64 Haitian migrants are repatriated
SIXTY-FOUR Haitian migrants were repatriated from New Providence yesterday morning.
Mitchell slams court delays with 2013 shooting still unresolved
SENATOR Fred Mitchell has raised concern about the time it takes for matters to close in the judicial system, noting how the trial into the killing of four Fox Hill residents in a 2013 mass shooting has still not reached resolution.
Ministry building renamed to honour Sir Orville Turnquest
THE Ministry of National Security building was officially renamed in honour of former Governor General Sir Orville Turnquest during a special ceremony yesterday.
Women praised for bravery in accusing Peter Nygard
THE first women to come forward and expose Peter Nygard’s alleged international sex trafficking ring are being celebrated for “their incredible bravery in the face of unimaginable odds,” becoming the inaugural recipients of Rotary International’s Action Group Against Slavery Hero Award for Outstanding Courage.
Wells: More nurses for Family Islands planned
HEALTH Minister Renward Wells said yesterday his ministry plans to send additional nurses to the Family Islands to administer COVID-19 vaccines once doses become available.
Bethel: Govt ‘close’ on bill to replace COVID restrictions
ATTORNEY General Carl Bethel says his office is close to completing a post-Emergency Orders Bill that will replace current COVID-19 restrictions.
Davis says candidates committee will decide over Vaughn Miller
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis said criticism of Golden Isles MP Vaughn Miller does not “go to the root of whether he will be nominated or not.”
Culmer aims for McAlpine seat
A LOCAL government representative in Grand Bahama thinks he is the best choice to run on the Free National Movement’s ticket in Pineridge, as the party interviews candidates in Nassau to replace incumbent Rev Frederick McAlpine.
UPDATED: Cabinet Office confirms Lanisha Rolle's resignation, says 'certain matters' are under investigation
IN a statement confirming Lanisha Rolle’s resignation as minister of youth, sports, and culture, the Cabinet Office said “certain matters have been brought to the attention” of Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and are now “under investigation”.
Wells: Vaccine will be in the country by end of the week
MINISTER of Health Renward Wells says the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will be in the country by the end of this week.
Suspect held in double shooting
A MAN is dead and another is in hospital after a double shooting last night on John Road off Hospital Lane.
It’s back to school - but not all campuses ready
WHILE public schools in Abaco, Eleuthera, Exuma and New Providence will welcome students back to the classrooms for in-person learning today under a hybrid model, not every campus will be ready to accommodate pupils.
ARE YOU UP FOR IT, PM? Davis lays down new challenge for election TV debate with Minnis
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis said he is willing to participate in a national televised debate with Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis.
Man guilty of overstay says he fled uncle’s killers
A JAMAICAN man, who claimed he fled his home country to avoid being targeted by his uncle’s killers after he witnessed the murder, was charged in the Magistrate’s Court with overstaying his time in The Bahamas.
$200 fine for marijuana
A FISHERMAN who was found with over two ounces of marijuana was yesterday fined $200.
