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SAFETY FIRST FOR JUNKANOO: Police out in force, says minister, as tickets in demand
YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg is pledging that the upcoming Junkanoo parades will be safe, with police and Defence Force officers set to be out in full force.
Man accused of murder fears for his safety
Man accused of murder fears for his safety
The man arrested and charged with the murder of a man on bail said he fears for his safety while on remand. Glenardo Johnson, 26, of Key West Street, expressed concerns about his safety when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt on Friday charged with the October 4 murder of Geovanny "Stickman" Lafleur. The ...
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Casuarina closed for workers' safety
Casuarina closed for workers' safety
Despite a number of delays, All Bahamas Construction Ltd. (ABC), the contractor hired by Lucaya Service Company (LUSCO) to repair the 47-year-old Casuarina Bridge, is still on track for the 2023 first quarter completion date, said LUSCO Chief Executive Officer Charisse Brown. In an October 17 statement, LUSCO announced a full closure of the bridge to traffic, beginning the next day, on instructio...
Concerns over bus safety after daylight killing
Concerns over bus safety after daylight killing
THE president of a transportation union said the safety of bus drivers and passengers is a concern after the brazen daylight killing of a bus driver this week.
'TAKE ACTION ON SHARK ATTACKS': FNM chairman calls for more safety measures
FREE National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands has called on government to implement certain safety protocols for tourism water operators in the aftermath of a fatal shark attack earlier this week.
'I want govt to care more about Bahamian people and our safety'
A GRAND Bahama resident whose home sustained severe damage in 2019 during Hurricane Dorian is fed up and frustrated over the long delay in assistance from the Disaster Reconstruction Authority (DRA).
Water safety tips for summer
Water safety tips for summer
Just in case you missed the heatwave outside, allow this to serve as your notice that summer is here! Our kids have traded in their school uniforms for swimsuits and are looking for any opportunity to beat the heat, whether it's at the beach or the family's swimming pool. While the water provides lots of ...
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10% increase for social safety net
10% increase for social safety net
THE government will next month increase the rates of the Social Safety Net Benefits Assistance Programme by ten percent across the board, according to Social Services and Urban Development Minister Obie Wilchcombe.
FIRE SAFETY TRAINING FOR SHELL SERVICE CHAMPIONS
FIRE SAFETY TRAINING FOR SHELL SERVICE CHAMPIONS
“The safety of our employees and customers at Shell Service Stations is of paramount importance to us. We remain committed to reducing operational risks and ensuring our team members are trained and equipped to respond to emergencies,” explained Fabian C. Fernander, Sales & Marketing Manager, Sun Oil Limited at a recent Fire Safety Training Course.
BMA improves ranking in quality and safety list
BMA improves ranking in quality and safety list
The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) improved its ranking in the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control's white list, moving from sixth place to fourth this year. The Bahamas is now below only Denmark, the Netherlands and Norway. The Bahamian ship register also maintained its US QUALSHIP 21 (Quality Shipping for the 21st ...
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