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Bail denied to man accused of throwing acid
A 20-year-old man who was accused of throwing acid on a woman during an altercation last year was denied bail in Magistrates Court yesterday. Audley Martin was charged with causing harm and using a corrosive substance to harm Alanda Curtis on June 1
24 new cases of COVID-19, three additional deaths
The Ministry of Health confirmed on Thursday that there are 24 new cases of COVID-19 and three additional COVID-19 related deaths.
Charlotte, Buffalo headed to Bahamas Bowl
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Charlotte and Buffalo are headed to the Bahamas Bowl on December 20. The teams made the announcement yesterday, one week before most other schools find out their bowl destination. The Bahamas Bowl matchup is typically announce
Man accused of unlawful sex with 13-year-old girl
A 20-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being charged with having unlawful sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old girl.
Independence events coming up this week
EVENTS scheduled for this week include the Ultimate Gospel Music Experience from June 20 to June 23; A Rush to Independence on Friday, the Grand Bahama Regatta from June 21 to 23 and, on Saturday, an urban band performance in Bain Town, Theatre in the Park at Centreville Park, Culture in the Square in Rawson Square and the Bahamas Salsa Social Network’s ‘Dance for Life masquerade gala ball. On Sunday the Patronal Festival of the Anglican Diocese is being held, and prayers for the nation on the 40th Anniversary of Independence.
GB police find firearm
FREEPORT – Drug Enforcement Unit officers have discovered a firearm and a number of bullets in the Arden Forest area on Tuesday.
Forbes apologises for laughing to domestic abuse 'jest'
SOUTH Andros MP Picewell Forbes offered a public apology in the House of Assembly yesterday for his laughter after Tall Pines MP Leslie Miller joked in Parliament about abusing an ex-girlfriend on February 20 of this year.
Arrest in connection with police officer shooting
POLICE have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with murder and the attempted murder of a police officer.
Video shows missing cruise ship passenger’s last moments aboard
A MAN who jumped onto a lifeboat on the side of a cruise ship clung to the edge of the tiny vessel for more than minute early on Friday as fellow passengers watched and screamed before he plunged into the ocean below, according to officials and video posted of the incident.
FNM infighting will come to end
Please allow me to respond in kind to an editorial in your paper that commented on a letter written to your paper by one Kevin Evans on February 15th, on “attack dogs” in the FNM party.
Christmas Day will be hot for Bahamians say forecasters
FORECASTERS at the Department of Meterology have dashed any hope of a cool Bahamian Christmas, with the holiday weekend shaping up to be “an average hot day”.
Bahamas Sailing Association to host summer sailing camp
THE Bahamas Sailing Association has been running its summer sailing school out of the Nassau Yacht Club since 2005.
$110m collected in VAT in first three months
THE government has collected $110m in value added tax payments during the first three months of the year, Prime Minister Perry Christie told the House of Assembly yesterday.
Bahamians warned to prepare for scorching heat this week
BAHAMIANS can expect scorching temperatures from Wednesday through the weekend with the heat index expected to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit, Senior Meteorological Officer at the Department of Meteorology Orson Nixon warned on Tuesday.
Businesses braced for stormy weather
Businesses and residents in the southern Bahamas are bracing themselves for the possibility that a strong tropical wave expected to pass over The Bahamas becomes a serious threat, with one private sector representative telling this newspaper: “We don’t want to find ourselves in a situation as with Joaquin”.
Carnival cruise port
Concerning the $200m development of the Carnival Cruise Port at Sharp Rock, East Grand Bahama, what will become of Freeport Harbour once this project is completed?
Peter Roker’s National Heroes Day charity challenge
BUSINESSMAN, fuel retailer and philanthropist Peter Roker, known as a pioneer in the Carmichael Road West community, is engaging in one of the biggest philanthropic challenges of his life this National Heroes Day. He will attempt to walk 248,160ft, or 47 miles around the entire island of New Providence in an effort to raise funds for three charities.
Will crime kill tourism economy?
As many people have expressed concern in the newspaper about the high crime robberies and murders in The Bahamas, President of the Hotel Association Robert Sands and Vice President of Baha Mar stated the government needed to urgently address the high crime rate before it impacts tourism.
$10M allocated for pay rises
THE GOVERNMENT has allocated more than $10 million towards salary increases for teachers and other public servants, according to State Minister for Finance Michael Halkitis.
Contracts put under review
CONTRACTORS were paid inflated sums of money for government projects resulting in the suspension of several agreements, Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Local Government