Murdered man ‘was out on bail’
A 40-YEAR-OLD man who was shot and killed at a farmer’s market on Baillou Hill Road South last Friday was said to be on bail for a serious offence at the time of his murder.
Update ‘very shortly’ on minister allegation
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said he expects to get an update “very shortly” concerning investigations into claims made against Housing and Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis.
Hailing our nation’s heroes
MORE than 200 Bahamians were recognised on National Heroes Day for their contributions to national development that helped shape The Bahamas.
PM: BPL rise won’t lead to job cuts
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis says he doesn’t believe that his administration’s decision to increase Bahamas Power and Light’s monthly fuel charge will lead to job layoffs and business closures.
Munroe turns to judges as country faces crime crisis
WHILE acknowledging the country is facing a crime crisis, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday he is hoping to meet with judiciary officials this week to discuss ways to speed up criminal cases as a part of their crime fighting strategies.
Shane Gibson: I’ll run in next election
FORMER MP and Cabinet minister Shane Gibson has confirmed that he is seeking a return to frontline politics and is hoping to run for the MICAL constituency in the next general election.
Minister defends joint operation
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe says the joint national security operation between The Bahamas and The Turks and Caicos Islands is in the best interest of the country despite criticism from some quarters.
GSSSA set to resume sports with softball and baseball
AFTER a two and a half year hiatus that was hampered by the non-payment of fees to coaches and officials, the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association is all set to resume its afterschool activities with softball and baseball as they celebrate their 30th anniversary this year.
Munnings makes impact in French ProB League
TRAVIS Munnings has had an immediate impact in his promotion to the French ProB League with his Boulazac Basket Dordogne basketball club.
23 points and nine assists for Domnick Bridgewater
DOMNICK Bridgewater returned to pro basketball in the French Nationale Masculine 2 League on what seemed like a moment’s notice, but it took little time for the young point guard to display midseason form.
King and Bluejays look ahead to new season
HIGHLY touted prospect Fredrick King Jr has joined a veteran Creighton Bluejays basketball programme expected to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.
Well done, Apostle Valentino Williams
Over the years, I have been privileged to have met and sat under the spiritual anointing of myriad clergy persons here at home and abroad internationally.
Roundabout suggestions
While I fully endorse the view expressed by Athena Damianos, with respect to the QC/BNT roundabout, perhaps, if the Government has some money for “Roundabouts”, it may wish to convert the nightmare that is the Village and Eastern Roads mess.
Man shot in face in Eight Mile Rock
A MAN is in hospital in serious condition after he was shot in the face on Saturday in the Eight Mile Rock area, police reported. Police received a report shortly after 1am on Saturday that a man was taken to hospital with gunshot injuries. Officers went to the Rand Memorial Hospital to investigate.
Father faces incest charge
A FATHER facing incest charges in the Supreme Court on Friday denied sleeping with his teenage daughter, claiming she only made the allegations after a pregnancy test was found in her room.
Three-under-par Harris is champion
FOR the second tournament in a row, David Harris emerged as the champion of the Bahamas Professional Golf Tour.
Mother and son shot dead off Kemp Road
A MOTHER and her adult son were shot dead off Kemp Road on Friday with police searching for a man on bail for murder to help them in their investigation.
