Cubans lived on coconuts for five weeks
THE United States Coast Guard rescued three Cubans who were stranded on an uninhabited Bahamian island for more than a month.
Miller’s PLP nomination in doubt
SOME Progressive Liberal Party supporters in Golden Isles say MP Vaughn Miller is so vulnerable in the constituency that he would lose the seat on the PLP’s ticket in the general election, a challenge for party leaders who are leaning towards giving him the nomination.
PHA says sorry for maternity problems
HEALTH Minister Renward Wells said building work in the maternity ward at Princess Margaret Hospital has now been completed after a social media post went viral this weekend, showing unsanitary conditions.
Abaco shanty town issue ‘will be treated humanely’
IMMIGRATION Minister Elsworth Johnson said yesterday his ministry has been working in conjunction with other government agencies to address illegal immigration and shanty town concerns in Abaco, vowing officials will clamp down on the problem, but in a humane manner.
Power outage affects hundreds
HUNDREDS of homes in New Providence were without power for hours yesterday because of a “mechanical failure” at BPL.
Man bailed in fraud trial
A MAN who denied defrauding a local business of $2,000 was yesterday granted bail before his trial.
Man accused of sex with 16-year-old boy
A 59-year-old man who was accused of having sex with a teenage boy was yesterday denied bail ahead of his trial.
‘What’s the plan for Abaco shanty town residents?’
A LOCAL human rights activist says he hopes the government will have a proper contingency plan in place that includes housing alternatives for occupants of a new shanty town in Abaco when it moves to demolish the newly built illegal structures.
People ‘may need a booster shot’ for COVID
DEPUTY Chief Medical Officer Dr Delon Brennen said it is likely that people who are vaccinated against COVID-19 this year may need a booster shot in the future to continue their protection against the disease.
As MP Turnquest heads to exit door, PM arrives in Grand Bahama
Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis flew into Grand Bahama yesterday afternoon to meet with executives of the East Grand Bahama Constituency Association.
Grand Bahama's PLP candidates named ‘in two weeks’
PLP leader Philip “Brave” Davis said the party should announce its Grand Bahama candidates in the next two weeks.
Abaco MP: I’m stepping back at next election
CENTRAL and South Abaco MP James Albury says he is not seeking re-election but will instead step back from frontline politics to do what’s best for his family.
Three arrested after high-powered weapons found
A joint surveillance by law enforcement officers in Grand Bahama has led to the arrest of three men and the discovery illegal high-powered weapons and ammunition in the Freeport area.
Culmer insists selection process is above board
FREE National Movement Chairman Carl Culmer has defended his party’s candidate selection process amid complaints the party’s leader is getting personally involved.
Officer held on Inagua rape charge
A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force officer accused of raping a colleague has been “relieved of his duties” pending a police investigation into the allegations, the RBDF confirmed yesterday.
