Overturned tanker spills diesel near Abaco homes
A SUN Oil tanker carrying oil to Bahamas Power and Light flipped over in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, on Tuesday, spilling 8,600 gallons of diesel, according to Roscoe Thompson, chairman of the Marsh Harbour/Spring City Township.
'Accusation involving senior officer terribly disturbing’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said he found voice notes purporting to capture a quid-pro-quo arrangement involving a senior police officer and a gang leader “terribly disturbing”.
Questions arise over ability of Police Complaints Inspectorate to perform its function
THE “independent” institution that police Commissioner Clayton Fernander said would supervise the Security and Intelligence Branch’s investigation involving Chief Superintendent Michael Johnson has continually failed to perform its legislative functions, raising questions about whether it can adequately oversee the highest-profile internal police investigation in years.
Families knew that voice notes existed
THE father of Michael Fox Jr said his son sent him voice notes before he was killed in May and told him to release the recordings should something happen to him.
Be proactive on the cyber security threat
AS BUSINESSES continue to deepen their digital footprints, cyber security remains a critical concern.
Transparency the key in probe
WHEN the allegations over possible corruption in the ranks of the police force emerged, we wrote in this column of the need for transparency in the investigation.
Man gets three months prison for stealing car
A MAN was sentenced to three months in prison yesterday after he admitted to stealing a luxury car in New Providence last week.
Good housekeeping?
WHICH Bahamas government could qualify to receive a ‘Good Housekeepers Award’?
FRONT PORCH: Remembering cultural icons at Independence
THE term cultural icon is often overused.
Twins accused of possession of a loaded gun and ammunition
TWINS were granted bail after they were accused of having a loaded gun in New Providence last week.
STATESIDE: As Biden dominates headlines, will Trump look to grab them back?
“EVEN bad publicity is good publicity.” Do you remember who made that famous?
Destruction of Athol Island
I WOULD like to give a shout out to my nephew, Mr Adrian White, the MP for St Anne’s, for seizing on such a delicate topic as the destruction of Athol Island under seemingly dubious circumstances and authority.
When did water park plan appear?
NASSAU Cruise Port... when did they include a ‘water park’?
Police probe over claims
IT is another sad day in this little country. We are now dealing with allegations of serious police corruption.
Sir Franklyn recipient of 2024 International Man of The Year at Men of Honour Awards
SIR Franklyn Wilson has been named the recipient of the 2024 International Man of Honour Award at the Men of Honour Awards in Orlando.
Bahamas 12U team falls to Aruba 3-0
The Bahamas put out a valiant effort against Aruba in the gold-medal match but the visiting country would prove why they were the reigning 12-and-under (12U) champions at the 2024 Babe Ruth Caribbean Championship and Invitationals.
Olympian Steven Gardiner continues to win, sprinter Ian Kerr doubles up
FOLLOWING another successful hosting of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) Junior and Senior Track and Field Nationals in June, Bahamian athletes have now returned to track and field action overseas.
Mychal ‘Sweet Bells’ Thompson: Bahamas is in golden era of basketball talent
THE dust has settled since The Bahamas senior men’s national basketball team came up short in their quest to make their Paris dreams a reality in the final game of the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Valencia, Spain almost a week ago.
National Honours announced
THE National Honours for 2024 have been announced - including the Order of National Hero being awarded to a former slave.
