‘DYING PEOPLE TOO SLOW TO SEEK HELP’: Darville says patients not seeking medical aid until it is too late
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville has lamented the country’s rising COVID-19 death toll, saying local health experts believe it is the result of people seeking medical intervention too late in their illness when help is less likely to yield results.
Rassin named chairman of Rotary Foundation
ROTARIAN Barry Rassin has been elected to become chairman of the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International for the year 2023-24.
Man accused of indecent assault in police cell
A PROSECUTOR has requested the maximum penalty for a man who masturbated in front of a woman with whom he shared a cell at a local police station last week.
Increase in abuse of elderly in Grand Bahama
THE Department of Social Services in Grand Bahama is seeing an increase in abuse and mistreatment of elderly people, particularly those with disabilities.
Forensic toxicologist gives evidence in murder trial
FORENSIC toxicologist Cyprian Collie yesterday testified that the drugs detected in the blood of a murder victim corresponded with medication that would be found in a person that has undergone resuscitation efforts.
Gibson ‘still waiting’ over complaint
SHANE Gibson said he is still waiting for Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle to say if the Complaints and Corruption Branch of the Royal Bahamas Police Force is dealing with the complaint he made concerning his bribery trial.
Wilchcombe ‘monitoring’ rising food prices
WITH rising food prices expected to become a concern, Social Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe said the situation is being monitored.
Farewell to J Barrie Farrington
A STATE-RECOGNISED memorial service was held for John Barrie Farrington, 85, former senator and hotelier, on Saturday at Christ Church Cathedral.
A moment of history captured on canvas
THE government commissioned prominent Bahamian artist Jamaal Rolle to paint an important moment that took place in November 1958 between Rev Dr Martin Luther King, Jr, and Sir Randol Fawkes in Nassau.
$80k for being punched by cop
THE Supreme Court has awarded $82,856 in damages to Pedro Morley after a police officer punched him in his mouth, damaging eight of his teeth.
Forced leave ‘must never happen again’
AFTER being sent on forced vacation leave and special assignments at government ministries, two assistant commissioners of police have spoken out saying what happened to them should never happen to another senior police officer.
Prison and immigration promotions this week
A “large” number of letters of promotion are expected to be issued in the coming week for Bahamas Department of Correctional Services workers as well as Department of Immigration officers, according to a government minister.
Ingraham: My advice was not wanted
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said he did not feel like his advice was wanted or appreciated by the Free National Movement for the past several years.
A TEARFUL FAREWELL: Emotional Minnis rules out running for FNM leadership
AFTER announcing on Friday that he will not let himself be nominated for leader at next month’s convention, former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis cried during a church service yesterday while thanking his supporters and emphasising his commitment to the Free National Movement.
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- Prime Minister Philip Davis predicts his party's return to government in the 2026 general election
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- Liquor being sold at a store
- New Providence ahead of the lockdown
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- The disruption in Parliament
- Second video of fire at Bimini BPL
- Video of fire at Bimini BPL
- Second video of Bimini BPL blaze
- Video of fire at Bimini BPL
