Violence interrupter programmer 'has not progressed as intended'
THE government’s violence interrupter programme, initially announced in 2022 as a community-based intervention to address rising violence, remains unimplemented, raising questions about the roles of people initially associated with it.
Fentanyl use 'a hidden epidemic'
FIFTEEN fentanyl-related deaths have been recorded in the country over the past two years, according to Dr David Allen, a renowned Bahamian psychiatrist who has repeatedly warned that the drug could have a devastating impact on Bahamian society.
Revelers upset at Bahamasair cancellation
REVELERS looking forward to Trinidad and Tobago’s annual carnival festivities were shocked and disappointed on Wednesday to learn that Bahamasair has cancelled its flights between New Providence and Port of Spain.
New union at BTVI outlines challenges
THE Bahamas Union of Auxiliary Professionals in Education (BUAPE) has officially been recognised as the bargaining agent for non-managerial staff at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI).
NIB and union finalise agreement
THE National Insurance Board (NIB) and the Public Managers Union (PMU) have finalised a five-year industrial agreement aimed at improving working conditions, enhancing compensation structures, and fostering collaboration within the organisation.
Concern over companies declaring zero revenue
THE Department of Inland Revenue (DIR) has raised concerns about companies declaring zero revenue despite operating in thriving sectors like construction, while also urging businesses to renew their licences before the January 31 deadline.
Woman killed and man injured in shooting incident in Nassau Village
A WOMAN was killed and a man was injured after a shooting on Wednesday.
Banks criticised as ‘barrier to progress’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has criticised banks for creating barriers to progress, highlighting inefficiencies in their processes and calling for immediate modernisation to support economic growth.
Judge says country lacks psychiatric care facilities
WHEN a man diagnosed with schizophrenia and cognitive disorders after a teenage manslaughter conviction returned to the Supreme Court yesterday for a re-sentencing hearing, the country’s limited psychiatric facilities and lack of effective rehabilitation options weighed on the judge who will determine his fate.
‘Time-tracking needed to justify Doctor overtime’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has raised concerns about demands for overtime pay from healthcare workers, insisting that payments cannot be justified without a proper time-tracking system to verify hours worked.
PM laments rise in cases of child abuse
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said 583 children reportedly victims of abuse last year, emphasising that tackling violence begins with addressing the trauma of children.
Onyx Magazine honouring Joy Jibrilu
ONYX Magazine is honouring the chief executive of the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board, Joy Jibrilu.
Mentally ill man charged with assault and injury of police officer
A MENTALLY ill man was charged in court yesterday with allegedly assaulting and injuring a police officer on Faith Avenue earlier this week.
Four-year sentence for having illegal firearms
A MAN was sentenced to four years in prison yesterday after being found with a banned pistol and rifle in his home on Baillou Hill Road earlier this week.
Charge of theft of $80k worth of property
A 60-year-old man was granted bail yesterday after being accused of breaking into a home in Bimini and stealing over $80,000 worth of property.
