Jamaican national charged with assaulting a woman
A JAMAICAN national pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court to assaulting a woman.
Cooper: Social media video on crime political and misleading
TOURISM Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper spoke out against a video that he said featured a “disturbing and misleading mishmash” of past reports intended to harm the country’s reputation and deter tourists this Fall and winter season.
Tourism opens new artisan incubation centre on Shirley Street
THE Tourism Development Corporation has announced an expansion of its tourism incubator centres following the launch of its pilot site on Shirley Street.
Honoured for work to map out the nation
Jermaine Johnson quietly goes about mapping vital areas and collecting data from the Bahamian landscape, but his work speaks volumes.
Sir Ian Winder awarded ‘Super Lion’ honour
The Chancellor Hall Super Lions Banquet, an esteemed event celebrating the achievements of distinguished alumni of Chancellor Hall, University of the West Indies (UWI), proudly awarded the prestigious “Super Lion Award” to Sir Ian Winder, Chief Justice of The Bahamas, for his outstanding contributions to the legal profession and society.
C&W foundation hosts annual fundraising gala
The Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation (CWCF) recently hosted its annual fundraising gala, bringing together partners, supporters, and stakeholders for a memorable evening celebrating community empowerment and digital inclusion across the Caribbean.
Senator calls potential evictions from shelter ‘heartbreaking’
AN OPPOSITION Senator has spoken out after a protest was held by residents due to be evicted from the Poinciana Inn shelter.
Second Sunday hot meals at Moseff House
Bahamas Feeding Network volunteers and Moseff House Ministry will partner for a highly anticipated community gathering, providing words of encouragement and hundreds of hot meals on November 10 at the little cottage called Moseff House on Fox Hill Road.
Bar chief condemns arrest of David Cash
THE Bahamas Bar Association condemned the arrest of attorney David Cash, who was charged with disorderly conduct and obscene language after attempting to meet with his client, Mervie Knowles, a Grand Bahama care home administrator accused of elder abuse and financial exploitation.
Prosecutors accuse Gibson defence team of repeated delays
THE lead prosecutor in the criminal trial involving Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and others accused the defence team of repeatedly delaying proceedings by introducing documents not yet proven to be relevant to the case.
Sands calls Davis’ immigration commission ‘lip service’ tactic
FREE National Movement Chairman Dr Duane Sands has questioned the existence of the immigration commission Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis announced last year.
Coleby-Davis announces two-day energy summit to begin tomorrow
THE Ministry of Transport and Energy will host a two-day energy summit from November 7 to November 8 under the theme “Accelerating the Bahamas Energy Transition through Innovative and Strategic Partnership”.
American man pleads guilty to assault on cruise ship worker
AN American man pleaded guilty to assaulting a cruise ship employee aboard the vessel.
Chamber calls for more police patrols downtown
THE Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’s Confederation (BCCEC) called on the police to increase patrols in all commercial areas after a downtown incident captured on camera.
Preschool owner charged with failing to pay NIB contributions
A NURSERY and preschool owner plead not guilty to failing to pay over $15,000 in National Insurance Board contributions for the past five years.
