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PM pays tribute to 'Fallen Four' at wreath laying ceremony

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis paid tribute to The Bahamas’ ‘Fallen Four’ at a wreath laying ceremony yesterday.

BEWU boss: 'This is our contract. It has nothing to do with politics'

DAYS before the general election, more than 800 junior line staff at Bahamas Power and Light received a $3,500 lump-sum payment last week as part of a “cost of living supplement” included in their industrial agreement, according to union leader Kyle Wilson.yle wilson

BUT warns members industrial action could be imminent

THE Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson warned members that industrial action could be imminent if unresolved issues in negotiations with the government are not satisfactorily addressed.

Rick Fox accuses Rubis of refusing to accept his payment for gas for Bahamian mothers

FNM Garden Hills candidate Rick Fox yesterday accused Rubis of refusing to accept his payment for gas for Bahamian mothers as part of what he called a Mother’s Day initiative — a misunderstanding the company said stemmed from a lack of proper notice needed to prepare for the exercise.

American woman, 88, dies after mobility scooter accident

AN 88-year-old American woman died on Saturday after she reportedly drove a mobility scooter off a pier at a Grand Bahama resort.

Courts rejects late appeal against conviction for unlawful sexual intercourse with 13-year-old girl

THE Court of Appeal has dismissed an application by Vakeito Melkeva Ferguson to extend the time to appeal his conviction for unlawful sexual intercourse with his girlfriend’s 13-year-old daughter, ruling that the proposed appeal had “no realistic prospects of success”.

Bail granted for man alleged to have aided escape of armed robber in Eleuthera

A MAN who allegedly helped an armed robbery suspect escape in Eleuthera last week was granted bail on Friday.

Couple plead not guilty in $11K air-conditioning theft case

A MAN and woman were accused of stealing $11,435.80 from an air-conditioning company last year.

Man granted bail after alleged double break-in

A MAN accused of breaking into a man’s house twice in just over a month was granted bail yesterday.

Suspect charged with attempted murder and multiple break-ins, remanded to prison

A MAN accused of attempted murder and a string of shopbreaking offences was remanded to prison on Friday.

New healthcare facility to address long-standing "gaps" in follow-up injury care

HEALTH officials on Friday opened a new Public Hospitals Authority rehabilitation and wellness facility they said would close long-standing gaps in follow-up care for people recovering from injuries, living with disabilities or managing chronic conditions.

Bahamas Health Ministry on hantavirus alert after cruise outbreak

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said officials are tracking a global hantavirus alert after an outbreak aboard a cruise ship killed three passengers.

PRD: FNM voter register claims "inaccurate"

THE Parliamentary Registration Department has strongly rejected what it called “inaccurate and misleading” claims by the Free National Movement concerning the voter register, refuting assertions that election rules are being changed just days before the general election.

Ingraham accuses PLP of buying votes in Abaco

FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham accused the Davis administration of trying to influence Abaco voters by wiping electricity arrears for residents of Grand Cay and Moore’s Island, telling FNM supporters the Progressive Liberal Party was “trying to buy some votes”.

Below-average hurricane season forecast for 2026

THE Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be below average this year, with one international forecast projecting 13 named storms, six hurricanes and two major hurricanes.

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