MOE taking steps to fix infrastructural issues disrupting school in Grand Cay
FOLLOWING reports of persistent infrastructure issues at Grand Cay All Age School, the Ministry of Education said it is taking steps to address disruptions affecting the water supply and phone service on the island.
Police still investigating fight between two brothers-in-law that turned fatal
A FIGHT between two brothers-in-law that turned deadly this week has been classified as a “death investigation”, police said yesterday.
Winder calls for strategy to stop retaliatory killings
CHIEF Justice Sir Ian Winder has called for a comprehensive strategy to address the ongoing cycle of retaliatory killings, urging all sectors to collaborate in finding effective crime solutions while emphasising that the “finger-pointing is very unhelpful”.
NOT GUILTY: Kirk Cornish MP cleared of all charges
NORTH Abaco MP Kirk Cornish expressed relief and gratitude yesterday after being acquitted of rape and assault charges, calling it the close of one of the most “difficult chapters” of his life.
PM: 90 percent of prisoners abused as kids
NEARLY 85 to 90 percent of inmates at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS) experienced abuse as children, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis revealed yesterday.
NOT GUILTY: Kirk Cornish MP cleared on all charges
North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish has been found not guilty of two counts of rape by unanimous verdict at court this afternoon. He has also been cleared on charges of assault and death threats.
Rolle clarifies comments on expired over-the-counter items
CONSUMER Protection Commission (CPC) executive chairman Randy Rolle clarified that outdated medication was found in certain “Over-the-Hill” stores selling over-the-counter items — not in licensed pharmacies, as his comments on Monday implied.
Glover-Rolle: Discouraged workers numbers ‘too high’
LABOUR Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said the number of discouraged workers in the country is “too high” and expressed government’s intent to bring them back into the workforce.
Court upholds former officer’s drug trafficking conviction
THE Court of Appeal upheld the drug trafficking conviction of Mario Newbold, a former police officer convicted in the Magistrate’s Court of trying to traffic three kilograms of cocaine through North Eleuthera International Airport in 2018.
Annual homecoming announced for UB North in GB
AS the University of The Bahamas North prepares to move to its new downtown campus in the Kipling Building early next month, officials announced plans for its annual Homecoming Block Party, scheduled for Friday, November 8.
Urban Renewal small home repair programme sees over 5k applications
THE Urban Renewal Small Home Repairs Programme has received over 5,000 applications from homeowners seeking assistance, with more than 1,000 people meeting the requirement for assistance.
Bill to establish Urban Renewal Authority debated
MEMBERS of Parliament debated a bill yesterday to establish an Urban Renewal Authority, which officials say will drive initiatives to promote local development, address crime, and alleviate poverty.
Christie and Maynard stay quiet on Izmirlian $1.6bn judgement
FORMER Christie administration officials who were involved in the country’s approach to Sarkis Izmirlian’s conflict with China Construction America over Baha Mar have not reacted publicly to a New York judge’s decision awarding Mr Izmirlian $1.6bn in damages.
Govt breaks ground on $8.8m clinic in Eleuthera
OFFICIALS broke ground yesterday for a new $8.8 million medical clinic in Palmetto Point, Eleuthera, which aims to bring essential healthcare services to the area.
Negligent vehicular manslaughter ruling in traffic death of 56-year-old woman
A JURY returned a finding of negligent vehicular manslaughter last Friday in the case of a man who fatally struck a 56-year-old woman in a 2019 accident on Baillou Hill Road.
