Pintard: Bodies of Hurricane Dorian victims still being stored in trailers
SEVERAL bodies of Hurricane Dorian victims are still being stored in trailers in Grand Bahama more than six years after the deadly storm, according to Opposition Leader Michael Pintard, who accused the Davis administration of hypocrisy and neglect over the matter.
Teen accused of murder says he was attacked by victim’s relative in prison
A TEENAGE accused of murder claimed in court that he was attacked in prison by a relative of the man he is accused of killing, leaving him with swelling to his jaw and chin.
Former death row inmate resentenced to 35 years prison for 1990 murder
A FORMER death row inmate was resentenced to 35 years in prison yesterday for a murder.
Convicted robber says accomplice had no part in Burger King crime
A CONVICTED robber took full responsibility for a 2021 armed robbery at Burger King on Prince Charles Drive, telling the court his alleged accomplice had no role in the crime.
Man accused of assaulting son with acid and baseball bat
A 66-year-old man accused of assaulting his son with acid was granted bail yesterday.
Police seize guns, ammo and cash, arresting ten non-Bahamians
AUTHORITIES arrested ten people, including eight Americans, after seizing high-powered weapons, ammunition and a substantial amount of cash on Tuesday.
Minnis slams government over dangerous potholes
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday criticised the Davis administration for what he called a sluggish response to worsening road conditions across New Providence, saying the growing number of potholes has become a safety hazard for motorists.
Laroda admits shelter gap despite long-term help for homeless woman
SOCIAL Services Minister Myles LaRoda said his ministry has long assisted a mother of two autistic children recently forced to sleep in her car, but admitted that limited shelter capacity continues to hamper efforts to house vulnerable families.
Bell insists housing crisis real despite vacant homes
HOUSING and Urban Renewal Minister Keith Bell has insisted that The Bahamas does face a housing crisis - rejecting suggestions from Fidelity Bank CEO Gowon Bowe that the problem stems from poor use of existing homes rather than a shortage of supply.
BISX hits high on sub-fund listings
THE Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) yesterday confirmed it has added another listing to its investment funds roster.
Man being questioned after pregnant mom found dead
Police are questioning a man in connection with the death of a woman whose body was discovered in a bushy area off Munnings Road on Wednesday morning.
Man accused of 2023 murder outside a Village road bar denied bail for third time
A MAN accused of a 2023 murder outside a bar on Village Road was denied bail for a third time.
Top EU official denies ‘unfair practices’ towards Bahamas
THE European Union’s (EU) Bahamas representative yesterday asserted that the 27-nation bloc “has never imposed any sanctions or unfair practices” on this nation and other Caribbean states amid criticism of its regulatory initiatives targeted at international financial centers.
Governor: ‘There’s work to be done’ on consumer concerns
THE Central Bank’s governor yesterday asserted that its proposed reform package will “empower the regulator to address more holistically” Bahamian consumer concerns around bank fees, financial inclusion and access and payment services.
Credit unions push back over VAT exemption end
BAHAMIAN credit unions yesterday pushed back on planned legal reforms that will eliminate the current VAT exemption they enjoy as the Central Bank’s Governor defended the move on the grounds of fairness.
Bishop’s family wins on title over 3,205 Rum Cay acres
An Anglican Bishop and his family have fought off multiple challenges to their ownership of 3,205 Rum Cay acres in a Supreme Court ruling billed as “cleaning up” much of the land speculation that has bedeviled the island for decades.
Bank failure reform impact for depositors and creditors
PROPOSED legal reforms will give Bahamian depositors “preferential treatment” while providing the Central Bank with “discretion to depart” from equal treatment of “similarly-ranked creditors” following a bank failure.
GB businesses claim decline since Celebration Key opened
LOCAL business owners and tour operators claim they have experienced a sharp decline in visitors — as much as 90 percent for some — since the opening of Carnival’s new $600 million Celebration Key cruise port in East Grand Bahama.
COI helps homeless mom with two autistic kids
A SINGLE mother who was forced to sleep in her car with her two autistic sons at Saunders Beach has been given temporary housing assistance by members of the Coalition of Independents (COI).
