03152019 EDITION
Friday, March 15th, 2019.
Bathroom work is underway, says BPL
BAHAMAS Power and Light Company said yesterday it is in the process of mitigating sanitation concerns raised about bathroom facilities at the Clifton Pier plant.
A COMIC'S VIEW: The many ups and downs of fatherhood (and why the Stealth Bomber had nothing on me)
As I sat doing a live remote from Dunkin Donuts last Friday, I got to see a young father, maybe a first timer even, have a ‘special moment’ with his child.
Ferguson insists: We are in control over child abductions
WHILE recent child abductions have sparked fear in some communities in New Providence, Royal Bahamas Police Force Commissioner Anthony Ferguson said police are following good leads and suggested the situation was under control.
Residents complain about state of Cable Beach post office
DISGRUNTLED residents have decried the state of the Cable Beach Post Office.
Cabinet demands answers on NHI
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) must “give it another go” after failing to win Cabinet approval for the scheme at the first try, a minister revealed yesterday.
‘Trust us to play fair on complaints’
AS he urged those aggrieved by officers to make their complaints known with the Complaints and Corruptions Unit, Royal Bahamas Police Force Commissioner Anthony Ferguson said the process must be fair on all sides.
No-show Nygard - ‘Just lock him up’: QC urges court to jail tycoon for two years
ATTORNEY Fred Smith, QC, yesterday called on a Supreme Court judge to jail Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard for two years for failing to appear in court yet again to attend his own sentencing for breaching a court order prohibiting him from engaging in any illegal dredging near his Lyford Cay home.
‘Missing Marvin’ hearing delayed
SUPREME Court Justice Andrew Forbes has delayed his ruling on a habeas corpus application in the case of 40-year-old Marvin Pratt, after agreeing that government filings in the case have not fully addressed the specifics as laid out in the application.
Contract awarded for West End clean-up
A CONTRACT worth $80,000 was awarded yesterday for the clean-up and removal of massive debris from the temporary dumpsite in West End.
Former NBA player concerned over exclusion of FI teams in the High School Basketball Nationals
WITH the National High School Basketball Championships just under two weeks away, former NBA player Dexter Cambridge voiced his concern at the exclusion of many Family Island teams.
Bahamas Flag Football League to open its 11th season Sunday
THE Bahamas Flag Football League is all set to open its 11th season at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium, starting at 12:30pm on Sunday.
Landfill manager ‘well armed and ready to go’
The New Providence landfill’s new operator yesterday said it is “well armed with funding and ready to go” as it takes over the site’s management for the first time today.
Public defender office 'making slow progress'
TWO years after the Office of the Public Defender was opened to much fanfare, the office is slowly growing as many continue to fight serious charges in court without a lawyer.
Activists call for overhaul of Immigration Dept
RIGHTS Bahamas yesterday called for an overhaul of the Immigration Department after longstanding claims of bribery and excessive force were included in a newly released report by the US State Department.
Father of four allegedly takes own life
POLICE are investigating two separate alleged suicides of a man and woman that occurred within hours of each other.
Attempted unlawful sex conviction overturned
THE Court of Appeal has overturned a man’s conviction for attempted unlawful sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old girl seven years ago.
BNT adds another fundraiser as part of 60th celebrations
The Bahamas National Trust has launched a new fundraiser as part of its 60th anniversary celebrations.
Red Cross Fair takes new turn
OFFICIALS from the Bahamas Red Cross announced yesterday organisers of the 78th annual Red Cross Fair will be “breaking tradition” by hosting the fair at a new and larger location this year. Red Cross director general Caroline Turnquest said the two-day event will be on April 6 and 7 at Clifford Park from noon to midnight.
We must do more to combat disease, urges Minnis as he opens conference
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis opened a scientific conference on Wednesday hosted by Medical Association of the Bahamas & Bahamas Dental Association. The two-day event is being held at the Baha Mar Convention Centre.
