T-Wash Shantytown Demolition
The T-Wash Shantytown located on Cowpen Road in New Providence is set to be demolished by the Ministry of Works and Family Island Affairs. Ministry of Works Building Controls Officer, Craig Delancy spoke with ZNS News about the dangers of the unregulated community. He said, “the buildings are very tightly constructed and there’s very little […]
Prescription Drug Prices Too High
President of the Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association, Dr. Marvin Smith commented on the cost of prescription drugs while speaking with reporters on the sidelines of a Rotary Club meeting this week. He said, “one of the things that we have literally crafted and we actually have a paper that we are in the final stages of […]
Body Found Near Old Stuart’s Cove
The body of a man believed to be in his twenties was found in waters near the old Stuart’s Cove in western New Providence on Thursday. Assistant Commissioner of Police, Roberto Goodman briefed members of the media on the scene. He said, “sometime around 4:25pm, today’s date, police would have received a report from police […]
Miller calls for ‘Unified Regional Position’ Ahead of COP 16
Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources the Hon. Vaughn P. Miller called for his Ministerial colleagues throughout the region to come together and form a strong unified regional position to protect their lands and people. He made these comments as Government Ministers and top officials converged in The Bahamas to establish their unified position […]
Baptist Education Open For Business
Baptist schools in the country have experienced a downturn in their student populations post the COVID-19 pandemic. Baptist Authority of Education Director of Recruitment, Rev. Dr. A. Shelton Higgs says the their organization is on a mission to get Jordan Prince William and C. W. Saunders High Schools back to better times. He said, “we […]
Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association On Cannabis Industry
President of the Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association, Dr. Marvin Smith was the guest speaker at a meeting of the Rotary Club on Wednesday where he spoke about the Cannabis industry that will be created in the country. Dr. Smith was questioned about local marijuana related casualties. He said, “we have seen and know of many cases […]
Mitchell On Bank Fees
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Progressive Liberal Party, the Hon. Fred Mitchell was asked for comment the increase in bank charges at local retail banks. CIBC has announced an increase in its fees set to begin on September 1st. Mitchell spoke with reporters while attending Fox Hill Day festivities on Monday. He […]
BUT President On School Repairs
President of the Bahamas Union of Teachers, Belinda Wilson commented on the progress of school repairs Wednesday as the 2024-2025 school year is set to begin in a matter of weeks. Wilson shared that she is not satisfied with the progress of repairs and is of the opinion that repairs started too late. She also […]
Bahamian track star reawakens dreams of Olympics after recovering from major brain injury
Bahamian track star Kristofer Wong with his Cleveland Clinic Florida physical therapists Paul Zumaeta and Shari Gordon in Weston, Florida where intensive therapy gave Wong a chance to dream once again of running, a feat that seemed all but impossible in early 2024 when a traumatic head injury on the field left him temporarily paralyzed, […]
The Bahamas Heart Centre team pays a courtesy call on the Governor General
Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Cynthia Pratt (centre) received Dr. Conville Brown (seated second left) and the team of the Bahamas Heart Centre in recognition of their 34th Anniversary celebration, in a courtesy call, at the Office of the Governor General on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. The post The Bahamas Heart Centre team […]
