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Newly formed Bahamas Pharmaceutical Union will focus exclusively on collective bargaining

PRESIDENT of the Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association (BPA), Dr Marvin Smith, stressed that the newly formed Bahamas Pharmaceutical Union (BPU) will operate separately from the professional body, with the union focused exclusively on collective bargaining.

Immigration Dept: 41 migrants deported in August

THE Department of Immigration confirmed yesterday that 41 foreign nationals were deported from New Providence in recent exercises carried out this month.

Murder accused released after admitting bail breach

A MAN awaiting trial for the 2021 murder of 10-year-old Kenron Dean was released on Friday after he admitted to breaching his bail.

Man granted bail in Cat Island cutlass attack

A MAN was granted bail on Friday after he was accused of assaulting another man with a cutlass in Cat Island last week.

Man granted $7,000 bail after loaded gun found in car

A MAN was granted bail on Friday after he was accused of having a loaded gun in his car last week.

Man charged with murder in Nassau Street shooting

Prosecutors on Friday charged a 23-year-old man with the fatal shooting of Sean Higgs outside Superwash on Nassau Street earlier this month.

Police launch online recruitment portal amid shortage

The Royal Bahamas Police Force is turning to a new online application system in a bid to tackle manpower shortages that have left officers overextended across the country.

Abaco added to BPL rebate list

Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) confirmed Abaco residents will receive a 50 per cent rebate on the base rate of their electricity bills for the next billing cycle.

ESPN’s Fantasy Football Draft weekend on at Baha Mar

DAY one of ESPN’s Fantasy Football Draft weekend got underway yesterday at the Baha Mar resort.

Recommended fixes to issues at immigration still pending

NEARLY two years after an Immigration Commission report identified systemic issues including detainee treatment, procedural inconsistencies, and oversight failures, the recommendations have yet to be implemented.

BPL giving rebates to several family islands

RESIDENTS in Eleuthera, Cat Island and Long Island are to receive a 50 percent rebate on their next electricity bills after repeated issues with power outages.

FOAM chief warns impact of domestic violence affects children

ACTIVIST Khandi Gibson has warned of the effects of violence on families, saying: “We can’t expect a child to worry about schoolwork when they and they mummy have no place to sleep.”

Focused on tackling gangs as new school year begins

TACKLING gang activity is part of the discussion as schools prepare for the new year, according to Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) president Belinda Wilson.

FNM to amend Constitution

FREE National Movement (FNM) chairman Dr Duane Sands said the party plans to revise its constitution—a move that comes in the wake of tensions over recent candidate selections.

Abused mother of four considered suicide while struggling to find help

A DESPERATE mother of four considered suicide after struggling to get help for herself and her children following domestic violence, according to Khandi Gibson, president of Families of All Murder Victims (FOAM).

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