Murder accused charged with violating bail conditions
A MAN accused of murder was charged with violating the conditions of his bail in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
Two taxi drivers face fraud related charges
TWO taxi drivers appeared in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday accused of several fraud related offences.
Community service for woman who punched former boyfriend's lover
A 36-year-old woman who punched her former boyfriend’s lover in the face earlier this month was ordered on Friday to complete 150 hours of community service.
Hunt for two men after Palmdale armed robbery
Police are hunting for two male suspects who reportedly robbed another man in the Palmdale area on Thursday.
DIANE PHILLIPS: A woman with a world of surprises up her sleeve
THE first time I met Eunice Rose she had a rake in her hand. She was explaining to her partner in a part-time landscape business the difference between two types of ferns. The partner was tall, strapping, packed with sinew, muscle and eagerness to work but far less knowledgeable about the greenery in front of him than was the woman next to him with the rake who never broke stride even as we spoke.
Pintard: Davis lost on fiscal impact of storms
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis is “lost” on the fiscal impacts of major storms, labelling him “misinformed” on how these natural disasters affected the national debt.
17-year-old who drowned ‘was good swimmer’
THE relatives of 17-year-old Nicholas Amiscar who allegedly drowned at a beach in Treasure Cay, Abaco this week have described him as a “good swimmer”.
Family waiting for progress in search for missing men at sea
SISTERS of the boaters who disappeared at sea on Monday are awaiting progress in the search for their loved ones who were travelling from Bimini to Andros.
Watson refuses to discuss row with Dorian survivor
PRESS Secretary Clint Watson has refused to respond to controversy surrounding a leaked conversation he allegedly had with a Hurricane Dorian survivor over Hurricane Dorian memorial week.
Homeowners association barred from fee collection
A Lake Cunningham homeowners association was yesterday barred from demanding maintenance fees from a subdivision’s residents after the Supreme Court ruled it has no standing to levy the charges.
$7.5m PI food store to create 75 posts
A Freeport-headquartered supermarket will break into the New Providence market in 2023 via a $7.5m investment at Paradise Island’s Hurricane Hole redevelopment that will create 75 permanent jobs.
Press secretary: Ask retailers about food costs
PRESS secretary Clint Watson says he wants Bahamians to question retailers and wholesalers on how certain relief measures implemented by the government to lower food costs have been passed on to consumers to lessen the impact of rising inflation.
BPL’s power plant deal, $535m funding ‘on hold’
Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) top executive last night revealed the troubled utility’s mammoth $535m refinancing and New Providence power plant deal with Shell are both “in abeyance”.
Pintard: FNM will not tolerate aggression
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said his party will not tolerate “blatant disrespect” or any other form of aggression after a Free National Movement Meritorious Council Member was assaulted by another party member at a meeting earlier this week.
‘15 percent rise’ hailed as exam results released
THERE was a 15 percent increase in the number of BGCSE candidates who received a C or higher in five or more subjects this year, according to Director of Education Marcellus Taylor.
IT’S NOT OUR FAULT, MR WATSON: Food retailers hit back after press secretary blames them for prices
Food retailers yesterday hit back over assertions that some merchants have not passed the Budget’s tariff cuts on to consumers via reduced prices, adding: “You can’t point the finger of blame at us.”
Murder accused admits damaging ankle monitor
A MAN was sent to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services yesterday after admitting to damaging his ankle monitor while on bail for murder.
IAN FERGUSON: Forgoing growth can be major profit boost
Growth is a long-term objective for most businesses. However, some firms never grow and remain as small businesses forever. Here are a few factors that explain why some businesses do not have growth as the main objective.
