US says efforts to tackle corruption are not enough
THE United States continues to highlight the inadequacy of local legislation and enforcement efforts to combat corruption and conflicts of interest in public office.
‘Tourist’ dies after being hit by white van
POLICE are investigating a traffic fatality that occurred at the intersection of Bay and Nassau Streets last night just outside of the Holiday Inn Express.
Grand Bahama residents donate equipment to Rand
CONCERNED Grand Bahamians have donated a “vital” piece of equipment to the Rand Memorial Hospital, which lost most of its equipment during Hurricane Dorian.
Man accused of threat to kill cop and his family
A MAN threatened to break into a police officer’s house and murder him and his entire family, a court heard yesterday.
Teen gets 18 months for loaded pistol
A TEENAGER who was found with a loaded pistol was yesterday sentenced to 18 months in prison.
High-speed chase ends with $1,800 fine for marijuana
A 40-year-old man who led police on a high-speed chase while attempting to evade arrest was yesterday fined $1,800 for marijuana possession.
Man jailed for repeated sex with 15-year-old
A MAGISTRATE yesterday sentenced a 21-year-old man to 18 months in prison after he admitted having sex with a teenager.
Man found dead in subdivision
POLICE are seeking information from the public after a man died on Wednesday night with injuries consistent with gunshot wounds.
Union chief warns there must be safety plan for all in schools
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson believes schools should reopen in the coming weeks as planned but warned a comprehensive strategy must be implemented for the safety of all.
Keep wearing masks even if vaccinated, warns McMillan
CHIEF Medical Officer Dr Pearl McMillan is urging vaccinated people to continue following public health measures like mask wearing, noting they can still contribute to the spread of COVID-19.
Virgin in return of flights to Heathrow
VIRGIN Atlantic yesterday announced the launch of twice-weekly services from The Bahamas to Heathrow, London, beginning November 20.
Tributes continue for A.D. Hanna
TRIBUTES continued to pour in yesterday from both sides of the political divide following the death of former Governor General and Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Dion Hanna.
QC Wayne Munroe in hospital with COVID
ATTORNEY Wayne Munroe, QC, the Progressive Liberal Party’s candidate for Freetown in the next general election, has been hospitalised with COVID-19.
Missing pilot held by Venezuela after ‘drug flight’ crash in Randy Butler’s stolen plane
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force has confirmed missing pilot Oran Munroe is in police custody in Venezuela and being questioned for alleged drug trafficking.
Crash biker dies
Motorcyclist Phillip Parker, 23, of Pinedale, Eight Mile Rock, who was injured in a traffic accident a week ago, has died in hospital in Grand Bahama.
