Seven new deaths confirmed
THE country’s COVID- 19 death toll has increased by seven after deaths that were previously under investigation were reclassified as coronavirus related.
Mitchell criticises Minnis for dancing at political rallies
THE Progressive Liberal Party has criticised Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis for “dancing on stage” at recent political rallies as the COVID-19 death toll continues to climb.
Moore says Ingraham support of Sands ‘reckless’ before vote
ONE of the founding fathers of the Free National Movement has taken issue with remarks made by former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham over the weekend endorsing Elizabeth incumbent Dr Duane Sands.
Minnis gives his support to WSC chairman Gibson
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis fully endorsed Water & Sewerage chairman Adrian Gibson last night, days after questions emerged about contracts awarded under the Long Island MP’s tenure.
Who will win? Voters mixed
WITH the next general election less than two weeks away, Bahamians have mixed views about which party should be elected to lead the country as it faces the worst economic and health crises of our time.
Actor Michael K Williams found dead in apartment
BAHAMIAN American actor Michael K Williams was found dead in his New York City apartment yesterday. He was 54 years old.
Rotary and Rotaract offer help
THE Rotary Club of Southeast Nassau, the Rotaract Club of Southeast Nassau Centennial and Rotaract District 7020 hosted a giveaway of large boxes filled with snacks for families of students on Saturday.
PLP legal threat on quarantine voting
THE Progressive Liberal Party has given Parliamentary Commissioner Lavado Duncanson 36 hours to confirm whether registered voters will be prevented from voting in the next election if they are quarantined or suffering from COVID-19.
Surely we can do better than this
THE desperate state of The Bahamas’ health service struggling with the COVID pandemic is laid bare in this one picture.
Straw vendor president dies
STRAW Vendors Business Association president Reverend Esther Thompson died on the weekend, a relative confirmed.
Former Health Minister hits out at pandemic handling
FORMER Health Minister Dr Marcus Bethel said the Minnis administration’s management of the COVID-19 pandemic “leaves much to be desired” and deserves “a poor rating”.
Former Cabinet minister’s fraud trial adjourned again
THE fraud trial of former Cabinet minister Elma Campbell has been adjourned once again to ensure the magistrate presiding over the case enforces the mandatory COVID-19 safety protocols in his court.
Woman admits falsely accusing boyfriend
A 26-year-old woman who falsely accused her boyfriend of assaulting her yesterday avoided receiving a criminal record after she owned up to her mistake and took responsibility for her actions.
Man accused of sex with 15-year-old
A 31-year-old man was remanded to prison over allegations that he had sex with a minor.
GB attorneys fear voter disenfranchisement
THREE Grand Bahama based attorneys have expressed concerns about voter disenfranchisement on the island, particularly concerning those displaced residents of East End and West End.
