Man killed in Bimini complained to family of trouble with jealous worker
DAYS before his tragic death, James Sands complained to his family that his alleged killer was jealous of him and had been causing trouble at work.
MP says sorry after car pictured in disabled spot
STATE Minister for Housing and Urban Renewal Lisa Rahming apologised after her government-issued vehicle was photographed in a disabled parking space on West Bay Street.
FNM promises bank reforms
Michael Pintard said the FNM would reform the banking regime in the country if elected to power, expanding the central bank’s ability to assess fees and preventing unjustified “junk fees”.
Man shot at Bain Town eatery dies in hospital
A MAN who was shot while visiting a local eatery in the Bain Town community died in hospital over the weekend.
Stubbs: National Development Plan needs update to address emerging priorities
FELIX Stubbs, chairman of the National Development Plan (NDP) Secretariat, said efforts are underway to update the plan to address emerging priorities such as climate change, irregular migration, and crime.
Pintard hosts school supplies giveaway
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard distributed about 1,300 school supply bags in Marco City as part of his annual back-to-school initiative over the weekend.
Officials record positive trends in latest national exam results
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin yesterday highlighted positive trends in the latest results from the Bahamas Junior Certificate (BJC) and the Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) examinations, noting that improvements have been seen across the islands.
Minister: Blackouts highlight need for energy reform
FOLLOWING a major blackout that plunged half of New Providence into darkness on Thursday night, Energy Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis said efforts are underway to prevent a recurrence and enhance power reliability.
Health on high alert but no travel restrictions for monkeypox
THE Davis administration is not currently considering any travel restrictions for countries affected by the resurgence of monkeypox, according to Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville.
Abaco shelter still on track for completion by year-end
DISASTER Risk Management Authority managing director Aarone Sargent yesterday maintained that Abaco’s shelter will be completed by the end of the year despite residents’ skepticism.
Industrial Tribunal finds cook was fairly dismissed over theft of food
A COOK turned team leader was terminated from her position at Great Stirrup Cay for theft and dishonesty after removing meat from the company’s freezer. She filed a trade dispute with the Industrial Tribunal.
AG submits legal brief on climate change to the ICJ
THE Bahamas has formally submitted a legal brief to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) addressing positions filed by various countries regarding climate change, according to Attorney General Ryan Pinder.
Govt urged to act as two vessels damaging reef
THE Bahamas National Trust (BNT) and its partners are urging the government to ensure the removal of two vessels stranded in a protected marine area in Abaco since March, citing significant environmental damage to coral reefs and the loss of sand.
Two men dead in under 24 hours in Bimini and Nassau
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force is investigating two separate murders — one in Bimini and another a man found with stab wounds and his hands and feet bound in New Providence — bringing the year’s homicide count to 81.
BLACKOUT: New Providence hit by power outage as generators trip
RESIDENTS across New Providence experienced power outages around 9pm last night after two generators at the Bahamas Power and Light Clifton Pier Station tripped.
