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BGCSE national average still pegged at D grade

OF the 1,684 candidates who sat five or more BGCSE subjects this year, 627 — 37.2 percent — earned at least five C grades or better, while 970, or 57.6 percent, managed five subjects at grade D or above.

‘Blue’ Johnson snubbed at FNM candidate reveal

FREE National Movement ratified seven more candidates last night as the party continued filling its slate ahead of the next general election.

BJC results also see majority with D grades or higher

OF the 3,392 candidates who sat five or more BJC subjects this year, 1,316 — 38.8 percent — earned at least five C grades or better, while 1,788, or 52.7 percent, managed five subjects at grade D or above.

RBDF and US Coast Guard host “Safety at Sea & Continuing the Legacy” event

A FREE family-friendly event to promote maritime safety, rescue awareness, and community engagement hosted by The Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association (BASRA), in partnership with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF), will be held on September 6, from 1pm to 4pm at Fort Montagu Park.

Sir Ronald Sanders awarded Ukraine’s Order of Merit

Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the united States, Sir Ronald Sanders, a Tribune columnist, will receive Ukraine’s Order of Merit for his advocacy in defence of the country’s sovereignty, according to a statement from the Embassy of Antigua and Barbuda.

Sands: Alarm over medical waste build-up at Rand in GB

FNM Chairman Dr Duane Sands has sounded the alarm over what he described as dangerous neglect in the handling of medical waste at Rand Memorial Hospital, warning it poses a serious health and environmental risk.

Hanna-Martin: We’re working to resolve senior schools officials issues

EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin said officials are working urgently to resolve a standoff with principals and other senior education officers who have withdrawn their labour, stressing that schools must open uninterrupted next week.

Proposal seeks to limit students to four year ‘duration of status’ in US

BAHAMIAN students would be limited to a four-year stay in the United States under a proposal to end “duration of status” admissions for foreigners.

Mother of newborn breaks down as jail deferral denied

THE MOTHER of a newborn baby broke down in tears yesterday as a judge rejected pleas to defer her sentence for vehicular manslaughter - saying she must go straight to jail.

Judge’s ‘strong message’ with 35 year sentence

A SUPREME Court judge yesterday sentenced a man to 35 years in prison for murder, stressing that a strong message must be sent in a society where domestic disputes too often turn violent.

Police suspect inside job in murder of gang leader ‘Monster’

POLICE suspect the murder of alleged gang boss Duran “Monster” Neely was an inside job, carried out by members of his own organisation rather than a rival group.

‘ZNS boss must resign’

FREE National Movement Chairman Dr Duane Sands yesterday demanded the resignation of ZNS General Manager Clint Watson, calling his pursuit of frontline politics while running the state broadcaster “an egregious violation of ethics.”

Celebration Key partners with local first responders for emergency preparedness

CELEBRATION Key has partnered with local first responders to strengthen emergency readiness at Carnival Corporation’s new $600m cruise port in East Grand Bahama.

‘Blue’ Johnson says supporters will make their presence felt at FNM ratification tonight

THE Free National Movement is expected to ratify candidates for at least six constituencies tonight, including Fort Charlotte, Tall Pines, Sea Breeze, Freetown, Killarney, and St Barnabas, according to a party source.

Cuban healthcare workers remain in country as govt works new deal with US

CUBAN healthcare workers remain in The Bahamas as the Davis administration negotiates with the United States over its proposal to directly contract the professionals, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville confirmed yesterday.

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