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.
Man accused over assault rifle
A MAN awaiting a murder trial was remanded into custody after he was accused of having a banned assault rifle near his home last week.
Ministries on alert over Cat Island flu outbreak
BOTH the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health and Wellness are keeping an eye on an outbreak of a flu-like disease at Arthur’s Town Comprehensive School in Cat Island.
Turtle sculpture unveiled as part of Freeport anniversary
The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) kicked off Freeport’s 70th-anniversary celebrations with the unveiling of an 850lb Hawksbill Turtle sculpture at its headquarters on Mall Drive on Friday.
Bail denied in theft case
A MAN awaiting trial for attempted murder was denied bail on Friday after he was accused of stealing car parts and damage.
Prisoner stabbed to death, two more injured
A PRISONER was stabbed to death and two more were injured at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services on Saturday morning.
STRACHAN: ‘I think it’s a win-win for boxing in the Bahamas’
WHILE he welcomed the newly formed Bahamas World Boxing Federation, Vincent Strachan said the Boxing Federation of the Bahamas isn’t going anywhere.
