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Sorority packs 3,500 kits to help girls navigate 'first cycles'

FOR many young girls, getting their first menstrual cycle can be a frightening experience, particularly for those who may not fully understand what is happening to their bodies.

Abaco man dies after being struck by truck at night

A 58-year-old man was killed Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle on Forest Drive in Abaco.

Law enforcement seize $3m worth of Cocaine at Bimini

A JOINT law enforcement operation in Bimini on Saturday night led to the seizure of approximately 150 kilograms of suspected cocaine valued at about $3m.

Mitchell meets with the Secretary of State of the Holy See, Cardinal Pietro Parolin

Foreign Affairs minister Fred Mitchell met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Holy See, on Friday to discuss climate change, peace and security, and sustainable development, with particular attention to their impact on the human condition.

Pintard says Grand Bahama defined by stalled projects

UNPAID workers, shuttered properties and stalled projects now define Grand Bahama, Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard said yesterday, accusing the Davis administration of presiding over deepening economic decline while offering little more than promises and press events.

PM and Minister of Energy and Transport tour progress at Blue Hills Solar Project

Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave” Davis, alongside Minister of Energy and Transport, JoBeth Coleby-Davis, touring the Blue Hills Solar Project

Bombscare at Miami airport leaves Bahamians stranded

DOZENS of Bahamian travelers were left frantic at Miami International Airport yesterday after a bomb scare triggered evacuations and flight delays.

First time voters express apathy towards election

AS The Bahamas edges closer to a general election this year, signs of voter apathy are emerging among some first-time voters, many of whom say they are unlikely to cast a ballot because they feel uninformed, unconvinced by political parties and doubtful that any election outcome will deliver meaningful change.

Unions warning of healthcare collapse

KEY health unions are warning of a breakdown in the public healthcare system after the Public Hospitals Authority ran out of overtime money, leaving doctors, nurses and support staff facing delayed pay and prompting calls for workers to refuse extra shifts.

Legal cloud fuels FNM anxiety in Long Island

CONCERNS that an unresolved court case could cost the Free National Movement the Long Island seat are weighing heavily on the party’s nomination race, as four aspirants — including the sitting MP — press their case for selection.

30 months jail for man who attacked a GB school principal with iron bar

School principal Simone Butler-Cornish wept tears of relief after the man who brutally attacked her with an iron bar in her classroom was sentenced to 30 months in prison on Friday.

BNT urges action as invasive iguana caught in Adelaide

THE capture of a large green iguana in Adelaide over the weekend has renewed calls from The Bahamas National Trust for the government to move faster and more forcefully against invasive species that conservationists say are turning up more often across New Providence and beyond.

68-year-old man killed in East Bay Street assault

A 68-year-old man was killed during an assault on East Bay Street on Saturday night after he was struck with a stick during an altercation.

Dupuch-Carron pledges MICAL support despite withdrawal

ROBERT Dupuch-Carron says he will continue working to improve the MICAL constituency, including plans to deploy ambulances and expand emergency medical services in the Family Islands, despite withdrawing from the Progressive Liberal Party nomination race.

Man admits to church break-ins receives 18-month prison sentence

A MAN who admitted to breaking into two churches last year to fund his drug habit was sentenced to 18 months in prison on Friday.

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