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Ministry reveals revisions to High School Diploma

AFTER longstanding public outcry on the criteria of the Bahamas High School Diploma, the Ministry of Education announced on Friday several revisions that have been made.

Education Director: We want to remove every barrier that we can to education

EDUCATION Director Dominique Russell says the government’s new National School Breakfast Programme brings the country one step closer to eradicating poverty, which is one of the major barriers to educational opportunities for students, especially for those chronically absent.

Grand Bahama Port Authority: Decisive action required to continue to achieve promise of Hawksbill Creek Agreement

IN response to Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ criticisms that the Hawksbill Creek Agreement model does not work, the Grand Bahama Port Authority said Freeport’s economy is showing signs of recovery with more than $1.5 billion in foreign direct investments well underway.

Port Authority announces storm readiness plan ahead of upcoming hurricane season

As June 1 marks the beginning of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the Grand Bahama Port Authority Ltd has announced the completion of its storm readiness plan to mitigate against any storm event.

Plane crashes 10 miles north of Andros – all five on board rescued by Police Marine Support Unit

The Police Marine Support Unit has rescued all five people on board a plane that crashed 10 miles north of Andros on Thursday afternoon.

Pintard says budget fails to address significant issues, including NIB

FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard said the budget Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis discussed yesterday failed to live up to the hype.

US Embassy in Nassau celebrates Pride Month

THE US Embassy in Nassau kicked off Pride Month today by raising the rainbow flag at the Queen Street chancery and at Liberty Overlook, the Ambassador’s residence. The flag will fly throughout the month.

PM says $22m allocated to invest in and expand renewable energy in Bahamas

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis outlined his administration’s efforts to expand the use of renewable energy.

Funds for a women’s shelter for domestic violence victims will be allocated in new budget, PM says

THE government will build a shelter for women to strengthen support for domestic violence victims, according to Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis.

Davis announces organ transplant and food assistance programmes during budget debate

A National Organs Transplant programme and new food assistance programmes for students and adults will be funded in the upcoming fiscal year, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis announced yesterday.

Davis says it’s time for ‘decisive action’ on GBPA and the Hawksbill Creek Agreement

PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis said his administration would take decisive action on the Grand Bahama Port Authority, declaring that the Hawksbill Creek Agreement, once key to Grand Bahama’s prosperity, no longer works.

Despite no new taxes, several new and adjusted fees announced

ALTHOUGH no new taxes will be introduced in the upcoming fiscal year, the Davis administration tabled bills in the House of Assembly yesterday that would increase fees for some services.

Constituency capital grants for MPs increases to $150k in new budget

ANNUAL constituency capital grants will increase by $50k per constituency in the government’s next fiscal year, totalling $150k.

PM reveals 2023 budget with no new taxes, pledges to improve collections

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the government is arresting the national debt and reducing the deficit, unveiling a budget yesterday that aims to improve the country’s fiscal performance through better tax collection rather than introducing new taxes.

Police investigate hit and run death

Police in New Providence are investigating after a man died in a hit and run on Monday night.

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