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Andros residents say ‘fix our roads’ MP says roadworks New school will start soon but anger over long wait year with By LEANDRA ROLLE Tribune Chief Reporter lrolle@tribunemedia.net AFTER several South Andros residents protested the island’s deteriorating road conditions, MP Leon Lundy assured yesterday that road repairs will begin soon and criticised those he accused of “trying to stir up confusion” about the project. Residents have long
complained about the poor state of the roads, saying it affects their quality of life. Some have lost their vehicles or had to replace car parts due to damage from potholes, while others have raised safety concerns. “This road break up my car over a year now,” said one protestor, “I’m without trans and I’m a lifelong PLP but I am ashamed of what’s
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SEE page three University of The Bahamas begins their new school year and students are getting adjusted to their first day back to classes at UB yesterday. See PAGE TWO for more photos Photo: Chappell Whyms Jr
‘Davis hypocritical on climate as govt neglects local issues’ By LEANDRA ROLLE Tribune Chief Reporter lrolle@tribunemedia.net FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard criticised Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis of being hypocritical, arguing that it’s contradictory for him to advocate for global climate action while neglecting
environmental issues at home. Mr Pintard highlighted the government’s failure to prioritise the removal of vessels stranded in a marine protected area in Abaco as a key example of this hypocrisy. A barge and tugboat became stuck in Fowl Cays SEE page four
Mitchell: Govt may intervene if Central Bank won’t act on fees By EARYEL BOWLEG Tribune Staff Reporter ebowleg@tribunemedia.net FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said legislators may need to intervene if the Central
Bank fails to take more aggressive action on commercial bank fees. Minister Mitchell previously urged the Central Bank to be more proactive in regulating these fees, citing the successful
example set by the Central Bank of Barbados. Gowon Bowe, chairman of the Clearing Banks Association, expressed concern that regulating bank fees
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson, criticised the Ministry of Education for annually attempting to justify national exam results when she says it is evident the academic curriculum needs revision. Mrs Wilson was a guest
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BUT chief criticises MOE for justifying results By JADE RUSSELL Tribune Staff Reporter jrussell@tribunemedia.net
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“Morning Blend” show, where the latest Bahamas Junior Certificate (BJC) and Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) exam results were discussed. Education officials revealed the results last Friday. However, there has been criticism that they presented an overly positive image of student
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