Speaking for Bahamians?
A voice note has been sent around on Whatsapp from the president of the taxi union, Wesley Ferguson – and it has to be heard to be believed.
Bus driver fined $250 for assaulting another bus driver
A BUS driver was ordered to financially compensate a fellow bus driver after he admitted to assaulting him over vehicle repairs.
Man gets one year in prison for marijuana possession
A MAN was sentenced to a year in prison yesterday after he changed his plea and admitted to having $70,000 worth of marijuana in 2018.
Bail breach leads to 6 months in prison
A MAN was sentenced to six months in prison yesterday after he admitted to breaching curfew while on bail for a murder charge.
Teen on probation after causing harm to a woman
A MALE TEENAGER was placed on a year’s probation in court yesterday after he admitted to injuring a woman.
CARIFTA tickets on sale
With the box office now open, patrons are flocking to the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium to purchase their tickets for the 50th Independence CARIFTA Games.
Philanthropists join CARIFTA sponsorship
THE husband-and-wife team of Trent and Julia Jordan have thrown their philanthropic support behind the Local Organising Committee for the 50th CARIFTA Games as they support their daughter, who has a disability, but is eager to participate in track and field.
36th St Valentine’s Day Regatta in Montagu Bay February 18-19
IN keeping the memory of their father alive, the family of the late Eleazor ‘the Sailing Barber’ Johnson will continue with the 36th edition of the St Valentine’s Day Regatta in Montagu Bay next weekend.
Customs import clearing system off-line ‘for week’
CUSTOMS’ system for electronically clearing goods has been down for the past week and is “holding up” The Bahamas’ import economy, brokers confirmed yesterday.
Aviation fees dispute hits ‘diplomatic level’
THE DEPUTY prime minister says the Government is engaging at the “diplomatic level” with the US government over airline accusations that The Bahamas’ air navigation fees are discriminatory and anti-competitive.
Junior Junkanoo's Bay Street return 'a huge success'
THE annual Junior Junkanoo made its return to Bay Street on Thursday after a two-year hiatus.
Hunt for suspect in attempted child stealing
POLICE are hunting for a suspect in an attempted child stealing.
Police searching for missing 13-year-old girl
POLICE are appealing for help in finding a missing 13-year-old girl.
FRONT PORCH: Emancipation and education still needed 50 years after independence
At the 50th anniversary of independence there is tremendous work to be done to educate Bahamians about our basic history and basic civics, including the Constitution. Those charged with organising this commemoration have an obligation to ensure that it is not overwhelmingly a parade of festivities and feel-good events. We should not mostly be engaged in a series of blowout parties. At the heart of this anniversary should be a variety of educational and meaningful cultural activities.
EDITORIAL: Questions should be answered - by all governments
THERE was no shortage of drama – and theatrics – in the House of Assembly yesterday.
Mitchell: FNM behaviour disgraceful
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party chairman and Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday berated the opposition for their behaviour in the House of Assembly, saying it was “nothing short of disgraceful”.
Pintard speaks out over death threats
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard yesterday said “we need to repudiate any form of death threats” after threats were made to the Prime Minister on Friday.
‘Tell us details on NIB decision’
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said he is glad government has made a decision on the National Insurance Board, but “we now need to hear what the details are”.
Gov’t to double its share of treasure
A multi-million underwater explorer yesterday said it is “still evaluating the economics” after the Government moved to double its share from treasure salvaging in Bahamian waters.
