RISE programme to be formally launched next month
SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe announced Friday that the RISE programme will be formally launched next month to further strengthen the ministry’s social assistance programme that has a budget of $21m.
Man denies unlawful sex charge
A 24-year-old man has denied having unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor two years ago.
Man jailed for violating bail conditions
A MAN accused of attempted murder was sentenced to 15-months behind bars on Friday for violating the conditions of his bail.
Crossing guards back in Freeport
THE City of Freeport Council has confirmed that crossing guards will return on Monday to again assist students on the streets.
Human rights group supports laws to stop marital rape
LOCAL advocacy group Human Rights Bahamas said it supports government’s efforts to criminalise spousal sexual abuse.
New asphalt plant commissioned
WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears commissioned a production facility, the Astec Double Barrel Six Pack Asphalt Plant, on Friday.
No more COVID tests for unvaccinated travellers
GOVERNMENT has removed its COVID-19 testing requirement for unvaccinated people entering The Bahamas, the Ministry of Health and Wellness announced yesterday.
‘Let businesses set own rules over mask rules for customers’
GROCERY store managers said yesterday that while they support the lifting of the country’s mask mandate, they also believe businesses should be allowed to set their own mask wearing rules for customers.
Govt will ‘craft response’ as survey shows Bahamians skip meals
SOCIAL Services and Urban Development Minister Obie Wilchcombe says the government will study the data from a recent United Nations Food Survey to craft its response to people’s needs.
$200,000 donation to help young take the next step
THE Ranfurly Homes for Children accepted a cheque for over $200,000 yesterday to complete a new four-unit transitional home for young adults.
3PM SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology projected track of Invest 98 (L)
3PM SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology Real-Time satellite long range projected track of future tropical cyclone Invest 98 (L)
SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology projected track of Invest 98(L)
8 AM SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology long range projected track of future tropical cyclone Invest 98(L)
Five days without electricity for Ragged Island residents
SOME Ragged Island residents incensed by a five-day electricity blackout last week have questioned whether the island’s newly commissioned solar plant is effectively servicing Bahamas Power and Light customers.
Second murder in two days
POLICE are investigating a second homicide in as many days after a man was shot dead yesterday morning off Hamster Road.
PM seeks to cut debt to 50% of GDP this term
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis says his goal is to reduce the country’s debt to gross domestic product ratio from 82 percent to at least 50 percent by the end of this term.
