Bail breach in robbery case
A MAN accused in the kidnapping and attempted armed robbery of a immigration officer in 2013 was fined $500 on Friday for a bail breach.
Woman jailed over $22k theft
A WOMAN was sentenced to ten months in prison on Friday after she admitted to stealing $22,000 from a man last year.
THREE BOYS ACCUSED OVER VIDEO
THREE teenage boys were remanded to Simpson Penn on Friday after they were accused of videotaping the sexual assault of another young male in October.
Minister: ‘Pluses and minuses’ on percentage-based fuel margins
A Cabinet minister has confirmed the Government explored moving petroleum retailers from a fixed to percentage-based margin while revealing no proposal for a similar increase has come from wholesalers.
Private security firms told to ‘professionalise’
A Ministry of National Security official has called for the private security industry to “professionalise” and raise its standards so as to attract higher-calibre recruits to the sector.
Pintard challenges Gov’t over $203m draw down
The Opposition’s leader yesterday challenged whether the Government would have had to refinance $300m via its ‘debt-for-nature’ deal if it had not previously used assets set aside for this purpose.
Minister: Tax rises are ‘off the table’
A Cabinet minister has reiterated that tax increases are “off the table” while voicing confidence that the Government’s 50 percent debt-to-target will be met by 2031 through economic growth.
Gov’t urged: ‘Step it up’ on private security weapons
Private security firms are urging the Government to “step it up a bit” and examine the law and regulations governing whether they can use firearms and non-lethal weapons to protect themselves and clients.
Ministry hosts National Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Baha Mar
THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture hosted its induction ceremony for the National Hall of Fame at the Baha Mar resort on Friday.
PM announces refinancing initiative
THE Davis administration on Friday launched a transformative initiative to refinance $300 million of external debt, aiming to enhance marine conservation amid the growing threat of climate change.
Police deny report of kidnap at primary school
POLICE have denied reports of an attempted kidnapping at a primary school in New Providence on Friday after a video circulated on social media suggesting such an incident.
Suspect held after woman murdered
A WOMAN was killed in the early hours of Saturday morning - with police arriving at the scene to find two of her male relatives attacking a suspect.
Bonefish and Tarpon Trust expands research to aid fisheries
THE Bonefish and Tarpon Trust (BTT) is advancing research into bonefish spawning behaviours, with a focus on the Berry Islands, North Andros, and Grand Bahama.
ERIC WIBERG: Spanish warship Infanta Maria Teresa sinks near Cat Island
Infanta María Teresa was the lead ship of her class of armored cruiser constructed for the Spanish Navy and fought at the Battle of Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish–American War.
Police looking into claim of call made to station but no response
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Zhivago Dames said police will investigate claims that a call was made to the Carmichael Road Police Station reporting screams heard in the area where a murdered schoolgirl was found.
Great Commission serves near 2,000 Thanksgiving lunches
ATTENDEES of the Great Commission Ministries’ annual Thanksgiving luncheon shared how the cost of living has made survival difficult.
‘PLP general’ removed after sex harassment complaint
A SEXUAL harassment complaint has been filed with police by a female employee at the Ministry of Works against a known high-ranking PLP general.
Outrage at death of missing Adriel
A MAN purporting to be the father of 12-year-old Adriel Moxey, who was murdered earlier this week, says he feels he failed his daughter and wishes he had done more to protect her, knowing her living conditions were difficult.
The opening of Chancay Port
On the evening of November 14, 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte attended the inauguration ceremony of Chancay Port.
