Ministry of Health signed a contract valued at more than $300,000 with a Texas-based health planner for the Princess Margaret Hospital this week in preparation for the introduction of National Health Insurance scheduled for roll out in January 2016.

In the wake of an early morning fire on Thursday that gutted the former Chico Restaurant on Blue Hill Road and damaged the second floor of the adjacent Grants Town Post Office, the Acting Postmaster General advised the public that the post office will be closed until further notice. Patrons with Post Office Boxes at this site may continue to clear their boxes as of Monday, May 11, 2015.The Postmaster General apologized for the inconvenience caused by the disruption in service, and will keep the public informed.

Water spouts that strengthened into tornadoes were observed off the island of Grand Bahama on Friday Morning. Residents were cautioned to remain indoors and out of harm’s way and when traversing the streets, to take extreme caution and care.

With an investment of some $3 million, the Saint Bede’s Catholic Primary school was transformed into the country’s most modern pre-school facility and was officially renamed the Sister Annie Thompson Pre School on Thursday of this week. The honouree, a nun and educator, served as St. Bede’s Principal from 1970 to 1974.