Cabinet discussing abortion legal change
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville says the question of whether abortion should be decriminalised is an issue Cabinet has started discussing.
Training to take the step into workplace
THE National Training Agency will teach practical and soft skills to more than 100 Bahamians registered for its 19th cohort, aimed at helping them into the workplace.
Video: Abandoned building goes up in flames
A major fire in the Downtown area on Tuesday night was captured in a video posted online.
Hilton could reopen in two months
TOURISM, Investments and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper says the British Colonial Hilton has attracted a major international brand to support the property since announcing its closure earlier this year.
Restrictions remain as fourth wave dying out
WHILE COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations have declined since the start of the fourth wave, Health Minister Dr Michael Darville says the health system remains challenged and suggested no loosening of restrictions is imminent.
HOW FAIR ARE PRICES WE’RE HAVING TO PAY? As inflation rises, stores facing question of how much margin they make
A FORMER Price Control Commission chairman says the inflation on goods has been compounded by a markup system that is not consumer friendly.
‘Abaco is in great need’
AN Abaco pastor says there is a great need for social assistance on the island as people struggle to feed themselves amid increased food costs due to inflation.
‘We must fight to keep down cost of living’
FREEPORT civic leader Pastor Eddie Victor believes “there needs to be a collective fight to keep down the cost of living on Grand Bahama”, especially now with rising inflation.
Two men fined after being found with drugs and cookies
TWO men were fined in court yesterday after being found with a quantity of marijuana earlier this week.
Cop who beat his wife told to take anger management
A POLICE sergeant was yesterday ordered to attend anger management classes after he was found guilty of beating his wife over cheating allegations.
Bail for man in theft trial
A 26-year-old man accused of stealing and several fraud related offences was yesterday granted bail before his trial.
The classroom that can go anywhere
A MOBILE outdoor classroom on board a brand-new fully electric vehicle was launched last week by the Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) as part of their ongoing efforts to make marine environmental education safe, fun and engaging.
Grand Bahama straw vendors: We are hurting
STRAW vendors on Grand Bahama said they are hurting and appealed to the government to resume the bi-weekly stipend that was discontinued in December.
Revised building code ‘this year’
WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears said the government will this year bring a revised building code to Parliament and will undertake consultation with all of the relevant stakeholders shortly.
19 new confirmed COVID cases
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness recorded 19 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the nation’s confirmed virus toll to 32,950.
