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‘FNM being left out of COVID meetings’

MICHAEL Pintard says the Davis administration continues to leave the Free National Movement out of meetings with top health officials about COVID-19.

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Pair fined $1,000 over cocaine and marijuana

A MAN and woman were fined over $1,000 yesterday after they were found with an assortment of drugs, including marijuana and cocaine.

Curriculum ‘raises education to par with rest of world’

THE Ministry of Education celebrated the launch of its new curriculum yesterday.

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‘Where are our exam results?’

STUDENTS who completed a virtual course with the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute one year ago claim they are still awaiting their exam results and licences from the Ministry of Works.

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Hunt for wanted man

GRAND Bahama Police are searching for a man wanted for question- ing in an armed robbery investigation.

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BAMSI role for Ann Marie Davis

ANN Marie Davis has been invited to become a brand ambassador for the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute.

CARICOM awaits UN over Russia sanctions decision

CARICOM is awaiting a decision from the United Nations Security Council before taking a position on whether member states should impose sanctions on Russia, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday.

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Just two new cases of COVID recorded

THE Ministry of Health reported just two new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, the lowest number recorded so far this year.

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‘Gas mark ups are not in suppliers’ control’

RUBIS Bahamas maintained yesterday that while the fuel industry in the country is regulated by the government, it has no control over the movements in the price of fuel on the international market.

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Glenys Hanna Martin: Zero tolerance for fighting in schools

EDUCATION, Technical and Vocational Training Minister Glenys Hanna Martin says officials are looking at a number of strategies to see how they can create a peaceful environment for students after videos of a school fight prompted concern.

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Ambassador role for Sebas Bastian

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has appointed Sebastian Bastian as non-resident ambassador to the Central American Integration System.

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‘SMALL STATES NEED TO FIGHT TOGETHER’: Brave warns we should join forces with regional nations on climate fight

AS he appealed for countries in the region to come together to combat climate change, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis admitted the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the “humbling” realisation that The Bahamas’ interests may be more aligned with other small island developing states than some of its larger allies.

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Man accused of indecent assault

A 44-year-old man was charged in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday with indecently assaulting a four-year-old girl.

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Police officer tells of questioning men in $1m Exuma drug operation

A POLICE officer testified yesterday of his role in questioning three men accused of being involved in a near $1m drug operation in Exuma last year.

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CARICOM awaiting Security Council decision on Russia

CARICOM is awaiting a decision from the United Nations Security Council before taking a position on whether member states should impose sanctions on Russia, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday.