Dr Darville: Officials cautiously optimistic about end to fourth wave
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville says officials remain cautiously optimistic about an end to the fourth wave of COVID-19 in the country.
Four more COVID-19 deaths confirmed
FOUR new COVID-19 deaths have been confirmed bringing the country’s fatality count to 735, according to the Ministry of Health Friday.
Charles W Saunders dies age 91
CHARLES W Saunders, arguably one of the most prolific pastors this nation has ever seen, died on Friday. He was 91 years old.
Discussions held over rebuilding of Potter’s Cay stalls
OFFICIALS of the Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs met several top union executives to discuss a number of administrative matters regarding the public markets and the rebuilding of the six stalls at Potter’s Cay that were destroyed by fire last year.
Low turnout for local govt vote
VOTER participation was low at various polling sites yesterday during local government elections on Grand Bahama, particularly in the Freeport area.
Doctors: Gender violence is a public health concern
THE Medical Association of The Bahamas says the prevalence of gender-based violence in the country is a public health concern that must come to an end.
Prime Minister meets Jamaican counterpart Holness
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis met with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness and a small delegation during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister on West Bay Street yesterday.
$3m marijuana haul discovered on board boat
POLICE arrested three Bahamian men in the Ragged Island chain after they found $3m worth of suspected marijuana aboard their boat.
Andros fire claims life of woman
AN Andros woman was found dead inside a burning structure on Wednesday evening.
Shot dead as he rode motorcycle
A MAN is dead and a woman is in hospital after a shooting incident on McQuay Street last night.
Teachers union says ‘issues’ not resolved
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson has said the thousands of teachers she represents have reached a “breaking point” after seeing no results on multiple issues brought to the attention of officials since September 2021.
SANDALS STEP ON RECOVERY ROAD: PM celebrates reopening of resort after refit which will create 900 new jobs
TOURISM’S recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic got a boost yesterday when Sandals Royal Bahamian resort and offshore island reopened after the completion of a $55 million renovation that will create 900 new jobs.
Flags return to full mast tomorrow
THE country’s flags, which were flown at half-mast at home and at embassies around the world after the death of Sir Sidney Poitier, will return to full-mast on Saturday.
Pair to appeal convictions for killing Breanna
THE Court of Appeal yesterday adjourned the substantive hearing of the appeals of two women convicted of murdering teenage mother Breanna Mackey four years ago.
