Union claims teachers reassigned in breach of industrial agreement
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson claimed a handful of teachers at public schools were reassigned in breach of the union’s industrial agreement.
Minister agrees a long way to go in education
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin admitted she agrees with observers who feel that “we have a long way to go in education” after the recent release of the BJC and BGCSE statistics.
Event held to discuss gender equality strategy
DOZENS of Bahamians visited SuperClubs Breezes yesterday to take part in consultations and give recommendations on the draft CARICOM Regional Gender Equality Strategy (CRGES), which aims to strengthen gender equality and women empowerment in the Caribbean.
Signing to formalise agreements between Bahamas and Hunan Province of China – 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis presided over a joint signing ceremony to formalise agreements between The Bahamas and the Hunan Province of China yesterday.
Work has started on 50th Independence celebrations
PLANS for the country’s 50th Independence Day celebrations are already underway with special activities planned for the Family Islands, according to Seabreeze MP Leslia Miller-Brice.
16-year-old accused of string of murders
A TEENAGE boy was taken to the Magistrate’s Court yesterday to face charges in connection with a string of murders that occurred in the nation’s capital, including last week’s baby shower shooting.
Obie Wilchcombe: More will need help due to inflation
DESPITE the reduction in Bahamians applying for some assistance services, Social Services and Urban Development Minister Obie Wilchcombe says he expects to see that change due to recent predictions of increased and continued inflation for the rest of the year.
‘Govt must tackle issue of aggressive animals’
AN animal advocate believes successive governments have failed to deal with aggressive animals, and owners of dogs that attack people should be held accountable.
‘Startling’ rise in rape attacks
LATEST statistics released by police continue to show an increase in reported rapes, with 51 matters reported so far for the year when compared to 48 incidents that were recorded in 2021 - with police calling the figures for sexual violence “startling”.
Man, 70, accused of repeated unlawful sex with 13-year-old
AN elderly man was denied bail after being charged with having unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl three times this year.
Man arrested after marijuana found by police in snack box
A NASSAU Village man was arrested in Ocean Cay, Bimini, following the discovery of suspected marijuana concealed in a snack container, police reported.
Father and son bailed on gun charges
A FATHER and son from Inagua were granted $7,000 bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday on firearm and ammunition charges.
Nightclub shooting suspect denied bail by court
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after he was charged in connection with a fatal nightclub shooting that left a man dead.
Sands: Minnis era is over
FREE National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands wants people, including those who identify themselves as party supporters, to understand that the “Hubert Minnis era is over,” warning the organisation will not support anyone who has different agendas from the party’s leadership.
