Land reform to begin with phased approach
THE Government is to use a phased approach to land reform - starting with pilot adjudication zones. South and Central Andros MP Leon Lundy yesterday said pilot projects will commence on select islands including Andros, Grand Bahama and Abaco. He said they will test “processes, technology and community outreach strategies”.
Wife offers tribute to officer after fatal crash
THE wife and a former colleague of Police Sergeant Michael Lockhart Jr, a father of six killed in a car crash on Queen’s Highway in Eleuthera on Tuesday, remembered him yesterday as a devoted family man and respected officer.
Proud moment for DJ Ovadose as he is sworn in as a cultural ambassador
DJ Ovadose was officially sworn in yesterday as a cultural ambassador for The Bahamas.
Minnis: Real immigration threat is greed and corrupt Bahamians
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis says the real threat to immigration enforcement in The Bahamas isn’t porous borders — it’s greed and corruption among Bahamians themselves.
Killarney MP: Sebas is a ‘respectable individual’ who has the right to pursue political office
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has defended Island Luck co-founder Sebas Bastian’s right to pursue political office, calling him a “respectable individual” who should not be denied opportunities available to other Bahamians.
‘However they split Killarney, I will win’
FORMER Prime Minister and Killarney MP Dr Hubert Minnis says he supports the idea of splitting his constituency to reflect population growth, calling it a “viable option”.
Man granted bail despite pending trial for murder and having a prior conviction
A 23-year-old man has been granted $15,000 bail for armed robbery, despite already being on bail for a murder charge and having served time for a prior conviction.
Accused of threatening man’s life with shotgun
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of threatening someone’s life with a shotgun in Long Island on Independence Day.
$3,000 fine for stabbing man with cutlass in dispute over garden tools
A MAN was fined $3,000 and ordered to pay compensation yesterday after admitting to stabbing another man in the stomach, allegedly during a dispute over tools on St George’s Avenue.
‘Public should fund political parties’
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis says the public purse should help fund political parties as part of campaign finance reform.
Murdered son faced years of threats
YEARS of threats and unresolved conflict culminated in the murder of a 23-year-old man found shot off Springfield Road yesterday, his mother says.
Dad faces charges after his two children allegedly found starving
A MAN was arraigned yesterday on charges of child cruelty after authorities allegedly found his two young children wandering the streets and eating from garbage bins.
Mitchell: General election at least a year away
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party chairman Fred Mitchell says he doesn’t expect the next general election to go all the way to October 26, 2026, the final date of the current parliamentary mandate, but believes it’s “at least a year” away.
‘Jazz’ first Bahamian to take part in the MLB All-Star Classic
IT was quite an unforgettable experience for Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr as he became the first Bahamian to participate in the Major League Baseball All-Star Classic at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.
Former quarter-miler Tonique Williams joins media academy
FORMER quarter-miler Tonique Williams, one of the most decorated Bahamian track and field athletes during her prime, has added another feather in her cap in her post-athletic career.
PEACE ON DA STREETS: ‘We had some scheduling issues and some errors’
DAY two of the 30th anniversary “Peace on Da Streets” basketball tournament unfolded at the Hope Center yesterday, where packed courts witnessed both on-court intensity and off-court hiccups, as scheduling issues and game delays tested the patience of team and fans alike.
'Activities, not hotels, is what Downtown needs'
Downtown Nassau merchants and straw vendors yesterday urged the Government to focus on creating more activities for locals and tourists rather than attracting new hotels to the area.
BTC chief targeting digital divide’s close
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) chief executive says that bridging the digital divide through increased Internet connectivity can significantly boost this nation’s economic output.
Nurses president voices staff concerns over new hospital
The Bahamas Nurses Union’s (BNU) president yesterday challenged whether there will be enough trained medical staff to cover New Providence’s new $267m hospital and all other facilities.
