‘Courts must be safe’ urges Bahamas bar
THE Bahamas Bar Association called for greater security at the courts after Wednesday’s brazen shooting outside the Magistrate’s Court, saying court users were “seriously let down by the lack of security and persistent failure to take reasonable and necessary steps” to protect judicial officers and the wider public.
Family tribute to woman struck by boat while swimming
The family of a woman who died when struck by a boat on June 22 has paid tribute to a "beloved daughter, sister and aunt".
Man shot in parking lot of court on Nassau Street
A CROWD dashed for safety as gunshots rang out in the parking lot of the Nassau Street Magistrate’s Court yesterday, where a man was shot multiple times and was taken to hospital where he is in serious, but stable condition.
MP relives memory of son’s death after accident
CENTRAL Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis said he suffered a scary traffic accident earlier this month, a surreal experience that painfully reminded him of his son, who died in a traffic accident nine years ago.
Lockhart appears on Interpol red notice
AN Interpol red notice has been issued for former Exuma MP Elliot Lockhart, KC, who is wanted on two charges of stealing by reason of service and two charges of proceeds of criminal conduct.
Police continue investigation into missing American woman
POLICE have questioned several people about the disappearance of Chicago native Taylor Casey and will interview others today when they visit the site of the Sirvanada Ashram Yoga Retreat, Chief Superintendent of Police Chrislyn Skippings said yesterday.
Teen dies in traffic accident - bike missing
JAMESLY Richmond’s mother and cousin begged him not to buy a motorbike, fearing it would put him in danger and jeopardise his safety.
Davis says he personally intervened to refuse work permits that weren't justified
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said he has personally intervened to cancel work permits that were not “justified".
Officials consider response over missing woman
TOURISM Director General Latia Duncombe said Ministry of Tourism officials are meeting to determine the “best approach” to handle the negative consequences of the disappearance of an American woman.
PHA terminated security firm's contract over unpaid guards
THE Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) said it terminated its contract with its security company two weeks ago after learning that its employees had not been paid.
'You can't spin it - unemployment up'
FREE National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands accused the Davis administration of trying to "spin" the latest unemployment figures, which he said clearly shows an increase in joblessness.
Major retailer hits at armed officer ‘intimidation tactics’
A MAJOR Bahamian retailer yesterday accused government agents of employing “intimidation tactics” by sending heavily-armed officers into its main store as part of a tax compliance check-up.
Woman charged with assault with cutlass
A woman was remanded in custody yesterday after she allegedly assaulted someone with a cutlass and another person with a knife within a week this month.
Teen accused of possession of a firearm
A 16-year-old boy was remanded to Simpson Penn after he was accused of a gun attack last week.
Psychological evaluation ordered for man accused of indecent assault of a woman
A 21-year-old man was ordered to be psychologically evaluated after he was accused of indecently assaulting and threatening to kill a woman last week.
Passenger traffic at LPIA has increased by six percent over the first five months of the year
PASSENGER traffic through the Lynden Pindling International Airport increased six per cent in the first five months of 2024, according to Nassau and Paradise Island Promotion Board CEO Joy Jibrilu.
ALICIA WALLACE: What happened to the expectation of good service?
A consistent complaint by Bahamians in The Bahamas is about the low quality of customer service.
