Several women-led community outreaches receive honour from Ann Marie Davis
IN CELEBRATION of International Women’s Day last week, the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister, led by Ann Marie Davis along with Minister of State for Social Services and Urban Development Lisa Rahming visited various women-led community outreach organisations.
Gas retailers plea for govt change of heart
THE vice president of the Bahamas Petroleum Dealers Association is pleading with government to reconsider its position on not granting retailers a margin increase, calling on Economic Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis to have a “change of heart”.
ACTIVIST QUESTIONS IMPACT OF RCI DEAL: Darville says PI is back to being ‘hog’ island with profits put first
FOLLOWING the approval of Royal Caribbean International’s $110m beach club project on Paradise Island, a local activist has questioned the environmental impacts the development will have.
Man’s body found in water, foul play is not suspected
POLICE pulled a man’s submerged body from the water at Woodes Rodgers Walk on Friday.
Emmanuel Baptist Church opens new computer lab and afterschool programme
A NEW computer lab and after school learning programme was officially opened at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in East End, Grand Bahama on Saturday.
Air traffic delays possibly caused by ‘system challenges’
LYNDEN Pindling International Airport flight departures and arrivals were reportedly delayed due to system challenges at air traffic control.
Community rally at Joe Billy Park Wednesday
A COMMUNITY empowerment rally will be held on Wednesday in Joe Billy Park, on Fowler Street, off East Street.
BTC hosts International Women’s Day ‘Watch Party’
BTC hosted a “Watch Party” for International Women’s Day last Wednesday - with staff able to join in seminars hosted by BTC and its parent company, Liberty Latin America.
Donna Vasyli 'plans to spend time with her family' after acquittal
AFTER being acquitted of the murder of her husband after a more than five-year long court battle, Donna Vasyli plans to spend time with her family before deciding what she wants to do with her life, according to one of her attorneys.
Police investigate after man found dead on Faith Avenue South
POLICE are investigating after a man was found dead on Faith Avenue south on Friday.
Bahamas Red Cross Society looking ahead to 79th annual fair
THE Bahamas Red Cross Society is on the road to celebrate its 79th annual Red Cross Fair, and the organisation is encouraging the public to support the cultural event.
Woman ordered to attend drug counselling
A WOMAN was ordered by the court to attend drug counselling on Friday after she admitted to having $495 worth of drugs and drug-laced candies.
Man jailed for having loaded gun
A MAN from Andros was sentenced to two years in prison on Friday after he admitted to having a loaded gun on the Family Island.
$4,000 fine for violation of bail conditions
A MAN was fined $4,000 on Friday after he admitted to failing to charge his electronic monitoring device (EMD) while on bail accused of abetment to murder.
University of the Bahamas appoints two board of trustees members, deputy leader
THE University of the Bahamas (UB) has appointed two members of its board of trustees - as well as appointing a deputy leader.
