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Marco Alert system used for first time

ALTHOUGH pleased to see cell phone alerts notifying the public of a missing minor, RISE Bahamas president Terneille Burrows said there is cause for concern regarding the system.

Airport staff to take strike action today

AIRPORT operations in both New Providence and the Family Islands could be seriously impacted today, as Bahamas Airport Authority workers intend to take industrial action, The Tribune was told.

Fernander warns officers must show public respect

POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander has encouraged officers to “be careful” how they communicate with the public, warning that he will not stand for disrespect.

NEW FUNDS VITAL IN HEALTH CRISIS: Years of underfunding hospitals and staff has left system on its knees

FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands says the country needs to find sustainable funding to address many of the long-standing challenges plaguing the public healthcare system.

American man and daughter hurt in crash

AN American man and his young daughter were ejected from a golf cart they were driving during a collision with a car in Bailey Town, Bimini, on Saturday.

Motivational speaker to launch series of events

INTERNATIONAL motivational speaker, trainer, and author Mitch Carson expects to launch a series of live speaking events in The Bahamas to transform lives, while helping speakers build their personal brands internationally.

Three arrested after housebreaking incidents

THREE men were arrested in connection with two separate housebreaking incidents, one in New Providence, the other in Eleuthera, where stolen goods with a combined worth of $34,000 were recovered by police.

Minister highlights impact of climate change on public health

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville says climate change is recognised as the largest public health emergency of the 21st century.

Mother seeks answers over son's drowning

A devastated mother is left without answers following the drowning of her son.

Lawyer in libel case wants MP's ex-fiancée to give evidence

THE attorney representing the man accused of defaming Long Island MP Adrian Gibson has requested that Mr Gibson’s ex-fiancée be summoned to court to give evidence in the case.

Teen charged with murder and attempted murder

A TEENAGER was charged with murder and attempted murder on Friday in connection with a shooting incident that left one man dead and three others in hospital last month.

Video competition winners focus on climate change

THE “Building a Climate Resilient Bahamas” Youth Climate Change Video Competition winners were announced on Friday at the Ministry of Health and Wellness.

Will Equinor sale pay for clean-up?

KWASI Thompson, MP for East Grand Bahama, has asked the government about the status of the possible sale of Equinor and whether it would ensure sufficient funds are left in place to clean up any remaining oil spill in East End.

PM suggests carbon exchange in Bahamas

PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis said yesterday his administration is exploring the idea of establishing a Carbon Exchange in The Bahamas with FTX, “where we will trade our carbon credits”.

‘Stay vigilant’ over two new COVID variants

A PAN American Health Organisation official has urged countries to remain vigilant in light of the emergence of two new fast spreading variants of COVID-19.

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