$10m message to stop injustice
GHANA native Joseph Amihere is suing the government for $10.6m with interest for illegally detaining him for nearly seven years at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre, during which time he endured poor treatment where he was “physically, emotionally and psychologically abused”.
64 Haitians repatriated
SIXTY-FOUR Haitian migrants were repatriated to Port-au-Prince, Haiti yesterday.
St Andrew’s school receives $240,000 donation
ST Andrew’s International School has announced a $240,000 donation from Ian D Fair and daughters, Nicole, Sasha, and Kelly Fair in memory of their beloved wife and mother Sylvia Fair to create the Sylvia Fair Scholarship Fund.
Man charged with murder over dominoes shooting
A 21-year-old man was charged with murder in connection with the death of a man who was shot and killed while playing a game of dominoes last month.
Brother in court after smashing car windows
A 66-year-old man who smashed the glass windows of his brother’s car during an argument was ordered to compensate his sibling for the damage he caused.
Two held in cheque fraud probe
POLICE have two male suspects in custody in connection with an alleged cheque fraud.
Principal nursing officer appointed
THE Public Hospitals Authority has announced the appointment of Charlene Davis as principal nursing officer (PNO) at Princess Margaret Hospital.
Container Port donations to help young Grand Bahamians
THE Freeport Container Port recently made financial donations to four local organisations that are making a positive impact on young people in Grand Bahama.
Davis ordered from Parliament
CAT Island, Rum Cay and San Salvador MP Philip “Brave” Davis was named and ordered from Parliament last night after he and Deputy Speaker Don Saunders clashed.
PAHO: Stick to measures and flatten the curve
THE Pan American Health Organization has again stressed that public health measures, including lockdowns, are the main tools for flattening the curve when there is a rise in COVID-19 cases.
‘Infections still affecting schools’
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson is again calling on education officials to ensure COVID-19 safety protocols are being followed in public schools after claiming infections are still affecting public schools.
Legislation on securities introduced
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis led debate in the House of Assembly yesterday on legislation that will amend the Securities Industry Act and Insurance Act.
Pleading for the slate to be cleaned
AFTER receiving his first conviction three years ago, Raymond Ward Jr says he’s now hoping to have a fresh start by getting his criminal record expunged to fulfil his goals of becoming an electrical engineer.
U.S. agrees deal to oversee airspace
THE Bahamas Air Navigation Services Authority and the United States Federal Aviation Administration signed an “historic” Air Navigation Services agreement yesterday which is expected to bring in around $300m in fees over the next ten years.
‘Don’t believe denial of an early election’
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis said National Security Minister Marvin Dames is “obfuscating” the truth about the Minnis administration’s election plans.
