PI ‘cannot bear pressures’ of Royal Caribbean project
A former Bahamas National Trust (BNT) executive director yesterday voiced concerns that Royal Caribbean’s Paradise Island project “cannot bear the environmental pressures of what is being proposed”.
Three men plead ‘not guilty’ to attempted kidnapping
THREE men are behind bars today after they were accused of a foiled kidnapping last week that resulted in a man being injured.
Man remanded without bail on sexual assault charge
A 22-year-old man was sent to prison yesterday accused of the sexual assault of a woman during a home invasion in Exuma last week.
Eva Hilton Primary wins all team divisions for third year in a row
BGF National High School Golf Championships - day 3
DAY three of the Bahamas Golf Federation’s (BGF) National High School Golf Championships wrapped up yesterday in the Driving Range of the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
Sharks, Lions advance to junior girls’ volleyball championships
The Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) junior girls’ volleyball playoffs got underway yesterday at the CI Gibson Gymnasium.
Showjumpers haul in the ribbons at the Ocala Spring Classic
A TRIO of Bahamian equestrians showed off their showjumping skills at the Ocala Spring Classic 3 competition, held at the Florida Horse Park.
K9 units assist in drug find
POLICE arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply on Tuesday.
Atlantis and its sudden concerns
It is with great interest and mostly baffled as I read in the daily newspapers about the various articles penned by Atlantis president and managing director Audrey Oswell that were published in protest of Royal Caribbean International (RCI) Royal Beach Club proposed to be developed on the western side of Paradise Island. As we all know by now that RCI was given Government approval pending environment impact assessment reports to go forward with its $100m project.
Life on Mars
Please permit me space in your column to respond to Vincentian Prime Minister Ralph (“Comrade”) Gonzales, who suggested recently that the Bahamian Judiciary must be residents of Mars if they seriously feel that it is justifiable to continue bailing murder accused in an environment where they now make up a solid proportion of victims and reoffenders.
Ex-Prison Officer guilty of smuggling drug into prison
A FORMER prison officer was found guilty yesterday of smuggling drugs into the prison.
Man who threatened woman with shotgun granted bail
A MAN, accused of threatening a woman with a shotgun last month, was granted bail yesterday.
Fortune Bay Canal construction begins at $1.2m cost
THE construction of the Fortune Bay Canal is being undertaken at an investment cost of $1.2m and is expected to be completed in October.
Deadly coral disease is affecting up to 90 percent of reefs in some areas
THE deadly Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) continues to ravage corals in The Bahamas, affecting up to 90 per cent of corals in some areas.
ALICIA WALLACE: Decisive action on rape allegation would show govt’s commitment to ending gender-based violence
A MEMBER of Parliament has been accused of gender-based violence by a woman who was in a relationship with him. The violence included physical assault, rape, and death threats against the woman and her family. The survivor’s story is as clear as it is disturbing. It is about the escalation of violence, manipulation and threats, abuse of power, and the apparent impossibility of accessing justice. It is a lived reality that is more common than most people know.
‘GB population decline due to hurricane and pandemic’
GRAND Bahama’s declining population signifies the island’s economic struggles, Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce president James Carey said yesterday.
EDITORIAL: Long overdue for legal reform
IN highlighting some good news – with a drop in the murder rate so far this year – Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander also illuminated the problems that we face.
Henfield calls pay delay for public workers ‘unacceptable’
SENATOR Darren Henfield said it is unacceptable that salary payments to 900 public workers were delayed for the second time this year.
Stem cell research and therapy legislation to be replaced, says Darville
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday the government would repeal and replace the Stem Cell Research and Therapy Act with a modern law.
DPM invites health and well-being industries to expand their business in The Bahamas
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper discussed the health profile of The Bahamas during a health conference yesterday.
