Curfew relaxed as six more die
PRIME Minister Philip Davis said a decision was made to extend the nightly curfew to 11.59pm because there was “no rhyme or reason” for the restriction previously being set at 9pm under the former Minnis administration.
Moody’s downgrade ‘kept quiet’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said a recent downgrade by international rating agency Moody’s was not surprising, as he suggested the former administration did not want the development to go public ahead of last week’s election.
‘No secrecy - we must build trust’
IN his first speech as Prime Minister, Philip Davis committed to removing the veil of secrecy from governance and to act in ways that build trust from the Bahamian people.
Election turnout was historic low
AT least 65 percent of registered voters voted last week in what was likely the lowest general election turnout in the modern history of The Bahamas.
2021 General Election results
From the Parliamentary Registration Department
PM receives instrument of appointment, Deputy PM Chester Cooper named Minister of Tourism, Investment and Aviation
Prime Minister Philip Davis and Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper received their instruments of appointment on Saturday at Baha Mar’s Convention Centre.
One dead, two injured after shooting and stabbing in Grand Bahama
A man was killed, and two others are in hospital following a shooting and stabbing incident in Grand Bahama on Friday evening.
New Prime Minister Philip Davis sworn in, meets MPs, supporters
NEWLY elected Progressive Liberal Party parliamentarians and long-time PLP supporters greeted Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis at the airport Friday morning when he touched down in New Providence.
FNM trustee urges Minnis to step down as party leader
A FREE National Movement trustee has urged party leader Dr Hubert Minnis to step down from the role to allow the organisation to refocus its efforts and become a viable force in the future.
'Mother' Pratt alive and well: 'How many times are they going to say I’m dead?'
FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Cynthia “Mother” Pratt questioned “how many times are they going to say I’m dead?” yesterday, after it was reported that she passed away from COVID-19.
Murder and attempted murder accused in court
TWO men were charged with murder and attempted murder in separate incidents in a Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
Man claims he was arrested trying to turn in drugs
A MAN who claimed he was arrested after trying to turn in $20,000 worth of cocaine that he found on a beach was on Friday granted bail ahead of his trial.
Court of Appeal refuses oil company's extension of time application
THE Court of Appeal has refused an extension of time application of an international oil company that was seeking leave to commence a judicial review of former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance K Peter Turnquest.
Curfew time amended
The Emergency Powers Order has been amended by Prime Minister Philip Davis to change the curfew time.
Man shot dead in Eight Mile Rock
GRAND Bahama Police are investigating the shooting death of a man in Eight Mile Rock on Thursday evening.
