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Ministries launch case management system to reduce recidivism

IN an effort to reduce the recidivism rate the Ministry of National Security and the Ministry of Social Services and Urban development have partnered to launch a case management system.

Bottle buy-back programme relaunched

BAHAMIAN Brewery & Beverage Company is relaunching its bottle buy-back programme.

NIB reserves ‘in a state of decline’

THE National Insurance Board yesterday said its reserves are in a state of decline because the amount of benefits paid out annually have exceeded the incoming contributions since 2016.

Library opened for female inmates at prison

THE Female Inmates’ Library was officially opened yesterday during a ceremony at the women’s prison yesterday.

Nearly one in five criminals reoffends, says minister

THE recidivism rate at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services currently stands at 18 percent, according to National Security Minister Wayne Munroe yesterday.

‘Need for discussion’ on privacy for settlements

PRESS secretary Clint Watson says he believes there needs to be discussions about what sort of settlement agreements should be revealed to the public to ensure transparency while also protecting “people’s right to privacy”.

Relief packages to be offered to jitney drivers

GOVERNMENT will be offering relief packages to jitney drivers to offset the impact of increasing fuel costs, Housing and Transport Minister Jobeth Coleby-Davis announced yesterday.

Attorney hails economy of independent Bahamas

Grand Bahama attorney David Thompson believes that after 49 years of independence the Bahamas has “the third most envious economy” in the Western Hemisphere, after America and Canada.

FNM to renovate centre

THE Free National Movement Council in Grand Bahama is hosting major fundraising events to help renovate the Sir Cecil Wallace-Whitfield Community Building that sustained severe flood damage during Hurricane Dorian.

Gus Cooper hailed as he is honoured by Arawak Homes

FAMILY and loved ones gathered at the opening of the Winston “Gus” Cooper Manor yesterday, remembering the man best known as a visionary leader of the Valley Boys Junkanoo group.

Tributes at passing of ex-Speaker Symonette

FORMER House of Assembly Speaker and government minister Vernon J Symonette, CMG, has died.

BPL-Osborne discussing deal

DARNELL Osborne, former chair of the BPL board and two others are in the process of reaching an agreement outside of court with the government.

Questions raised over fatal crash

FAMILY members of two men killed in a traffic accident on Monday have expressed concern about the response time of first responders to the scene of the incident. According to reports, the incident happened shortly before 5am.

Taxi drivers chase 30% fares increase

TAXI drivers want a 30 percent increase across the board to offset the rising cost of fuel.

Govt funds for BPL to avoid price rise?

Works and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears says the government will have to provide a subsidy to BPL if the company is to avoid raising electricity costs on the Bahamian people.

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