Man accused in stabbing incident gets bail
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of stabbing a man on Boyd Road last week.
Airport flasher warned by court and released
A MAN was warned and discharged after admitting to flashing a woman at the airport last week.
Three receive scholarships for Western Atlantic University School of Medicine
THREE Bahamian students are fulfilling their dreams of becoming medical doctors through a scholarship at the Western Atlantic University School of Medicine (WAUSM) in Grand Bahama.
Clubs & Societies: September 20, 2024
September 20, 2024
WSC general manager testifies the law does not specify a ‘dollar figure’ on contracts
A TOP defence lawyer questioned Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) general manager Robert Deal yesterday about the corporation’s laws and policies as testimony continued in the criminal trial of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and others.
Supreme Court injuction halts removal of Valley Boys name from NPO register
A SUPREME Court judge issued an interim injunction preventing the Office of the Registrar General from removing the World-Famous Valley Boys Junkanoo Group from the non-profit organisations register.
Clear Boat Bahamas launches business offering first fully transparent vessels
PASSENGERS will experience a unique view of the country’s stunning marine life through fully transparent vessels provided by Clear Boat Bahamas, which launched yesterday.
‘Domestic violence shelter not bought yet’
FOUR months after Social Services Minister Myles Laroda said the government would buy a shelter for domestic violence victims by the end of June, officials are still finalising the funds transfer.
Bridge Authority Bill passed in Parliament
PARLIMENTARIANS passed a bill yesterday to grant the Bridge Authority the power to own, manage, operate, and maintain any bridge in the country.
Baha Mar’s $350m luxury hotel to bring 400 construction jobs
BAHA MAR’s $350m investment in a new luxury hotel is expected to employ 400 Bahamian workers during the construction phase and over 500 Bahamians after opening, according to officials who signed a Heads of Agreement with the government yesterday.
GBPA considers sanctioning GB Power Company rate hike
THE Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) has completed its initial review of the Grand Bahama Power Company’s (GBPC) controversial rate proposal and will consider sanctioning the increase despite the ongoing debate surrounding its regulatory authority.
Families angry as police granted bail
RELATIVES of men killed in police shootings erupted in anger outside the Magistrate’s Court complex after acting Coroner Kara Turnquest Deveaux granted bail to 11 officers during a committal hearing yesterday.
Munroe urges public to not presume guilt of officers in police-involved killing cases
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe urged the public not to presume guilt for police officers facing court proceedings in connection with killings.
Arrest warrant issue for failure to show up for sentencing
AN arrest warrant was issued yesterday for a 26-year-old man who failed to appear for his sentencing hearing after having unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl he met online in 2022.
The Bahamas AIDS Foundation announce new leadership ahead of 28th Red Ribbon Ball
THE Bahamas AIDS Foundation is entering a new era with long-serving board member Aramie Ford Strachan stepping in as president, succeeding Camille Lady Barnett.
