Monkeypox vaccine on the way to The Bahamas
A Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) official revealed batches of monkeypox vaccines are on the way for countries as part of their revolving fund.
‘Did tagging team lead to shark’s presence in area?’
THE owner of a local dive company has questioned if shark tagging for scientific research led to the presence of the marine animal in waters off Green Cay where a woman was fatally attacked.
A home at last for Dorian survivor
A WEEK after receiving her commitment letter for a brand-new home, Dorian survivor Lovely McIntosh says she is still in disbelief and overwhelmed with joy that she will finally have a place to call her own.
Fuel prices ‘will keep on dropping’
FUEL operators are excited over the recent drop in gas prices as well as expectations that prices will continue to decrease and stabilise.
‘TAKE ACTION ON SHARK ATTACKS’: FNM chairman calls for more safety measures
FREE National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands has called on government to implement certain safety protocols for tourism water operators in the aftermath of a fatal shark attack earlier this week.
Cruise passenger admits possession of cocaine
TWO MEN were fined in Magistrate’s Court yesterday for drug possession, one of them being an American cruise visitor. Yaveth Roman, 33, of Florida faced Magistrate Samuel McKinney on a charge of possession of dangerous drugs.
Homeless man jailed over stolen goods
A HOMELESS man was sentenced to four months in prison yesterday after admitting to possessing stolen goods he said he intended to sell for drugs.
Four face court over boy’s stabbing
FOUR teenagers were granted bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after they were accused of attacking and stabbing another teenage boy.
Teen accused of theft sent to girls centre
A GIRL was remanded to the Willamae Pratt Centre for Girls yesterday in connection with a series of thefts last month.
Cooper apologises for GB restoration delay
APOLOGISING for the long delay in restoration in East Grand Bahama, Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper gave an assurance that assistance for home repairs and critical government services and infrastructure will be mobilised within weeks.
Plan to build 300 homes in Abaco in next year
TRANSPORT and Housing Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis said her ministry intends to construct some 300 homes in Abaco over the next year to help alleviate the housing crisis on the island.
Darville: No further relaxation of COVID rules
DESPITE the recent decrease in the number of active cases, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said there won’t be any further relaxations of COVID-19 restrictions.
CC Sweeting shuts early after electricity problem
AFTER classes at CC Sweeting Senior High School were dismissed early due electricity issues, Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) president Belinda Wilson said officials must fix the issue in the “shortest time”.
Tributes paid to Mike Mosko
THE local real estate community is mourning the death of well known Grand Bahama resident and businessman Mike Mosko, who died in Greece on Monday. He was 72.
Man shot dead as he checked on break-in
NEW Providence police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead early yesterday.
