Fishermen ‘ride out the storm’ of high fuel costs
Bahamian fishermen yesterday said they have no choice but “to ride out the storm” of high fuel prices amid hopes that crawfish prices for the fast-approaching season can provide some offset.
FOCOL chief: Make ‘every possible effort’ on Venezuela relief
FOCOL Holdings chairman yesterday urged the Prime Minister and his government to make “every possible effort” to have sanctions on Venezuela removed as the release of its oil will likely have “a material impact” on world markets.
Protest outside office of PM
A SMALL group of contract workers demonstrated peacefully about compensation owed to them outside the Office of the Prime Minister yesterday.
Child is abducted and raped in Grand Bahama
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday the abduction and rape of a young child in Grand Bahama is very disturbing.
Munroe: Trials more efficient after rule changes
WHILE admitting that an issue facing criminal court cases is generally the preparedness of the prosecution to proceed, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said a lot of rules have now been put in place to make trials more efficient.
Treasure seekers told - leave if you don’t like it
THE Minister of National Security said the company exploring for sunken treasure is welcome to leave The Bahamas if they are not willing to accept the government’s new terms.
‘MAKE THE DEAL’: Rolle sees plea bargains as way to clear backlogs and protect suspects out on bail
POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle is a proponent of plea bargaining, pointing to challenges with the judicial system that have created criminal case backlogs, ultimately delaying justice in some cases.
Teenager denies ‘rape’ in hospital incident
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said both a 14-year-old girl and 52-year-old patient have denied an alleged incident at the Princess Margaret Hospital.
Gas suppliers predict price falling in weeks
THE vice president of the Bahamas Petroleum Dealers Association says he expects gas prices to decrease slightly “within the next week or two” due to falling oil costs abroad.
Yachts and rising debt
So, Government wants to encourage Private Yacht registration to the Bahamas flag. Zeroing duty and VAT has zero connection to enticing a yacht owner to register their yacht under the Bahamas Registry.
Junior golfers in the mix at Caribbean Amateur Championships
ALTHOUGH they got off to a slow start after the first day of competition at the 34th Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships, manager Gina Gonzalez-Rolle is confident that Team Bahamas will get into the swing of things in Humacao, Puerto Rico.
Counselling order over drug possession
A MAN was ordered to attend drug counselling classes after pleading guilty in the Magistrate’s court yesterday to possessing Indian Hemp.
Gas prices are rising too high
Rebuilding a strong economy is the task of every government. But it is very important to realise that rebuilding a stronger economy begins with rebuilding the low and middle class families.
Appeal application for bail denied for murder accused
THE Bahamas Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeal application of murder accused Dentawn Grant, who was denied bail by a Supreme Court judge for his own safety after attempts were made on his life.
Three accused over firearm, ammunition and drugs
THREE men and a woman appeared in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday charged with firearm, ammunition and drug offences.
Bail granted in car damage case
A WOMAN was granted bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday for intentionally breaking another woman’s car.
Three months in jail for assault
A magistrate’s court sentenced a man to three months in prison for assaulting a woman with a figurine.
Jailed after series of thefts on Andros
AN ANDROS MAN was sentenced to two years and three months in prison yesterday after a series of thefts on the island and escaping the local police station.
Bahamas girls lose by 100 points to Mexico
Despite losing their third straight game of the FIBA Under-15 Centrobasket Championships by 100 points, head coach Varel Davis said there is still hope of Team Bahamas turning things around for the playoffs.
Hornets’ Kai Jones takes part in Elite Skills Camp
KAI Jones, the latest Bahamian to play in the National Basketball Association, took time out during a short break at home to participate in the 9th annual Denykco Bowles Elite Skills Basketball Camp.
