Power fully restored across Abaco after two-day outage
BAHAMAS Power and Light says power has now been fully restored across Abaco after a prolonged outage that stretched into a second day and left residents and business owners counting thousands of dollars in losses.
‘Little Latches’ initiative donates 30 breast pumps to Rand Memorial
MOTHERS delivering at Rand Memorial Hospital will now have expanded access to breastfeeding support following the donation of 30 breast pumps from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Pi Upsilon Omega Chapter — an initiative hospital officials say will directly strengthen care for newborns and mothers struggling to breastfeed.
Munroe says 500 officers hired under current administration
AFTER 28 weeks of intensive training, the all-male Squad A of Class 59 formally passed out yesterday at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services, marking the first step in what officials described as a demanding and consequential career in the correctional system.
Gibson: Only two BTC technicians servicing entire Long Island
LONG Island MP Adrian Gibson has urged the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) to deploy additional technicians to the island amid ongoing communications issues following Hurricane Melissa.
Accused charged with cutlass assault at Sandilands Centre granted bail
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of assaulting a man with a cutlass and threatening to kill him at Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre last month.
Long wait times and high costs top list of health concerns
LONG wait times, high costs and strained access to care remain the most pressing concerns for Bahamians across the country, according to the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ new national health strategy for 2026 to 2030.
Pintard: If chairman does not share disclosures, I will
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard has warned he will publicly release the list of officials who filed their financial declarations if the chairman of the Public Disclosures Committee continues to withhold the information, nine months after the legal deadline passed.
Pinder defends record as he announces his intention to exit frontline politics
Member of Parliament for Central and South Abaco John Pinder has officially announced he will not seek re-election, saying he can contribute more “behind the front lines” and that it was never his intention to build a “political career.”
‘Our country is not for sale’ - COI protests outside House
THE Coalition of Independence (COI) protested outside the House of Assembly yesterday, warning they will “shut” the country down before allowing the Smuggling of Migrants Bill to pass the Senate, saying they believe it opens the door for illegal migrants to enter The Bahamas.
Outages costing Abaco thousands
ABACO businesses and homeowners are counting thousands of dollars in losses as prolonged power outages dragged into a second day yesterday, leaving entire communities without electricity and fuelling fears about the holiday season and the island’s economic stability.
Governor General praises staff resilience during holiday visit
GOVERNOR General Cynthia “Mother” Pratt visited Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) yesterday as part of her annual holiday tour of public health facilities, following an earlier visit to the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre.
Jury convicts dad over son’s death in car window accident
DENARGIO Thurston was found guilty yesterday of negligently causing the death of his two-year-old son after the child became trapped in his car’s power window while he was driving along Old Trail Road in August 2023.
Man fined $600 after admitting to having ammo
A MAN was fined yesterday after admitting to having six shotgun rounds on Mackey Street.
Manhunt subject admits escape but denies Step Street stabbing
A MAN who admitted escaping police custody in Fox Hill last weekend denied stabbing a man in the same area three days earlier.
Judge cites gang links as man denied bail in nightclub shooting
A MAN arrested in Canada last year for alleged gang activity was denied bail yesterday on an attempted murder charge relating to a nightclub shooting in New Providence.
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