Minnis takes aim at ‘afraid’ FNM candidates switching seats
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis took shots at Free National Movement candidates who, after holding office in certain constituencies, are now seeking election in different seats.
Pharmacies unite to fight illegal drug sales after Tribune probe
SEVERAL local pharmacies have joined forces to warn the public about the dangers of illegally selling prescription medicines, rolling out flyers and social media campaigns after a recent Tribune investigation shed light on the issue.
Bahamas ties us on corruption index, but advocate warns of daily reality
THE Bahamas’ steady showing in Transparency International’s latest corruption index masks a deeper problem: despite years of legislative reform, many Bahamians still do not feel the impact of anti-corruption efforts in their daily lives, a governance advocate warned yesterday.
'They ain’t coming in my yard’: FNM veteran slams Rick Fox pick
THE Free National Movement’s decision to ratify Rick Fox as its Garden Hills candidate has triggered sharp internal backlash from some, including a former constituency chairman accusing the party’s leadership of driving it into decline and sidelining loyal members.
Yntegra offers to complete stalled Black Point community centre
A MIAMI-based investment firm has submitted a formal proposal to help complete a long-planned community centre in Black Point, Exuma, positioning the project as a stand-alone community benefit amid delays to broader development in the area.
Teen arrested as police investigate Abaco stabbings
POLICE are investigating two separate stabbing incidents in Abaco on Monday night, one of which led to the arrest of a 17-year-old male.
American arrested at airport with drugs and undeclared cash
POLICE arrested a 69-year-old American man at an airport in New Providence on Monday after discovering suspected illegal drugs and undeclared cash in his possession.
Haitian sentenced to 10 months for car theft
A HAITIAN national who admitted stealing a vehicle from a busy Nassau intersection was sentenced to ten months in prison yesterday and will be handed over to immigration authorities upon completion of his term.
Tears of relief as jury acquits man of East Street car wash murder
TEARS of relief broke out in court yesterday after a jury acquitted a man accused of carrying out a fatal car wash shooting on East Street more than three years ago.
Bail denied for man accused of discarding gun
A MAN accused of discarding a firearm while fleeing police during a domestic disturbance investigation was denied bail and remanded to prison yesterday.
Bail for man accused of injuring two boys at AF Adderley High School
A MAN accused of injuring two teenage boys during a physical altercation at AF Adderley Junior High School last week was granted bail yesterday.
Man charged with first murder of 2026 in Grand Bahama
A 35-year-old man was charged with murder in Grand Bahama yesterday.
More students fall victim to child porn, sex scams
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) is increasingly dealing with cases where high school children fall victim to child pornography and sex-related scams, it was revealed at the Safer Internet Day Forum hosted by the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC).
RM Bailey Park vendors voicing faith in security after Xmas theft
THE RM Bailey Park Association president is not concerned about the threat of crime this Valentine’s Day season as there will be fewer vendors on the park thus providing greater access and visibility for security.
‘No cause for panic’ over 27% points off-peak credit
Bahamian bankers yesterday asserted that the 27 percentage point decline in private sector credit, as a proportion of national GDP, over the past 15 years is “no cause for panic” or “solely a sign of weakness” but demands a renewed focus on economic fundamentals.
Minnis: I’d never agree to China hospital loan terms
Dr Hubert Minnis is asserting he would never have agreed to any government borrowing being governed by a foreign lender’s own laws as the Davis administration has over the second New Providence hospital’s $195m financing.
‘Stop governing in dark’ on PPPs, MP demands
The Opposition’s finance spokesman yesterday renewed demands for the Government to “stop governing in the dark” while arguing that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had further backed concerns over public-private partnership (PPP) agreements.
Pricing comparison app to aid cost of living fight
A government policy advisor yesterday branded The Bahamas as one of the world’s ten most expensive countries to live in as it unveiled an app to enable consumers to compare prices at different merchants.
House blaze reignites concerns over Grand Bahama fire equipment crisis
A PRE-dawn house fire left a Grand Bahama family homeless on Sunday and renewed questions about emergency response after residents and a local government official complained that a single fire truck ran out of water before the blaze was fully extinguished.
