Frazette Gibson, the FNM candidate for Central Grand Bahama, says Grand Bahamians were fed false truths and empty promises were made by the current administration, but she plans to execute her vision for Central Grand Bahama, if elected. | The Official Nassau Guardian Ltd. (1844)

The UK is considering a total ban on single use plastic items like straws and earbuds from next year. But plans for plastic bottles are still not clear. A million plastic bottles are bought every minute across the world and just 7% of plastic bottles collected last year were turned into new ones. With plastic waste in the sea set to outweigh fish by 2050, why aren't drinks companies doing more to reduce their impact on the environment? | The Guardian