Over 1,000 Bahamians register security cameras with RBPF
MORE than 1,000 Bahamians have registered their security cameras with the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF), part of an expanding surveillance initiative aimed at tackling crime through real-time monitoring.
Body of missing elderly Sweeting’s Cay resident found deep in swamp in East GB
THE body of 65-year-old Errol “Dooby” Tate was found deep in a mangrove swamp on Thursday, bringing a tragic end to a two-day search that began after the Sweeting’s Cay resident was reported missing.
Labour averaging over 400 applications per month for non-resident workers
THE Department of Labour is receiving an average of 400 labour certificate applications each month — a mandatory requirement employers must meet before applying for a work permit to hire a non-Bahamian.
BGWU threatens industrial action over outstanding pay and lapsed health insurance
THE Bahamas General Workers Union (BGWU) is threatening industrial action if the government fails to resolve outstanding salary increments and restore lapsed health and life insurance coverage for employees at the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC).
Celebration Key welcomes its first 5,000 passengers
CARNIVAL Cruise Line officially opened its $600m private cruise destination, Celebration Key, in East Grand Bahama on Saturday, welcoming 5,000 passengers aboard the Carnival Vista, the first ship to dock at the long-awaited port.
Man accused of murder of Philip Adderley withdraws bail application
ONE of the men accused in the murder of Phillip Adderley, whose bound body was found near Stuart’s Cove last year, has withdrawn his bail application and will remain in custody until his trial.
‘Seize the opportunity’ outside $600m project
The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s president is hoping entrepreneurs outside Celebration Key “seize the opportunity” to attract a share of the increased spending brought by Carnival’s guests.
Murder accused opts to stay in jail
One of the defendants in the murder of Phillip Adderley, a man whose body was found bound near Stuart’s Cove last year, withdrew his bail application and will remain in prison pending his trial.
Tributes paid to Missouri Sherman-Peter
ANGELA Missouri Sherman-Peter - who held a series of senior diplomatic and public service roles, has died.
Man accused of beating ex-girlfriend
A MAN accused of seriously injuring his girlfriend after beating her in front of her child was granted bail on Friday.
Woman jailed after restaurant fight
A WOMAN was sentenced to two months in prison on Friday after she admitted to beating up another woman at a restaurant on Paradise Island last week.
Man accused of attacking girlfriend
A MAN was granted bail on Friday after he was accused of attacking his girlfriend and stealing over $5,000 in cash last month.
EDITORIAL: Police's bad behaviour deserves no tolerance
THE viral video that circulated yesterday of an encounter in a Bahamian police station between officers and a woman who had been detained really is a case of everyone being in the wrong.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Whose land is it anyway?
The subject of land reform is probably one of the most important issues facing us. Yet it feels so complicated that most of us do exactly what I’ve been doing – hoping others with a better understanding, good common sense and a lot of wisdom will make the right decisions and we can just carry on worrying about the things we understand and can manage.
ERIC WIBERG: Hogsty Reef sees 60 wrecks in 250 years
Given Spanish silver coins were found, I would estimate at least 150 wrecks hit Hogsty Reef or atoll since 1500. Here are short accounts of some 50 or more of them from the 1780s to the 1950s.
Rutherford making her presence felt
She comes from a well-known sporting family that includes legendary triple jumper Frank Rutherford, quarter-miler Dennis Darling and twin football players Devard and Devaughn Darling.
‘Peace on Da Street’ classic: Clergy vs Politicians showdown
EVERY year the focus of attention for the Hope Center’s ‘Peace on da Street’ Basketball Tournament has been the showdown between the Politicians and the Clergy.
Coach Geron Sands reflects on historic All-Star appearance
ALTHOUGH he didn’t perform anywhere near what was anticipated, Bahamian mentor and coach Geron Sands said the experience of pitching for New York Yankees’ second baseman Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr will be a memory that he will cherish for the rest of his life.
DR KENT L BAZARD: Five reasons you are not losing weight
LET’s address the elephant in the room — quite literally. According to the most recent Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) report, The Bahamas now ranks number one in obesity in the Americas. That’s a heavy title, and not the kind we should be proud of.
