Trainees complete Protected Areas Managers Enforcement workshop
Trainees completed the Protected Areas Managers Enforcement Training Course 2023 yesterday after a two-week joint workshop.
Clubs & Societies July 28th, 2023
The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts 38th Conference is being held in Cyprus from July 23 to 31.
MOW civil engineer admits not enough funds are invested in roads in The Bahamas
MINISTRY of Works senior civil engineer Francis Clarke admitted insufficient funds are invested in developing roads in The Bahamas, calling it a costly venture.
BPL tariff study could lead to increase in base rate
AN upcoming tariff study at Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) may result in a base rate increase for consumers, though BPL’s chief executive officer Shevonn Cambridge said this does not guarantee higher customer bills.
Call for govt to enforce litter laws to deal with indiscriminate dumping on Grand Bahama
Environmental activist Joseph Darville said indiscriminate dumping has now become a widespread problem in Grand Bahama, and law enforcement must be engaged to help tackle it.
Heavy rains impact roads across New Providence
HEAVY rain drenched New Providence yesterday, leaving some roads impassable while disrupting routines for many.
‘I feel like I’m a part of the country now’, says Olympic gold medalist
OLYMPIC gold-medalist Ramon Miller finally has light and water utilities connected to his home after a three-year battle to get the services he expected when the government gifted him land for his athletic achievements.
‘I would have agreed on Wartsila choice’
BAHAMAS Power and Light CEO Shevonn Cambridge said if he had been involved in installing Wartsila’s engines in 2019, he likely would have agreed with the decisions his predecessors made, choices that have since had difficult consequences for the company’s ability to provide reliable power.
Bill helps deal with increasing sexual assaults, says Munroe
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said the Protection Against Violence Bill would help the country grapple with increasing reports of sexual assaults.
PM ‘DISTURBED’ BY LATE OPPOSITION TO VIOLENCE BILL: Women’s leaders issue statement against latest legislation
THE House of Assembly passed the Protection Against Violence Bill last night after Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said he was disturbed and disappointed that some women’s groups announced their opposition to the bill at the “last hour”.
Man charged with murder of Frantwion Newton
A MAN has been charged with a double shooting off Market Street that left a young man dead last week.
Man fined $750 for trying to hit a police officer with his car
A MAN was fined $750 after trying to hit a police officer with a car at a station last week.
Man held without bail on charge of rape of 67-year-old woman
A 35-year-old man was imprisoned after being charged with raping a 67-year-old woman during a home invasion in Exuma last weekend.
Man granted bail on charge of intentional libel against his wife
A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of libel against his wife.
