POLICE QUIZ FNM DEPUTY LEADER: Cartwright spoken to over ‘irregularities’ at parks and beaches dept
TOP police officials say they are in the advanced stages of their investigation into alleged irregularities at the Bahamas Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority under the Minnis administration and spoke to MP Shanendon Cartwright, the former executive chairman of the authority, as part of their probe over the weekend.
Jonquel Jones and Liberty get set to face Mystics
Jonquel Jones and the New York Liberty wrapped up one of their best regular seasons in franchise history and will now battle against the seventh-seeded Washington Mystics tonight to start their postseason run.
15-year-old boy accused of stealing motorcycle placed under house arrest
A 15-year-old boy was placed under house arrest after he was accused of stealing a motorcycle earlier this week.
Women aiming to make a difference at the BOC
WITH the Bahamas Olympic Committee’s election of officers all set for Saturday at the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s headquarters, there will be three positions not contested – the presidency, secretary general and treasurer.
Needed: Ministry of Good Sense
Blind Blake sang the eulogy; “Run Come See Jerusalem”, in memory of the more than one hundred souls who perished at sea during the great 1929 Hurricane.
Andros man gets nine months probation for cutlass attack and threats of death
AN Andros man was placed on nine months probation yesterday after admitting to attacking someone with a cutlass and damaging their car over the summer.
Men accused of possession of a loaded gun in their car granted $7,000 bail
TWO MEN were granted $7,000 bail yesterday after they were accused of having a loaded gun in their car near Boyd Road earlier this week.
Man on bail for armed robbery charges fined $4,000 for not charging monitor
A MAN on release for a pending armed robbery charge was fined $4,000 after admitting to not charging his monitoring device.
IAN FERGUSON: Proper research vital to a competitive edge
In business, knowledge is power. The ability to make informed decisions is crucial for any company’s success and growth. To achieve this, businesses rely on research.
Containment booms around sunken Potter’s Cay vessel
The port authorities have placed containment booms around a sunken vessel at Potter’s Cay dock to contain any potential oil spill as they wait on its owner to remove it.
Atlantis moves to boost staff career development
Dozens of colleges and universities descended upon Atlantis yesterday as the mega resort hosted its first career development fair in a bid to help employees further their education and personal development.
Bran’s law firm back with free legal clinics
The Halsbury Chambers law firm yesterday said it will host its 16th annual legal clinic this month and provide $20,000 worth of free consultations.
Digital assets summit aims to ‘rebuild trust’
Organisers of a major digital assets conference that will be held in The Bahamas next month yesterday said the event will seek to “rebuild trust” in crypto exchanges and the industry generally following FTX’s implosion.
STATESIDE: Major political science study says race is factor that separates Dems from GOP
MANY Americans who are also parents of college-aged kids will often wonder out loud to each other that their children will describe a friend (or even a love interest) without adding as one of the adjectives the colour of their skin.
FRONT PORCH: They’ll know we are Christians by our . . . judgementalism?
SO often throughout history the victims of discrimination and oppression are described as “venomous” when they protest against their brutalisation and mistreatment. We have observed this sad response by some Bahamian male religious leaders toward women campaigning to outlaw marital rape.
Abaco ‘brimming with opportunities’ for businesses as island sees revival
FOUR years after the devastating impact of Hurricane Dorian, Abaco is emerging as a thriving hub of economic activity, with businesses now being encouraged to capitalise on this opportunity by investing in the island and providing key services as it undergoes a remarkable revival.
EDITORIAL: COP not inspiring confidence in face of criticisms
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander spoke to the media on a number of issues – but was not necessarily clear in answering some of the concerns.
Botswana President speaks to high school and college students about preserving democracy
BOTSWANA President Dr Mokgweetsi EK Masisi lectured high school and university students yesterday on the importance of protecting democracy, telling them that as future leaders, they should demand constitutional term limits, separation of powers, free and fair elections, and an independent press.
Acting Prison Commissioner ‘making progress’ in efforts to become licenced as correctional facility
ACTING Prison Commissioner Doan Cleare said the Bahamas Department of Corrections is making progress trying to be licensed as a correctional facility, with the American Correctional Association set to certify 30 officers in mental health management next week.
