Candlelight vigil is held in memory of murdered sister
GRAND Bahama resident Shavon Munnings launched a Domestic Violence Awareness Conference on Tuesday with a candlelight vigil at the First Holiness Church in Freeport.
50 percent more to social service budget
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis said the 2022/2023 Budget will provide a financial boost for the social assistance needs of Bahamians who continue to struggle beneath the pressures of inflation.
BUDGET: FNM – What about growth of economy?
OFFICIAL Opposition Leader Michael Pintard was critical of Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ budget presentation yesterday, saying it ought to have been about growth.
BUDGET: Plan for minimum wage rise and extra pay for civil servants
AS he unveiled his administration’s plans for the next fiscal year, Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis announced a series of policy initiatives that are envisioned to assist Bahamians struggling with the inflationary high cost of living.
BUDGET: Plans for new prison and $6m for new Defence Force vessels
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis announced that the government will increase funding to further strengthen national security services in the country.
BUDGET: $200m development fund to help Family Islands
THE Davis administration’s 2022/2023 Budget will set up a $200m Family Island Development Trust Fund to facilitate immediate and significant investment in infrastructure at the out islands.
Released sex offender dies from injuries
A SEX offender released from prison last week died in hospital early yesterday morning after being found on a track road suffering from injuries about the body.
BUDGET: ‘We’re going in right direction’
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis yesterday predicted additional revenue growth for The Bahamas, adding that $2.8bn is projected in total revenue for the upcoming fiscal year.
Pair face court charged with drugs possession
A WOMAN and a man were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with a drug related charge.
$4,500 fine for shotgun owner
A MAN was fined $4,500 in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday on charges related to having an unlicensed shotgun and ammunition.
AML launches new smart rewards scheme
AML has launched a new smart rewards scheme for its Solomon’s brand.
Hotel employee accused of stealing $60,000
A WOMAN was granted $20K bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday where she was accused of stealing $60K from an Eleuthera hotel where she had worked for several months.
Armed robbery accused faces court
A MAN was yesterday remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services after facing an armed robbery charge in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Jobeth Coleby-Davis denies claims she assaulted officer with her vehicle
TRANSPORT and Housing Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis has denied claims that she assaulted a Royal Bahamas Police officer with her vehicle over the weekend during a Carnival event.
Ferguson sets sights on Labour Day parade return
OBIE Ferguson, Trade Union Congress president, announced yesterday his organisation's intention to resume their annual Labour Day parade after the previous two attempts were cancelled due to COVID-19 safety concerns.
