‘It’s time to stop Pinewood floods’: Rahming won’t support another budget that doesn’t deal with issue
PINEWOOD MP Reuben Rahming said he will not support another budget that “neglects” his constituency and does not include financing to address long standing flooding issues in the area.
15-year robbery jail sentence overturned
THE Court of Appeal recently quashed the 15-year armed robbery sentence of a man who was accused of breaking into a home and robbing its occupants in 2018.
Probation for phone theft
A 22-year-old man who bought a stolen phone chip was placed on probation for one year.
Haitian trio given fines
THREE Haitians who could not verify their status when approached by immigration officers last month were each fined $300 in court yesterday.
Immigration accused of illegally detaining seven asylum seekers
HUMAN Rights Bahamas has accused the Department of Immigration of “illegally detaining” seven asylum seekers who sought to take refuge in the country after fleeing Cameroon, Central Africa due to fears of persecution.
No holiday carnival allowed this year
THE government said a decision has been made in consultation with health officials not to allow the holiday carnival into the country this year.
Mixed views for parents over in-school learning
WITH a sustained drop in COVID-19 cases over the past few weeks, some parents have expressed optimism that more schools will soon resume face-to face learning.
‘No time to play a blame game’
WITH the issue of teen suicide in the national spotlight, psychiatrist Dr David Allen has given insight to parents about dealing with a child who may be experiencing mental health problems.
UPDATED: Pastor is found dead in a pool of blood
A MOTHER was discovered brutally murdered at a home in the Carmichael area Friday morning following a domestic dispute that also left her daughter in hospital.
Bannister promoted to Deputy Prime Minister
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has announced the appointment of Minister of Works Desmond Bannister as deputy prime minister.
PM DELIVERS A CHRISTMAS GIFT: Minnis loosens rules over holiday season and allows Midnight Mass
AHEAD of the Christmas holidays, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced loosening of COVID-19 restrictions including extra shopping days for retailers, special worship services during curfew hours and social gatherings with a maximum of ten people.
Woman taken to hospital after shooting
A WOMAN was taken to hospital after she was shot on Saturday night.
PM announces Desmond Bannister as new Deputy Prime Minister, relaxation of measures for Christmas season
Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has announced that Minister of Works Desmond Bannister will be the next Deputy Prime Minister, taking over from Peter Turnquest who resigned last month.
Man shot dead on East Street
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead on East Street on Friday night.
Chief Justice among speakers at CIArb webinar
The CIArb Bahamas will be hosting a free Zoom webinar featuring a number of key speakers including Chief Justice Sir Brian Moree QC and Elsworth Johnson, Minister of Financial Services, Trade and Industry and Immigration.
