High winds fuel blaze in Andros woodlands
POLICE in Andros are monitoring a large bush fire on the island that occurred on Saturday, an official confirmed yesterday.
School gets new name - and an upgrade in the technology game
THE Ministry of Education is set to begin its technology upgrade at the primary school in Mastic Point this year by ensuring that all students from preschool through grade three receive a tablet, said Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis. The teachers wi
UPDATED: Gunman’s victim is found in bushes
POLICE in New Providence are investigating after a man was shot and killed near Carmichael Road early yesterday morning, bringing the country’s murder count to 14 for the year.
Six charged with breaching Immigration Act
Six foreign nationals were charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court for breaching the Immigration Act.
Women cadets receive Disney Cruise Line Scholarships
FOUR Bahamian women cadets of LJM Maritime Academy received Disney Cruise Line Scholarships Friday, which covers two years of study and one year of service aboard a Disney ship.
Court hears how woman carried child to safety during Fox Hill shooting
A WOMAN on Friday recalled the moment when she ran and carried her child to safety shortly after gunmen opened fire at Freedom Park during the 2013 Fox Hill mass shooting.
Coronavirus: One more in quarantine
A BAHAMIAN returning to the country from China on Thursday was placed in quarantine bringing the total number in isolation to three, as cases of COVID-19 increase around the world.
AKA hosts CPR education session
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Pi Upsilon Omega Chapter hosted a free CPR education session for the public at the Eric Sam Hall at Church of Ascension.
Humane Society urges people to report all animal attacks
A BAHAMAS Humane Society official is urging people to report all animal attacks to police after two recent pit bull attacks on humans.According to BHS General Manager Percy Grant, police have recently been taking action on complaints about dog attack
PLP leader asks police to probe 'violent' meme
PLP Leader Philip “Brave” Davis wants the police Cyber Crime Unit to investigate a “violent” internet meme made about him and find the persons responsible.Mr Davis spoke out after a meme was circulated on social media showing him blowing a whistle wh
'Ragged Island has not been abandoned'
WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister yesterday assured the government is not abandoning residents of Ragged Island, noting that a number of projects are lined up to assist with the restoration efforts there. “What I said in the House of Assembly is poss
New engine added at Blue Hills to help bring end to load shedding
IN an effort to end load shedding in the capital, Bahamas Power and Light yesterday added a new engine to its Blue Hills Power Station, a move officials say will also help improve the country’s energy production.Speaking at yesterday’s ceremony, BPL
Businessman and Rotarian Chappy Knowles dies
Well-known Grand Bahama businessman Chappy Knowles has died. “It is with great sadness and a broken heart that we inform you of the passing of our employer, mentor, adviser and friend, and the shops namesake Chappy,” according to a statement release
Experts seek to map out storm surge for The Bahamas
A STORM surge model project for inundation mapping over The Bahamas will start in 2021 and will be developed over two years by the National Hurricane Centre, it was revealed yesterday at the Sustainable Grand Bahama Conference.Kenneth Graham, Nationa
Chinese: Virus under control
CHINESE officials predict that by the end of the month no new cases of the coronavirus will emerge from the Hubei province, the epicentre of the disease outbreak, even as local Chinese restaurants continue taking a hit over illness fears.
