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Sands hails the work of nurses

Sands hails the work of nurses

Fri, Jun 30th 2017, 06:00 AM

THE elevation of nursing professionals in New Providence and the Family Islands is significant as the government strives to fulfill its mandate of easy accessible and affordable healthcare throughout the country, said Minister of Health Dr Duane Sand

Corrections officer held after cocaine find

Corrections officer held after cocaine find

Fri, Jun 30th 2017, 06:00 AM

A 45-year-old corrections officer is in police custody after he was allegedly found with six ounces of cocaine at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services on Wednesday. According to police, shortly after 1pm, acting on information, BDCS offic

Summer band camp begins
Summer band camp begins

Fri, Jun 30th 2017, 06:00 AM

Rolle makes first visit to Grand Bahama

Rolle makes first visit to Grand Bahama

Fri, Jun 30th 2017, 06:00 AM

MINISTER of Social Services and Urban Renewal Lanisha Rolle made her first official visit to Grand Bahama on Thursday, visiting the various government agencies within her portfolio.Mrs Rolle arrived around 9am and made her first stop at the Departmen

Contracts of 21 NIB staff to be ended

Contracts of 21 NIB staff to be ended

Thu, Jun 29th 2017, 03:45 PM

BRENSIL Rolle, State Minister for Public Service and National Insurance, confirmed yesterday that 21 workers at the National Insurance Board (NIB) are set to be terminated, as their contractual agreements will expire on Friday.