PM Philip Davis has addresses a push for general election following the death of environment minister Miller

Construction of the $4.5 million Abaco Hurricane Shelter and Community Centre in Marsh Harbour is completed; the shelter is capable of housing 400 to 800 people during storms and natural disasters, 3% of Abaco's population, hopefully reaching 10%

Education director assured government is addressing principal vacancies and is implementing new security measures in public schools and dismissed concerns that there is a growing number of non-English speaking students in public schools

Education sector still has to face persistent challenges that will require continued reforms, including in key subjects such as mathematics, said Minister of Education during her back-to-school message, pointing to challenging goals successfully achieved

A week before schools reopen, VAT exemption allows families and educators to purchase school items, PCs, stationery, clothing, bags, hair accessories, free of VAT; the Consumer Protection urged retailers not to inflate prices, parents to shop essentials