Police ‘fined’ $120k for refusing to return car
THE government has been ordered to pay a man more than $120,000 in damages because police failed to release his car from custody after charges against him were dropped.
Johnson apologises as PM stays silent
AFTER facing calls for him to resign or be fired for his public criticism over Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ delay in appointing a substantive chief justice, State Legal Affairs Minister Elsworth Johnson apologised for making the comments, telling reporters it was the “wrong” forum to have done so.
Dwight Major charged with another man over $280k of marijuana
Dwight Major and another man were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday charged with being found with over $280,000 worth of marijuana earlier this week with plans to distribute the drugs to others.
Turnquest defends Oban deal
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest yesterday urged Bahamians not to be fooled by the “noise” surrounding the proposed $5.5 billion Oban Energies oil refinery and storage facility, stressing the government would not allow any project that is not environmentally sound.
A COMIC'S VIEW: Why is the PM taking so long to appoint a Chief Justice?
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has remained eerily silent, regarding his failure to appoint a Chief Justice. Despite public criticism, from the citizenry and even members of his own Cabinet, Minnis has failed to install an official Chief Justice, i
Williams: 'But I only had two weeks to train for this fight'
GOLD COAST, Australia — On the defensive from the start of the fight, Rashield Williams tried to come back in the final two rounds. But it was a little too late for him to avoid the early elimination in his debut at the XXI Commonwealth Games. He lo
PM must act quickly to revisit the Oban deal
It is incredulous that the Cabinet would sign on to a deal for the eye-popping sum of $5.5 billion (with a B) representing 50% of GDP, and then think that it was going to go down with a drum-roll and a ticker-tape parade. At first whiff, Oban doesn’t pass the smell test.
Roach 33rd overall in historic triathlon feat
GOLD COAST, Australia — Cameron Roach will take a lot away from his historic debut here in the men’s triathlon at the XXI Commonwealth Games.As the first Bahamian to compete in the swim, bike and run combined event, Roach was 33rd overall out of a fi
McPhee-McCuin 'humbled' as Ole Miss Head coach
YOLETT McPhee-McCuin continues to achieve new milestones and make history for Bahamian basketball.Ross Bjork, Ole Miss Rebels vice chancellor for intercollegiate athletics, officially announced McPhee-McCuin’s addition as the head coach of the women’
Evans 12th overall in 200m free, doesn't make final
GOLD COAST, Australia — Joanna Evans liked the feeling of being the flag bearer for the Bahamas during the opening ceremonies of the XXI Commonwealth Games on Wednesday night. What she wasn’t pleased with was her opening performance in the women’s 20
University of the Bahamas appoints clinical psychologist
THE University of the Bahamas has announced the appointment of Dr Michelle Bettin as university clinical psychologist.In this capacity, Dr Bettin has primary responsibility for providing clinical services including assessment, diagnosis, individual a
Hurricane Hole to be $250m 'PI downtown'
Hurricane Hole will become “the downtown of Paradise Island” via its $250 million transformation, its principal developer yesterday revealing 50 per cent of retail space is already pre-leased.David Kosoy, Sterling Global Financial’s chairman, told Tr
Man convicted of aiding killer tells court he is innocent
A MAN sentenced to almost 20 years in prison for aiding the person responsible for killing the teenage son of convicted drug traffickers Dwight and Keva Major yesterday said he feels like “giving up” for being imprisoned for a crime he insist he had
Animal cruelty
Re: GOT HIM -- PIT BULL OWNER QUESTIONED
Jamaican officials slam treatment at Carifta
JAMAICAN officials have blasted the Bahamas’ hosting of the Carifta Games, claiming their team was treated unprofessionally.This was reported Wednesday by Television Jamaica, a media company in that country.Specific allegations were not mentioned, bu
BIA donates to Hands for Hunger
MEMBERS of the Bahamas Insurance Association recently hosted a food drive during the month of February, which was Insurance Month.The proceeds of the drive were donated to Hands for Hunger, the leading food collection agency in the Bahamas. Emmanuel
NPBA: Giants vs Rockets, Bucket vs High Flyers in Championships
BOTH championship matchups in the New Providence Basketball Association are all set and the quest for the 2018 title is down to its final series.The Commonwealth Bank Giants and Aliv Bucket Team advanced with wins on Wednesday night to conclude the s
N'Nhyn Fernander 28th overall in 50m butterfly
GOLD COAST, Australia — N’Nhyn Fernander will use his splash on Thursday in the men’s 50 metres butterfly as a learning experience in his debut at the XXI Commonwealth Games.Following on the opening performance from flag bearer Joanna Evans at the Op
EDITORIAL: FNM needs to raise its game as anniversary approaches
THIS time last year in the run-up to the General Election in May the Progressive Liberal Party government was being roundly criticised for its corruption, scandals, dishonesty and basic ineptitude in managing the country. The people wanted change and the result was an overwhelming election victory for the Free National Movement under the leadership of Dr Hubert Minnis. The new Prime Minister promised reform, transparency and accountability in a more open style of governance that would be more efficient and effective in meeting the needs of the nation – “It’s the people’s time” was the new slogan with a pledge to listen and learn.
Swimmers close out CARIFTA with Open Water 5K
THE Bahamas closed out its history-making appearance at the 2018 CARIFTA Aquatic Championships with its final event in Kingston, Jamaica.The Open Water 5K Swim was the final segment of the event and six Bahamian swimmers took to the course at James B
