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Minister Cooper acknowledges that longstanding teacher shortage has not been eliminated

MORE than 100 Bahamian teachers have been recruited ahead of today’s reopening of public schools, but Education Minister Chester Cooper acknowledged last night that the longstanding teacher shortage has not been eliminated and additional candidates are still being vetted.

Arawak Cay vendors still struggling to rebuild after stalls were destroyed by fire last year

NINE months after the Davis administration pledged to stand with Arawak Cay vendors whose stalls were destroyed or damaged by fire, operators say they are still struggling to rebuild and have received none of the promised assistance.

RBDF officer charged with possession of firearm with intent to endanger lives

A DEFENCE Force officer was charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger lives and possession of dangerous drugs when he appeared in Grand Bahama’s Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

Three men allegedly found with 222 pounds of cocaine and loaded pistol

THREE MEN were accused of possessing $1.68m worth of cocaine and a loaded gun in Exuma last weekend.

64-year-old man accused of indecently assaulting his 12-year-old female relative three times

A MAN was accused on Friday of indecently assaulting his 12-year-old female relative three times at their Highbury Park residence this month.

Bahamian man sentenced to one year in prison for having firearm component

A 23-year-old Bahamian man was sentenced to one year in prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm component when he appeared in Grand Bahama’s Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

Man, 31, dies after traffic accident in Long Island

A 31-year-old man died early Sunday morning after his vehicle apparently struck a rock wall and utility pole in Deadman’s Cay, Long Island.

Solar power from new Abaco energy plant expected to begin flowing to BPL's grid in November

SOLAR power from a new $90m hybrid energy plant in Abaco is expected to begin flowing to Bahamas Power and Light’s grid in November, although the facility’s LNG generation and battery components are now scheduled for completion in May 2027.

McDonald's Bahamas teams up with St Andrew's Presbyterian Kirk for back-to-school giveaway in Bain and Grants Town

More than 130 students have been given a helping hand as they go back to school thanks to a partnership between McDonald’s Bahamas and St Andrew’s Presbyterian Kirk.

Teen girl accused of three murders

AN 18-year-old woman was remanded to prison yesterday after being charged with three murders, three attempted murders and a string of firearm and robbery offences stemming from a series of killings and other crimes last week.

Vendors protest over Cabbage Beach fence

A FENCE erected across part of Cabbage Beach this week will be removed after vendors who have worked there for decades warned that it threatened businesses they rely on to raise families, pay mortgages and put children through school.

Judge says homemaker’s role equals breadwinner

A SUPREME Court judge has reinforced that homemakers must not be treated as making a lesser contribution to a marriage than breadwinners, as she divided more than $400,000 in property between a divorced Grand Bahama couple.

Govt drops 31 Cuban teachers amid US pressure over labour

THE Davis administration will not renew the contracts of 31 Cuban teachers ahead of the new school year, while the recruitment of Cuban medical personnel remains on hold amid continuing talks with US officials over the status of Cuban healthcare workers in The Bahamas.

Families of crash victims still in limbo for DNA results

MORE than six weeks after the Independence Day plane crash killed ten people, grieving relatives are still waiting to bury some of their loved ones and say they have been left with little information about DNA testing or when remains will be released.

BPL credits Grand Cay bills after three-week power outage

BAHAMAS Power and Light has credited Grand Cay customers for their latest electricity charges after the community endured three weeks without regular power before electricity was restored on Wednesday night.

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