Teachers set to return to CV Bethel today
TEACHERS at CV Bethel Senior High School will return to the classroom today, one week after classes were suspended because they were left “traumatised” after a marine biology teacher was reportedly injured in an altercation with two male students.
Minnis in national address tonight
WHEN he delivers his first national address for the year tonight, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is expected to reveal the government’s plan to boost economic growth, which is hoped to create jobs and provide greater opportunity for all Bahamians.
‘WE WANT ANSWERS’: Bahamian firms asked to explain Fyre Festival cash
A Bahamian law firm and the National Sports Authority’s (NSA) former chairman are among the local persons and companies being targeted for examination by Fyre Festival investigators.
Maryann says ‘I’ll share windfall’
MARYANN Rolle says she’ll “definitely” be a blessing to others who worked hard during the failed Fyre Festival, as crowd funding yesterday reached more than $200,000 to assist the Exuma restaurateur recuperate her losses from the ordeal.
UPDATED: American man dies after motorcycle crash on Cat Island
AN American man died after the motorcycle he was driving crashed into a utility pole on Cat Island on Saturday.
‘Blame all sides for school’s disrepair’
THERE is “more than enough blame to go around” for the issues at the Black Point All-Age School, Bahamas Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson has asserted.
FNM puts spotlight on women
THE Free National Movement held a “Women in Governance Summit” at its headquarters on the weekend.
LGBTQI Facebook page angers activists
ACTIVISTS condemned as “fake” and “dangerous” a Facebook page that aimed to teach underage children that it is acceptable to be attracted to the same sex or that “sometimes the best boys are the best girls”.
Social media reports on PM being rushed to hospital ‘are fake’
The Office of the Prime Minister has strongly denied social media reports that Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis was rushed to hospital earlier this week.
Govt drones firm decision 'at the end of February'
THE public will learn which drone company the government plans to engage at the end of February, according to National Security minister Marvin Dames.
Grand Bahama Junior Junkanoo parade postponed
GRAND Bahama's Junior Junkanoo parade has been postponed due to a forecast that shows an increased chance of rain this weekend.
New hires at Ministry of National Security 'on the horizon'
NEW hires for the Ministry of National Security are on the horizon, according to Minister Marvin Dames, who forecast a ministerial revamp to accommodate new specialist areas.
Company aims to spark connections between Bahamian, Chinese businesses
A NEW trip offering by Bahamaren Limited promises Bahamian entrepreneurs a full immersion into the entrepreneurial spirit of the Chinese business environment.
Comptroller defends Customs official named in Fyre documentary
CUSTOMS Comptroller Dr Geannine Moss yesterday defended the integrity of the Customs official named in a recent documentary on the failed Fyre Festival.
Govt expects over 20 bids for Grand Lucayan
TOURISM Minister Dionisio D'Aguilar estimated the government will have received over 20 bids for the Grand Lucayan by the time it closes off acceptance of bids next month.
