Police officer in hospital after stabbing
Police are investigating after an officer was stabbed in New Providence on Saturday.
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Friday, 2nd November, 2018.
Out of tragedy, words of peace
As the world continues to mourn the 11 people killed in a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania local Rabbi Sholom Bluming is trying to help Bahamians come to terms with the tragedy.
Pair charged with 34 counts of fraud
TWO persons were charged with more than 30 counts of fraud on Friday in the Freeport Magistrate's Court.
Woman fined for breaking police prosecutor’s fingers
A 26-year-old woman was fined more than $4,000 on Friday for breaking two of a woman police prosecutor’s fingers during a row outside the officer’s Gamble Heights home last month.
32nd Conchman Triathlon this weekend
The 32nd Conchman Triathlon begins early Saturday morning at Taino Beach.
Woman accused of stealing thousands from bank accounts
A “female wanted” suspect was charged on Friday in connection with allegations that she befriended elderly persons and later stole thousands of dollars from their bank accounts.
BPL, Shell North America sign MOU for LNG project
THE country was said to be one step closer to lower energy bills and more stable electricity generation with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Bahamas Power and Light and Shell North America for an integrated LNG gas-to-power project.
Community service for pair who stole refrigerator from ministry
TWO men who stole a $850 refrigerator from the Ministry of Education earlier this week have been ordered to put in 15 hours of community service as penance.
A COMIC'S VIEW: The best things in life . . . are they free?
A funny thing happened on the way to calming my sons down after an afternoon playing baseball. They said they were hungry, and being the (guilty) fast food parent I am when I’m pressed for time, I immediately bribed him with a trip to the nearest Dr
Shock over sudden death of GB teacher
FREEPORT Primary School was left in a state of shock this week after the sudden passing of a beloved teacher who made a lasting impact on teachers and students in the short period of time he was at the institution.Delton Tanis, a science teacher, and
Breathing new life into youth centres
THREE youth centres have been renovated as a part of the government’s Citizen Security and Justice Programme and will be used as a safe environment for young people.
Jean Rony makes citizenship move
LAWYERS for Bahamas-born Jean Rony Jean-Charles are hoping his citizenship application can be supported by documents filed with the Immigration Department for his siblings.
$700k college clerk thief seeks appeal
FORMER College of the Bahamas employee Chimeka Gibbs is seeking to appeal her sentence and conviction for stealing over $700,000 from the tertiary institution over a seven-year period.
Nurses threaten – 'we won't turn up'
BAHAMAS Nurses Union President Amancha Williams yesterday suggested nurses will not be showing up for their new shifts next month as she maintained there was no legal grounds to penalise non compliance.
Moody's boost for Gov'ts 'credibility'
Moody's yesterday delivered a major boost for the Government by hailing the launch of its quarterly fiscal reports as a move that will help regain lost "policy credibility". The international credit rating agency, in an update to the capital markets
Turnquest, Anand representing the 242 at ANNIKA Invitational
TWO of the Bahamas’ elite junior golfers are once again participating in a top regional tournament aimed at developing the game among young ladies.
Blackout! Cellphone ban at FNM conclave
AS a Free National Movement conclave begins tonight, one former deputy prime minister says he hopes the Minnis administration’s struggle to create job opportunities for Bahamians will top the agenda.“Most people are concerned that the jobs are not co
Medical council told to rethink licence decision
A SUPREME Court judge has ordered the Bahamas Medical Council to reconsider its decision not to grant a Family Island doctor a licence for independent practice, calling the decision “bad in law” and worthy of being set aside.Justice Ian Winder, in a
