SUPER SALARY - DISMAL JOB: DRA blasted over MD’s pay package and recovery work
CENTRAL and South Abaco MP John Pinder says it is “shameful” there remain duties unfulfilled in storm ravaged Abaco while the former managing director of the Disaster Reconstruction Authority took home an “extravagant” salary.
World Central Kitchen provides new grants
WORLD Central Kitchen has announced its latest round of funding for nine food production projects in The Bahamas. The recipients of its fourth round of grants are based in Abaco and Grand Bahama.
Woman says constable gave her forged letter
A WOMAN yesterday testified how a police constable charged her $2,500 to help her get a letter of administration for the estate of her deceased husband last year only to discover the document was forged.
Probation for man found with marijuana
A 33-YEAR-OLD man who was caught with a small amount of marijuana earlier this week was yesterday placed on probation for three months.
Jailed for theft of tools from university
A 38-YEAR-OLD man who stole nearly $2,000 worth of tools and cleaning supplies from University of The Bahamas last year was sentenced to six months in prison yesterday.
No Ministry of Health approval for Dexta Daps concert
THE Ministry of Health has not given any approval for a Dexta Daps concert to be held this weekend, Office of the Prime Minister Director of Communications Latrae Rahming said yesterday.
ORG hopes media protocols will improve communication
AFTER a new protocol was put in place for the media to interview ministers at Cabinet, a local civic group hopes the mechanism for building some structure allows for more long-term and substantial communication.
Committee planned to handle chambers
THE Senate yesterday passed a resolution for the creation of a standing committee of Parliament to allow for the independent handling, administration and management of both chambers.
Mario Bowleg hopes to redevelop performing arts centre
YOUTH Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg spoke about plans to renovate a local performing arts centre to further foster the growth of Bahamian culture as he voiced his support for the newly formed Cultural Commission.
Family displaced by fire takes keys for new home
ONE family received the keys to their new home less than a year after a massive fire on Jennie Street left them and several other people displaced.
‘Don’t jump the gun to ease COVID protocols’
AS COVID-19 case numbers continue to trend downward, a local senior physician has said it may be time for officials at the Ministry of Health to begin discussions about easing restrictions.
Minnis ‘unfamiliar’ on contract terms
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis says he is not familiar with the contract of former Director of the Disaster Reconstruction Authority Katherine Forbes-Smith, adding that the government is entitled to challenge any irregularities it claims to find.
UNION CHIEF QUITS TO WORK FOR GOVT: Evans promises to fight for workers and strive towards a liveable wage
BERNARD Evans has resigned as president of the National Congress of Trade Unions of The Bahamas and will become the chief labour consultant/negotiator for the government.
Man in hospital after stabbing
A GRAND Bahama man is in critical condition after he was stabbed on Sunday.
Pair denied bail over child sex claims
TWO men accused of having unlawful sexual intercourse with underage girls were sent to prison yesterday.
