GBPA gives govt over 80 acres of land to develop aquatics centre
THE government officially received over 80 acres of land on Thursday — valued at over $6 million — to develop a new aquatics centre at the Grand Bahama Sports Complex.
‘Gambling addiction quietly taking root among Bahamian students’
GAMBLING addiction is silently taking hold among Bahamian students, with many engaging in betting games without understanding the risks or recognising they may already be addicted, according to Paulette Dean, chairperson of the Gambling Addiction Awareness Programme at Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre (SRC).
Police still investigating claims a fourth-grade student was assaulted by officer
The alleged assault of a 4th-grade EP Roberts Primary School student by a police officer is still under investigation by the Complaints and Corruption Unit two months after the incident occurred in January.
Inmate charged with murder of another prisoner
AN inmate accused of fatally stabbing another prisoner at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS) last month was charged with murder on Friday.
Forest blaze threatens homes
A fast-moving forest fire in Coral Harbour forced residents to protect their homes, consider evacuation, and brace for worsening conditions yesterday as thick smoke and flames spread rapidly through the area, causing widespread traffic disruptions.
PM: Back me and I may cut VAT again
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis suggested yesterday that additional value added tax cuts could happen if Bahamians continue to support his government.
Davis: We’re trying to diversify - as he highlights small stores
AS the cost of food continues to rise, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis visited several convenience stores and small businesses in the Fox Hill area yesterday to discuss a trade diversification programme aimed at helping small grocers make bulk purchases from new trade centres.
Davis denies he was overlooked after he was not invited to Rubio’s meeting in Jamaica
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis confirmed that he was not invited to high-level talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during the American official’s recent visit to Jamaica, but rejected the notion that The Trump administration is overlooking The Bahamas.
Fair to be held today by Afri-Caribbean Trade and Logistics Multipurpose Cooperative Society
A FAIR will be held by the Afri-Caribbean Trade and Logistics Multipurpose Cooperative Society to raise funds for an upcoming conference in Africa next month.
LIVE UPDATES: Coral Habour Fire
Fire Services is battling a bush fire near the Coral Harbour roundabout that has flooded the area with dense smoke reducing visibility and forced the closure of sections of Carmichael Road.
Green scheme may reward or penalise participants
BUSINESSES and households participating in new government-approved green initiatives could qualify for cost-saving incentives — but risk stiff penalties if they fail to meet strict emissions reporting requirements under new regulations tabled in the House of Assembly yesterday.
Tugboat and barge continues to do damage to Abaco reef one year later
ONE year after a tugboat and barge ran aground on a coral reef in the protected Fowl Cays National Park, the vessels remain stranded, with debris continuing to destroy critically endangered coral and frustrate conservationists, divers, and Abaco residents.
Defence Force officer accused of kissing and groping two teen cadets
A 25-YEAR-OLD defence force officer has been accused of indecent conduct with two 17-year-old female cadets at a defence force base last week.
‘What role will Canadian company play in elections?’
FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Shanendon Cartwright urged the government to “come clean” about the possible involvement of a Canadian company in the operations of the Parliamentary Registration Department.
‘No plan to impose new taxes on food’
WITH 71 percent of Bahamian adults overweight, the Davis administration tabled a bill aimed at curbing non-communicable diseases through tougher food regulations and the option to tax unhealthy products — though Health Minister Dr Michael Darville stressed the government has no plans to impose such taxes.
