Abaco police hold man over drugs find
ABACO Police arrested a male resident of Dundas Town after discovering suspected marijuana, a firearm and ammunition at a residence on Monday.
Health system vulnerability a factor in easing restrictions
A LOCAL infectious disease expert says the vulnerability of the country’s public health system along with low vaccination numbers remain key determining factors regarding how far COVID-19 measures can be scaled back.
‘No issues whatsoever’ on $2bn Gov’t roll over
The Ministry of Finance’s top official last night said he foresees “no issues whatsoever” over the Government’s ability to refinance $2bn in domestic debt coming due for repayment by June 2022.
Hedging delay threatens to cost BPL’s consumers
Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) plan to raise its customer fuel charge by 30 percent with effect from yesterday did not happen because it was not approved by Cabinet, it was revealed yesterday.
‘Reputation on chopping block’ over reefs threat
The Bahamas’ “reputation is on the chopping block” if it fails to immediately combat a new “pandemic” devastating the coral reefs relied upon by tourism and fisheries, activists warned yesterday.
US urges ‘greater focus’ on gaming, money transmission
The US government yesterday urged The Bahamas to place “greater focus” on combating financial crime conducted via online gaming and money transmission services providers.
CIBC loan deferrals decrease by $420m
Just $6m worth of loans remained in CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank (Bahamas) COVID loan deferral initiative at end-October 2021 compared to $426m exactly one year earlier.
Gladstone Road to be four lanes by end-2024
Gladstone Road will be transformed into a four-lane highway over its entire length - from Carmichael Road to John F Kennedy (JFK) Drive - by end-2024, it was revealed last night.
179 on intercepted Haitian sailing vessel
THE United States Coast Guard intercepted a Haitian sailing vessel with 179 people on board on Sunday, approximately 30 miles off Andros.
Abuse video exposes risk to elderly
THE Bahamas Alzheimer’s Association has condemned a video circulating on social media of an elderly person being abused and reiterated “this behaviour should not be condoned or tolerated”.
Cops probe printers on fake foreign vaccine cards
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville confirmed yesterday an official investigation has been launched to crack down on local printing companies producing fake vaccination cards.
More health staff for Family Islands
MORE than 200 healthcare workers are expected to be sent to various Family Islands to bolster medical services in those communities, according to Health Mister Dr Michael Darville.
GOVT STEPPED IN TO BLOCK BPL RATE RISE: Planned increase shelved after Cabinet ruled rise needed ministers’ approval
A DAY after Bahamas Power and Light “prematurely” announced a proposed hike in electricity costs due to rising fuel prices, Works and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears said yesterday the government has not approved any rate increase for power in the country, nor is it considering doing so.
Providence Storm win U-18 basketball championship
THE Providence Storm was a little too much for the Island Dreams to handle down the stretch in the boys’ under-18 championship game in the Providence Basketball Club’s Mid- Term Break Classic on Monday night.
Officer testifies in Solomon’s theft trial
A POLICE officer testified yesterday in the ongoing trial of a former employee of Solomon’s Fresh Market, who is accused of stealing $342.50 worth of groceries.
Officer says ten-year-old girl identified her attacker
A POLICE officer testified in court yesterday about how a ten-year-old girl identified an accused man as the person who allegedly indecently assaulted her.
Rolle named as new PHA managing director
THE Public Hospitals Authority has announced the appointment of Aubynette Rolle as the entity’s acting managing director.
Jacobi and Gold Rush pull off big victory
JACOBI Bain played a pivotal role for the No.10 ranked Xavier University of Louisiana Gold Rush men’s tennis team as they pulled off another big win, this time with a 4-1 triumph over the No.7 ranked William Carey on Monday in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
EDITORIAL: Stubbs case exposes flaws in justice system
ERIC Stubbs appears to be the man the system forgot.
