Cop fired ‘like at target practice’
THE lifelong friend of a teenager whose death at the hands of police sparked the 2010 Bain Town riot yesterday claimed the officer who killed him got down on one knee and shot him as if it was target practice.
Buju fans warned: Be careful on tickets
PARADISE Productions officials are warning patrons to purchase their Buju Banton Long Walk to Freedom Tour tickets from authorised sellers only.
A GRAND RESULT: Lucayan deal brings massive economic boost
THE government signed a letter of intent yesterday with Royal Caribbean International and the ITM Group for the purchase of the Grand Lucayan resort and redevelopment of the Freeport Harbour, signaling an impending turnaround for Grand Bahama’s beleaguered economy.
Govt ‘on money’ with $65m Grand Lucayan disposal
The government yesterday hit back at its detractors by arguing it was “on the money” with both the timing and value of its $65m Grand Lucayan deal.
There’s a buzz about as hailstorm hits Grand Bahama
GRAND Bahama experienced a hailstorm due to severe weather conditions that developed yesterday afternoon.
Purge of the PLP continues, claims chairman Mitchell
A LOCAL government administrator, perceived to be a supporter of the Progressive Liberal Party, has been dismissed, according to party chairman Fred Mitchell.
2,442 cases of child abuse reported from 2015-2018
THERE were roughly 2,442 cases of reported child abuse from 2015 to 2018, according to Social Services Minister Frankie Campbell.
Dr Kelly's dog whistle
Dr Nicki Kelly is a world-renowned behavioral psychoanalyst who graduated top of her glass at Harvard University and the University of Vienna in Austria and is an authority in the science of assessing the mental health of politicians simply by watching them on television.
Red China not welcome
I don’t know why Chinese embassy officials got all shook up about Caribbean prime ministers – including our prime minister – meeting recently with US president Donald Trump at his Mar-a- Lago retreat in Florida.
New equipment will help deliver critical care
THE public health system has become the first in the region to introduce the ZOLL X Series cardiac monitor and ZOLL Auto Pulse equipment, something officials have heralded as a red letter day in healthcare.
Driver dies at scene of traffic accident
A MAN was killed in a traffic accident on the Grand Bahama highway in Freeport on Tuesday night.
‘Softly’ disappointed over no Family Island division
Bahamas Basketball Federation President Charles “Softly” Robins joined the growing sentiment in the local basketball community to voice their concern over the exclusion of many Family Island teams at the National High School Basketball Championships.
Clarke ranked fourth by COTECC for her division
AS a result of her stellar 2018 campaign, Sydney Clarke is now rated among the elite junior tennis players in the region.
Freedom Farm Baseball League’s U-12 Invitational Tournament opens tonight
TONIGHT marks the opening for Freedom Farm Baseball League’s Under-12 Invitational Tournament as they host several premier youth baseball teams this weekend.
Coroner’s Court returns open verdict on police shooting
A CORONER’S Court jury was undecided on whether a police officer was justified in shooting and killing a 18-year-old man who tried to evade capture in a reported stolen vehicle.
David Slatter MVP in City Bowling League
THE most valuable player (MVP) in the City Bowling League competition Monday night at Mario’s Bowling and Family Entertainment Centre was David Slatter of Telco Enterprises with a 242 high game a 659 high three game series.
Work visa reform to ‘jumpstart’ tech hub
Immigration reforms tabled by the government in parliament yest
Bank competition woes hit financial services access
Lack of competition in the Bahamian commercial banking industry has created barriers to accessing financial services, an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report is arguing.
Digital building plan submission to come in 2019
A Cabinet minister yesterday pledged that the electronic submission and approval of building plans “will happen this year” once the necessary funding is in place.
Airline still focused on international expansion
WESTERN AIR yesterday confirmed that international growth remains in its sights after commencing the expansion of domestic services.
