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RBDF apprehends over 30 Haitian migrants
OVER two dozen Haitian migrants were apprehended by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force in waters off Ragged Island early yesterday morning. According to a statement from the RBDF, HMBS L L Smith under the command of Senior Lieutenant Shawn Adderley, ac
Missing property taxes over $1/2bn
Almost $95 million in real property taxes went uncollected during the 2010-2011 fiscal year, taking the total sum outstanding to what the Auditor-General described as an “exorbitant” $541.886 million.
Official police statistics show 3% rise in murder
DESPITE a three per cent increase in murder last year, Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade said yesterday that serious crimes in the Bahamas decreased by 18 per cent in 2014 compared to 2013.
Over $5m stolen from businesses in police cases
More than $5 million worth of cash and goods were stolen from Bahamian businesses in the 379 cases reported to the police during 2014, it was revealed yesterday.
Police ‘failed’, says Nottage
LAW enforcement has “failed” in attempts to lower the country’s murder count, National Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage admitted yesterday.
Country not a better place if PLP win, survey says
ALMOST 100 per cent of Bahamians surveyed in an online poll do not believe the country will be in a better place should the Progressive Liberal Party win the next election, according to data from advocacy group Bahamians Awake.
Bahamians making great strides in the NCAA
IN their new surroundings as freshmen or transfers to major Division I NCAA basketball programmes, Bahamian players have made an immediate impact with their respective schools.
Nesbitt and club in top spot on 13-game winning streak
DAVID Nesbitt and his Minas Belo Horizonte club heads into Brazil’s Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) mid-season break with a 13-game winning streak and the top spot in the league’s standings.
‘Only time’ will vindicate Gov’ts Baha Mar plan
The Opposition’s deputy leader yesterday argued it was too early to determine if the Government’s Baha Mar ‘winding-up’ strategy had been “vindicated”, adding that “only time will tell”.
Fix child protection act for dads
I am writing to bring awareness to a social crisis that has permeated Bahamian society, and that is fatherhood absenteeism.
Semi-finals set, eight teams remain after official draw
The semi-final matchups are all set following the official draw and just eight teams remain to vye for the national soccer championship in their respective divisions.
PLP chair branded ‘delusional’ as debt ratio soars to 78%
Bradley Roberts was yesterday branded “delusional” for asserting that the Christie administration had “rescued the Bahamas from the brink of the fiscal cliff”, after it emerged that this nation’s debt-to-GDP ratio ended 2016 at 78 per cent.
Defence Force bolsters fleet with three new vessels, mobile base
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) held the largest commissioning ceremony in the service’s history on Friday at the John Alfred Wharf, bolstering its fleet with three new vessels and a 17-piece containerised mobile base as it upgrades its fleet to safeguard the Bahamas.
Foulkes says 8,000 jobs created or coming soon
LABOUR Minister Dion Foulkes said yesterday that some 8,000 jobs have either been created recently or will come on stream soon.
FINCO’s $2.7m New Year present for investors
Finance Corporation of the Bahamas (RBC FINCO) is giving its shareholders a New Year’s present by paying out a total $2.7 million dividend - the first such capital return to investors for three years.
'No 100% escape' from VAT's grip
There is “no 100 per cent escape” from the proposed Value-Added Tax (VAT), a senior official has warned, while acknowledging the private sector must realise the Government is “serious” about collecting all due revenues.
Jonquel, Liberty look to bounce back after Sunday’s loss to Sky
BAHAMIAN Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) player Jonquel Jones and the New York Liberty will look to bounce back from this past weekend’s loss against the Chicago Sky.
Students let their kites fly for autism awareness
Blairwood Academy celebrated Autism Awareness Month in April by painting the sky blue.
New Orleans Saints sign TE Alex Smith
AS teams head into training camp and every National Football League roster is in flux, one veteran player with Bahamian roots took advantage of the opportunity to continue his career as a journeyman reserve.
Grand Bahama Minister questions effects of industry on cancer rates
By DENISE MAYCOCK
