FNM to assess reasons for election defeat
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard said internal and external groups will create an election post-mortem for the FNM which will be analysed at a conclave the party is likely to hold at the end of April.
Domestic violence complaints by Carissa led to charges
ACTING Commissioner Clayton Fernander said police investigated two domestic violence complaints from deceased Carissa Culmer last year and in both instances the suspect was charged.
Police focus on gun traffickers to curb rising violence
ACTING Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander said police are targeting gun traffickers to stem the rise of violence in the country and have also had success against web shop armed robbers.
Food at the heart of Commonwealth Day celebration
BRITISH High Commissioner Sarah Dickson celebrated Commonwealth Day with food and nutrition for students at RM Bailey Senior High School yesterday.
Electric vehicle dealer targets sales doubling
A Bahamian electric car dealer yesterday voiced optimism that it will “double” year-over-year vehicle sales in 2022 having just placed a record 100-strong order with its Chinese supplier.
Bail revoked in $40m fraud case
A Bahamian private island owner, who has been accused of masterminding a $40m fraud, has had his bail revoked over fears he may flee to this nation and has engaged in human smuggling.
Fund farm veterans, not just the rookies
The Bahamas must invest more in proven farmers who have shown the necessary “fortitude and perseverance” rather than directing all resources to newcomers, an entrepreneur is warning,
‘Are swimming pigs here because we’re Bahamian?’
An attorney has questioned whether two swimming pigs attractions are only being considered for Adelaide Village because the beachfront is majority Bahamian-owned.
First rums ready at new Bahamas Distillery Company
THE newly established Bahamas Distillery Company opened its doors in Freeport and has started production of two rum offerings.
Retail chair: Ease mask ‘boiling point’
The Bahamas Federation of Retailers’ co-chair yesterday urged the Government to ease the COVID mask mandate for all businesses, not just hotels, given the “resistance” mounted by tourists.
84-year-old woman strangled to death
THE death of an 84-year-old woman who was found at her home about two weeks ago has been classified as a homicide by strangulation.
Minimum wage advice ‘in next two weeks’
LABOUR and Immigration Minister Keith Bell revealed yesterday that his ministry is expected to receive recommendations from the National Tripartite Council on the increase of minimum wage in the next two weeks.
TURF WAR: Fernander says spate of weekend crimes a ‘tit-for-tat’ situation
THE five killings that took place over the weekend were gang-related and the result of friction over drug turf, Acting Commissioner Clayton Fernander said yesterday.
Teenage boy accused of attacking cop
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy appeared in court yesterday on charges of assaulting a police officer.
Mackey and no.3 Eagles face Sharks in South Region Championship
NASHAD Mackey did not have an opportunity to suit up for the Embry-Riddle Eagles as a player in the NCAA Division II National Tournament, but as a graduate assistant, his coaching staff has led the programme to a history-making season that continues in the Sweet 16 tonight.
Man accused of abusing 11-year-old
A MAN appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday on charges of child abuse against an 11-year-old girl.
Chavez Young invited to BLB spring training
CHAVEZ Young was named a Toronto Blue Jayz non-roster invitee to 2022 Spring Training.
South Beach Swimming Complex re-opened
WITH the Bahamas Government starting to ease up on more COVID- 19 protocols, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg is hoping that more programmes will be initiated at the South Beach Swimming Complex.
Twisted Ukraine narrative
Sensible people stopped taking the western media seriously at the time of the 2003 Iraq war, when it became little more than a cheerleader for the western war machine, ridiculing dissenting voices as it destroyed an Arab country in a war based solely on lies. It did the same with Libya and it almost did the same with Syria – until Russia stopped it.
RIP DNA
In December 2021, Arinthia Komolafe resigned as leader of the Democratic National Alliance (DNA), nearly three months after the September 16 general election.
