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.
UB staff protests for third time for long-overdue salary review
THE University of The Bahamas’ staff protested for the third time yesterday, demanding a long-overdue salary review.
Organisers pleased with Sweeting’s Cay homecoming festival turnout
SWEETING’S Cay buzzed with excitement as hundreds of residents returned for the 2nd annual homecoming festivities on Saturday, August 10.
Sitting in the dark once more
THE more things change, the more they stay the same.
Haitian man fined after admitting to trying to smuggle almost $90k out of tHe country
A HAITIAN man was fined yesterday after admitting to trying to smuggle $89,341.00 out of the country earlier this week.
Man admits to injuring another man in fight
A MAN was placed on probation after admitting to injuring another man during a fight at his home in Elizabeth Estates last month.
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- Prime Minister Philip Davis predicts his party's return to government in the 2026 general election
- Police car on store premises
- Liquor being sold at a store
- New Providence ahead of the lockdown
- Video of Parliament disruption
- The disruption in Parliament
- Second video of fire at Bimini BPL
- Video of fire at Bimini BPL
- Second video of Bimini BPL blaze
- Video of fire at Bimini BPL
