Bimini man dies and 55 new cases recorded
FIFTY-FIVE new COVID-19 cases and one more virus-related death were recorded in the country on Sunday.
$73,000 of suspected marijuana found
A WOMAN was arrested by officers of the Drug Enforcement Unit after they found more than $73,000 worth of suspected marijuana at her residence.
Limit on vaccine supplies announced
DUE to “limited” vaccine supplies, at this time the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine will be restricted to Bahamian citizens and permanent residents 18 and older, as well as residents in the previously stated priority groups.
University rejects FNM criticism over debate
UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas has rebuffed the Free National Movement’s criticism of the pre-election series of debates it has organised with Verizon Media Group.
Alarm as relative searches for detained Cuban woman
A RELATIVE of a Cuban woman who is allegedly being detained at an immigration facility in the country is appealing to officials to allow her to speak with her loved one.
Computers donated by U.S. schools
FIVE Virginia based high schools have donated 119 Dell touchscreen notebook computers along with power supplies to the Ministry of Education.
Teenagers accused of fatal stabbing
FOUR teenagers were yesterday charged in the Magistrate’s Court with murder in connection with two separate incidents.
Demolition - then what do I do?
LIFE is full of uncertainty for Abaco resident Gerald François, who fears for his future on the island with a looming eviction and inevitable demolition of his newly built home in The Farm shanty town.
WE’RE ON THE RIGHT COURSE: Dahl-Regis addresses concerns over easing of controls on ‘vaccinated’
THE chairperson of the National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee has responded to health professionals’ concerns surrounding the removal of the PCR testing requirement for fully vaccinated travellers to The Bahamas, saying the government is relying on the latest science.
Indian families tell of nation’s virus struggle
WITH India confirming more than 300,000 cases of COVID-19 in a 24-hour period, the Indian community here in The Bahamas says it has been affected by the loss of loved ones in that country.
Family Islands get their first doses of vaccine
THE government yesterday dispatched COVID-19 vaccines as part of a joint five-day mission with the United States to distribute doses to eight Family Islands.
Port department to launch online portal next month
THE Port Department will soon launch its online portal, which will make applications and their payment processes available electronically.
Man accused of sex with girl, 12
A 39-year-old man was remanded to prison over allegations he had sex with a girl when she was just 12-years-old.
Woman facing fraud trial given court date
A TRIAL date has been set for the 35-year-old woman who was charged with over 100 fraud-related offences in connection with the recent trend of fake COVID-19 test results.
Woman admits fake marriage
A BAHAMIAN woman pleaded guilty to entering into a fraudulent marriage during her arraignment in a Grand Bahama courtroom on Friday.
