Missing man from Grand Bahama found
A GRAND Bahama man who was reported missing to police has been located in Crown Haven, Abaco, a senior police official has reported.
Activists call for answers over minister incident
FOLLOWING their 48-hour ultimatum last week, local activists of the Concerned Citizens Committee of The Bahamas (CCCB) have launched a three-phased campaign called, “Truth and Justice.”
Warning issued as lobster season begins
MARINE Resources Acting Director Gregory Bethel says officials continue to be faced with some “unscrupulous” people who do not follow protocols when it comes to lobster season.
Verdict threatens resort’s $100k private club model
A Bahamian resort developer yesterday moved to overturn a Supreme Court ruling that threatens to undermine the $100,000 “entry fee” business model for its private club by giving nearby homeowners free access to multiple amenities.
US report exposes trafficking issues
THE latest US Trafficking in Persons Report has noted experts’ concerns about excessive pre-trial detention due to criminal justice system delays, preventing even the most serious criminal cases from advancing in a timely manner due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cooper concedes action to have negative impact
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper says it is likely Monday’s industrial action by airport employees will have a “significant” impact on the country’s economy due to the number of tourists who missed their flights.
DELAYED: Majority of striking airport staff fail to report for work despite ‘illegal’ court ruling
AN estimated 80 percent of airport workers in New Providence who engaged in a lightning strike on Monday did not return to work yesterday, despite a recent court ruling ordering them to report for duty.
Tynia Gaither denied spot in 200m final at Worlds
Despite running a personal best, Tynia Gaither was denied her third consecutive spot in the final of the women’s 200 metres at the World Championships.
Banking fees modern day piracy
I am writing today as a concerned citizen and a resident of the Spring City domes. I was reading an online an article published on July 8th, which was speaking of the Minister trying to have the domes demolished by August!
Cruise ships
There is clear evidence that we are receiving more and more cruise ships which means the total onboard is growing and growing. Heard, or read, that on any certain high visit day there could be as many as 30,000 passengers - evidence yesterday Monday, July 18th, lunch time Bay Street was full of obvious visitors - note the majority unmasked which is not according to health protocols might be a good idea the cruise ships and Nassau Ports insist on compliance.
International Basketball Academy hosts media day
THE 9th Denykco Bowles Elite Skills Basketball Camp, presented by International Basketball Academy Bahamas, featured a special segment for its participants where they learned valuable lessons in media training.
Man accused over drugs
A MAN was granted bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday on charges related to possession of cocaine and marijuana.
Police moves
As the new Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander of the Bahamas stated in The Nassau Guardian that he will be implementing both of my recommendations to reduce crime in the Bahamas - Police Gang Task Force and Gun Task Force. These were my visions, ideas and plans to reduce crime in the Bahamas that was published to the Editor titled Crime Prevention and Prisoner Rehabilitation recommending the need for a Police Gang Task Force to dismantle and combat gangs.
Pair accused of robbery
TWO teenage males were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday for stealing $700 during an armed robbery.
DPM: ‘No winners’ from airport strike
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday said “there are no winners” from Monday’s Airport Authority strike as he voiced concern over the damage inflicted on The Bahamas’ tourism reputation from missed flights and delays.
$5,000 bail over assault
A MAN was granted $5,000 bail yesterday in relation to an alleged assault of a man and woman with a car and then threatening to harm that same woman at a later date.
Attacker hit man at mall with a piece of wood
A MAN was remanded in custody for psychological evaluation after assaulting a man at the mall with a piece of wood.
Strachan: ‘I felt like I got hit in my quad and that was it’
SPRINTER Anthonique Strachan said she was quite devastated when she suffered the grade one strain to her left quad during Monday night’s heats of the women’s 200 metres at the World Championships.
BLTA names Billie Jean King Cup team
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) has fielded a four-member team to represent the Bahamas at the Americas Group II 2022 Billie Jean King (BJK) Cup by BNP Paribus, July 22-30.
Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation selects 16-member team for CAC Championships
FOLLOWING the successful return of the National Bodybuilding Championships over the weekend at Atlantis, the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation has selected a 16-member team to represent the Bahamas at the Central American and Caribbean Bodybuilding Championships.
