Dames says he is innocent after former employee’s drug arrest
FORMER National Security Minister and FNM candidate Marvin Dames said he has not been called in for questioning in connection with a drug trafficking probe involving his former employee, whom he described as a young man who took the wrong path after he and his wife gave him a chance to improve his life.
Barnett-Ellis vows to push for marital rape legislation
FREE National Movement Senator Michela Barnett-Ellis said criminalising marital rape is among the issues she wants addressed if her party wins the upcoming general election.
Teachers secure 16.5 percent pay raise in new contract
THE Government has signed a new five-year industrial agreement with the Bahamas Educators, Counsellors and Allied Workers Union (BECAWU), delivering salary increases and expanded benefits for teachers, guidance counsellors and teacher aides, though the overall cost of the agreement was not disclosed.
Rolle defends his eligibility after Bain questions WSC job
FREE National Movement Pinewood candidate Denarii Rolle defended his eligibility to run yesterday, insisting he is compliant with the law after Coalition of Independents leader Lincoln Bain challenged his employment status during Nomination Day proceedings.
Ex-fiancée says Gibson used WSC-funded vehicles for campaign and rental business
THE former fiancée of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson told the Supreme Court yesterday that his rental company acquired vehicles from a company he owned, which had been paid by the Water and Sewerage Corporation.
Landlord accused of raping his tenant over unpaid rent
A LANDLORD is in police custody after allegedly sexually assaulting his tenant during a dispute over unpaid rent on Hospital Lane early Saturday morning, police said.
Man granted bail after allegedly assaulting a ten-year-old girl
A MAN accused of indecently assaulting a ten-year-old girl on Johnson Alley last week was granted bail yesterday.
Suspect denied bail in violent $12,000 pizza shop robbery
A MAN accused of robbing a Cable Beach pizza restaurant of $12,000 was remanded to prison yesterday.
FNM demands answers after Davis overrides ZNS board
THE Free National Movement has accused the government of political interference at the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas after Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis overruled a board decision involving General Manager Clint Watson, a move that led to two resignations.
Gaming boss - no issue with lottery
Gaming boss Sebas Bastian, the PLP’s Fort Charlotte candidate, said he does not oppose the Free National Movement’s proposal to introduce a national lottery – days after Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis firmly rejected it.
Dames slams Bonaby over $141m parks spending and absences
FREE National Movement candidate for Mount Moriah Marvin Dames has accused incumbent Mount Moriah MP McKell Bonaby of failing to attend Parliament and failing to account for more than $141 million in public spending at the Bahamas Public Parks and Beaches Authority.
Vandals target political billboards in Grand Bahama
VANDALS have allegedly targeted campaign billboards in Central Grand Bahama, with damage reported to signs belonging to candidates from both major parties.
Munroe rebukes COI leader; warns against poll interference
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe yesterday warned against interfering with voters exercising their right to cast their ballot at the polls, days after Coalition of Independents leader Lincoln Bain urged Bahamians who meet non-English speakers at polling stations to report them to COI agents.
Veteran RBDF officer charged with assaulting female trainees
A VETERAN defence force officer was released from duty yesterday after being charged with assaulting a group of female marine trainees while drunk and on duty at the force’s Coral Harbour base last Wednesday.
Parliamentary Registry worker accused of issuing fake voter cards
A PARLIAMENTARY Registration Department employee was accused yesterday of helping a Haitian woman obtain a voter’s ID and possessing five blank voter’s cards last week.
