30 police officers trained to operate in schools
THIRTY police officers successfully graduated and trained to serve in public schools.
PM: Half our debt direct result of climate effects
FIFTY percent or more of the country’s national debt was found to be connected directly to the consequences of climate change and having to borrow money for recovery, resilience and returning to normal.
Ingraham: PLP avoids tough decisions
FORMER prime minister Hubert Ingraham has described the Davis administration as being reluctant to make decisions on controversial issues since being elected, adding that “not long from now” the government will be held accountable for its actions or perceived inaction.
SHOT DEAD AT BABY SHOWER: One man killed and four boys hurt as gunmen open fire
A JOYOUS occasion quickly turned into mayhem when two men “indiscriminately” opened fire on people gathered for a baby shower, killing one man and injuring four boys.
Suspect expected to be charged in Omar Davis Jr’s death
WHILE revealing that only one of the five men in police custody will be charged in connection with Omar Davis Jr’s murder, police commissioner Clayton Fernander said officers were still looking for another person believed to be also involved in the crime.
Teachers union reviewing govt proposal
PRESIDENT of the Bahamas Union of Teachers Belinda Wilson said the union is actively reviewing the government’s proposal.
Munroe on marital rape: We need to define what we want to criminalise
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe on Friday described marital rape as a “social issue”, adding that there was a need to define exactly what would be criminalised.
Athletes not satisfied with Grand Lucayan accommodations have been moved
Minister for Grand Bahama Ginger Moxey said the athletes who were not satisfied with their accommodations at the Grand Lucayan Resort are being accommodated at another property.
Water and Sewerage outlines plans for Long Island
THE Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) has outlined its plans for Long Island following criticism on social media.
Church ‘totally shocked’ by Omar’s death
OMAR Davis Jr’s death has stunned and “totally shocked” members of a church he attended at St James Road, in the Kemp Road community.
Second Chance Programme students to be rewarded for efforts
STUDENTS of the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s Second Chance Programme gathered at police headquarters where they were told they would each receive tablets and other gifts for their efforts in the initiative.
Support for Defence Force officer’s health fight
ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force Officer Deann Parker-Davis has received an outpouring of love and support recently as she continues her battle for health.
46 migrants apprehended
THE Immigration Department said 46 migrants were turned over to the Enforcement Unit of the Grand Bahama district from the United States Coast Guard Cutter Paul Clark.
Hopes for economic boost from Grand Bahama event
GRAND Bahama Chamber of Commerce president James Carey hopes that the island will experience an economic boost on the ground this week as hundreds of athletes and visitors pour in for the NACAC Championships.
Three years and still no proper airport
AS Hurricane Dorian’s anniversary looms, Grand Bahama is approaching its third year without a proper airport facility in the nation’s second city.
