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‘Women in politics face resistance from men reluctant to cede control’

WOMEN in politics still face entrenched resistance, but Parliament remains “independent and autonomous”, Speaker of the House Patricia Deveaux said yesterday as officials outlined plans for a women’s forum alongside next week’s Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) conference in Nassau.

47th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference to be held in Nassau

THE 47th regional conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association will be held in New Providence from September 5 to 12, drawing more than 80 delegates from across the Caribbean, the Americas and the Atlantic.

BIS worker accused of choking female co-worker during staff party

A BAHAMAS Information Services (BIS) employee allegedly choked a female co-worker during a staff party last week.

Police look into suspected drowning of a man at South Beach Canal

POLICE are investigating the suspected drowning of a man in the South Beach Canal on Tuesday.

Missed payment shows Davis administration cannot be trusted to run country

FREE National Movement deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright has accused the Davis administration of failing to meet basic obligations, arguing missed payments underscored a broader pattern of mismanagement that “cannot be trusted to run the country.”

Cable Bahamas Cares Foundation donates $10k to the Bahamas Humane Society

THE Cable Bahamas Cares Foundation has donated $10,000 to the Bahamas Humane Society to help purchase a new emergency vehicle, strengthening the organisation’s capacity to respond to urgent calls and protect animals across the country.

Coleby-Davis: Govt seeking ways to make home solar more affordable

ENERGY and Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis said officials are examining new financing models to make residential solar systems more affordable for Bahamians, as rising summer electricity bills drive demand for renewable energy.

Woman ordered to counselling after exposing breasts at Goodman’s Bay beach

A WOMAN was ordered to attend drug counselling after admitting she exposed herself at Goodman’s Bay Beach and acted aggressively toward a police officer last month.

Man accused of attempted murder facing new gun and drug possession charges

A MAN previously charged with attempted murder was granted bail yesterday after police allegedly found a loaded rifle and more than 11 pounds of marijuana in his home last month.

Prosecutors withdraw gun assault charge Against man

A MAN was freed yesterday after prosecutors withdrew a charge stemming from an alleged shotgun assault at an Andros bar last week.

Davis marks six-year anniversary of Hurricane Dorian in ceremony at OPM

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis led a solemn national ceremony yesterday to mark six years since Hurricane Dorian ravaged Abaco and Grand Bahama, urging Bahamians to honour the dead and brace for stronger storms fuelled by climate change.

Man accused of attack with rock over cigarette

A MAN was remanded to prison after being accused of trying to bludgeon another man with a rock last month.

Minnis: ‘I will be running in election’ - and pledges to vote for himself

DAYS after the Free National Movement’s newly ratified candidate, Senator Michela Barnett-Ellis, said she hoped to gain support from former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, the incumbent declared he will vote for himself in the upcoming election.

Works locked out of Abaco office for failing to pay rent

AN ABACO property owner locked the office of a government agency after going more than a year without receiving rent from the government.

‘We will march if teachers’ pay cut’

BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson has accused Ministry of Finance officials of threatening that teachers would not be paid if they failed to register on the government’s new Oracle system.

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