Traces of cocaine, caffeine and common painkillers have been found in sharks off the coast of the island of Eleuthera; results of the new study highlight the deepening impact of human pollution on Bahamian marine life

Following several recent industrial accidents, Minister of Labour and the Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle expressed deep concern and stated that officials will ensure sites are inspected correctly and plan training or retraining to operate heavy equipment

Land clearing for new New Providence Specialty Hospital is expected to begin within days and government pledged to buy another 15 ambulances, signals of the administration's commitment to optimize urgency response and health services

Grand-Bahama first temporary shelter has been inaugurated in Pine Forest, Eight Mile Rockfirst; comprising 10 fully-equipped units, the shelter is designed to provide holistic support and help residents transition from need to long-term self-sufficiency

Committed to the support of Eleuthera and the Family Islands by modernizing aviation infrastructure, government announced a $14,525M contract for the full reconstruction of the Rock Sound International Airport runway, to be completed in 12 months