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Erosion of humanities education threatens democracy, says Dr Deka

UNIVERISTY of The Bahamas assistant professor Dr Mayuri Deka has warned that the erosion of humanities education, and by extension, critical thinking in schools both at home and abroad undermines democracy.

UB professor calls on citizens to 'apply pressure' on govt to deliver on long-promised reforms

DAYS after a US government report flagged “growing concerns” about governance in The Bahamas, a prominent professor is calling on citizens to “apply pressure” on the government to deliver long-promised reforms.

'Do we need another pandemic to standardise using Bahamian talent?'

UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas Assistant professor Dr Danny Davis yesterday questioned whether it will require another pandemic to standardise the use of Bahamian expertise over foreign talent as academics convened for the start of a four-day conference on the Future of Democracy.

Overgrown lawn and bees force closure of GB clinic

THE government clinic in Sweeting’s Cay was forced to cancel medical services this week after overgrown bushes and a swarm of bees blocked the entrance — a problem that arose because the vendor responsible for yard maintenance says she has not been paid for six months.

Businessman accused of taking gun through Exuma airport

A 56-year-old business owner accused of trying to take a gun and ammunition through security screening at Exuma International Airport last week pleaded not guilty to the charges yesterday.

Man accused of double murder in recent Kemp Road shooting

A MAN accused of a deadly double shooting in St James Road last week told a magistrate yesterday he did not want to be placed in any Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS) section with “the Kemp Road Boys” as he was remanded after being denied bail.

Two-years jail and $10K fine for unlicenced gun and ammo

A 31-year-old man with a master’s degree in mechanical engineering was sentenced to two years in prison yesterday after a magistrate recommended his academic skills be put to good use while he serves time for firearm and ammunition offences.

Two-and-a-half years for man having gun and ammo

A 20-year-old man was sentenced yesterday to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing a pistol and ammunition without a licence in New Providence last year.

Mother of Devin Isaacs fears police stopped looking for her son

AS her son’s 18th birthday passes, the mother of missing teenager Devin Isaacs fears police have abandoned the search for him as his milestone makes the hope of reunification even more uncertain.

Last-minute cuts by $37.3m limits deficit overshoot

The Government overshot its 2024-2025 full-year deficit target thanks to last-minute revisions that cut its first-half ‘red ink’ by $37.3m and enabled it to hit Budget goals.

Bahamasair passengers stranded in US by Imelda

DOZENS of Bahamasair passengers stranded in the United States after Hurricane Imelda are expected to return to Abaco today, with officials saying this will be the final group to be accommodated from the storm-related disruptions.

Residents left trapped in homes as storm hit

SCORES of residents in Perpall Tract were stranded in their homes with dwindling supplies yesterday after floodwaters from Tropical Storm Imelda cut off access to their community.

‘Junkanooers want NJC to run parades’

A GROWING rift among Junkanoo groups has cast uncertainty over who will manage this year’s parades, with the National Junkanoo Committee (NJC) claiming majority support and the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) insisting its authority remains intact.

All islands given the ‘all clear’ after tropical storm’s passage

ALL islands of The Bahamas were given the all clear yesterday after Tropical Storm Imelda swept across the country without loss of life or serious injury.

Tribunal orders officer to testify in foreman’s wrongful dismissal case

THE Industrial Tribunal has ordered a police officer to appear and produce records in the case of a former Bayside Construction and Development Limited employee who claims he was wrongfully dismissed.

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