Clubs & Societies: September 29, 2023
On Monday, September 8, the Kiwanis Club of Over-The-Hill continued its annual scholarship donation of $2,000 to BTVI’s scholarship fund. Initially, our focus was the Old Bight High School graduates and active Key Club members on Cat Island. We have since opened the scholarship to any eligible Family Island High School graduates.
Campbell applauds draft cannabis bill, says input from farmers necessary
AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister Jomo Campbell applauded the Davis administration’s push toward legislation amending the cannabis regime in the country.
Port Lucaya Marketplace struggling to attract guests despite cruise passenger numbers
EVEN though hundreds of cruise passengers visit Grand Bahama weekly, the Port Lucaya Marketplace struggles to attract guests.
Ferguson unofficial winner of BPSU votes
BAHAMAS Public Services Union president Kimsley Ferguson and his team unofficially won the BPSU’s latest election.
Man accused of molesting two sisters aged 9 and 6
A 23-year-old man was remanded in custody yesterday after he was accused of molesting his nine and six-year-old sisters last week.
Caribbean ‘must be united’ in climate change fight
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis renewed calls for Caribbean leaders to unite and secure tangible gains from developed nations in the fight against climate change.
Bain apologises for Daxon’s message shared about Obie Wilchcombe
COALITION of Independents leader Lincoln Bain apologised to the family of Obie Wilchcombe after the party’s deputy leader Maria Daxon shared a crass message about the former Cabinet minister on Whatsapp.
INGRAHAM TO FNM: SIT OUT BY-ELECTION ...but party will run after decision by council members
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham advised Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard not to contest the upcoming by-election for West End Grand Bahama and Bimini.
Four men arrested on separate drug charges in Grand Bahama
FOUR men were arrested in separate incidents this week following the discovery of suspected marijuana, totalling some $50,000 in Grand Bahama.
Man receives four-year sentence for possession of a unlicenced gun and ammo
A MAN was sentenced to four years in prison yesterday after admitting to having a loaded gun in a pet store on Ross Corner earlier this year.
Man accused of murder granted $10,000 bail after failing to charge ankle monitor
A MAN on bail for murder was granted $10,000 bail after he was accused of failing to charge his monitoring device and breaching curfew multiple times.
Man pleads guilty to stealing schoolgirl’s bag and belt, ordered to pay $500 fine
A MAN was fined $500 yesterday after admitting to stealing a schoolgirl’s bag and belt on Marathon Road earlier this week.
PHA confirms 145 infections of dengue fever with six hospitalised
PUBLIC Hospitals Authority Managing Director Aubynette Rolle said six people are hospitalised with dengue fever.
Dr Rolle: PHA dealing with shortage of cancer medicine and nurses
PUBLIC Hospitals Authority Managing Director Aubynette Rolle said there is a shortage of cancer drugs in the country, but alternative medicines are being used.
Rastafarian not getting hopes high on further meetings with govt on cannabis legislation
SOME leaders of the Rastafarian community hope they will meet government officials to advocate for changes to the proposed cannabis legislation.
