Woman facing fake cheques charges remanded to prison
A 21-year-old woman was ordered to be remanded to prison on Friday accused of being caught with over $8,000 worth of fake bank cheques drawn on a local cable provider's account.
Kwasi Thompson: Dorian a life-changing experience
SENATOR Kwasi Thompson said going through Hurricane Dorian was “a life-changing experience” for him and many in Grand Bahama and Abaco, which were left devastated in the wake of the monster storm.
Five held after drugs found
FIVE men were taken into police custody in two separate incidents in connection with drug discoveries Thursday, the largest of these a more than $70,000 drug find.
BPL releases load shedding schedule
A DAY after consumers criticised Bahamas Power and Light over its announcement of an additional charge to monthly bills, the power provider released an extensive load shedding schedule for dozens of homes and businesses in New Providence.
Dr Sands: Plans to repair health care facilities in Abaco
WITH full remediation of the Rand Memorial Hospital expected to be completed by next year, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said the government has already made plans to repair health care facilities in Abaco, which also suffered significant damage during Hurricane Dorian.
PM to open embassy in Brussels
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis will leave the country for Brussels, Belgium Monday to officially open the Embassy of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas Mission to the European Union.
Ministry in talks with PAHO over medical data management
THE Ministry of Health is currently in talks with Pan American Health Organisation to strengthen data management in primary healthcare clinics throughout The Bahamas, according to Health Minister Dr Duane Sands.
'Exceptional Bahamian' Calsey Johnson laid to rest
A STATE recognised funeral was held Friday for the late Calsey Johnson, former senator, veteran broadcaster and diplomat.
$9.6m contract signed for new bridge in North Andros
STANIARD CREEK, Andros – The Ministry of Works and Bahamas Marine Construction have signed a $9.6 million contract for the construction of a new bridge that will improve travel between mainland Andros and the settlement of Staniard Creek and provide greater protection for marine life in North Andros.
PM opens Berry Islands Community Centre
Great Harbour Cay, Berry Islands – Prime Minister Hubert Minnis officially opened The Berry Islands Community Centre and participated in the Ambulance Dedication at Bullocks Harbour, Great Harbour Cay, on Friday. The facility previously sat unfinished for many years, but a new partnership between Carlton Bowleg, MP and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines resulted in the completion of the Centre, which will double as a Hurricane Shelter.
EDITORIAL: No love from the public for BPL’s plan
If BPL wondered how their proposed additional charge to the monthly electric bill would go down, the Bahamian people have given them a swift answer.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Time for a revolution in our thinking and our schools
One of the brightest men I know was engaged in a conversation with another friend and myself on the subject of education when he remembered a quote, grabbed his phone and found the words he was looking for. It was a quote by Einstein on genius and how the misuse of teaching thwarts potential.
Nine fined for entering illegally or overstaying
NINE Haitians were collectively fined more than $4,000 by a senior magistrate yesterday for either illegally entering or overstaying their time in The Bahamas. Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes fined Sonson Pierre, Wilmonde Fils-Aime, Altema Dor
A COMIC'S VIEW: Let’s hope Lanisha can take a joke
THIS week another chapter in the lackluster, yet controversial political career of the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture and Sea Breeze MP Lanisha Rolle was written. And boy did it leave tongues wagging.
Haitian pair deny passport fraud
TWO Haitian men yesterday denied allegations that they hoodwinked their government into giving them Haitian passports, which police claim they both used in a bid to gain legal status in The Bahamas. John Doe aka “Ricardo Phillips”, and Joel Ceus aka
Ardastra gives endangered species helping hand
AN endangered species is getting a new chance at survival thanks to the birth of two new baby hutias at Ardastra Gardens zoo.
Walk For The Cure is ready for the off
IT may have been delayed because of Hurricane Dorian – but this year the Walk For The Cure returns for its eighth year.
Two bodies found as people get back to work in Abaco
CLEAN-UP crews working to move debris in The Mudd have revealed how they have found two bodies and at least one firearm. Forty-two Abaconians have been able to get back to work thanks to the clean-up operation after Hurricane Dorian. Bahamas Striping
Lawyer: GB needs a functioning airport
A Grand Bahama attorney is concerned that the island would not be able to support any significant sustainable investment projects or developments “without a properly functioning airport”. In a press statement, lawyer K Brian Hanna said: “I do not se
