‘Officer’s murder was nothing to do with me’
ABLE Seaman Jevon Seymour denied threatening to shoot Petty Officer Percival Perpall after the marine refused to let him use the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s satellite phone to call his girlfriend while they were deployed on Ragged Island.
August target for end of restrictions
ATTORNEY General Carl Bethel said the Minnis administration wants to remove the COVID-19 emergency restrictions by August but that doing so will depend on infection rates and the behaviour of residents.
Light at the end of the tunnel
THE Court of Appeal’s affirmation of an historic Supreme Court ruling on citizenship rights means there is light at the end of the tunnel for some residents who have long sought to be recognised as citizens of The Bahamas and to benefit from that recognition, one of five plaintiffs in the matter said yesterday.
FINAL JUSTICE FOR BREANNA: Women jailed for 28 years after young mum slain over a cellphone
THE remaining two women convicted of murdering teenage mother Breanna Mackey over three years ago were sentenced to 28 years in prison by a Supreme Court judge yesterday.
Tax reform study results ‘by the end of the year’
THE government’s “in-depth” study on tax reform should have produced preliminary results by the end of the year, Minister of State for Finance Kwasi Thompson said yesterday.
‘Prospects bright for Grand Bahama’
KWASI Thompson, State Minister for Grand Bahama, said the prospects are bright for Grand Bahama and he believes Royal Caribbean International’s home porting initiative is a tremendous “game-changer” for the island.
Overstay by ten years? Pay $3,000 or go to jail
A HAITIAN man who overstayed his welcome in the country for over a decade must pay $3,000 to avoid spending six months behind bars.
Be who you is
The sad state of affairs in the northern Bahamas relating to the lagging rebuilding effort almost two year post-Dorian has prompted this letter, along with virtually attending a UNESCO regional seminar last week on “Sustainable Urban Development: Tools for its implementation through heritage and creativity in Latin American and the Caribbean.”
Heritage sites
Much has been said and no doubt will be said about a group of Bahamians seeking a contract from the FNM administration to manage some of our cultural and heritage sites. The current chairman of the FNM, Charles Culmer, has rightfully admitted that he is a part of such grouping along with others, inclusive of FNM and PLP supporters, et al. Such sites would include the forts; the Queen’s Staircase and other sites.
Deandre Ayton soars for last second alley-oop, Suns top Clippers to take 2-0 lead in West finals
PHOENIX (AP) — Deandre Ayton jammed an alley-oop pass from Jae Crowder with 0.7 seconds left, giving the Phoenix Suns a thrilling 104-103 win over the Los Angeles Clippers last night in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.
Billie Jean King Cup: Team Bahamas opens play today
THE Bahamas, ranked at number one in Group II of the Americas Zone of the Billie Jean King Cup, will begin competition today in Panama City, Panama.
Track & Field: BAAA Nationals set for Friday return
THE stage is set for the return of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ National Track and Field Championships this weekend with some exciting matchups as athletes vie for spots on the various international events, including the 2020 Olympic Games.
BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 22nd June: Nassau
STARTS: 06/22/2021 9:00 PM EDT EXPIRES: 06/22/2021 11:00 PM EDT
EDITORIAL: Born to a Bahamian man? The court says you’re Bahamian
WHEN the Supreme Court ruled in May last year that children born out of wedlock to Bahamian men and foreign women are citizens at birth and do not have to wait until 18 to apply for citizenship, Attorney General Carl Bethel vowed to appeal.
PETER YOUNG: Now’s the time to showcase the very best of what we have to offer
It is self-evident that tourism is an important, if not essential, part of national economies around the world. For host countries, spending by visitors boosts revenue in many sectors, creates numerous jobs and drives growth. Here in The Bahamas, as everyone knows, tourism is one of the twin pillars of the country’s economy - alongside financial services - and is, therefore, vital to the nation’s prosperity.
FACE TO FACE: True grit and guts have brought Donovan glory
DONOVAN J Rolle spent this Father’s Day in reflection and celebration. He is the proud father of two pairs of twins - London and Donovan Jr, Jaylen and Jayden. He is also the proud author of his second book, “The Heart of a Spartan” - an accomplishment he will celebrate with an official book release this week.
Don’t fall prey to romance scams
THE Financial Crimes Investigation Branch of the Royal Bahamas Police Force has advised the public not to fall prey to online romance scams/fraud.
Now Wells hopes herd immunity by August
MINISTER of Health Renward Wells says the government hopes the country achieves herd immunity against COVID-19 by August.
Davis dismissive of PM statement
PLP leader Philip Davis was last night quick to be scathingly dismissive of the Prime Minister’s budget statement.
