Drugs and gun found by police
GB Police recovered dangerous drugs and a high-power weapon that were thrown by a male suspect in bushes near a public school in the Freeport area.
Turnquest falls to political cannibalism?
It is noteworthy that only Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, National Security Minister Marvin Dames, St Anne’s MP Brent Symonette, Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Carl Culmer and former FNM Leader Tommy Turnquest are the only prominent FNMs, to the best of my knowledge, to issue public statements to the media regarding the resignation and legal issues of former Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest.
Activists want cruise rethink
THE Global Cruise Activist Network announced the launch yesterday of its “Rethink Cruise Tourism” campaign to compel cruise customers, investors and governments to imagine a socially and environmentally responsible cruise industry, before restarting the cruise ships sector following its COVID-19 hiatus.
Dominican trio fined $1,000 each
THREE Dominican men who attempted to enter the country with fraudulent visas have each been fined $1,000.
Haitian man fined $1,000 over expired work permit
A MAGISTRATE handed down a $1,000 fine to a Haitian man yesterday who was residing in the country on an expired work permit.
20-year-old fined for marijuana
A 20-year-old man who was found with more than two ounces of marijuana was fined $300 in court yesterday.
Bound to keep peace after breaking window
A 23-year-old man who broke a window at the mother of his child’s home during an argument was bound to keep the peace for one year.
13 marines complete technical training course
THIRTEEN marines from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force were recognised after completing their technical training course last month.
The wisdom of Simon Potter
Thank you for allowing me to respond to the breathtaking wisdom of Bahamas Petroleum Company CEO Simon Potter, who has once again demonstrated that he knows what is best for Bahamians, far better than we ever could.
Don’t ruin this beauty
The American astronaut, Scott Kelly, fell in love with the Bahamas from space.
Jones, Coleman and No.17 Texas beat No.14 UNC 69-67 for title at the Maui Invitational
Kai Jones’ perfect shooting streak from the field came to an end, but the sophomore forward scored four of Texas’ final six points to lead them to a Camping World Maui Invitational Championship.
Patricia Minnis visits centre for girls
AS part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence (International day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) Patricia Minnis made a special visit to the Willie Mae Pratt Centre for Girls on Tuesday.
‘BUDDY’ HIELD AND KINGS ‘ARE ALL ON THE SAME PAGE’
THE growing speculation continues to mount about Chavano “Buddy” Hield’s future with the Sacramento Kings organisation after different messages emerged from the franchise’s head coach and top ranking executive.
EDITORIAL: Help families by letting them plan ahead
WHAT is your plan for how to put food on the table tomorrow? Or next week? Or next month?
ALICIA WALLACE: What it takes to lead and, most importantly, pass the baton on
There are positions of leadership and there are a particular set of skills, competencies and flexibility that, used appropriately make leadership successful. How often do they meet?
Chief justice wants more plea bargains
CHIEF Justice Brian Moree wants to see greater use of plea bargains in the Bahamian criminal justice system, saying yesterday the country does not have the resources for every case to go to trial.
An extra hour before curfew in new rules
NEW Providence and mainland Abaco have been placed under a 10pm to 5am curfew, according to the latest Emergency Powers Order.
Call for Caribbean to adopt HIV self-testing
ON the occasion of World AIDS Day, Caribbean AIDS response stakeholders are calling for countries in the region to adopt HIV self-testing.
Repair scheme needs $13m
MINISTER of Disaster Preparedness Iram Lewis said yesterday officials are hopeful that the Small Home Repair Programme will resume before early next year.
