PMH Morgue Sickout
Staff of the morgue at the Princess Margaret Hospital staged a sickout on Tuesday which caused operations to come to a stop. The staff cited hazardous working conditions as the reason for the action. President of the Bahamas Allied Healthcare Workers Union, Krista Burrows-Campbell explained at a press conference on Tuesday that fumes from a […]
WATER AND SEWERAGE CORPORATION RESPONDS TO MISINFORMATION ABOUT GOVERNOR’S HARBOUR SITE
July 23, 2024, Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera: The Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) wishes to address the recent misinformation disseminated via social media by an individual attempting to mislead the public about our operations at the Naval Base site in Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera. The facts are as follows: Water Source and Salinity: The water extracted from […]
RBPF Appeals To Homeowners
The Royal Bahamas Police Force is appealing to residents to register their surveillance systems with the Technology Unit. At a press conference on Monday Assistant Commissioner of Police, Zhivargo Dames said, “you have an opportunity now to assist the Royal Bahamas Police Force solving some of these matters and one of the major way that […]
Senate: Cannabis Bill
Senator Michela Barnett-Ellis contributed to debate on the Cannabis Bills in the Senate on Monday. During her presentation she recommended changes to the bill. She said, “to me it seems to be a squat between being a controlled substance and total legalization and we must decide whether we’re going to control it with the same […]
RBPF Homicide Rise
There has been several murders in the capital in recent days beginning last Thursday when four people lost their lives to gun violence on the streets. Homicides are up 20.33% compared to the same period last year. There has been 71 murders thus far in this year and 59 murders from January 1st – July […]
Prime Minister Davis undergoes successful surgery
Minister of Health & Wellness, the Honourable Dr. Michael R. Darville today advised that Prime Minister the Honourable Philip Brave Davis has undergone a successful surgery to address compression of his sciatic nerve. “The procedure was a very straightforward oneand a positive recovery period is anticipated”, said the Minister of Health & Wellness. Dr. Darville […]
Lots of Fun at Goombay Summer Festival in Exuma
Goombay Summer Festival in Exuma on Saturday was a good time for young and old at Regatta Park, filled with great food, local band performers, Kiddie Corner, cultural games like straw plaiting, watermelon eating, and onion peeling tourneys. Master of Ceremonies — Stevie Bodie, welcome by Charity McKenzie, brief remarks by Administrator Earl Campbell, and special […]
Stronger Families Campaign anticipated to “gradually transform” communities
Minister of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting, the Hon. Myles K. LaRoda, said it is his fervent prayer that the ministry’s year-long ‘Stronger Families Campaign’ will resonate so deeply throughout the country that there will be a gradual transformation in communities everywhere. “One where conflict would be resolved without violence; where guns would be put […]
Senate: Cannabis Bill Debate Begins
Senators began debate on a compendium of bills which will create a legal framework for a Cannabis industry in The Bahamas. The bill also seeks to legalize Cannabis as a medical therapy, the decriminalization of specified amounts and recognition as a religious sacrament. Attorney General, Sen. Hon. Ryan Pinder spoke about the recognition of Cannabis […]
Michael Johnson Probe Update
Commissioner of Police, Clayton Fernander led a press conference held at the Paul Farquharson Building on Monday where he provided updates on various cases under investigation by the Royal Bahamas Police Force. The cases included an ongoing probe into the conduct of Chief Superintendent Michael Johnson. Fernander told reporters, “the investigators are making excellent in […]
