Andros man accused in marijuana probe
A MAN was arrested on Andros on Thursday on suspicion of cultivating marijuana.
Suddenly, we have an easy choice
Last week was an epiphany to some. But the shocking allegations of conflicts of interest by members of the present government (and their insulting, but predictable refusal to adequately address them by shifting the discussion back to the PLP) should have at least one positive effect.
The PLP campaign is unravelling
Although they repeatedly demanded that the Prime Minister “ring the bell”, it is now clear that the Progressive Liberal Party was not even close to ready to contest a general election. Dr Minnis called their bluff and now the PLP’s campaign is quickly falling apart.
How long will the airline crisis last?
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COVID has hit the aviation industry hard. but with vaccinations progressing, airlines are optimistic and hoping for a quick recovery. That could be premature.
118 additional COVID-19 cases
THE Ministry of Health reported 118 additional cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the nation’s coronavirus total since the start of the pandemic to 18,694.
Three men accused over schoolteacher's death launch appeals
THREE men accused of killing a schoolteacher in a 2015 robbery gone wrong have launched separate appeals against their convictions and sentences.
Two deny smuggling cocaine into the country
A Dominican man and a Colombian man who denied smuggling cocaine into the country were on Friday remanded to prison pending a bail hearing.
Wellington Roberts defends decision to withdraw candidacy
LOCAL comedian and activist Wellington Roberts has responded to critics of his decision to resign from the Coalition of Independents and withdraw his candidacy less than two weeks before the next general election.
Three injured in apartment complex explosion
TWO men and a woman were rushed to hospital Friday morning after suffering injuries from an explosion at their apartment complex on Third Street, The Grove.
DIANE PHILLIPS: The good, the bad and the unfinished of the current government
I promised myself when I started writing this column four years ago that I would stay away from politics. In close to 200 columns since, I’ve held politics at arm’s length except on that rare occasion when discussion of policy trumped distance from party.
A COMIC'S VIEW: A parade of political promises
THIS week, as we draw closer to Election Day, the political promises were on full display.
Attempted murder suspect says he was beaten by police
A 22-YEAR-OLD Eight Mile Rock man who was arraigned on attempted murder charges in Freeport yesterday claimed he was brutalised in police custody.
More than 10,000 apply to take part in advance poll
MORE than 10,000 people have applied to the Parliamentary Registration Department so far to participate in the advance poll for the upcoming general election, according to acting Parliamentary Commissioner Lavado Duncanson.
Super Value: We won’t break law on COVID tests
Super Value’s newly-appointed president yesterday promised it will not make employees pay for weekly COVID-19 tests if this is deemed to violate the law.
COVID delays Island Luck co-founder’s US sentencing
A co-founder of the Island Luck web shop chain has persuaded a US federal court to delay his sentencing by 30 days because he has become ill with COVID-19.
AML targeting slash to $6.8m shrinkage
AML Foods is targeting an improvement in inventory shrinkage during its current 2022 financial year after failing to achieve the anticipated reduction during the 12 months to end-April 2021.
Airport bidders called on to give credentials
The Government will require interested bidders on airport upgrades collectively worth near $400m to present their credentials by September’s second week, its top aviation official revealed yesterday.
Family’s fight to save mum-of-four
A RELATIVE of an Andros woman who died from COVID-19 last week, yesterday recalled the family’s frantic efforts to save her life.
