East GB holds Wreath-laying ceremony for Dorian victims
Wreath-laying ceremonies were held on Saturday in East Grand Bahama to remember victims of 2019’s Hurricane Dorian.
New jury impanelled for inquest into police involved shooting of Aliko Collins
A NEW jury was impanelled in the inquest into the fatal police-involved shooting of 21-year-old Aliko Collins in Pinewood Gardens in 2017.
Minnis restates police corruption probe concerns
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis reiterated his concerns about an investigation into police corruption stemming from voice notes that leaked in July.
Symposium focuses on mental health and suicide prevention
SONIA Cox-Hamilton did everything she could to support her son Sean through his struggle with depression, but couldn’t stop him from tragically ending his own life.
Man charged with murder of Renaldo Roberts in July
A MAN was remanded to prison after being charged with killing another man over the summer.
42-year-old accused of molesting teenage girl
A 42-year-old man was remanded to prison after being accused of molesting a 15-year-old girl last month in New Providence.
$3,000 fine for man who admitted to having drugs
A MAN was fined $3,000 after admitting to having 2.4lb of marijuana last month in New Providence.
Pintard condemns govt for failing to disclose ‘crucial details’ of Saudi loan
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard has condemned the Davis administration for failing to disclose “crucial details” regarding loans with Saudi authorities.
Nygard sentenced to 11 years prison
A CANADIAN judge described Peter Nygard as a “sexual predator” who exploited his position and wealth to abuse young women before sentencing him to 11 years in prison yesterday.
Internal auditor at WSC says painting contract ‘three times’ more than others
AN internal auditor at the Water and Sewerage Corporation revealed yesterday that the corporation paid vendors contracted to paint water tanks “three times” the quoted amount per tank compared to estimates submitted by another company interested in the project.
GBPA has made contributions to both parties, says Hayward
GRAND Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) director Rupert Hayward said the authority has made equal financial contributions to the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) and the Free National Movement (FNM), insisting the GBPA is “politically agnostic”.
‘No role for police chief on shootings’
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe claimed neither the director of public prosecutions (DPP) nor the commissioner of police has a role in deciding the fate of officers who get adverse findings following police-involved killings.
UABU ‘not satisfied’ with possible 30-day ban on foreign entertainers
AFTER Labour director Howard Thompson said he could support a 30-day moratorium on short-term work permits for foreign artists, United Artists Bahamas Union (UABU) president Anita Tynes said she won’t be satisfied with this unless certain issues are resolved.
Five Bahamians awarded Chevening scholarships
FIVE Bahamians with a vision to improve the country have been awarded Chevening scholarships to pursue master’s degrees in the United Kingdom.
Romer says plans progressing well on Bimini Airport Development
Residents of Bimini gathered in large numbers on Friday, September 6, 2024 at a community Town Hall Meeting to receive updates on the multi-million-dollar airport development.
