Two arrested over marijuana plants find
TWO men were arrested in connection with the recent discovery of 7,000 marijuana plants at a field in Grand Bahama.
Four scholars selected for BREEF and The Island School’s gap year programme
AFTER an unprecedented year of distanced virtual learning, newly selected Bahamas Environmental Steward Scholars are ready for hands-on research and in-person experiential learning through the BESS programme.
Warning for man who scared girlfriend with a fake gun
A 24-year-old man who scared his girlfriend with a fake gun was yesterday discharged with a warning.
Woman stole money from pair she gave rides to
A MAGISTRATE is set to determine the fate of a woman who offered to give two women rides to steal money from them.
Bail for man who denied stealing part from bus
A 22-year-old man who denied stealing a part worth $5,432 from the bus of a local church was yesterday granted bail ahead of his trial.
Man charged with two counts of murder and attempted murder
A 24-year-old man was charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with a shooting incident that left two men dead, and two other men injured last week.
Booking appointments for second vaccine dose
THE National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee has advised that all people who received an email notification of a second dose appointment immediately after receiving their first dose are still required to book an appointment online at vax. gov.bs.
Lloyd hits back at criticism after school stabbing
EDUCATION Minister Jeffrey Lloyd yesterday hit out at criticisms from parents of students at Government High School in the wake of a boy’s fatal stabbing, calling the accusations he heard on Tuesday “one heap of rubbish”.
More than 100 apply to have criminal records expunged
MORE than 100 Bahamians have applied to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Committee so far for the year seeking to get their criminal records expunged, the committee’s chairman Paul Farquharson said yesterday.
It’s so very hard...they just kill him
THE mother of the teenager who was fatally stabbed during an altercation at school on Tuesday said when she first got a call from officials to head to the hospital, she had no idea her child had been killed.
COVID cases on rise among youngsters
HEALTH officials are troubled by the trend of children catching COVID-19 at a greater rate than they did during the first and second waves, Health Minister Renward Wells said yesterday.
Curfew tightens on Family Islands
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced yesterday the daily curfew in Andros, the Berry Islands and Cat Island will be 8pm to 5am starting today out of concern for the COVID-19 situation on those islands.
Woman arrested for begging is discharged
A MAGISTRATE yesterday discharged a woman who was arrested for begging in a public place.
Family suing for $10m after cruise to The Bahamas on super yacht
THE family of a Canadian billionaire is suing a super yacht company for $10 million after claiming they were left “violently ill” and subject to false imprisonment by the “odorous, ill-tempered British captain” of their luxury cruise to The Bahamas.
