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Missing maps and data delays Boundaries Commission report

FREE National Movement MP Shanendon Cartwright said the Boundaries Commission did not meet the August deadline for its report because it is still waiting on voter maps and registration figures from the Parliamentary Registration Department.

Glover-Rolle: Govt working to address principal and senior administrator vacancies

LABOUR Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said yesterday the government is working to fill vacant principal and senior administrator positions following strike action by the Bahamas Education Managerial Union (BEMU).

UB could be candidate for accreditation by end of year

THE University of The Bahamas (UB) could be recognised as a candidate for membership in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) as early as Christmas, a milestone officials say will bolster the institution’s credibility, expand opportunities for students, and attract new revenue.

Despite progress in treating HIV/AIDs, issues around stigma and discrimination remain

DESPITE major progress in treating HIV/AIDS in The Bahamas, stigma and discrimination continue to drive people to hide their status, health officials warned this week.

US CG intercepts human smuggling vessels with five Bahamians and 30 Chinese onboard

FIVE Bahamians, along with a group of 30 Chinese nationals, were intercepted by US Coast Guard officials in three separate attempted human smuggling incidents near Florida.

Bowleg: New Junkanooo Authority Bill will not affect upcoming parades

YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg said the upcoming Junkanoo parades will not be affected by the proposed National Junkanoo Authority Bill, which he expects to table in Parliament next month.

Man waiting trial for murder hit with two new attempted murder charges

A MAN already awaiting trial for a 2021 murder was denied bail yesterday after being hit with two new attempted murder charges in Grand Bahama.

Former Bahamasair pilot has retirement challenge dismissed by Court of Appeal

THE Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by Captain Joseph Moxey challenging his retirement from Bahamasair at the age of 60, upholding a Supreme Court decision.

Man gets two years jail for breaking into home and stealing $2,200 cash

A MAN was sentenced to two years in prison yesterday after admitting he broke into a woman’s home and stole $2,200 in cash last month.

Emari Knowles earns this year’s Carleton Williams scholarship

THIS year’s Carleton Williams scholar has been named as Emari Knowles - who said the scholarship shows that “my hard work has paid off”.

Five Bahamians awarded Chevening scholarships by new British High Commissioner Smita Rossetti

THERE was both a welcome and a farewell yesterday at a ceremony hosted by the British High Commission – with the first official event held by the new High Commissioner, Smita Rossetti, and a farewell event for this year’s new Chevening scholars.

Court-ordered haircut draws Rastas’ anger

House of Rastafari leaders have condemned a Supreme Court ruling that left a convicted man’s dreadlocks subject to prison barbers.

PLP blasts Tribune story

THE Progressive Liberal Party has blasted as “misleading” and “defamatory” The Tribune’s front-page headline reporting Carlos Lehder’s unsubstantiated claim that he funnelled $150,000 a month to former Prime Minister Sir Lynden Pindling through businessman Everette Bannister.

Union accused BTVI of not making long-standing employees permanent

The Bahamas Union of Auxiliary Professionals in Education (BUAPE) has accused the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) of standing in the way of permanent appointments for long-serving employees, some of whom they say have been on contracts for as long as 15 years.

BUT head criticises govt for continuing to ‘regurgitate dismal examination results’

BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson has blasted the country’s national examination results, accusing the government of continuing to “regurgitate dismal BJC and BGCSE national examination results”.

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