Election chief defends register and warns against public attacks
PARLIAMENTARY Commissioner Harrison Thompson defended the integrity of the voters’ register and the work of the Parliamentary Registration Department yesterday, as the opposition stepped up concerns about the electoral process ahead of the general election.
Tourist recounts trauma after husband’s sudden Exuma death
A CANADIAN woman said she was forced to sit on a flight with her husband’s body at her feet after it was transported from Exuma in “green garbage bags”, describing the aftermath of his sudden death while on holiday in January as traumatic and undignified.
FNM to remove Minnis from the party ‘in due course’
FREE National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands said the party will move to remove former leader Dr Hubert Minnis as a member in due course, but declined to say when, insisting the party has “far more important things” to focus on during the election campaign.
Bain seeks to seal court records in $90,000 dispute
COALITION of Independents leader Lincoln Bain, who is seeking election in the upcoming general election, is attempting to have court proceedings in a long-running $90,000 civil dispute sealed, though an initial effort earlier this month failed after the request was made without a formal application.
'Rules collapse if no enforcement'
FORMER Public Service Minister Brensil Rolle is calling for disciplinary action against Permanent Secretary Melvin Seymour after he was photographed last week in Progressive Liberal Party paraphernalia, warning that failing to act would make the rules governing political activity unenforceable and expose the government to challenges from public officers previously disciplined under those same rules.
Defence accuses police of planting gun in robbery trial
THE prosecution and defence gave sharply conflicting accounts of the night two men were shot and arrested by police, with officers alleging one of the accused pointed a gun at them, while the defence claims the weapon was planted to justify the shooting.
Environmental advocates target waste from campaign signs
AS campaign signs spread across the country ahead of the general election, environmental advocates are urging a broader debate about sustainability, warning that current practices contribute to waste and long-term environmental harm.
TikTok mom launches non-profit to help women without support
A YOUNG mother who built a following on TikTok by documenting her first pregnancy has launched a non-profit to support women who lack a reliable support system.
Anglican bishop calls for an end to ‘dirty’ political campaigning
ANGLICAN Bishop Laish Boyd has delivered a scathing assessment of political campaigning, warning that rallies are more about spectacle, ridicule and crowd manipulation than serious national discussion as the country heads to the May 12 general election.
Pintard tells PM to ‘take a look’ at Cooper’s $13m wealth jump
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper’s reported $28m net worth — up from $14.8m in 2021 and $7.9m in 2017 — drew a pointed remark yesterday from Opposition Leader Michael Pintard, who suggested the prime minister should “take a look” at some of his colleagues following recent financial disclosures.
Henfield slams civil servants for wearing PLP campaign gear
FORMER Foreign Affairs Minister Darren Henfield has raised alarm over what he sees as a serious breach of political neutrality within the foreign service, after images showed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ most senior public service official wearing Progressive Liberal Party paraphernalia last week.
Davis: Lottery would benefit private operators rather than public
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the country is facing serious challenges that require strong leadership, as he criticised the Free National Movement’s policies during a Progressive Liberal Party rally last night.
27-year-old charged in grandmother’s shooting
A MAN has been charged with murdering a 48-year-old grandmother who was struck by a stray bullet while holding her grandson inside her Wilton Street home last week.
Island grid pulls out of $130m power grid contract
The Opposition’s leader yesterday demanded that the Government provide “clarity and transparency” over the future of New Providence’s energy grid after the management firm overseeing $130m in upgrades and long-term reforms suddenly exited the deal.
Candidates defend net worth increase
SEVERAL Progressive Liberal Party candidates defended sharp increases in their net worth yesterday, attributing the gains to business interests, investments and personal circumstances.
PLP defends increasing parks spending amid transparency fears
THE Progressive Liberal Party defended surging spending at the Bahamas Public Parks and Beaches Authority yesterday, blaming inherited overruns and pointing to support for small businesses amid scrutiny over missing audit reports and an executive chairman who has repeatedly avoided questions.
Man ‘armed with a cutlass’ fatally shot by police in GB
A MAN from Grand Bahama was shot dead by police on Saturday after allegedly confronting officers with a cutlass.
Migrant fined $800 for drugs and handed to Immigration
A 20-year-old Haitian migrant was fined $800 in the Magistrate’s Court after pleading guilty to drug possession and was subsequently handed over to immigration authorities.
Man blames drinking problem for stealing hair trimmer
A 33-year-old man was fined $200 in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday after pleading guilty to stealing and receiving charges stemming from an April 3 incident on Bernard Road in New Providence.
