Sanctions letters for 11 registered agents
The government has issued sanctions warnings to 11 financial services providers for failing to supply beneficial ownership details on corporate entities they act for, the attorney general revealed yesterday.
Body found ‘drowned’ in Potter’s Cay
POLICE are investigating the suspected drowning death of a man whose body was fished out of waters at Potter’s Cay yesterday.
Nurses cautious on ending restrictions
BAHAMAS Nurses Union President Amancha Williams said yesterday the union would only support the government’s proposed decision to end the COVID-19 emergency restrictions if a comprehensive plan is in place to mitigate potential virus spread.
Officer’s killer - or innocent?
THE lawyer for a Royal Bahamas Defence Force officer accused of murder said the prosecution’s case was not fully investigated and that his client, who has maintained his innocence, had nothing to hide.
Man killed, woman hurt in shooting
A MAN was killed and a woman was injured during a daytime shooting at Peardale Road yesterday.
‘I SAW ADRIANA IN SAFE HOUSE’: Witness swears missing Cuban woman was held by immigration officers
A CAMEROON native who was released from the Carmichael Road Detention Centre over two months ago claimed she saw missing Cuban woman Adriana Caro at the Department of Immigration’s safe house in early April.
The question of citizenship
Collectively we as real Bahamians have kicked the can filled with questions of citizenship too far down the road for too long. With the splendid ruling by a majority of the Court of Appeal recently (God bless them forever) the long vexing and debilitating question of citizenship is finally coming to a dramatic close.
40-year-old woman latest COVID victim
A 40-year-old New Providence woman died from COVID-19 on June 23, pushing the nation’s death toll to 245, according to the Ministry of Health.
Team inspects ecosystems in Grand Bahama study
A TEAM was in East Grand Bahama for a two-day field trip observing the natural habitat and ecosystems, as part of the Implementing Land, Water, and Ecosystem Management in the Bahamas (IWEco The Bahamas) project.
Medical school to receive students by next January
STATE Minister for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson said yesterday construction of a medical school in Grand Bahama by the Western Atlantic University School of Medicine is progressing and should be ready to receive students by January next year.
Six years for thief
A REPEAT offender who claimed he went on a stealing spree to support his two children and unborn baby was yesterday sentenced to six years behind bars.
15 Cubans detained off Anguilla Cay
A GROUP of Cubans are currently being detained at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre after they were apprehended in the southwest Bahamas by a US Coast Guard vessel earlier this week.
Cocaine suspect awaits bail hearing
A 41-year-old man who denied importing 23 pounds of cocaine into the country was remanded to prison pending a bail hearing.
Seeking a reply
I would appreciate it if you would publish this letter to Mr Richard Hardy, Director (Acting) of Lands and Surveys, in the hope that I shall get a reply to my question.
Vaccination
It is a Must and Pleasure to thank so much all the volunteers taking care of you at Loyola Hall.
Ayton leads Suns with 18 in loss to Clippers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George scored 27 points and the Los Angeles Clippers pulled away in a dominant third quarter, beating newly returned Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns 106-92 last night in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals.
Bastian lowers his national record in 200m breast
WITH one spot available for the men if there are no automatic A qualifiers at the Bahamas Aquatics’ National Swimming Championships this weekend, top contender Izaak Bastian proved he’s here to take on the challenge with a national record-breaking performance.
PRESS BOX: Bahamian makes history in professional wrestling
WHAT a nice surprise I had late the other night while flipping through the cable channels.
Tokyo Olympics: Last Chance Meet all set for Monday
RIGHT after the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations completes its National Open Track and Field Championships this weekend, the Blue Marlin Management will stage its Last Chance Meet on Monday.
