National Crime Intelligence Act to be amended for new technology
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder revealed at Thursday’s Senate meeting that the government plans to amend the National Crime Intelligence Act to improve the legislative framework related to the intelligence aspect of combatting crime in the country.
Department of Labour 'give back' to job seekers
AS many as 100 people are visiting the Department of Labour daily in search of employment, according to a senior manager.
BREEF hosts public snorkel event for World Oceans Day
AS World Ocean Day is coming up on June 8, the Bahamas Reef Environmental Educational Foundation (BREEF) is raising awareness of the dangerous impact of climate change on the ocean.
Insurer eyes ‘beyond Caribbean’ expansion despite $3m profit fall
A Bahamian insurer yesterday revealed it is targeting expansion beyond the Caribbean after overcoming a more than $3m net income drop as catastrophe costs “increased over 50 percent”.
‘Do not get involved in unnecessary conflicts,’ warns CSP Skippings
AHEAD of Carnival weekend, Chief Superintendent of Police Chrislyn Skippings warned people not to get involved in “unnecessary conflicts,” emphasising that police presence will be felt during the events.
Officer who shot Collins testifies he thought he was ‘dead man’
THE officer who killed Aliko Collins testified during a Coroner’s Court inquest that he thought he was a “dead man” because Collins allegedly cornered and pulled a gun on him while he was on a walk in Pinewood Gardens in 2017.
Rastafarians unhappy over fee for cannabis licences
RASTAFARIANS are unhappy about being required to pay for cannabis licenses, and marijuana advocates believe the Davis administration is letting the black market for marijuana flourish by not comprehensively addressing the recreational use of the drug.
Mother of suspected suicide victim speaks out
THE mother of Destiny Hamilton, an Instagram influencer found dead in Abaco with a laceration to her wrist, said “unauthorised statements” have been made about her daughter.
Two shot while in a vehicle on Ferguson Street, one man dead
A 22-year-old man on bail was murdered yesterday, the 51st murder of the year.
Lightning strike at School in GB Sends students to hospital
EIGHT students and a teacher were taken to the Rand Memorial Hospital yesterday after lightning struck the Bishop Michael Eldon School.
Queen’s Staircase renovated and rededicated
The renovation of the Queen’s Staircase was unveiled in a rededication ceremony on Tuesday, April ...
Bahamas Carnival Experience highlights
Highlights from the weekend's Bahamas Carnival Experience – which featured top international acts like DJ ...
DPM a victim of robbery
Pictures show the scene after the Deputy Prime Minister was a victim of robbery.
Police car on store premises
A police car near liquor store premises in a video circulating on social media
New Providence ahead of the lockdown
People preparing for the lockdown in New Providence. Footage: Terrel W Carey Sr/Tribune Staff
