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 […]
ORG Young Leaders Plastic Challenge awards three highschoolers $500 for environmental projects
Three highschoolers won $500 each to launch projects combating plastic pollution at their schools after competing in the Young Leaders Plastic Challenge spearheaded by the Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG). The initiative designed to empower high school students across The Bahamas to combat plastic pollution through innovative, student-led projects, got underway in March and culminated […]
PM Criticizes Former Government
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Philip Davis criticized the former Minnis administration for their actions while in office at a press event held in Grand Bahama over the weekend. Davis also spoke to the hard decisions that his administration had to make since assuming office. He said, “those hard decision would only […]
School Repairs Update
The Minister of Education and Technical and Vocational Training, the Hon. Glenys Hanna Martin recently gave an update on the progress of school repairs ahead of the 2024-2025 school year. She told reporters, “our contractors are skilled individuals and they’re doing fine work across the board. I want to thank them because they’re not just […]
Sandals Supporting Exuma
Sandals Emerald Bay located on the island of Exuma will close its doors on August 16th. The property will undergo renovations and eventually reopen under the Beaches brand. According to Sandals Emerald Bay General Manager, Jeremy Mutton, the company will continue supporting the island through its foundation and other philanthropic efforts. He said, “we have […]
