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Pintard accused of ‘desperate’ and ‘extremely reckless’ passport claims

DIRECTOR of Communications Latrae Rahming has accused Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard of making a “desperate” and “extremely reckless” allegation after the opposition chief claimed a bag of passports was found on a Bahamasair flight and triggered an internal probe.

Family of Gus Cooper distances themselves from Way Forward Valley Boys faction

THE family of the late Winston “Gus” Cooper has publicly distanced itself from the Way Forward faction of the Valley Boys and declared that only the World Famous faction, led by Brian Adderley, could host this year’s birthday celebrations in his honour.

Bahamas Striping donates J$16m to Jamaica's hurricane effort

BAHAMAS Striping Group of Companies has announced a contribution to Jamaica’s Hurricane Melissa recovery effort, donating J$16m — about US$104,000 — and pledging 5,000 school bags valued at US$20,000 to support students affected by the storm.

Carjacking spree accused also charged with putting woman in fear with handgun

A MAN was remanded to prison on Thursday after he was accused of a spree of armed carjackings earlier this month.

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Smart-storage service opens to assist US embassy visitors

A NEW smart-storage service aimed at solving a longstanding frustration for US Embassy visitors has opened on Shirley Street, after its founder turned her own stressful visa appointment into a business idea.

Foul play not expected by police after man’s body found on Linda Cay

A MAN who left Lisbon Creek by dinghy on Saturday night was found dead on Linda Cay the next morning, after his abandoned vessel was discovered drifting near the shoreline.

Govt takes Labour on Campus career fair to Doris Johnson Senior High School

THE Department of Labour took its Labour on the Campus career fair to Doris Johnson Senior High School on Friday, pushing students to confront the realities of the job market as officials warned that unfilled skills gaps will be taken by foreign workers if Bahamians do not seize opportunities now.