Two illegal coal-mining operations demolished in southern New Providence
AUTHORITIES demolished two illegal coal-burning sites in southern New Providence yesterday to address long-standing environmental and public health concerns.
Teen gets 30 months jail for loaded gun
A teen was sentenced to 30 months in prison after admitting to having a loaded pistol on Prison Lane last week.
Govt identifies site for future Bahamas Creative and Performance Arts School
THE government has identified a site for the Bahamas Creative and Performing Arts School (CAPAS), according to Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis.
‘Do not let Sarkis weaponise Chapter 11 on Nassau hotels’
Baha Mar’s contractor is accusing Sarkis Izmirlian of seeking to “circumvent” the Bahamian courts by using its US Chapter 11 protection as a “springboard” to pursue the winding-up of its two Nassau hotels.
Pilots to challenge aviation test amid operator concerns
Bahamian pilots will today challenge a controversial aviation exam before the Supreme Court amid airline concerns that the test may impact operations and disrupt planned service expansion.
Tax chief: Property filing target ‘ain’t so hard cut’
Tax officials say the February 15 deadline to file details of all corporate real estate dealings “ain’t so hard cut” but there is unlikely to be “a blanket” extension for all of a registered office’s clients.
Mom says son was ‘humiliated and in pain’ after officer’s alleged assault
CHINIKA Louisius says her fourth-grade son was left humiliated and in pain after a police officer allegedly beat him in front of his classmates, leaving him unable to sleep on his back for days.
Two American women bitten by shark in Bimini Bay
TWO American women were treated in hospital after a shark attack in Bimini last week.
Fox’s Balmoral Island lease could face legal challenge from former MP
A former Cabinet minister has warned he may initiate legal action over the Government’s decision to lease a portion of Balmoral Island to Adrian Fox for part of his proposed $300m resort project.
Twenty dogs seized after report of maltreatment
TWENTY dogs were rescued by police from a residence on Eton Road on Saturday following concerns of suspected maltreatment.
Five-year sentence a ‘dangerous message’
A FIVE-year prison sentence for a man who pleaded guilty to molesting his three-year-old twin daughters sparked outrage from women’s rights activists yesterday, with one saying it shows ignorance and indifference to survivors of sexual violence and highlights a flawed judicial system.
Running in Love III a ‘success’
VALENTINE’S Day is just four days away but love was already in the air at the third edition of the ‘Running in Love’ fun run/walk on Saturday at Arawak Cay.
GAIN AN EDGE: Ka’Lon Duncanson - A study in determination
Ka’Lon Duncanson knows the value of determination.
INSIGHT: What’s the benefit of hosting rocket landing?
ON January 16 this year, just after sunset, the skies lit up in flames over parts of The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Deputy Commissioner defends his appointment against criticism from FNM
DEPUTY Commissioner Anthony Rolle defended his appointment amid criticism from the Free National Movement (FNM).
Police investigating ‘suspicious death’
POLICE are investigating two separate deaths—a Cuban national found lifeless in his home and a 34-year-old man who succumbed to gunshot injuries sustained earlier this month.
Disney Cruise Lines to build entertainment spaces for children in Eleuthera
HUNDREDS of students across Eleuthera will soon benefit from new outdoor play and sports facilities, thanks to Disney Cruise Line’s $1m commitment to building entertainment spaces across the island.
Good showing for the UB Mingoes at Star Performers meet
THE University of The Bahamas Mingoes men and women’s track and field teams saw some good results at the 22nd Star Performers Track and Field Classic on Saturday, February 1 at the Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium.
Cheryl Maria Turnquest laid to rest
MEMBERS of the women’s national softball team, who finished third at the World Games in San Jose, California, showed up to pay their last respects to their team-mate - the late Cheryl Maria Turnquest.
