Search for woman who ‘jumped’ from cruise ship called off
THE Royal Bahamas Defense Force (RBDF) has called off their search for a 66-year-old woman who went overboard from Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas near New Providence, Bahamas.
Colina donates former PM’s books to UB libraries
Colina Insurance Limited generously donated several copies of Volumes 2 and 3 of “I Say What I Mean and I Mean What I Say: Hubert A. Ingraham In His Own Words to the University of The Bahamas’ Harry C. Moore Library and Information Centre in Nassau, as well as the library of UB-North, Grand Bahama.
‘Mitchell remarks on Izmirlian’s case findings silly, nonsensical and comical’
FREE National Movement (FNM) Leader Michael Pintard has ramped up his criticism of the government, hitting out at Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell following a New York State Supreme Court ruling that awarded Baha Mar’s original developer, Sarkis Izmirlian, over $1.6bn in damages in a fraud and breach of contract case against China Construction America (CCA), the project’s main contractor.
PM talks climate crisis, reparations and collaboration at CHOGM 2024 in Samoa
PRIME Minister Philip Davis engaged in discussions to enhance disaster resilience and foster economic opportunities for Bahamians during this week’s Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024 in Apia, Samoa.
Cooper: Izmirlian and CCA legal dispute a ‘sideshow’ with no effect on investments
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper dismissed concerns that the $1.6 billion ruling favouring Sarkis Izmirlian, the original developer of Baha Mar, against China Construction America (CCA) would affect the Bahamas’ investment climate or economic stability.
Eight-year-old’s death ruled a suicide by police
POLICE have completed their investigation into the death of eight-year-old Mariano Cheryl, ruling it a suicide.
Immigration carry out routine exercise - detain 31 people
THE Department of Immigration conducted an operation in Cable Beach from 5.30am to 9.30pm yesterday that resulted in the detention of at least 31 people, all of whom are Haitian nationals, for various infractions of immigration laws.
Friends of the Environment launches a teacher’s guide for The Bahamas’ ecosystem
FRIENDS of the Environment announced their newest educational resource, “Ecosystems of The Bahamas: A Teacher’s Guide”, published by Media Enterprises.
Elderly man fined $5,000 for employing foreign worker on his fishing vessel
AN elderly man was fined $5,000 in court last week after admitting to employing a foreigner on his fishing vessel two years ago.
Prominent Bahamas motorsport figure Don Pinder dies at age 61
TRIBUTES have been paid to Don Pinder, a prominent figure in the motorsport and automobile community in The Bahamas, following his death at the age of 61.
Man sentenced to eight months in prison for indecent assault of four-year-old girl
A MAN was sentenced to eight months in prison for indecently assaulting a four-year-old girl, while a woman was fined $500 for failing to report the suspected abuse.
‘No timeline’ on court ruling review
PRESS secretary Keishla Adderley could not give a timeline for Attorney General Ryan Pinder’s review of a New York State Supreme Court ruling in which Baha Mar’s original developer, Sarkis Izmirlian, was awarded more than $1.6bn in damages in a fraud and breach of contract case against China Construction America (CCA), the project’s main contractor.
Marriage numbers drop in census
THE number of legally married people dropped by 2.5 percent in 2022 compared to 2010, according to an analysis of the 2022 Census results.
American man charged with friend’s death in ATV crash
A 21-YEAR-OLD American was granted $40,000 cash bail yesterday after being accused of causing the death of his friend in a fatal ATV accident at Arawak Cay on Sunday.
Blind father’s plea to help son’s sight
A BLIND father is appealing to raise $8,000 to help his 12-year-old son’s vision challenges.
