ALICIA WALLACE: Focus and community amidst changing times
There is a meme, circulating with great frequency, in which a person begs to live through some “precedented times”. Living in unprecedented times is exhausting. At this point, it seems endless. The world is constantly on fire, literally and metaphorically.
Charged with robbing two men at gunpoint
A MAN was remanded into custody yesterday after he was accused of robbing two men at gunpoint while they were playing poker on East Street South last week.
Two-and-a-half years jail for housebreaking
A MAN was sentenced to two and half years in prison yesterday after admitting to a recent housebreaking crime in New Providence.
Smith calls out insurance companies for avoiding paying Dorian claims
KINGSLEY Smith, Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Grand Bahama, has expressed strong concerns over the refusal of some insurance companies to pay claims in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, describing it as a significant issue that continues to erode consumer confidence in the industry.
Man with two pending murder charges remanded for alleged 30 bail breaches
A MAN with two pending murder charges was denied bail yesterday after he was accused of failing to sign in at his local police station 30 times last year.
Man accused of sexual assault of woman
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after he was accused of sexually assaulting a woman earlier this week.
Bahamas Doctors Union defends stance on overtime compensation
BAHAMAS Doctors Union (BDU) president Dr Camille Glinton-Thompson defended her union’s stance on overtime compensation and time-tracking requirements, pushing back against Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ recent comments that suggested doctors are resisting accountability measures.
Man in Acklins drugs case accused of Geovani Rolle murder
A 26-year-old man implicated in a major cocaine and marijuana bust linked to a plane crash in Acklins last December was arraigned yesterday on multiple drug charges and a separate murder charge.
House debate cut short as Pintard raises mace incident
Legislative debate in the House of Assembly was abruptly halted today after Opposition Leader Michael Pintard attempted to discuss the mace-throwing incident that led to his and his colleagues' suspension from Parliament.
Developer eyes summer for $45m West Bay hotel start
A Bahamian developer yesterday voiced optimism that construction on his planned $45m West Bay Street resort can begin this summer if the necessary environmental approvals are obtained.
Sky chief to ‘keep fighting’ as $220k hangar verdict upheld
Sky Bahamas principal yesterday pledged to “keep fighting” after a verdict ordering the now-defunct airline to pay $220,000 plus interest to the owner of its hangar at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) was upheld.
Electric vehicle dealer’s Mall at Marathon ‘first’
A Bahamian electric vehicle distributor yesterday revealed it will become the first auto dealer to have a Mall at Marathon showroom come this Spring as it bids to repeat 2024’s 10-15 percent sales increase.
BISX-listed bank ‘escapes liability’ over alleged $115k pension theft
A BISX-listed bank yesterday overturned a $115,489 damages award “to escape liability” related to the alleged theft of pension contributions made on behalf of staff at a Freeport-based resort.
Church arrest on viral video ‘after disturbance reported’
POLICE arrested a man at a church in Grand Bahama on Sunday after the pastor reported a disturbance, an incident that was captured in a viral video.
‘No surprise’ Trump rejects 15% global corporate tax
A Cabinet minister last night asserted it was “no surprise” that Donald Trump has withdrawn the US from the 15 percent minimum global corporate tax amid fears this move may hit The Bahamas’ competitiveness.
80 people have criminal record expunged
EIGHTY Bahamians, including people charged with curfew violations during the pandemic, had their criminal records expunged last year after applying to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Committee.
Berry Islanders frustration at local govt nominations
BERRY Islands residents have expressed disappointment over what they describe as a lack of transparency in the island’s local government election nomination process.
Davis: FNM is party of elites
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis taunted the Free National Movement during a Progressive Liberal Party meeting last night, highlighting Dr Hubert Minnis’ continued outsider status in a party he once led.
Sandals still securing approvals but expects work to begin soon
OFFICIALS are still working on securing the necessary approvals for the construction process to rebrand Sandals Emerald Bay into a Beaches resort, according to Chuck Roberts, managing director at Sandals Resorts Bahamas.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority donates items to two Grand Bahama food banks
THE Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Pi Upsilon Omega Chapter, has donated food items to two local food banks and distribution centres on Grand Bahama.
