Female prison officer disciplined over barbershop fight caught on video
A FEMALE prison officer has been fined $1,000 and will be ineligible for promotion for three years after being involved in a fight captured in a viral video.
Family disputes police chief: 'We did not apologize'
The family of Gihano Moss today denied that they have apologized for their public statements accusing the police of retaliation in connection with an armed raid of their home despite pronouncements from incoming Police Commissioner Shanta Knowles.
Deadly mother and son killers whose story spanned the US and The Bahamas
A MURDER plot in The Bahamas that prompted an in-depth investigation by former Tribune managing editor John Marquis in his book Evil and Son is now to feature in a documentary on NBC’s Dateline tonight.
Trump tariffs ‘very bad news’ for The Bahamas
Donald Trump’s decision to levy tariffs on Chinese, Canadian and Mexican imports is “definitely very bad news” for Bahamians as it will likely increase prices for multiple goods, businesses warned yesterday.
Food cost rise concerns over new safety regime
Farmers and other Bahamian food-related businesses are voicing fears they may be forced to increase prices due to the mandates of a new health and safety regulatory regime that is now being enforced.
Dames: Govt contracts awarded to police a dangerous precedent
FORMER National Security Minister Marvin Dames said the Davis administration is awarding government contracts to senior police officers without proper parameters, setting what he believes is a dangerous precedent that opens the door to officers prioritising personal gain over public service.
Fire destroys beacon of hope in community
MORE than 100 people, including over 30 children, were lined up for help when a fire broke out at a community centre in Kemp Road, reducing it to ashes and leaving the community stunned.
Activists criticise govt of being ‘spineless’ on marital Rape bill
THE government’s decision not to move forward with criminalising marital rape this term has drawn sharp criticism from women’s rights activists, who see it as a betrayal of commitments to fighting gender-based violence.
Family fears police raid was retaliation
ONE day after a news report highlighting the police’s apparent failure to disclose a fatal traffic accident involving their loved one, Gihano Moss, the victim’s family claims officers raided their home in what they believe was an act of retaliation.
Prisoner stabbed to death by inmate waiting trial for prior murder charge
A PRISONER was stabbed to death by a man awaiting his murder trial, and two more were injured at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services on Saturday morning.
Man dies after being stabbed in his upper body at Meadow and Augusta Street
A MAN in his early 60s died after suffering a single stab wound to his upper body yesterday.
PM: Govt in final stage on Grand Lucayan sale
THE Davis administration is once again suggesting that progress is imminent on the sale of the Grand Lucayan resort and the redevelopment of the Grand Bahama airport, with Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis saying the government is in the final stage of negotiations.
Bahamasair flights to Grand Bahama cancelled after union action yesterday
BAHAMASAIR cancelled two flights yesterday after the Freeport Airport Crash and Rescue Department took industrial action.
AG touts new anti-corruption bill as ‘robust, transparent and authoritative’
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder touted the Davis administration’s Independent Commission of Investigations Bill, saying it offers a comprehensive and effective solution to combating corruption.
Tax chief hoping for 80-85% compliance on Business Licence
A senior Department of Inland Revenue executive is hoping 80-85 percent of Bahamian companies met Friday’s Business Licence filing deadline so that financial penalties are kept to a minimum.
Cable warns 5G is ‘not viable’ in medium-term
Regulators will press ahead this year with plans to facilitate fifth generation (5G) mobile roll-out despite Cable Bahamas’ warning that the technology is “not commercially viable” in the medium-term.
GBPA unveils new statue celebrating 70 years of Freeport
THE Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) launched Freeport’s 70th-anniversary celebrations on Friday with unveiling an 850lb Hawksbill Turtle sculpture at its headquarters on Mall Drive.
INSIGHT: Judge current actions, not promises for later
DESPITE frequent calls for legislation on the issue of marital rape from activists, Bahamian women – and even the prime minister’s wife – the attorney general has said it won’t be happening during this administration.
Junior Junkanoo parade results
CR Walker Senior High, St John’s College, CH Reeves Junior High School, Judith P Thompson Primary and Refresher for Kids Preschool emerged as winners in various divisions of last week’s Junior Junkanoo parade.
