Ex-fiancée testifies Gibson hid interest in WSC contracts
LONG Island MP Adrian Gibson’s former fiancée told the Supreme Court yesterday that he failed to disclose his interest in companies awarded Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) contracts and was paid monthly for work completed.
Munroe defends Mitchell and Pinder over House absences
FORMER leader of government business Wayne Munroe defended the number of absences of Fred Mitchell and John Pinder in the House of Assembly, but said he couldn’t speak to McKell Bonaby’s after records showed the trio had the worst attendance rates since the Davis administration assumed office.
Bahamas aviation and weather initiative draws international interest as Nigerian delegation explores collaboration
A HIGH-LEVEL meeting facilitated through the CEO network has brought together Bahamian innovators and a Nigerian delegation, signalling growing international interest in The Bahamas’ emerging aviation, climate and agricultural technologies.
Hands for Hunger and Kraven partner to feed the homebound
A NEW partnership between Hands for Hunger and delivery company Kraven aims to bring food directly to vulnerable clients who cannot leave their homes.
Charities struggle as donations plunge and demand for help soars
CHARITIES say demand for help is rising while resources shrink, with one major feeding group reporting a steep drop in its budget since the pandemic.
Comedy for a Cause raises $200,000 for four charities
MORE than $200,000 raised from a recent theatre production will go to several Bahamian charities, marking the largest single contribution from the “Comedy for a Cause” initiative.
Bullied teen admits to pepper spray attack
A TEENAGE girl has admitted to harming three students and the principal at CR Walker with pepper spray last month, claiming she had been bullied and threatened by the students.
Man accused of posting nude video gets bail
A MAN accused of posting a nude video of an ex-girlfriend online was granted bail yesterday.
Pintard defends lottery plan; calls Davis 'architect of gimmicks'
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard used his keynote address at the party’s southern zone rally last night to vigorously defend his proposed national lottery, pushing back against criticism from Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis and positioning the initiative as a structured and accountable revenue stream for national development.
Pastor Bethel says FNM lottery proposal insults Bahamian voters
PASTOR Lyall Bethel has accused the Free National Movement of defying the will of Bahamian voters with its proposal to introduce a national lottery, calling the move “a slap in the face” to those who rejected such measures in a national referendum.
Two accused of using fake passports to obtain voter cards
TWO people from the Dominican Republic were accused of having fraudulent Bahamian voter’s cards.
Two ZNS board members quit over political interference claims
TWO Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas board members have resigned amid claims of political interference after the board’s directive to keep general manager Clint Watson off the job until after the general election was overridden.
Stray bullet kills innocent grandmom
TAMIKA Nottage-Cime was sharing pizza and watching television with her family on Monday night when stray bullets from a street shooting tore through the walls of her Wilton Street home, killing her outright as she cradled her one-year-old grandson in her arms.
Husband of missing US woman speaks out after release
THE husband of a missing American woman who disappeared from their small boat ten days ago said he remains focused on finding her after police released him from custody due to insufficient evidence to bring charges.
Wife fears cover-up in hit-and-run investigation
NEARLY a month after Kareem Williams was killed in a hit-and-run, there has been no update on whether the prison officer who knocked him will face consequences, with his estranged wife saying she has received no word from authorities.
