Death at school construction site
A MAN in Grand Bahama died yesterday after an accident at a school construction site. Police said shortly after 3pm Tuesday, officers were called to the Sir Jack Hayward School. They were told that a male construction worker, who was repairing a bu
$300 price for man to see his sweetheart
A 48-year-old man who told officers he was outside during curfew hours because he was heading home after visiting his sweetheart was fined $300 yesterday.
JUSTICE - AFTER TEN YEARS LOCKED AWAY: Now man innocent of any crime wants $27m in damages
A SUPREME Court judge has ruled in favour of a Jamaican man who spent nearly a decade unlawfully detained in prison and the Carmichael Road Detention Centre, despite the fact he was never convicted of a single crime.
Eight mile rock man denies series of offences
A Grand Bahama man was charged in the Freeport Magistrate Court in connection with offences including unlawfully discharging a firearm.Samiko Rigby, 32, of Hepburn Town, Eight Mile Rock, appeared before Deputy Chief Magistrate Debbye Ferguson.He was
Fined for swimming on private property
A 51-year-old man was fined yesterday for swimming on private property last weekend.Dwayne Rolle appeared before Senior Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis charged with trespassing, after he was accused of swimming in waters within the borders of Harbours
Freedom of information
As a taxpayer and a businessman I find it strange and in fact take great offence when Bahamians are told by the relevant entity or authorities that the salaries of persons employed by governmental agencies and corporations are no one’s business in the public domain as the revelation could lead to those individuals being targeted by criminals.
Is JLP win a good sign for FNM?
At the recent heads of agreement signing for the Jack’s Bay Resort development, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is reported to have said that he is “more focused on saving lives than calling an early election.” General elections in this country, for all intents and purposes, have become pastime events for Bahamian revelers and entertainment seekers. Issues of national importance are usually not high on the agenda of these people looking for free entertainment and food.
‘Jazz’ shows his worth in Marlins’ 8-0 shutout win
Even as they moved him around on the infield and up in the batting line-up, Bahamian Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm showed his worth to the Miami Marlins as he helped in another victory last night.
NFL: Chiefs’ Fenton gets championship ring
AFTER enjoying his first experience as a National Football League champion, Kansas City Chiefs’ second year corner back Rashad Fenton finally got his championship ring.
Alarm voiced over cruise industry's Nassau bypass
A Bahamian destination provider yesterday voiced alarm that the cruise ship industry may initially bypass Nassau in favour of its private islands once it makes its COVID-19 comeback.
Bahamas must 'lose 14-day quarantine'
An Exuma-based water excursion provider yesterday said it had "no choice" but to make the sector's November 1 opening after losing $1.5m in sales to COVID-19. Ray Lightbourn, pri
Man dies after traffic accident in Grand Bahama
A 60-year-old man died after a traffic accident in Grand Bahama on Monday.
EDITORIAL: We're wearing our sharpest suit but with empty pockets
THE Bahamas has made its pitch for how to reopen to tourism.
PETER YOUNG: Gangsterism by the Kremlin surfaces again to silence Putin critic
Since the US mainstream media is understandably preoccupied with the forthcoming presidential election, it has provided little coverage of the recent poisoning of Alexei Navalny, the Russian anti-corruption campaigner and vociferous critic of President Putin. But this attempted assassination has resulted in international outrage. It has been condemned by European countries in particular, and it ought to be publicised more widely.
FACE TO FACE: Watch out - Isha has a goal and there’s nothing going to stop her achieving it
A wonderful conversation with the nation’s top achiever in the BGCSE (Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education) revealed that not every high-flying student had the road paved for them. In fact, Isha Raman’s story proves we have to inspire this country’s youth to want to do well – not for their teachers and parents, but for themselves. If they learn of stories like Isha’s, they will see they can indeed achieve what seems like a near-impossible task.
Tourism recovery 'could take as long as five years'
TOURISM officials are unsure when the sector will likely recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, with Tourism Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar noting some experts believe it could take as long as five years. “Twelve, 18, 24 months, a number of people are say
'It's really rough' for Potter's Cay vendors
DESPITE being given the green light to resume operations last month, some Potter’s Cay dock vendors say they are still struggling to make ends meet and keep their businesses afloat due to reduced sales.“Honestly and truthfully miss, it’s really rough
Marines build ramp for retired comrade
OFFICERS from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force assisted a retired comrade on Thursday by constructing a wheelchair ramp at his home. Force Chief Petty Officer Shawn Rolle recently experienced a medical challenge, which has increased his reliance on a
Long Island woman died of heart attack, say relatives
RELATIVES of the Long Island woman who health officials say died from COVID-19 last month believe she did not die because of complications with the virus, but rather from a heart attack. They also have complained about the level of care the woman re
