BUT president: Ensure there are sufficient teachers in Family Islands
BELINDA Wilson, who was recently re-elected president of the Bahamas Union of Teachers, called on the Ministry of Education to ensure there are sufficient teachers in Family Islands, particularly in Abaco.
Uptake of paediatric COVID vaccine ‘slower than expected’
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville revealed that the uptake of paediatric doses of the COVID-19 vaccine is still not going as well as anticipated. At last report, there were about 700 doses that had been administered, Mr Darville told The Tribune on Tuesday.
Govt set to sign agreement for the ‘betterment’ of Junkanoo
AN agreement between the government, the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) and the National Junkanoo Committee (NJC) is expected to be signed in the coming days to allow for the “betterment” of future Junkanoo parades.
System 'more vigilant' in enforcing bail conditions
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe says there’s been increased police vigilance as more breaches of bail conditions are coming to light and offenders are facing the courts.
Well-known photographer injured after ambulance hits car
A WELL-KNOWN Bahamian photographer is in hospital awaiting surgery after serious leg injuries and the complete write-off of his car after an ambulance slammed into his vehicle last week.
New Providence outages due to effects from Ian
PARTS of New Providence experienced power outages yesterday due to weather conditions brought on by Hurricane Ian.
Ministries to launch clean-up
THE Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has partnered with the Ministry of Social Services to launch an extensive clean-up campaign as part of its efforts to beautify the country.
FIRST YEAR IN OFFICE: PM says strong foundation has been laid for future progress and recovery
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis said his administration has laid a strong foundation for recovery and future progress during its first year in office, while expressing confidence that it will continue to do so until all its objectives are achieved.
Wayne Munroe: Police should be presumed innocent until proven guilty
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday that just as others are presumed innocent until proven guilty, police should be given the same treatment. His comments came when asked to respond to concerns over the recent fatal police-involved shootings.
Flooding, heavy rain and wind hit Grand Bahama
GRAND Bahama experienced flooding, heavy rain, wind and thunderstorm conditions from the outer bands of powerful Hurricane Ian, which made landfall on Florida yesterday.
FNM to take legal action over Procurement Act
THE Free National Movement intends to take legal action against the Davis administration to initiate a judicial review targeting the government’s failure to follow the Public Procurement Act.
American man has one-year sentence quashed, gets three days
AN American man who was convicted for possession of an unlicensed firearm and possession of ammunition had his one-year sentence quashed by the Court of Appeal and substituted for a three-day imprisonment.
One year sentence for shop breaking, stealing
A LONG island man was sentenced to a year in prison after admitting to breaking into and stealing from a local medical laboratory.
Man admits cutting PI fence to get to beach
A MAN was placed on probation after admitting to cutting a chain link fence on Paradise Island to get to a beach.
Man accused of unlawful sex with girl, 12
A MAN was charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday for having unlawful sex with a 12-year-old girl in Andros.
