‘One in 12’ women raped by husbands
A NEW University of The Bahamas study has found that one in 12 or an estimated 4,000 married women have been raped by their husbands.
EXTRA PAY IN YOUR POCKET: $260 minimum wage from January
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has announced an increase in the country’s minimum wage from $210 to $260 per week. The higher wage will be retroactive in the public service going back to July of this year and for those in the private sector, the change will begin in January 2023. The timeline, he said, is to give employers time to prepare for the increased expense.
AirBnB fears over crime
LOCAL AirBnB owners have voiced concerns about the possible impact escalating crime will have on their businesses a day after Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said he does not think the country’s crime rate will affect tourism.
Acting Education Director highlights Abaco issues
EDUCATION officials introduced the new Acting Director of Education Dominique McCartney-Russell yesterday.
Worker guilty of near-$9k theft from employer
A MAN from the Berry Islands was fined in court and ordered to reimburse his former employer after admitting to stealing $8,997 from Great Harbour Management Ltd over the summer.
Man accused of shooting officer
A MAN was denied bail yesterday in connection with the shooting of an off-duty policeman during a botched armed robbery attempt at John Chea, Wulff Road, last week.
Suspect faces court in firearm conspiracy case
A MAN had his bail hearing deferred to later this week in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after denying involvement in a conspiracy to import four firearms and 314 rounds of ammunition into the country.
Teenagers accused over store robbery
TWO teenagers were sent to prison yesterday in connection with a failed armed robbery of a store late last month.
PM announces minimum wage increase to $260 per week
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has announced an increase in the country’s minimum wage from $210 to $260 per week.
PM: Crime won’t hit tourism
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis said he doesn’t believe the country’s crime rate will affect the nation’s tourism product, despite continued warnings for American citizens to “exercise increased caution” in The Bahamas due to crime.
Private donations help hurricane repairs on 50 homes
HURRICANE repairs were completed on about 50 homes on Grand Bahama through the Grand Bahama Disaster Relief Foundation (GBDRF), with recent private donations totaling $450,000.
Principal ‘to take leave’
THE principal at the centre of friction at Thelma Gibson Primary School has asked to take vacation leave beginning today, following a heated meeting with teachers, parents and administrators on Friday.
Suspected drowning investigated
POLICE are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an 87-year-old man on Sunday.
Man shot by police and officer ‘struck by car’
A POLICE officer is in hospital in serious condition after reportedly being struck by the driver of a Honda Fit who police attempted to stop while in the area of Fourth Street and Coconut Grove.
Murdered man ‘was out on bail’
A 40-YEAR-OLD man who was shot and killed at a farmer’s market on Baillou Hill Road South last Friday was said to be on bail for a serious offence at the time of his murder.
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