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Christie prepared for more battles over environment
Christie prepared for more battles over environment
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday said he was braced for future "court battles" with environmentalists...
Budget 2013/14: Prudence and national development
Budget 2013/14: Prudence and national development
The much anticipated budget communication for 2013/14 was presented by Prime Minister Perry G. Christie, minister of finance last week. The initial commentary and feedback on the communication confirmed that all eyes were on the government to address the nation's finances while fostering an environment for economic growth. While these are still early days and as we brace ourselves for further d...
Husband is accused over car crash that killed wife
Husband is accused over car crash that killed wife
A HUSBAND was charged with vehicular manslaughter yesterday in connection with a car crash that killed his wife and injured his children.
Wilchcombe says govt looking at ways to help struggling families
As increasing grocery prices continued to raise concern among many, Minister of Social Services Obie Wilchcombe said yesterday the government is currently spending more than $1.3 million each month on food assistance.
Food inflation will stay at least a year
Food inflation will stay at least a year
BAHAMIANS were yesterday told to brace for a 12-month minimum of higher food costs, noting global trends particularly those in the United States that largely affect The Bahamas.
Shroud of privacy for HIV/AIDS sufferers
Shroud of privacy for HIV/AIDS sufferers
When Akio (name changed to protect identity) wakes up to take his cocktail of antiretroviral drugs every morning, he braces himself for a process that requires great discipline and demands the courage to face side effects ranging from diarrhoea to depression.
The discomfort saves his life.
"I can't miss one dose. That would be so dangerous for me I wouldn't even consider it. You don't need a...
Govt concerned about economic impact of U.S.-Iran tensions
As the eyes of the world focus on the rising tension between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as the global economic fallout that could arise, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest said given the vulnerability of The Bahamas there is concern...
"Mommy, my daddy's dead"
"Mommy, my daddy's dead"
When Alexandria Johnson arrived at a trauma room at Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday evening, she found her two-year-old daughter, D’Lani Smith, fitted with a neck brace, covered in blood with a bullet lodged in her head.
Social distancing will be enforced at hurricane shelters, officials say
Hurricane shelters will have designated isolation areas for individuals who present with COVID-19 symptoms, according to Director of Social Services Lillian Quant-Forbes...
C&W Communications Confident of 2020 Hurricane Preparedness
C&W working to ensure network resilience while managing COVID-19 challenges in advance of the hurricane season...