Govt securing $55m loan with Saudi Fund for development for North Eleuthera Airport
THE government will enter a $55m loan agreement with the Saudi Fund for Development to upgrade North Eleuthera International Airport.
Hundreds of job seekers attend Carnival’s job fair in Grand Bahama
HUNDREDS of job seekers attended Carnival’s job fair on Saturday, with some arriving as early as four to five hours before the doors opened at noon, hoping to secure one of the 700 direct and indirect jobs available at Celebration Key in East Grand Bahama.
Union criticises government for not complying with Supreme Court ruling on contractual workers
THE Bahamas Customs and Immigration Allied Workers Union (BCIAWU) is again accusing the Davis administration of not complying with a 2021 Supreme Court ruling that found the government’s practice of appointing immigration officers on a contractual basis illegal.
Man found dead in Coral Harbor canal
A man believed to be in his early 40s was found lying face-up in the Coral Harbour canal this morning.
Witness concern at ‘potential’ of contract conflict
A SENIOR Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) employee who audited vendors under the Minnis administration said she identified potential conflicts of interest concerning contracts the corporation awarded.
Mom’s plea to fund burial of brothers killed in crash
THE heartbroken mother of three young men killed in a traffic accident on Monday is appealing for donations to help cover her sons’ burial costs.
Man shot dead in front of family
THE wife of the country’s latest murder victim cried over her husband as their children clung to his disfigured body after he was shot dead early yesterday morning.
Former AG to observe Sri Lanka election
FORMER Attorney General Allyson Maynard Gibson will observe Sri Lanka’s presidential election, which will be held on September 21, as a member of the Commonwealth Observer Group (COG).
‘Sign up to say no to power rate hike’
THE Free National Movement has launched a petition against the Grand Bahama Power Company over its proposed rate hike.
‘Talks held’ over BTVI issues
BAHAMAS Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) president Linda Davis responded to questions concerning a protest by unionised BTVI staff a month ago.
US link-up with institute seeks to bring opportunities
BAHAMIAN students at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) now have greater access to US educational opportunities following the opening of the Education USA Advising Center on the campus.
BTVI at full capacity with near 3,000 students
THE Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) is at full capacity with its student body, having “just shy of about 3,000” students, according to BTVI president Linda Davis.
Travel firm supports school
Leisure Travel and Tours has donated school supplies to Palmdale Primary School’s Math Initiative.
Clubs & Societies September 6th, 2024
AGENDEVCO is proud to announce that second place winner of the STEM Day Quiz Bowl, Malia Maycock (CV Bethel Senior High School), has successfully completed her summer 2024 internship with BRON (the prize sponsor).
Warrant issued as ex-officer fails to show up in court
AN arrest warrant was issued yesterday for former police officer Shando King after he failed to appear in court to be served with a voluntary bill of indictment on attempted murder charges.
