WSC GM could not confirm making financial declarations between 2017-21
THE Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) general manager could not confirm yesterday whether he made financial declarations between 2017 and 2021 after a defence attorney suggested he had not during the ongoing criminal trial of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and others.
Both Valley Boys factions will receive seed funding
Youth, Sports, and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg said dueling factions of the Valley Boys would each receive $30,000 in seed funding for the upcoming Junkanoo parades –– but Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) chairman Dion Miller said only the faction led by Brian Adderley would be allowed to compete as a category A group in those parades.
‘Campaign finance law not a priority’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said campaign finance legislation, a promise outlined in the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) pre-election manifesto, is not a priority for his administration, and he will not disclose the party’s campaign donors unless donors agree to it.
Will Bahamas hold Nygard to account?
PETER Nygard is a sex offender and he has been sent to prison.
Fitzgerald running a gift to FNM
As a supporter of the Free National Movement, I can’t help but view the Progressive Liberal Party’s rumored decision to run Jerome Fitzgerald in the next election as a gift wrapped with a bow.
42-year-old accused of molesting teenage girl
A 42-year-old man was remanded to prison after being accused of molesting a 15-year-old girl last month in New Providence.
Consolidated Water signs $7m HOA with govt for Cat Island desalination plant
RESIDENTS of Cat Island may soon have access to potable water, as the government signed a $7m Heads of Agreement with Consolidated Water (Bahamas) Limited to construct two desalination facilities yesterday.
Bahamas Musicians and Entertainers Union denies failing to police entrance of foreign music artists
THE Bahamas Musicians and Entertainers Union (BMEU) has denied failing to police the entrance of foreign entertainers, DJs and their personnel into the country.
BTC signs four-year industrial agreement with BCPMU
THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) and the Bahamas Communications and Public Managers Union (BCPMU) signed a four-year industrial agreement yesterday.
East GB holds Wreath-laying ceremony for Dorian victims
Wreath-laying ceremonies were held on Saturday in East Grand Bahama to remember victims of 2019’s Hurricane Dorian.
$3,000 fine for man who admitted to having drugs
A MAN was fined $3,000 after admitting to having 2.4lb of marijuana last month in New Providence.
Voice note scandal can’t be silenced
Two months have passed since the allegations of bribery, corruption and possible complicity in murders regarding the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) came to the attention of the public.
What is the solar for at Cruise Port?
NASSAU Cruise Ports’ SOLAR project…
ALICIA WALLACE - The toll Nassau’s traffic takes on us
After crossing over from Village Road to Soldier Road, in the left lane, the driver to the right of me cut across me to turn into the drive-through of one of the fast food restaurants on the corner.
New jury impanelled for inquest into police involved shooting of Aliko Collins
A NEW jury was impanelled in the inquest into the fatal police-involved shooting of 21-year-old Aliko Collins in Pinewood Gardens in 2017.
Minnis restates police corruption probe concerns
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis reiterated his concerns about an investigation into police corruption stemming from voice notes that leaked in July.
Symposium focuses on mental health and suicide prevention
SONIA Cox-Hamilton did everything she could to support her son Sean through his struggle with depression, but couldn’t stop him from tragically ending his own life.
Man charged with murder of Renaldo Roberts in July
A MAN was remanded to prison after being charged with killing another man over the summer.
Playstation goes pro
SONY is launching an upgraded version of its current PlayStation model.
Sebastian Walcott promoted to Double A
Standout Bahamian minor leaguer Sebastian Walcott continues to progress in minor league baseball.
