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Congressional Black Caucus visits OPM

Prime Minister Philip Davis, Minister of Energy and Transport JoBeth Coleby-Davis and Ambassador to the United States Wendell Jones welcomed members of the Congressional Black Caucus to The Bahamas for discussions on strengthening U.S.-Caribbean relations at the Office of The Prime Minister on Monday.

PM: Use the law as a tool of empowerment

PRIME Minister Philip Davis encouraged young attorneys and legal scholars last night to use the law as a tool for empowerment and justice while tackling emerging challenges facing The Bahamas.

Man and woman accused of stealing $20k from bank account of former judge

A MAN and woman were granted bail after they were accused of stealing $20,000 from the bank account of a former judge earlier this month.

Man charged with stealing $10,000 cash while employed at John Bull in Baha Mar

A MAN was granted bail yesterday after allegedly stealing over $10,000 in cash while working at John Bull at Baha Mar earlier this month.

Man accused of breaking into medical centre on Collins avenue granted bail

A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of breaking into a medical centre on Collins Avenue in October.

Man loses appeal to be granted bail while waiting for firearm trial

A MAN awaiting trial for firearm possession was once again denied bail by the Court of Appeals.

Police searching for American woman who went missing while on diving excursion

ELEUTHERA police are searching for a 69-year-old American woman who went missing in waters off Cape Eleuthera yesterday.

Mitchell: PLP oversubscribed with aspiring candidates, 40 turned away

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party (PLP) chairman Fred Mitchell said the party’s most recent training session for aspiring candidates was “oversubscribed,” with 40 people turned away.

Nominations for National Honours open from February 1 to March 31

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell has announced that nominations for the 2025 National Honours will open on February 1 and close on March 31.

Hospitality sector wages rose by over 20% in 2023 according to BNSI report

AVERAGE weekly wages in the Bahamian hospitality sector rose by 20.8 percent in 2023, with men earning an average of $548 per week and women $540, according to a newly released Bahamas National Statistical Institute report.

Functioning fire truck arrives in Grand Bahama ready for service

GRAND Bahama now has a functioning fire truck.

Broadcasting Corporation says they profited from Trump inauguration trip

The Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (BCB) has dismissed claims that ZNS’s coverage of President Donald Trump’s inauguration cost taxpayers over $200,000, labeling such assertions as “categorically false and misleading”.

Water and Sewerage Corp: Water production restored but conservation measures remain

THE Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) said that full water production capacity has been restored following operational challenges last week - but water conservation measures will remain in place to rebuild New Providence’s reserves.

FNM Killarney association backs Minnis

THE chairman of the Free National Movement’s Killarney Constituency Association has expressed full support for Dr Hubert Minnis’ plans to seek re-election, criticising the party’s decision to require him to complete a training module.

Bail review after suspect in triple killing left unmonitored

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe pledged on Friday to review the country’s bail monitoring protocols after it was revealed that a man accused of a triple murder remained on bail for months due to an alleged oversight.

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