Two accused over deadly gun attack
A MAN and a teenager were yesterday remanded to prison accused of killing a man and attempting to kill another earlier this month.
Discharge for woman over foul language
A magistrate yesterday discharged a woman who used foul language in the presence of officers who attempted to break up an argument between her and another woman.
‘I was a minor’ claim in sex case
A TEENAGER has claimed he was a minor at the time he was accused of having sex with an underaged girl.
Curfew for break-in accused
A 29-year-old man who denied breaking into another man’s house was yesterday placed on a daily curfew leading up to his trial.
Bahamas earn 2-1 victory over the host country Dominican Republic
THE No.2 singles player Brianna Houlgrave improved to 3-0 in singles matches in tournament play with a 7-6 (5) 5-7, 6-1 win over Paz Gabral.
Reine and Beau ride for Bahamas
SEVENTEEN-year-old Reine Pagliaro’s successful ride in the FEI World Endurance Championship for Young Riders & Juniors marked the first time ever that the island nation competed in an Equestrian event at the World Championship level.
ALICIA WALLACE: There are voices out there the new government should be listening to
Cabinet appointments have been made, and we have all noticed the number is quite high. Whether the new administration is piloting a new way to address the issues we are facing today or it is paying for favours or rewarding loyalty, taxpayers are footing the bill.
AG to discuss appeal over citizenship ruling with PM
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said his office will have a discussion with Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis about whether to continue its appeal of a landmark citizenship ruling to the Privy Council.
EDITORIAL: Time is wasting for govt to get to work
FIRST it was promotions being halted – and now it’s contracts under review.
‘Revisit immigration bill to deal with crisis of Haitian immigration’
WHILE warning that Inagua is on the brink of a humanitarian crisis with a recent influx of Haitian migrants, Human Rights Bahamas is urging the government to revisit the draft Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill insisting it could help in navigating this issue.
Munroe: We can handle influx of Haitian migrants
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe, QC, yesterday expressed confidence in local law enforcement agencies’ capability to protect the country’s borders against any influx of Haitian sloops after hundreds of migrants were recently apprehended in Bahamian territory.
Thompson: Bank review shows FNM’s positive economic impact
FORMER State Minister for Finance Kwasi Thompson said the recent quarterly review by the Central Bank of The Bahamas proves the economic policies implemented by the Minnis administration were having a positive impact on the Bahamian economy.
Miller attorneys ‘agree’ $10m verdict overturn
Attorneys for an ex-Cabinet minister last night said they agreed to the overturning of a near-$10m damages award against the Government because both sides are now in settlement talks.
BOB targeting ‘real growth, not loan loss management’
Bank of The Bahamas yesterday said it was seeking to drive sustained profitability “from real growth as opposed to managing delinquency provisions” after enjoying a positive $14m bottom line swing.
‘Critical data’: Health travel visa to remain
The deputy prime minister yesterday said the health travel visa will stay for international travellers as it is producing “data critical to the development and advancement of tourism”.
Bahamas in world’s eighth largest electric car sale rise
The Bahamas was yesterday said to have exceeded last year’s electric vehicle sales in the first nine months of 2021, having produced the world’s eighth largest year-over-year increase during COVID-19’s peak.
Cold front to blame for thunderstorms
A SENIOR meteorologist said a “cold front” is responsible for the continuous thunderstorms New Providence has experienced over the past few days.
Pinder says govt looking to help people left in limbo
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said the Davis administration wants to change laws to help people who are kept in limbo as they await prosecution.
Man found dead in pool of blood in Big Yard shooting
A MAN was left dead after a shooting incident on Windsor Lane yesterday.
