Man shot dead after leaving gym
A MAN was reportedly shot to death after leaving a gym he frequents at the Shirley Street Shopping Plaza this morning.
Child found dead in canal in suspected drowning
POLICE are investigating a suspected drowning after a four-year-old boy was found dead on Wednesday in the Bamboo Cay area of Grand Bahama.
Bomb threat prompts evacuation at GB Power plant
POLICE have launched an investigation after a bomb threat prompted the evacuation of the Grand Bahama Power Company plant this morning.
Sergeant saves family of four from burning car
A POLICE sergeant rushing to work pulled a family of four from a burning vehicle moments before it exploded on Gladstone Road.
World Famous sees no ‘way forward’ to reunite groups
A PUSH to reunite the Valley Boys has failed, with the World Famous Valley Boys rejecting overtures from the breakaway Way Forward group.
Immigrants freed immigrants freed early then deported
THE Bahamas Department of Correctional Services is struggling with overcrowding as more undocumented immigrants facing criminal charges enter the prison system, prompting the government to deport 85 inmates granted the Prerogative of Mercy on the condition they do not return to The Bahamas.
279 Grand Lucayan staff to be let go next week
THE government plans to complete the termination of all 279 Grand Lucayan staff by next week February 27, it has been revealed, as efforts to complete the resort’s $120m sale to Concord Wilshire head into what is likely to be the final stages.
Immigrants freed immigrants freed early then deported
THE Bahamas Department of Correctional Services is struggling with overcrowding as more undocumented immigrants facing criminal charges enter the prison system, prompting the government to deport 85 inmates granted the Prerogative of Mercy on the condition they do not return to The Bahamas.
Emergency shutdown leaves Grand Bahama without power
GRAND Bahama Power Company initiated an emergency shutdown yesterday as a safety precaution due to what it described as an imminent threat, leaving the island without electricity.
Coleby-Davis admits Pike deal never tabled; contradicts PM
A DAY after Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis dismissed calls for disclosure of the Pike energy agreement, his energy minister conceded the final contract is still not online and has never been tabled in Parliament.
Sweeting commits to clearing Abaco shanty debris after fires
WORKS Minister Clay Sweeting yesterday committed to removing debris from demolished shanty towns in Abaco amid continued public frustration about repeated fires at the site that residents say pose serious health hazards.
STATESIDE: Rubio represents at Munich summit, while Dems attempt to answer questions
A RECENT security conference in Munich, Germany may offer the best recent illustration of the challenges and possibilities that confront the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO),
Pintard backs NDP as bill delayed to March
OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard offered bipartisan backing for the National Development Plan yesterday, even as chairman Felix Stubbs acknowledged the long-promised legislation to establish a statutory planning institute will not be tabled this month.
National Bus reform still ‘under study’ as union tired of talk
THE government is still studying a unified national bus system years after first signalling reform, with no structure yet presented to operators and no timeline announced.
FRONT PORCH: There should be no prohibition of public political events during lent
THIS general election year, the launch of official campaigning and the eve of Lent coincided. The Free National Movement (FNM) launched its Grand Bahama candidates in an energy-filled event that exceeded the expectations of the party, boosting the opposition.
Mitchell blasts banks over cheque delays and ‘poor’ service
PLP chairman Fred Mitchell has urged the Central Bank to examine cheque clearing delays, saying customers are enduring unacceptable banking service.
FNM to continue campaign during Lent as Pintard pledges respect
FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard said the party will continue its political activities throughout the Lenten season, declining to follow its opponent’s pause while pledging to campaign in a way he says honours the spiritual observance.
UK's former Prince Andrew arrested
UK police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Ayton questioned at LPIA
BAHAMIAN National Basketball Association player Deandre Ayton was questioned and released as he departed Lynden Pindling International Airport on Tuesday after a small quantity of marijuana was found in the bag of one of his associates.
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