Hundreds will need help with uniforms
SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe anticipates the ministry will help over a thousand students with school uniforms this year.
Apology on wording of Dorian week event
PRESS secretary Clint Watson has apologised on behalf of the government to the victims of Hurricane Dorian for the way in which the announcement of the upcoming memorial week was initially made.
‘WE CAN’T DENY RIGHT TO BAIL’: AG insists law must be upheld despite murder of released suspects
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder says he does not believe it will be appropriate for the country to pass legislation that outright denies bail to people charged with murder given a recent Privy Council ruling that declared the matter “unconstitutional”.
Hands for Hunger helps out in north Eleuthera
HANDS for Hunger travelled to North Eleuthera over the weekend to deliver food to people facing food insecurity in the Harbour Island and Spanish Wells communities.
Two accused after incident with flare gun and rock
TWO men were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday on separate charges of assault with a dangerous instrument.
Man fined over drugs and money laundering
A MAN was fined in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday in relation to charges of drugs and money-laundering.
Burglar who stole laptop jailed
A MAN was sentenced to three months at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDCS) after admitting to breaking into a woman’s home to steal a laptop he claimed he needed for online classes.
Man stole $2k worth of used batteries
A MAN was placed on three months’ probation yesterday after pleading guilty to stealing $2,040 worth of used batteries from Atlantis.
Forum held on responsible drinking
THE University of The Bahamas partnered with Commonwealth Brewery Limited (CBL) to host an open forum on responsible drinking yesterday.
Consumers still struggle with costs
CONSUMERS faced with inflationary costs say they are doing their best to cope.
Olympian Miller: Still much to do
OLYMPIAN Ramon Miller said there is still much more work to be done with the infrastructure and development of Olympia Heights, despite the fast-approaching deadline for completion.
All clear for Exuma spill site
THE Exuma diesel spill site was given the all clear to reopen yesterday.
Lewis raises suspicion of arson over Bazaar fires
CENTRAL Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis believes fires at the International Bazaar in Freeport have been “deliberately” set and that arson is “certainly in play”.
Camp offers ‘a unique opportunity’
THE Bahamas Coalition for Disability Awareness and Services’ Camp Inclusion ’22 is underway at the Anatol Rodgers High School - providing a unique opportunity for disabled and not so disabled persons to come together.
FOAM appeals for more back-to-school support
DESPITE generous contributions from Senators last week, the founder of Families of All Murder Victims (FOAM) says much more help is still needed to support the organisation’s two back-to-school initiatives.
