Tennis Champions crowned
THE first adult tournament on the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s calendar was held this weekend - the third annual Eye of the Tiger doubles tennis tournament March 1-2 in beautiful Eleuthera.
Two men facing charges of child molestation and murder
TWO men were informed that their charges of child molestation and murder, respectively, would proceed to the Supreme Court.
Deltec demands $33m ‘stolen’ funds damages
A Bahamian bank and trust company is demanding “no less than $33m” in damages from a global payments provider after the latter “unlawfully withheld” more than $18m funds belonging to it.
Uncertainty if GB assets in Hutchison’s global port exit
Uncertainty prevailed last night over whether the Freeport Container Port and 50 percent ownership in the Freeport Harbour Company are included in CK Hutchison Holdings’ multi-billion dollar global ports deal.
URCA urged: ‘Cure abuse’ to stop political interference
Cable Bahamas is urging regulators to “cure this abuse” and “unnecessary financial burden” caused by governments dismissing its directors before they have completed their full term in office.
No blanket approach for moving roadside garages
A scrap metal yard proprietor, who says his business has operated without incident for 40 years, yesterday argued the Government should not adopt a blanket, one-size-fits-all approach to relocating such operations.
Super Value’s $500,000 egg gamble paid off
Super Value’s owner yesterday asserted its “$500,000 gamble paid off” with the restriction on how many low-priced eggs customers can buy now doubled from just two to four cartons.
Two killed in separate traffic accidents
TWO people were killed in separate traffic accidents, bringing the country’s road fatality count for the year to 11.
WSC TRIAL: ‘I’ll come up and slap you’, defence lawyer tells witness
A TOP defence attorney was cautioned in court yesterday after he threatened to slap Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) General Manager Robert Deal during cross-examination in the ongoing trial of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and others.
Glover-Rolle silent on who gave support for pay change
PUBLIC Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said the administration has met with stakeholder groups that support bi-monthly pay for public servants –– but government officials have not identified the groups.
Yet more failures over disclosures
THE Public Disclosures Committee chairman said office inaccessibility and facility issues, including mould, have slowed the processing of this year’s public disclosures of public officials.
Water and Sewerage GM grilled over knowledge of the project in Gibson trial
A DEFENCE attorney in the criminal trial of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and others suggested yesterday that a prosecution witness may have an agenda as he pressed the witness on his involvement in the contracts at the centre of the case.
No Bahamians reported as detained by US Immigrations, says Ambassador Jones
NO Bahamians have been reported as detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since the United States intensified enforcement efforts, according to Ambassador to the United States Wendell Jones.
Rights committee ‘needs to tackle police brutality and labour violations’
HUMAN Rights Bahamas wants members of the Parliamentary Human Rights Committee (PHRC) to tackle police brutality, arbitrary detentions, and inhumane prison conditions.
GBPA chief doubts over govt plans for Afro-Caribbean marketplace
A GRAND Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) executive doubts the Davis administration has a business plan for the Afro-Caribbean Marketplace project, which it has described as a “game-changing development” for Freeport’s International Bazaar.
Port Authority renames streets in honour of three veteran educators in Grand Bahama
THE Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) has renamed streets in honour of three veteran educators in Grand Bahama who made significant contributions to education and the development of young people.
Woodside named CIBC Caribbean’s Director of Corporate Banking
Nedra Woodside has consistently demonstrated her expertise in credit underwriting, portfolio management, and corporate banking for over 25 years.
Man on bail charged with gun possession
A MAN awaiting trial for murder was remanded into custody yesterday after he was found with two loaded guns near a park in Mason’s Addition last week.
Defence Force officer accused of fraud
A DEFENCE Force officer was granted bail yesterday after being accused of vehicle fraud and allegedly possessing a fake certificate of title last week.
