‘Moultrie must go’
A FORMER Progressive Liberal Party Cabinet minister has said the country needs a new speaker of the House of Assembly as the current one “lacks the acumen and an understanding” of The Bahamas’ parliamentary system.
Book us elsewhere
“Book us Elsewhere” has been the constant hallmark of the past year concerning possible trips to The Bahamas at the travel agencies which I operate in Rochester and Syracuse New York.
Jazz Chisholm Jr to begin rehab assignment with Jumbo Shrimp
MIAMI Marlins infielder Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr will continue his time on the mend in the minor leagues.
Metcalf turns in respectable 100 time, finishes last in heat
WALNUT, California (AP) — Seattle Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf couldn’t catch the field in his heat of a 100-metre race at the USA Track and Field Golden Games yesterday, finishing ninth out of nine but in a respectable time of 10.37 seconds.
$65m contract signed for Exuma International Airport
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis led a delegation of government officials to Exuma on Friday for the $65 million contract signing and groundbreaking ceremony for the new Exuma International Airport.
Man in hospital after stabbing
A MAN who was discovered on the side of a highway with multiple stab wounds in Freeport early Friday morning is in hospital in serious condition, police reported.
Man fined $7,000 after inquiring about forged cheque
A 35-year-old man who went into a local bank to make inquiries about a forged cheque he said a friend had given him to cash was on Friday fined $7,000.
UN officials urge govt to halt demolition plans
UNITED Nations human rights experts on Friday urged the government to halt plans to demolish 600 homes in two shanty towns in Abaco known as The Farm and Farm Road.
East Grand Bahama set for mangrove restoration planting initiative
A MAJOR mangrove restoration planting initiative will be launched on Saturday in East Grand Bahama.
COVID death toll rises to 212
THE Ministry of Health has reported another COVID-19 death, which pushed the death toll to 212.
Conditional discharge for acting disorderly
A 21-year-old man who admitted acting disorderly when he was approached by officers must stay out of trouble for three months to avoid spending 30 days behind bars.
EDITORIAL: What will stop these abuses from happening again?
THE case of Joseph Amihere is not the first time we have seen the failings of the Immigration system come into the spotlight.
DIANE PHILLIPS: A long walk to Freedom (of Information) - now let’s see it work
Upcoming elections are a lot like oncoming hurricanes.
A COMIC'S VIEW: Rest in peace to the king of Blow
GEORGE Jung, the marijuana turned cocaine smuggler whose exploits included several jaunts through The Bahamas and served as the inspiration for the biopic Blow in 2001, has died at the age of 78.
Marijuana legislation promised ‘by end of budget year’
MARIJUANA legislation, once approved by Cabinet, will be introduced to Parliament before the end of the budget year, Attorney General Carl Bethel said yesterday.
Davis: I was not consulted on information commisioner
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis has criticised the government’s Freedom of Information Commissioner appointment, complaining that he was not consulted as the law requires.
52 new cases confirmed on Wednesday
THE Ministry of Health reported 52 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.
PM ‘talking to medics’ over orders
WITH the state of emergency and current emergency order set to expire at the end of this month, Attorney General Carl Bethel said Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is now consulting with the medical community to decide the way forward.
Rolle and Dames answer on water supply after fire
BOTH Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle and National Security Minister Marvin Dames responded yesterday to concerns about water pressure in New Providence in the wake of a major fire.
