Traffic fatalities in North Andros and Acklins
POLICE are investigating two traffic fatalities that occurred on the weekend — one in North Andros and another in Acklins that claimed the life of a police officer.
Pintard calls for Sears to resign
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard on Friday called for Works and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears to resign, pointing to what he called a “failure of the government to act appropriately to reduce the cost of electricity”.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Committee has expunged 80 criminal records to date
THE Rehabilitation of Offenders Committee has to date expunged the criminal records of 80 people, some of whom were convicted for curfew violations during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Education officials step in after student altercations at Patrick J Bethel High School
EDUCATION officials are seeking alternatives to mitigate violence at Patrick J Bethel High School at Marsh Harbour, following several arguments between students there this week.
Two charged with separate incidents of assault with a deadly weapon
TWO MEN were charged in a Magistrate’s Court on separate incidents of assault with a deadly weapon.
Man accused of robbing woman outside bank
A MAN was granted bail in a Magistrate’s Court Friday after he was accused of robbing a woman outside a bank of hundreds of dollars in cash belonging to an outreach ministry.
Teen in court on firearm, ammunition charges
A TEENAGER was denied bail in a Magistrate’s Court on Friday in connection with firearm and ammunition charges.
Vendors voice disappointment after Grand Lucyan sale falls through
STRUGGLING straw vendors at Port Lucaya Marketplace are disappointed over the Grand Lucayan hotel sale fallout.
Correctional officers to receive training on how to manage mentally ill inmates
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday that officers at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services who oversee mentally ill inmates will be receiving training on how to effectively manage them.
Recovering addict disappointed with Mental Health Bill
A RECOVERING addict recalled her troubled past with drugs, while urging the government to do more than pass legislation to assist people suffering from mental illnesses.
Watson defends govt’s response to FTX collapse
PRESS Secretary Clint Watson yesterday defended government’s response to FTX’s collapse, insisting that officials are communicating with the public as they get new information in relation to the embattled cryptocurrency exchange.
BNT selects Lakeshia Anderson-Rolle as its new Executive Director
INCOMING Bahamas National Trust Executive Director Lakeshia Anderson-Rolle will be the first woman to lead the country’s foremost environmental stewardship organisation as it charts an ambitious course towards a sustainable and climate resilient future.
More than $32,000 raised for Hurricane Dorian memorial fund
MORE than $32,000 was raised for the Hurricane Dorian memorial fund that was created by the government to assist storm victims still recovering from the monster storm, Press Secretary Clint Watson revealed yesterday.
'Very encouraging’ first quarter fiscal performance
FINANCIAL Secretary Simon Wilson yesterday described the nation’s fiscal performance for the first quarter as “very encouraging”, saying while officials see no reason why this positive trajectory can’t continue, they must also remain cautious due to the possibility of a recession, among other factors.
The DRA may have to help with more home repairs after Nicole
DISASTER Reconstruction Authority Chairman Alex Storr said yesterday it is possible that the DRA may have to help additional homeowners repair homes as Hurricane Nicole may have exacerbated the challenges for some in Abaco and Grand Bahama.
