Pintard: Government overly optimistic
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said the Davis administration is too optimistic in its budget projections.
Repair projects target of $38m increase for Education
THE government has increased the capital budget allocation for the Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training by over $30 million, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis revealed in the House of Assembly yesterday.
‘Era of fiscal mismanagement’ at an end
AFTER “inheriting” nearly $1bn in unpaid bills and unfunded obligations left behind by the previous Minnis administration, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis declared yesterday that the government’s fiscal strategies are working as he pointed to a decline in government arrears.
FNM anger at AG attempt to ‘handcuff and muzzle’ PAC
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard expressed the opposition’s outrage over Attorney General Ryan Pinder’s attempt to “handcuff” and “muzzle” the Public Accounts Committee.
PM's mid-year budget communication: Revenue is up
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis said for the first six months of the year, revenue collections are estimated at $1.2bn, which represents a $111.5m increase over the same period in the previous fiscal year.
Man accused of sexual abuse of 10-year-old
A 41-YEAR-OLD man was sent to prison yesterday after being accused of sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl earlier this year.
Police search for multiple armed robbers and a hit and run suspect
POLICE are searching for a female driver and two male passengers, all occupants of a silver coloured Nissan Note, responsible for robbing a business on Tuesday.
No bail granted for man accused of rape
A 40-YEAR-OLD man was remanded in custody yesterday accused of raping a 31-year-old woman in the nation’s capital last week.
Mother charged with child abuse granted bail
A 29-YEAR-OLD mother was granted bail yesterday after she was charged with the alleged abuse of her two children last Sunday.
Four men charged with firearm possession
FOUR men were charged yesterday after being accused of driving with a loaded gun in their car early Monday morning.
Police warn: Stay vigilant after series of armed robberies
POLICE are advising people to continue to be vigilant after a number of recent armed robberies, with a fast-food restaurant and a bank recently falling victim to theft.
Small home repair programme to start with 20 homes on Grand Bahama
REPAIRS are underway on about 20 homes in Grand Bahama and work should start soon on Abaco, according to Executive Chairman of the Disaster Reconstruction Authority Alex Storr.
Kenise Darville’s death at PMH investigation ‘nearly complete’
AN INVESTIGATION into the death of Kenise Darville, the mother of three who died last month after posting a heart wrenching video about the alleged negligence she experienced at Princess Margaret Hospital, is nearly complete.
Minister of Health says Exuma COVID cases ‘seem to be under control’
A WEEK after confirming a cluster of COVID-19 cases in Exuma, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday that officials are still monitoring the situation, but noted that “everything seems to be under control” on the island.
Dr Darville denies Dr Sands infection surge claim
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville has denied reports about there being a surge in upper respiratory tract and gastrointestinal cases in the country, insisting that current infection numbers are “below the normal value.”
