‘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.
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.
Ambassador role for Sebas Bastian
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has appointed Sebastian Bastian as non-resident ambassador to the Central American Integration System.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
Increase in maternal mortality in the Americas during pandemic
A PAN American Health Organization official said a lack of access to timely care and disruptions to prenatal services are to blame for an increase in maternal mortality in the Americas during the pandemic, with one in three pregnant women unable to access timely critical care.
Gladstone Road conversion to highway will be a ‘significant’ cost to taxpayers
THE “very important” conversion of Gladstone Road to a four-lane highway for its entire length will come at “significant” cost to taxpayers, according to Public Works Minister Alfred Sears yesterday.
National exercise next week to test emergency response
HOUSING and Transport Minister Jobeth Coleby-Davis advised members of the public yesterday that the ISPS Compliance Unit will be conducting a national exercise next week to test the country’s capability of responding to emergencies.
Three robbed by masked gunmen
A WOMAN and two friends were held up and robbed at gunpoint in Grand Bahama on Tuesday.
Appeal for volunteers for Bain and Grants Town meal programme, other initiatives
THE Bain and Grants Town Advancement Association is appealing for more volunteers to assist the organisation in its weekly meal programme and other initiatives for the disadvantaged.
HERE WE GO - GAS PRICE ROCKETS IN JUST WEEKS: Sears concedes Govt is concerned and special measures will be needed
PUBLIC Works Minister Alfred Sears said the government is concerned about the rise in gasoline prices at the pumps, adding some “extraordinary” measures will have to be considered and taken in response to an expected continued increase in fuel costs.
‘Dumping BPL hedging deal may cost $200m’
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard said the Davis administration must explain the status of Bahamas Power and Light’s hedging programme, saying the government’s tinkering with that contract could leave Bahamians facing higher electricity costs.
Tourists’ five-day test to be scrapped
THE requirement for an antigen test five days after arriving in The Bahamas is about to end.
