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Man faces fraud charges
A MAN was charged in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday for allegedly defrauding scores of people of more $50,000 under false pretences over the course of a year.
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38 charged over breach of bail conditions
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said police recently charged 38 men who were on bail for serious crimes and were being monitored for breaching their bail conditions.
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Man faces murder bid charge
A MAN was put on remand after being charged with attempted murder yesterday.
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Many are called but only a few are chosen by God to lead a nation
Many are called, but only a few are chosen by God to lead a nation by being his instrument and servant to make a difference in the world for humankind.
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Man accused over murder
A MAN was charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with the shooting death of 20-year-old Welji Noel in Carmichael earlier this month.
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Bahamas among countries at risk of polio outbreak
THE PAN American Health Organization has warned that 12 countries in the region, including The Bahamas, are considered to be at high or very high risk of experiencing a polio outbreak.
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Two accused of bail violations
TWO men faced the Magistrate’s Court yesterday on separate charges of violating the conditions of their Supreme Court bail for murder and attempted murder respectively.
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Speakers announced for Journey Home events
A HOST of speakers are to take part in events to mark October as African Holocaust Month, organised by Journey Home Group International.
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Two accused of bail violations
TWO men were charged in the Magistrate‘s Court yesterday for allegedly violating their bail while on release on separate murder charges.
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Warning over dangers affecting the Bahamas
IN his address at the 77th United Nations General Assembly on Saturday, Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis highlighted such ongoing challenges facing The Bahamas as the impact of climate change, irregular migration and the long-standing problem of gun trafficking to the country.
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Noon – SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology Special Wx Bulletin on Hurricane Ian
NOON SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology Special Wx Bulletin on Major Cat 3 Hurricane Ian
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New asphalt plant commissioned
WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears commissioned a production facility, the Astec Double Barrel Six Pack Asphalt Plant, on Friday.
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Equestrian athletes take the spotlight at Marshall & Sterling Insurance League Finals
EQUESTRIAN athletes Hannah D’Aguilar, Isabella Coello and Ella Saidi may ride at different barns at home in Nassau, but they were a united and formidable presence this past weekend at the 2022 Marshall & Sterling Insurance League Finals.
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‘Best bang for dollar’ to counter rate hikes
The Bahamas must give all visitors “the best bang for their dollar and ‘A’-plus customer service” as the most effective counter to inflation and continuing US interest rate hikes, a senior tourism official said yesterday.
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Ayton: ‘I’m locked in on getting better and starting training camp’
DEANDRE Ayton’s offseason contract situation and his role in his return to the Phoenix Suns were one of several highlights from the team’s media day.
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‘Stars are aligning’ over $3m Nassau Gas raise
A Bahamian propane gas (LPG) dealer yesterday said “the stars are aligning” as it seeks up to $3m from Bahamian investors to finance its ambitious growth strategy throughout the country.
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Ex-Central Bank guard loses $18k firing award
A former Central Bank security guard has seen his $18,529 unfair dismissal award overturned by the Court of Appeal which found he failed to act with “the utmost probity” over a vehicle purchase.
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Adelaide developer: Don’t ‘drop bomb’ on our costs
A Bahamian businessman yesterday warned he and his partners might have to “shelve” a $63m New Providence project if “prohibitively expensive” changes and conditions were imposed after Wednesday’s planning consultation.
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HUBERT EDWARDS: Governance of SOEs critical to ‘end game’
I have consistently argued that Bahamian policymakers must move urgently to implement structural reforms so as to influence the country’s economic fortunes.
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Investors ‘get wise’: RF funds up $60m
A Bahamian investment bank yesterday said total assets under management in its local currency mutual funds have increased by $60m year-to-date as investors “get wise” to the negative returns on bank deposits.
