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LocalFebruary 26, 2019 at 3:38 am Eyewitness News

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Police make drug arrest at Coco Cay, Berry Islands

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police in the Berry Islands arrested a male for possession of dangerous drugs on Sunday, Feb. 24. According to police reports, shortly before 2:00 p.m., officers from the Berry Islands, while on Coco Cay, conducted a search of a male foreign national who was found to have nine packages of suspected cocaine […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police in the Berry Islands arrested a male for possession of dangerous drugs on Sunday, Feb. 24.... read more »

February 26, 2019 at 3:38 am | Eyewitness News

LocalFebruary 12, 2019 at 4:50 am Ginelle Longley

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C.W. Sawyer mould issue rectified, but parents still wary

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – While the C.W. Sawyer Primary School reopened on Monday after closing last week due to a reported mould problem, some parents still expressed concern yesterday about the overall safety of their kids. Parents visited to the school, some without their kids, just to get an update on whether the school had been […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – While the C.W. Sawyer Primary School reopened on Monday after closing last week due to a reported... read more »

February 12, 2019 at 4:50 am | Ginelle Longley

LocalFebruary 11, 2019 at 4:20 am admin

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Sybil Strachan Primary to reopen today following confirmed reports of scabies

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Following a scabies outbreak last week, teachers and students at the Sybil Strachan Primary School on Carmichael Road are expected to return to school today. Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands confirmed on Friday that there were between 18 and 23 confirmed cases of scabies at the school, and infected students are […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Following a scabies outbreak last week, teachers and students at the Sybil Strachan Primary School on Carmichael... read more »

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BUT mostly pleased, but still concerned about mold testing results

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – President of the Bahamas Union of Teachers, Belinda Wilson, on Monday expressed that while she is mostly pleased with the efforts of the Ministry of Education to rectify the mold and rat infestation problem at the CH Reeves Junior High School, the union is still concerned about the results of a mold […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – President of the Bahamas Union of Teachers, Belinda Wilson, on Monday expressed that while she is mostly... read more »

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BUT relieved AF Adderley repairs finally completed

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – After a decade of ongoing repairs at the A.F. Adderley Junior High School, Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) president Belinda Wilson on Monday expressed relief that construction was finally completed and the school is now able to accommodate 766 students. Grade 7 students at AF Adderley were housed at Workers House on […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – After a decade of ongoing repairs at the A.F. Adderley Junior High School, Bahamas Union of Teachers... read more »

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LocalJanuary 3, 2019 at 5:40 am Ginelle Longley

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BUT’s attempts to tour CH Reeves thwarted

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – President of The Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT), Belinda Wilson, accompanied by union members, on Wednesday attempted to tour the C H Reeves Junior High School to ensure that the on-going issues at the institution, mainly a mold and rodent infestation, had been addressed over the Christmas holidays. However, the walkabout was […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – President of The Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT), Belinda Wilson, accompanied by union members, on Wednesday attempted... read more »

January 3, 2019 at 5:40 am | Ginelle Longley

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LocalNovember 19, 2018 at 1:50 am Eyewitness News

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Italian Bahamian community donates to Yellow Elder Primary

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Honorary Consul General for Italy to The Bahamas, Alberto G. Suighi presented Pamela Armaly, principal, Yellow Elder Primary School, with a $5,000 cheque to be used by the school in aid of supplies the school needs. Suighi said the donation was made by the Italian Bahamian community and proceeds were derived from […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Honorary Consul General for Italy to The Bahamas, Alberto G. Suighi presented Pamela Armaly, principal, Yellow Elder... read more »

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LocalSeptember 13, 2018 at 5:40 am Theo Sealy

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BGOA donates $36k to students

The Bahamas Gaming Operators Association (BGOA) made the dreams of three young Bahamians a reality for the start of the new school semester with $36,000 worth of scholarships to attend private high schools in New Providence. The non-profit organization provided top performers from A.F. Adderley – Lance Porter – and Uriah McPhee, Darnell Mitchell and […]

The Bahamas Gaming Operators Association (BGOA) made the dreams of three young Bahamians a reality for the start of the... read more »

September 13, 2018 at 5:40 am | Theo Sealy

LocalSeptember 8, 2018 at 5:15 am Genea Noel-Ferguson

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IL Cares Foundation spreads back-to-school cheer

Island Luck (IL) Cares Foundation hosted a back-to-school giveaway in Grand Bahamas Friday, to help supply less fortunate students with supplies they may not have been able to secure ahead of the new school term, which is now one week in. The event which was held at the Explorers Way Plaza in Freeport is in […]

Island Luck (IL) Cares Foundation hosted a back-to-school giveaway in Grand Bahamas Friday, to help supply less fortunate students with... read more »

September 8, 2018 at 5:15 am | Genea Noel-Ferguson

LocalSeptember 4, 2018 at 5:50 am Theo Sealy

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First day of school a success for police

Traffic police in New Providence put their new speedometers to the test Monday morning, as thousands of motorists made their commute for the start of the new school year. Minister of National Security Marvin Dames recently told Eyewitness News that the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) would be utilizing the new gadgets on September 3 […]

Traffic police in New Providence put their new speedometers to the test Monday morning, as thousands of motorists made their... read more »

September 4, 2018 at 5:50 am | Theo Sealy

LocalSeptember 4, 2018 at 5:47 am Sancheska Brown

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Schools not ready for new year; teachers sit out at A. F. Adderley

