Munroe fights to stop Gibson trial
LAWYERS for Shane Gibson yesterday filed a notice of motion alleging, among other things, witness coaching and overarching collusion between various police and prosecution units.
Ingraham tribute to ‘excellent’ Neymour
AS HE remembered Phenton Neymour as an “excellent addition” to his Cabinet, former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said he was saddened to learn of the former Member of Parliament’s death on Monday night.
Foulkes hopeful for ‘improved’ Oban 2
LABOUR Minister Dion Foulkes yesterday said he was confident negotiations between the government and Oban Energies over a revised deal will be conducted in good faith.
‘Who holds the future - London or ourselves?’
BAHAMIANS will have to decide whether they want a group of judges in London to determine their future or if they want to have control over it themselves, Attorney General Carl Bethel said yesterday as public debate on capital punishment has reignited.
‘Demons’ mother judged fit to plea
A 40-year-old woman accused of killing her one-year-old daughter by setting her on fire last year was yesterday deemed “fit to plea,” following an extensive psychiatric evaluation.
‘Handbag hold-up’ netted $1m haul
IMAGES posted on social media of two men alongside two suspects dressed as women are false, according to a senior police official who confirmed there had been no arrest in connection with the John Bull store heist in Grand Bahama, where nearly $1m in merchandise was stolen.
Garvey: Our son's death has left a void
ACTIVIST Troy Garvey, his wife, Charlene, and their children are devastated over the tragic loss of their son and sibling Trey Garvey, who was the victim of a hit-and-run accident last week in Grand Bahama.Trey, 19, was a well-mannered and talented y
No extra time to appeal for convicted murderer
A CONVICTED murderer has been denied permission to allow extra time to have his appeal heard against his life sentence.Angelo Rahming was found guilty of the 2006 murder of Anthony Seymour - known as Troy - after a jury heard how he had shot and stab
$14m budgeted to prepare schools for next term
THE government will spend about $14m this summer to prepare schools for the coming term, Press Secretary Anthony Newbold said yesterday.This includes $7.2m in school repair contracts, $4.5m in building work contracts, $1.2m in electrical work contrac
ALICIA WALLACE: Super Value made a mistake but they can still put it right
Last week, Super Value president Rupert Roberts said the company will no longer provide enhanced maternity costs. The company practices a form of self-insurance, setting money aside to cover medical costs rather than engaging an insurance company which could cost more money. It has decided to discontinue maternity payments it makes which are on top of the statutory requirement in order to have more money available for catastrophic illness and life-saving treatment.
EDITORIAL: A property tax which rewards neglect
VISITORS to Nassau ride through the historic city wide-eyed, awed by the lines and bones of its architectural heritage and appalled at the number of buildings with holes in the roof or no roof at all, decorated with unsightly graffiti and begging for attention.
Epilogue to Ganja
IN Jamaica, grass is heralded as the weed of knowledge. If you want to become wise, light up a spliff. Each household can grow as much as five plants. Small amounts of marijuana for personal use has been decriminalised. It is also legal for religious purposes. Rastafarians can use marijuana openly as a part of their ceremony. Jamaicans are excited about the possibilities of the country becoming a grass tourism destination.
Postal service collapse
While I know there is a general collapse of the postal service throughout the country, my comments are more specifically related to the Cable Beach Post Office where I have a post box.
Valsartan recall clarification
THERE seems to be a bit of confusion in the general populace and on social media regarding the recent recall of Valsartan, a drug used to treat high blood pressure. The recall did NOT affect ALL brands.
Why drop the World Relays?
Of all the inexplicably dumb decisions made by the Minnis government the one to cancel the World relays has to rank among the top five.
‘Hooping-by-the-Park’ Basketball Tournament starts on August 3
KEEN action will ignite the Rubis “Hooping-by-the-Park” Basketball Tournament, when some 16 plus basketball teams and athletes will vie for the festival championship title, starting on Friday, August 3 at the Freedom Park in Fox Hill.
Advocates win
THE Advocates, a well-balanced team of Lee Davis, Alcondo Hepburn, Janice Hoyte, Tara Johnson and Yule Hoyte, put on an amazing display of good bowling last night to claim the first place prize of $1,200 in the 2018 Kalik Bowling Team Tournament.
Heave! Blue Chips Athletics’ 5th annual Throwers Camp swings into high gear
AFTER being slowed down a bit by the inclement weather on day one, the Blue Chip Athletics’ fifth annual Throwers Camp swung into high gear on day two at the Queen’s College field yesterday.
Chamber chief: 'Too early 'for blame game over VAT
Blaming the VAT hike for business declines is “the easy answer”, Exuma’s Chamber of Commerce chief said yesterday, as the 12 percent rate is felt far more keenly in the Family Islands.Pedro Rolle warned against rushing to judgment over recent “notice
Tourism's counter-attack against ex-beauty queen
The Ministry of Tourism is claiming it could not have breached a former Bahamian beauty queen’s copyright because of her deal with the Junkanoo Carnival organisers.The government agency, in a furious counter-attack against Khiara Sherman, pictured, t
