‘Hurricane relief arrived in Grenada, more going to other islands this week’
DAYS after the prime minister pledged support for countries affected by Hurricane Beryl, Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said the government has sent relief supplies to Grenada and will also send aid to St Vincent and the Grenadines this week.
Cooper: Study ordered on regional airport fees
TOURISM and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper said he ordered a study of regional airport fees to ensure the country’s approach is competitive.
Taxi driver is seeking damages over suspension
A TAXI driver wants compensation after he was allegedly suspended without proper authority or investigation.
Teen accused of stealing car and lying to police
AN 18-year-old man was granted bail yesterday after he was accused of stealing a car and lying to a police officer last month.
Two men accused of possessing dangerous drugs
TWO people were accused of importing $157,000 worth of marijuana into New Providence last month.
Man and woman charged with having loaded gun
A DOMINICAN man and woman were granted bail yesterday after they were accused of having a loaded gun in New Providence.
Mother cries as she testifies in coroner’s inquest of police-involved killing of her son
THE mother of 15-year-old Gino Evante Finley Jr wept as she recounted the day police shot and killed her son while he was fleeing a robbery scene on Prince Charles Drive in 2017.
Discrimination in our independence
We are one week away from celebrating 51 years of independence in The Bahamas. Last year, the celebration seemed to last forever with many events and designated thematic days in the lead-up to July 10. This year is much less busy and promotion of Independence events seemed to start quite late.
Volunteers, parents, teachers and advocates recognised at Disabilities Icon Awards
VOLUNTEERS, parents, teachers, and advocates were recognised and honoured for their sacrifice and dedication at the Disabilities Icon Awards.
Consumer Protection warns buyers over fraudulent Japanese car sales scams
THE Consumer Protection Commission has seen a disturbing surge in fraudulent activities involving the importation of Japanese vehicles.
GBPA to revoke occupancy for Lucayan Towers south
The Grand Bahama Port Authority said it would revoke the occupancy certificate of Lucayan Towers South because of long-standing unresolved code violations and safety hazards at the condominium complex.
PM renews action call over climate change
The Prime Minister yesterday said the world must move from awareness to action on combating the growing threat posed by climate change and associated natural disasters.
Gas station operator confident ATM safe
A prominent gas station operator yesterday voiced confidence that his security systems will deter criminals from trying to repeat the Super Value Golden Gates automated teller machine (ATM) break-in.
Chamber to tax Task Force: ‘Reconsider’ cash payments
The Bahamian private sector last night voiced optimism that the Government’s tax compliance Task Force will employ “less threatening” methods while urging it to “reconsider” accepting cash payments.
Pink Sands: Horse riding legal demand ‘last resort’
A top Briland hotel yesterday affirmed “it will never be our intent” to put a popular horse riding venture out of business as it described its $912,500 legal demand as “the last resort”.
GBPA opens new battle over utilities regulation
The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) yesterday potentially opened a new quarrel in its battle with the Government by asserting its “longstanding regulatory authority” over all utilities within Freeport.
‘Wild Wild West’ aids vehicle import scams
Auto dealers yesterday warned that Bahamians will increasingly fall victim to vehicle import scams unless the authorities crack down to end the regulatory “Wild Wild West”.
Ex-PM’s ‘collusion’ charge on Dorian tax breaks abuse
An ex-prime minister yesterday argued there “had to be collusion” between Customs officers and unscrupulous importers over Dorian tax breaks abuse as he challenged if the culprits have been punished.
No solution to Valley Boys rift
THE leader of the original Valley Boys group yesterday accused the breakaway group of trying to sabotage it through public attacks and urged that group to “find another name”.
