Local News

Witness concern at ‘potential’ of contract conflict

A SENIOR Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) employee who audited vendors under the Minnis administration said she identified potential conflicts of interest concerning contracts the corporation awarded.

Mom’s plea to fund burial of brothers killed in crash

THE heartbroken mother of three young men killed in a traffic accident on Monday is appealing for donations to help cover her sons’ burial costs.

Man shot dead in front of family

THE wife of the country’s latest murder victim cried over her husband as their children clung to his disfigured body after he was shot dead early yesterday morning.

Former AG to observe Sri Lanka election

FORMER Attorney General Allyson Maynard Gibson will observe Sri Lanka’s presidential election, which will be held on September 21, as a member of the Commonwealth Observer Group (COG).

‘Sign up to say no to power rate hike’

THE Free National Movement has launched a petition against the Grand Bahama Power Company over its proposed rate hike.

‘Talks held’ over BTVI issues

BAHAMAS Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) president Linda Davis responded to questions concerning a protest by unionised BTVI staff a month ago.

US link-up with institute seeks to bring opportunities

BAHAMIAN students at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) now have greater access to US educational opportunities following the opening of the Education USA Advising Center on the campus.

BTVI at full capacity with near 3,000 students

THE Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) is at full capacity with its student body, having “just shy of about 3,000” students, according to BTVI president Linda Davis.

Travel firm supports school

Leisure Travel and Tours has donated school supplies to Palmdale Primary School’s Math Initiative.

Clubs & Societies September 6th, 2024

AGENDEVCO is proud to announce that second place winner of the STEM Day Quiz Bowl, Malia Maycock (CV Bethel Senior High School), has successfully completed her summer 2024 internship with BRON (the prize sponsor).

Warrant issued as ex-officer fails to show up in court

AN arrest warrant was issued yesterday for former police officer Shando King after he failed to appear in court to be served with a voluntary bill of indictment on attempted murder charges.

Man accused of double shooting

A MAN was remanded in custody yesterday after being accused of a double shooting on Young Street last week.

Bail granted in loaded gun case

A WOMAN was granted bail yesterday after she was allegedly found with a loaded gun in her car in Eleuthera earlier this week.

Vagrancy and knife accusation

A MIDDLE-AGED man was granted bail yesterday after he was allegedly found carrying a knife on Market Street earlier this week.

Ferguson says ministry needed to do more over Sandals closure

TRADE Union Congress president Obie Ferguson said the Ministry of Labour did not get sufficiently involved with Sandals Emerald Bay’s decision to temporarily close, which affected about 425 workers at the resort.

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