While most public school campuses were up and running Monday, two schools were still construction zones. A.F. Adderley Junior High and Eva Hilton Primary Schools are still under construction with students being greeted yesterday with tarp, construction workers and dust. The school was in such a state that teachers at A.F. Adderley decided to sit out […]

While most public school campuses were up and running Monday, two schools were still construction zones. A.F. Adderley Junior High and... read more »

September 4, 2018 at 5:47 am | Sancheska Brown

LocalSeptember 4, 2018 at 5:23 am Eyewitness News

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Students excited for new school year

As the first day of school commenced on Monday, parents and students alike exhibited their enthusiasm as they entered new grades. Eyewitness News visited schools across New Providence with Miss World Bahamas Brinique Gibson and experienced first-hand the joy of new students as they embarked on a new school year. Rotary Bahamas partnered with Columbus […]

As the first day of school commenced on Monday, parents and students alike exhibited their enthusiasm as they entered new... read more »

September 4, 2018 at 5:23 am | Eyewitness News

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Private school enrollment up despite VAT increase

Private school administrators on Monday said the recent increase in value-added tax (VAT) has not affected this year’s enrollment. Back in July, during the government’s 2018/2019 budget debate, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest announced that VAT would increase from 7.5 per cent to 12 per cent, leaving many Bahamians concerned about […]

Private school administrators on Monday said the recent increase in value-added tax (VAT) has not affected this year’s enrollment. Back... read more »

September 4, 2018 at 5:00 am | Eyewitness News

LocalSeptember 4, 2018 at 4:50 am admin

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PM visits Family Island schools on first day

Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis paid a visit to schools on the Islands of Exuma and San Salvador on the first day of school, Monday, September 3. The prime minister toured the campuses of L.N. Coakley High School in Exuma, and United Estates Primary and San Salvador High School on San Salvador. Dr. Minnis said […]

Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis paid a visit to schools on the Islands of Exuma and San Salvador on the... read more »

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LocalSeptember 4, 2018 at 4:45 am Eyewitness News

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PM assesses fire damage at Rum Cay All-age School

Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis toured the Rum Cay All-Age School today, September 3, 2018 for a full assessment on the recent fire, which occurred at the school on Saturday. Dr. Minnis greeted the students, parents and government heads, to thank them for the great team effort in saving the school from the fire on the weekend.

Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis toured the Rum Cay All-Age School today, September 3, 2018 for a full assessment on the recent... read more »

September 4, 2018 at 4:45 am | Eyewitness News

LocalSeptember 4, 2018 at 4:41 am Eyewitness News

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Thompson joins GB primary school students on campus during first day of school

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama — Minister of State for Grand Bahama, Senator Kwasi Thompson was up early on Monday morning and fought his way through heavy traffic to get a first-hand view of how students at the Walter Parker Primary School were settling in on the first day of school. Monday, September 3, 2018 was the […]

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama — Minister of State for Grand Bahama, Senator Kwasi Thompson was up early on Monday morning and... read more »

September 4, 2018 at 4:41 am | Eyewitness News

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Trinity Methodist gives back in a big way

Over 430 dinners, 200 backpacks filled with school supplies and some 200 bags of grocery were disseminated to less fortunate families in the capital by members of the Trinity Methodist Church Soup Kitchen ahead of the new school year. The initiative is part of the church’s annual outreach mission in the community, particularly over-the-hill communities […]

Over 430 dinners, 200 backpacks filled with school supplies and some 200 bags of grocery were disseminated to less fortunate... read more »

September 4, 2018 at 4:41 am | Eyewitness News

LocalSeptember 3, 2018 at 7:00 am Genea Noel-Ferguson

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School opens today

Thousands head back to the classroom Thousands of public school students and teachers return to the classroom for the 2018-2019 academic school year, which officially begins today. Over the summer, more than 200 local contractors were make repairs to 27 public schools in New Providence, costing taxpayers some $8 million dollars. While there was concern […]

Thousands head back to the classroom Thousands of public school students and teachers return to the classroom for the 2018-2019... read more »

September 3, 2018 at 7:00 am | Genea Noel-Ferguson

LocalSeptember 3, 2018 at 6:59 am Genea Noel-Ferguson

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Fire delays opening of school in Rum Cay

A government delegation is headed to Rum Cay today to conduct an independent investigation a fire that erupted in the kitchen on the campus of Rum Cay All Age School on Saturday. During a press conference yesterday, Education Minister Jeff Lloyd said, details surrounding the cause of the blaze were unclear and, as a result, […]

A government delegation is headed to Rum Cay today to conduct an independent investigation a fire that erupted in the... read more »

September 3, 2018 at 6:59 am | Genea Noel-Ferguson

LocalSeptember 3, 2018 at 6:59 am Sancheska Brown

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Corporate and civic organizations help ready inner city kids for school today

Numerous civic and community organizations held back-to-school events throughout New Providence, to help as best they could hundreds of less fortunate students prepare for the start of the 2018/2019 school year. Eyewitness News caught up with several of those groups over the weekend, including mTech Computer Company, which partnered with the Rotoract Club of East […]

Numerous civic and community organizations held back-to-school events throughout New Providence, to help as best they could hundreds of less... read more »

September 3, 2018 at 6:59 am | Sancheska Brown