Parents group supports the opening of schools
A GROUP of parents has emerged in strong support of opening schools for face-to-face instruction, despite a continued surge in COVID-19 cases.
FNM responds to Glenys Hanna Martin’s criticism of Jeffrey Lloyd
THE Free National Movement has responded to Education Minister Glenys Hanna Martin’s criticism of her predecessor Jeffrey Lloyd, with the party noting that Mr Lloyd was not criticising the Ministry of Education, but was simply offering suggestions.
Govt yet to appoint chief procurement officer
FINANCIAL Secretary Simon Wilson says the government has yet to disclose contract awards as the Public Procurement Act mandates because no chief procurement officer has been appointed.
More doctors and nurses to be added
MORE doctors and nurses will be soon added to the public healthcare system as COVID-19 cases and hospital rates continue to climb.
Bahama tour new WAUSM campus
ELEVEN months into construction, the West Atlantic University School of Medicine campus in Freeport opens next Tuesday for the start of classes for more than a dozen students who have enrolled.
Ann Marie Davis urges victims - speak out
THE Office of the Spouse will reach out to victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse and partner with organisations in the coming weeks in its continued and committed fight against these issues.
Free testing pilot starts tomorrow
PEOPLE in New Providence will be able to get a free rapid antigen test through the government’s pilot testing programme starting tomorrow, according to Press Secretary Clint Watson.
Issues finding answers on Minnis administration's COVID spending
FINANCIAL Secretary Simon Wilson says finance experts have been challenged in gleaning the necessary information to determine a true picture of the former Minnis administration’s COVID-19 emergency spending.
Investors’ interest in Grand Lucayan ‘growing every day’
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper said the level of interest from investors in the Grand Lucayan property is growing every day and the government is working diligently to achieve a positive outcome for the resort on Grand Bahama and its residents.
Two key environmental appointments announced
THE Office of The Prime Minister and Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources has announced two key appointments to support the government’s commitment to promoting and supporting issues relating to the environment and climate change.
Six charged with child cruelty back in court
THE six women charged with child cruelty in connection with the beating of a number of wards at the Children’s Emergency Hostel appeared in a Magistrate’s Court for a bail application variation yesterday.
Pintard: PM irresponsible to take strict measures off the table
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis was irresponsible when he said the government has taken off the table strict measures for reducing community spread of COVID-19, such as curfews and lockdowns.
Alarm raised over community spread
CONSULTANT Physicians Staff Association president Dr Sabriquet Pinder-Butler has raised alarm over the apparent level of community spread that has been fuelling the rise in COVID-19 infections.
Heads of agreement signed with Western Atlantic University School of Medicine
THE government signed an amended Heads of Agreement with Western Atlantic University School of Medicine yesterday.
Man who died after being stabbed ‘was trying to stop fight’
A MAN died days after being stabbed on Christmas Day when he was trying to stop a fight, a relative said.
