American man charged with indecent exposure
AN AMERICAN man was denied bail yesterday after he was accused of indecently assaulting and exposing himself to a woman earlier this week.
Sixteen GB students complete Youth Environmental Ambassadors Programme
Sixteen students in Grand Bahama completed the Youth Environmental Ambassadors (YEA) program, which aims “to cultivate a generation of eco-warriors.”
Man’s body found in unfinished building in GB
GRAND Bahama recorded its second murder for the year when the body of a man wearing an ankle bracelet was found in a remote area of a Lucaya Subdivision on Wednesday morning.
Are ‘naysayers’ aware of the state of healthcare in Nassau, asks Davis
AFTER many residents packed a town hall on Tuesday to oppose the Davis administration’s plans for a new hospital, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis asked yesterday if “naysayers” are aware of the struggling state of healthcare infrastructure in New Providence.
‘Palestinian state recognition should have been discussed‘
ST ANNE’S MP Adrian White criticised the Davis administration’s approach to recognising Palestine as a sovereign state, saying a national discussion should have preceded its decision.
Marijuana bills tabled
THE Bahamas moved closer to legalising cannabis for medical and religious use while decriminalising possession of small amounts of marijuana yesterday when the Davis administration tabled a long-awaited compendium of bills in the House of Assembly.
Over 100 people apply to have their police record expunged at job fair
OVER 100 people at a job fair on Saturday applied to have minor criminal offences expunged from their police records, surprising officials who did not expect such numbers.
Darville: Mechanical issues at Bimini morgue are being addressed
AFTER a Bahamian complained that the morgue in Bimini keeping his father’s body was not functional, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday that mechanical issues at the facility are being addressed.
Pathologist testifies Collins died of a single gunshot to the head
A FORENSIC pathologist said in the Coroner’s Court yesterday that Aliko Collins, a man police killed in 2017, died from a single gunshot wound to the head.
Laroda says his ministry is working to support and strengthen troubled families
SOCIAL Services Minister Myles Laroda said his ministry is working to support families facing hard times.
Govt to sell Crown land to facilitate building of health facility in Abaco
A NEW medical centre will be constructed on Abaco, a move officials say will help expand healthcare services on the island.
American woman admits to assaulting two police and a Breezes Resort guest
AN American tourist was fined yesterday after admitting to assaulting two police officers and a guest at Breezes Resort this week.
Man gets bail on charge of marijuana possession
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after he was accused of having dangerous drugs earlier this week.
Man admits to housebreaking gets 18 months jail
A MAN was sentenced to 18 months in prison yesterday after he admitted to a housebreaking in Pinewood Gardens last week.
GSSSA senior soccer teams advance to finals
FOUR Government Secondary School Sports Association (GSSSA) senior soccer teams are finals bound after emerging victorious in the sudden death playoffs yesterday at Roscow AL Davies Soccer Field.