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ORG encourages support of URCA’s proposed changes to ‘election silence’ rules

A CAMPAIGNER has welcomed proposed changes on election day media coverage - but has warned that it is important voters are able to identify misinformation and verify sources.

Celebration Key hosts supplier readiness workshops in GB

Carnival’s Celebration Key is launching a series of supplier readiness workshops for more than 300 local suppliers in Grand Bahama.

Vacationing couple alleges they were assaulted by Airbnb host with a sword

A MAN has been charged after a viral video captured an incident in which a couple claimed they were assaulted by their Airbnb host while vacationing in The Bahamas.

Police question man in connection to recent murder of Philip Adderley

POLICE questioned a high-ranking male official as part of investigations into last week’s murder of a man found submerged in waters near the old Stuart’s Cove, The Tribune can confirm.

Fire destroys a One Family work shack

A SHACK used by the Junkanoo group One Family was destroyed by fire on Saturday.

Minister defends curriculum progress

EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin yesterday defended her ministry’s efforts to reform the curriculum.

Sweeting gives updates for roadworks

EQUIPMENT and road paving materials arrived yesterday morning in south Andros following a protest by residents on Monday about the island’s deteriorating road conditions.

Concerns over slow progress on domestic violence shelters

ACTIVISTS and women’s rights stakeholders raised alarms over the seeming lack of progress on the domestic violence shelter, despite promises and budget allocations by the government.

‘Why the silence’ on international police?

FREE National Movement (FNM) chairman Dr Duane Sands yesterday criticised the police force for its silence on when international investigators would arrive to assist with an ongoing corruption probe after they failed to show up last week.

Delight for Rosheeda Jolly

AN Andros woman has taken the next step in her medical career by completing a Doctor of Nurse Anaesthesia Practice programme.

Hanna Martin inspects school repair progress

REPAIRS at several public schools in New Providence are on track to be completed ahead of the new academic year, according to government officials.

BUT launches $20m initiative with TSWCCU that will benefit members

THE Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) and the Teachers and Salaried Workers Cooperative Credit Union have launched a partnership that will enable members to make use of a range of financial services, including mortgage and loans.

Wilson criticises consultation between union and govt as ‘always insufficient’

THE president of the Bahamas Union of Teachers, Belinda Wilson, criticised the ongoing consultation and collaboration between the union and the Ministry of Education, calling it “always insufficient” and saying that the union has seen no documentation on school repairs.

Darville: Country has vaccines available and protocols are set in case of m-pox virus

THE Ministry of Health and Wellness said vaccines for monkeypox are available, following the ministry activating emergency protocols to protect against the spread of the viral disease in The Bahamas.

BUT chief criticises MOE for justifying results

BAHAMAS Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson, criticised the Ministry of Education for annually attempting to justify national exam results when she says it is evident the academic curriculum needs revision.

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