‘No corruption’ over Baha Mar
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell dismissed corruption allegations involving Christie administration officials during the Baha Mar saga as “salacious,” saying no proof had been provided to support the accusations.
Family Island populations see significant decline
BAHAMIANS left the Family Islands in droves over the past decade, according to official data from the Bahamas National Statistical Institute (BNSI), which presented the official 2022 census of the Bahamas population and housing.
‘Flooding mitigation a priority, but eradicating it an impossible dream’
WORKS Minister Clay Sweeting said flood mitigation is a crucial priority for his ministry, but it is unrealistic to promise complete eradication of flooding.
Residents give West Grand Bahama MP mixed reviews after one year
NEARLY a year after the by-election, residents of West Grand Bahama gave the performance of their MP for West Grand Bahama and Bimini, Kingsley Smith, mixed reviews.
Local government amendments to be tabled next week, no update for New Providence
WORKS and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting said an amended Local Government Act will be brought to Parliament next week to strengthen local government in the Family Islands –– but he could not confirm whether the administration would follow through on its promise to introduce local government in New Providence.
Ministry of Health investigating report of man spitting in healthcare worker’s face
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said an investigation had been launched into reports of a patient spitting in a healthcare worker’s face in Eleuthera.
Alleged rape victim of North Abaco MP completes testimony behind closed doors
A WOMAN who accused North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish of sexually assaulting her twice has completed her testimony behind closed doors as the rape trial against him continues.
Court orders man to give financial compensation for punching co-worker
A MAN was ordered to financially compensate his former co-worker after admitting to punching him at the Baha Mar resort in May.
Man accused of kidnapping breaches bail again
A MAN accused of kidnapping and attempted armed robbery of an immigration officer in 2013 was granted bail again after his second breach of court orders in three months.
Programme launched to help over 2,000 households without power reconnect to BPL
THE Ministry of Energy and Transport, in partnership with Bahamas Power and Light (BPL), launched a holiday reconnection programme to help over 2,000 Bahamian households without electricity settle outstanding balances and restore their power for the holidays.
‘Independent probe needed in Izmirlian case’
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said a New York judge’s ruling that China Construction America (CCA) sought to “curry favour” with Christie administration officials during its dispute with Sarkis Izmirlian “may only be the tip of the iceberg” as he called for an independent investigation into the allegations.
Oscar weakens to tropical storm - but residents urged to prepare
HURRICANE Oscar has weakened into a tropical storm, but residents in central and south-eastern Bahamas are urged to prepare as the storm is expected to make landfall today.
Three police arraigned on charge of raping woman
THREE police officers and one civilian were arraigned yesterday for allegedly raping an 18-year-old woman, while another officer faced charges of abetting the crime.
‘MP raped me and said he’d shoot me’
A WOMAN took the stand yesterday and described in detail how North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish allegedly sexually assaulted her twice, as the rape trial against him resumed.
Englerston residents express scepticism over PM’s ‘Clear, Hold, Build’ crime plan
THE “Clear, Hold, Build” crime strategy Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis revealed on Friday is largely similar to the plan he disclosed at the start of the year.
