Five in court over incident that ended in airport officer being shot
FOUR men and a woman were yesterday charged with conspiring to commit armed robbery in connection with an incident that resulted in an officer being shot at Lynden Pindling International Airport last week.
Two accused over separate killings
A MAN and a teenager were yesterday charged with murder in two separate incidents.
$800 fine for marijuana
A MAN caught with more than $200 worth of marijuana must pay $800 to avoid spending three months on remand.
Man accused of gun possession
A FREEPORT man was charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition in Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Cruise vaccination policy to be extended into 2022
The deputy prime minister yesterday said the cruise ship passenger COVID-19 vaccination policy will be extended into 2022.
Freshman Jacobi Bain in ITA Cup Championships
He is only in his freshman year at Xavier University of Louisiana, but Bahamian Jacobi Bain will be among the list of players participating in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Cup Championships in Rome, Georgia.
Roadmasters pleased with turnout for virtual running of 125th Boston Marathon
ALTHOUGH we’re still dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bahamas Roadmasters Running Club was quite pleased with the turnout for their virtual running of the 125th Boston Marathon.
Mario Ford Baseball Camp back in full swing
AFTER taking a short break due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the Mario Ford Baseball Camp is now back in full swing at the Columbus Primary School park.
How could statue be smashed?
It is unbelievable! One man with a sledgehammer at Government House almost destroyed the statue of Christopher Columbus before the police arrived.
PETER YOUNG: Non-violence in resolving conflict - a lesson for us all?
A significant event last week in South Africa has led to reflection by some on the past iniquitous system of apartheid in the country, and it is a reminder of the power of forgiveness and reconciliation in an increasingly troubled and violent world.
FACE TO FACE: Standing up for our mental health in the time of COVID
THE Bahamas, as a society, has come a long way in addressing the issue of mental health.
EDITORIAL: Lack of urgency in protecting Govt House
HOW secure is Government House?
Minnis: What caused Inagua COVID spike?
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has called on health officials to aggressively investigate the recent spike of COVID-19 cases on Inagua, as some residents there call for more restrictive measures.
Munroe: Murphy told me he didn’t get support from previous govt
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe, QC, said yesterday that Corrections Commissioner Charles Murphy told him he was unable to fulfill all his duties at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services because he did not get the support needed under the former administration.
Davis: Finance trouble won’t stop commitments
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said his administration does not intend to cancel any of its commitments despite the country’s current financial situation.
Honouring our heroes
SIXTEEN Bahamians were recognised on National Heroes Day for the vast contributions they made to the development of the country.
Major overtime pay win for employees
A minimum wage security guard has been awarded nearly $11,000 after the Industrial Tribunal ruled that companies and their employees “cannot lawfully contract out” of paying overtime rates.
‘Don’t be dictated to’ by 15% corporate tax
The Bahamas “shouldn’t be waiting for someone to dictate to us” and must act now on tax and Business Licence reform ahead of the global push to a minimum 15 percent corporate tax.
