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Two accused in court of fraudulent marriage
TWO people were charged in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday with attempting to obtain a residence spousal permit by entering into a fraudulent marriage.
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Cooper reveals details of Lucayan deal under Minnis administration
BAHAMAS Port Investment Limited offered to purchase the Grand Lucayan resort from the Minnis administration for $50m and also wanted the former government to provide $100m in cash concessions for redevelopment of the property, Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper revealed of the since-binned purchase agreement yesterday.
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PM HITS BACK ON BREADBASKET VAT – while Watson claims tax reintroduction does not hurt consumers
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis told his predecessor yesterday to take his own advice, as he hit back over new criticisms levelled at his administration over its refusal to remove value added tax from breadbasket items.
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Jones posts double double in win
THE reigning WNBA MVP posted a double double en route to a home opening win for the Connecticut Sun.
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Sears: Power cuts nothing new for Bahamians
IN response to concerns of frequent power outages in recent weeks, Public Works Minister Alfred Sears said the issue is not a “novel” one for The Bahamas.
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Potter’s Cay vendors given access to repair supplies
AGRICULTURE, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting yesterday said Potter’s Cay Dock vendors affected by a fire last year were provided with letters to access supplies to rebuild their stalls.
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Bail granted for man accused of cruelty to five-year-old girl
A MAN was granted bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after being accused of abusing a five-year-old girl.
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FNM holds conclave on COVID, crime and taxes
THE Free National Movement hosted a conclave on Saturday to discuss their plans for the future and criticising the Davis Administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, crime and government’s mixed messages on taxes.
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Colebrooke making the adjustment to pro ranks
AS he prepares for his professional stint, Exuma native Samson Colebrooke is trying to blaze his own destiny among the world’s elite male sprinters.
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Police officer testifies in hostel abuse trial
A POLICE Sergeant gave testimony in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in the ongoing Children’s Hostel trial where child abuse has been alleged.
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Unions get ready for Labour Day
TRADE Union leaders yesterday announced several planned activities to be held to celebrate labour week, including the Sir Randol Fawkes Labour Day parade.
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‘Don’t give too many concessions’
A DAY after details were disclosed regarding the cancelled Grand Lucayan purchase agreement, Opposition Leader Michael Pintard said he thinks excessive concessions should not be granted to foreign companies seeking investment in the country.
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Krystal Evans runs the line as assistant referee
KRYSTAL Evans, following in the footsteps of Grand Bahamian Vanette Laing, is the latest Bahamian to serve as an International Federation of Association Football (FIBA) official and she’s loving it.
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BBFF announces 2022 events
The Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation announced its calendar of local events with several traditional initiatives set to make their return in 2022.
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Couple in court accused of receiving stolen television
A COUPLE was charged in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday with receiving a stolen item.
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Woman accused of stealing $15,000
A WOMAN was granted bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after facing an allegation of stealing $15,000 from another woman.
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New Providence or New Orleans?
I saw Twitter images of severe flooding throughout parts of New Providence over the weekend. I believe it was a meteorologist who told either The Nassau Guardian or The Tribune that the severe flooding caused by torrential rains was a hurricane drill for New Providence residents. As a resident of Grand Bahama who lived through Hurricanes Francis, Jeanne, Matthew and Dorian, I want Nassau residents to understand that the recent flooding in their communities is nothing compared to the flooding the aforementioned cyclones brought to our island.
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Ayton and Suns eliminated
PHOENIX (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 35 points, Spencer Dinwiddie added 30 and the Dallas Mavericks stunned the top-seeded Phoenix Suns with a 123-90 Game 7 blowout last night, advancing to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2011.
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What future for little-used Ayton?
DEANDRE Ayton played sparingly in his Phoenix Suns’ worst playoff loss in franchise history which prompted many to revisit a lingering and unresolved contract negotiation between the team and its former no.1 overall pick.
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Three-year plan on floods
SEVERAL prominent government ministers and senior representatives came together for a press briefing yesterday to discuss government’s three-year flood remediation plan.
