Dr David Allen warns of growing mental health crisis in country
DR David Allen says a rise in suicidal ideation among attendees of his Family People Helping People Project reflects the broader surge in suicides and suicide attempts seen across The Bahamas this year, warning that the trends observed within the group are part of a growing mental health crisis in the country.
Coalition bolstered by Lewis’ addition to party
THE Coalition of Independents (COI) secured a seat in the House of Assembly for the first time yesterday, gaining mainstream representation after Central Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis resigned from the Free National Movement (FNM) and joined the party.
Elderly man embraces govt rescue as sister fights to save family property
AS government officials moved to demolish a shabby house at the intersection of Peter Street and Blue Hill Road yesterday, emotional pleas from a family member to preserve the building clashed with the wishes of its long-time occupant, who welcomed the intervention.
FRONT PORCH: What will be the effect of Lewis’ departure?
The curious and unfortunate decision yesterday by Central Grand Bahama Member of Parliament Iram Lewis to resign from the Free National Movement and join the oddly and ironically named Coalition of Independents (COI) has precedent.
STATESIDE: Trump contemplating a third term - but can he?
There’s a curious sub-text to the whole Donald Trump presidential saga that has wormed its way into the American national consciousness and cannot, apparently, be expelled.
LETTER: Pintard’s FNM facing major crisis
CENTRAL Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis blindsided his constituents - and perhaps Free National Movement Leader Michael Pintard - by switching his political allegiance to the fledgling Coalition of Independents and its increasingly popular leader Lincoln Bain.
Free wi-fi on public transport thanks to new BTC venture
FREE wi-fi is to be provided on public transport thanks to a partnership between BTC and AD-FI.
DR DAVID ALLEN: Key factors contributing to increase of suicide attempts
During the past six months, the Family People Helping People Project has experienced a significant number of attendees with extreme suicidal ideation, some of whom have made suicide attempts.
Man accused of stealing DRMA trailer in Abaco
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of stealing a trailer home from the Disaster Risk Management Authority (DRMA) in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, earlier this year.
Murder accused fined for breaching bail
A MAN awaiting trial for attempted murder was fined yesterday after admitting to breaching his bail conditions for more than 100 days.
Man charged with attempted housebreaking
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of attempting to break into a home in Hope Town last month.
‘Make mining majority owned by Bahamians’
The Opposition’s finance spokesman yesterday urged the Government to mandate that mining and extractive industries ventures be majority-owned by Bahamians.
‘We’ll change hotel locks’ if Labour delays further
The Old Bahama Bay resort’s management takeover was yesterday said to be “in a holding pattern” amid calls for ministerial intervention to resolve the labour-related issues causing delay.
LETTER: Lewis’ exit not a loss for FNM
IRAM Lewis’s decision to walk away from the Free National Movement and align himself with the Coalition of Independents is being discussed in some quarters as a blow to the FNM.
Cooper files criminal complaint over ‘defamatory’ claims about $200m ultra-luxury resort in Exuma
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper said he has filed a criminal complaint with police over what he describes as “defamatory” and “deceitful” claims circulating online about a proposed $200m ultra-luxury resort in the Exuma Cays.
Deputy PM hits out at AI video’s Rosewood claims
Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper yesterday spoke out against the “paid agents hiding behind lies and digital anonymity” that circulated videos “riddled with outright lies and intentional distortions”.
Bahamas hit by 10 percent tariff by US
THE Bahamas has been hit with a 10% tariff as the US has announced tariffs affecting nations around the world.
Stepfather accused of molesting 12-year-old
A 40-Year-old man was remanded yesterday after he was accused of molesting his 12-year-old stepdaughter twice over the past ten months.
Judge denies man’s bail over ‘highly irregular’ affidavit to withdraw charges
A MAN accused of armed robbery — while already on bail for murder and attempted murder — was denied bail for a third time after the Court of Appeal raised alarm over an affidavit allegedly filed by the complainant asking to withdraw the matter.
