Minnis made ‘cardinal’ errors as PM, says former FNM election coordinator
DR NIGEL Lewis, who former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis appointed coordinator of the FNM’s 2021 general election campaign, is supporting Michael Pintard in the upcoming leadership race, claiming Dr Minnis made “cardinal” errors during his time as prime minister.
Fernander: Missing boy seen on CCTV as police still search
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said CCTV footage has revealed the whereabouts of Devin Isaacs, although the 16-year-old remains missing despite his family’s appeals for him to return home.
Officer on the run despite monitor
CHALLENGES electronically monitoring people on bail continue after the Davis administration selected a new company to perform the service, with authorities now searching for an ex-police officer they believe cut off his monitoring device.
Attorney attacks credibility of Rashae Gibson’s testimony
A TOP defence attorney attacked the credibility of Rashae Gibson yesterday as testimony continued in the criminal trial of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and others.
From surviving Dorian in Abaco to valedictorian of Brooklyn College
FROM surviving Hurricane Dorian to becoming the first black valedictorian of Brooklyn College, Rhema Mills’ story is not conventional or straightforward.
Cousin testifies Gibson said he felt ‘framed’
LONG Island MP Adrian Gibson reportedly believed his ex-fiancée framed and threw him “under the bus” by blaming alleged criminal activities at the Water and Sewerage Corporation on him.
‘Cut taxes’ plea from business
THE business community hopes Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis will reduce taxes, simplify the tax code and improve the ease of doing business when he reveals the budget for the next fiscal year on Wednesday, according to the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) chairman Timothy Ingraham.
Airline ticket change fees waived for UB graduation
BAHAMASAIR will waive ticket change penalties for those travelling to New Providence for the University of The Bahamas’ upcoming graduation ceremony after changes in the time and location of the event prompted uproar from the graduating class.
Bastian retiring after 24 years as auditor general
TERRANCE Bastian is retiring as auditor general after 24 years in the position.
Teen pleads guilty to charge of wounding a man in Andros
A 17-year-old man was imprisoned yesterday after admitting to wounding someone in Andros earlier this week.
$1.2m centre for wellness launched
GOVERNMENT officials, members of the business and medical community, friends and well-wishers gathered for the grand opening of Dynamic Healing Wellness Centre on Baha Mar Boulevard on Friday, the official ribbon-cutting of the $1.2m chiropractic and physical therapy facility.
Valley Boys counter ‘Way Forward’ claim
AN apparent division has emerged in the Valley Boys Junkanoo organisation.
Woman dies on flight to Exuma
A 49-year-old woman died of natural causes on a Bahamasair flight from New Providence to Exuma yesterday, according to police.
Optimism over plans for renewable energy
STAKEHOLDERS in the renewable energy sector are cautiously optimistic about the government’s plans to move towards cleaner fuels for power generation, particularly solar, as Attorney General Ryan Pinder revealed earlier this month they are reviewing requests for proposals (RFP) for solar panel projects on the family islands.
Minnis campaign says processes 'unfair' ahead of convention
THE campaign to elect Dr Hubert Minnis as leader of the FNM has made a number of allegations - including an unfair process and breaches of the party’s constitution.