Govt waiting for details of UWI students
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday the government is still waiting for the University of the West Indies to provide it with the data of all Bahamian students who enrolled in the medical programme this semester.He said the government needs
Police hunting for man in murder probe
POLICE are searching for an Abaco man who they believe can help with a murder investigation. Police want to speak with Rashad Ashton Fox, 30, of Sandy Point, Abaco. He is about six feet tall, weighs 190lbs and has a dark brown complexion. Anyone with
BCA quiet over Sands claims
THE Bahamas Contractors Association yesterday thanked former president Leonard Sands for his service to the organisation over the past 12 years but stopped short of endorsing unprecedented claims he was forced out of the position by a government appo
Brinique: Eat wise, stay alive
MISS World Bahamas Brinique Gibson launched her ‘Eat Wise, Exercise, Stay Alive’ campaign competition yesterday at Uriah McPhee Primary School to fight against childhood obesity.There are about 450 students from Claridge Primary, Sade Curtis, Columbu
Check it, catch it - free scans to beat cancer
THE Island Luck Cares Foundation yesterday launched its third annual “Check It, to Catch It” breast cancer screening initiative, with officials expanding the programme to Grand Bahama.“Check It, to Catch It”, according to Island Luck CEO Sebas Bastia
Sands' message to PLP: Sit small and shut up
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands yesterday called for members of the Official Opposition to “sit small and shut up” instead of criticising the management of the Public Hospitals Authority’s funds. Dr Sands added the Progressive Liberal Party committed
Texas donors give hundreds of tablets to help schoolchildren
TEXAS philanthropists Carl and Gigi Allen have presented 285 tablets to the Maurice Moore Primary School in Grand Bahama. Thanks to their generous donation, every fourth, fifth and sixth grader at the school will now have access to a wide range of cr
Hunt for missing teen
POLICE are seeking the public’s help in locating a teenager who has been reported missing by family members.
Davis: Health minister must take role seriously
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday the country’s healthcare sector could improve if Health Minister Dr Duane Sands took his role and responsibilities more seriously.Mr Davis made the observation yesterday during the
'Leave people in their homes' call as repossessions begin
FIVE people in Millennium Gardens whose homes were repossessed by the Bahamas Mortgage Corporation last week are being represented by attorney Wayne Munroe who yesterday criticised policies that kick people out of their homes before a new buyer or t
Dunkin' for Boobies raises $9,000
THE fifth annual ‘Dunkin for Boobies’ cancer awareness event was held yesterday and raised over $9,000 from generous motorists and enthusiastic participants who enjoyed contributing to a good cause.
TOTAL RECALL: Exuma tragedy sparks order to inspect all commercial vessels
THE fatal 4C’s Adventures boat accident will now be turned over to the Office of the Attorney General, Transport and Local Government Minister Renward Wells said yesterday, adding a scathing report into the tragedy brings to light the need for government to “tighten up where it is slack”.
Parking in a disabled bay - you’ll be fined
UNAUTHORISED use of disabled parking spaces will soon result in cash fines as a measure to deter the practise, Social Services Minister Frankie Campbell said yesterday.
Labour Day driver let out on bail
THE man whose truck allegedly mowed through a crowd during the Labour Day Parade and consequently caused the deaths of four women has been granted bail by a Supreme Court judge.
Sands: Driving revenue key to solving crisis
THE lack of available funding at the Princess Margaret Hospital has sparked an ongoing crisis in its Dialysis Unit and officials think the solution to satisfying the deficit is in creating a business centre that centralises payments and fees, according to Health Minister Dr Duane Sands.
