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BPSU members protest over Parks and Beaches management

A GROUP of Bahamas Public Service Union members protested outside the Ministry of Works and Utilities on Friday to voice their frustrations about management at the Bahamas Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority.

Ministry of Transport signs MOU with Port of Miami

A MEMORANDUM of understanding has been signed with the aim of helping to build links with Port Miami in Florida.

Bahamas Waste partners with organisers of 2023 Carifta Games

BAHAMAS Waste will continue to provide the sanitary care of the Thomas A Robinson National and Track and Field Stadiums by coming on board as one of the latest sponsors of the 2023 Golden Jubilee Carifta Games.

AG seeks permission to demolish shanty towns

THE Attorney General filed a summons on Friday seeking permission from the courts to demolish an expanded shanty town in Abaco as well as at two locations in New Providence.

‘All I want is justice for my child’ says victim’s mother

THE mother of a teenage girl shot dead on Saturday has said she is left heartbroken and hoping for justice for another child.

PM ‘AS NORMAL’ DESPITE THREATS: Two anonymous calls warning of death for Davis

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis plans to continue his normal duties despite his office receiving two anonymous calls on Friday from someone who made death threats, prompting a full-blown investigation.

Skyguard Heavy Rain Warning 5th February: Freeport

Sunday, 5th February, 2023.

Families left homeless after shanty town blaze

FAMILIES were left homeless Sunday after a massive fire ripped through homes and vehicles in a shantytown in the Carmichael area.

Shaunae Miller-Uibo announces she is expecting first child

BAHAMIAN Olympic star Shaunae Miller-Uibo has announced today that she and her husband, Maicel, are expecting their first child.

Death threats made against the Prime Minister

THE Prime Minister’s office received two anonymous calls on Friday from someone who made death threats against Prime Minister Phillip Davis, prompting a full-blown investigation.

Police hunting for two men after attempted child abduction

POLICE have launched an island-wide manhunt for two men who tried to kidnap an 11-year-old girl on Thursday.

Environmental activist 'exceedingly happy' over action against oil spill company

A LOCAL environmental activist is “exceedingly happy” that action is being taken against the company responsible for last summer’s Exuma oil spill, adding it has been long overdue.

Three charged in connection with Andros armed robbery

THREE men were sent to prison on Friday in connection with the armed mugging last month of a businessman in Andros when over $10,000 in cash and a cheque was stolen.

Man bailed on firearm, ammunition charges

A MAN was granted $10,000 bail in court on Friday after being accused of being found by police with a loaded gun.

Man charged with sexually assaulting 10-year-old niece

A 38-year-old man was sent to prison on Friday after being charged with sexually assaulting his 10-year-old niece last month.

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