Masks are no longer required in classrooms
MASKS are no longer required in indoor classroom settings, officials announced yesterday.
Memorandum of Understanding signed with the African Export-Import Bank
A MEMORANDUM of understanding was signed between the government and the African Export-Import Bank, allowing The Bahamas to join other Caribbean states in establishing a partnership with the multilateral trade finance institution.
Two accused of manslaughter over tour boat explosion are acquitted
TWO men accused of manslaughter in the death of a woman in the 2018 tour boat explosion in Exuma were acquitted in the Supreme Court yesterday.
Man charged with Exuma murder
A MAN was sent to prison yesterday after he was charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a man on bail for murder earlier this month.
Trial date set in unlawful sex case
A MAN accused of sexually assaulting a child had his trial date set in the Supreme Court yesterday.
Purse snatching suspect arrested
A MAN is in custody in connection with a purse snatching that was caught on camera, according to Commissioner Clayton Fernander. The incident took place on Bay Street, near McDonald’s.
Govt in final stages of selecting Grand Bahama airport redevelopment ‘provider’
THE Davis administration is in the final stages of selecting “a provider” for the redevelopment of the Grand Bahama International Airport, according to Tourism, Investments and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper.
Great Commission Ministries to break ground for $3m shelter in January
GREAT Commission Ministries expects to break ground for the construction of a $3m shelter in January, with an estimated $30,000 saved so far for the venture.
Mask mandate relaxed for schools
The Ministry of Health & Wellness has released a statement advising the public that effective 14th November, 2022 the mask mandate for all persons in an indoor classroom setting in an educational institution has been relaxed. This amendment is reflected in the Health Services (COVID-19)(PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNITY SPREAD)(AMENDMENT) Rules, 2022.
FTX collapse an ‘opportunity to ensure greater transparency’
THE collapse of FTX could be used as a crucial learning lesson moving forward, a governance reformer said yesterday.
Police call for vigilance during Christmas season
POLICE have warned people to be more vigilant and take the necessary precautions to avoid becoming victims of crime this Christmas season.
‘APOLOGY LETTER’ FOR FYRE FESTIVAL: Billy McFarland reportedly sends letter to govt
FYRE Festival organiser Billy McFarland reportedly has sent a letter to the Bahamas government in which he “profusely apologises” for the disastrous event, claiming he wants to make things right with The Bahamas.
Deputy PM confident that Security Commission can handle FTX fallout
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper yesterday expressed confidence in the Security Commission’s ability to handle matters related to FTX’s fallout, adding “we have had curve balls thrown at us before in financial services and we persevered.”
Plans to deter youth from crime
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said his ministry plans to launch a series of crime prevention programmes in the coming days geared towards youth to help deter them from turning to a life of crime.
Man snatching tourist’s purse caught on camera
PHOTOS of a man snatching a tourist’s purse downtown went viral on social media yesterday.
