Children yesterday.
