Poaching captain jailed for nine months and fined
THE captain of “Angel Gabriel”, one of the Dominican vessels caught last week poaching in Bahamian waters, was yesterday sentenced to nine months in prison and ordered to pay a $35,000 fine.
Culmer: Miller doesn’t have what it takes to win for PLP
FREE National Movement Chairman Carl Culmer doesn’t believe Golden Isles MP Vaughn Miller has what it takes to win the seat for the Progressive Liberal Party should it decide to run him as its candidate in the 2022 general election.
Dames tells RBDF to make safe decisions
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames reminded Royal Bahamas Defence Force officers of their responsibility to ensure the safety of their vessels and crew members, urging them to make wise and well thought-out decisions while at sea.
Schooner Bay security staff reportedly suffer infections
THERE are reportedly four confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus in the security department of the high-end gated community of Schooner Bay in Abaco, including the head of security, and another case on a construction site, according to residents.
Days after Commissioner says prison has no cases, Minister says officers have COVID-19
WHILE the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases among correctional officers is “very low,” National Security Marvin Dames said it is natural for officers to have fears about safety in the workplace.
'Plan ahead for vaccine'
COUNTRIES should not wait for a COVID-19 vaccine to be developed before they start planning and preparing for its arrival, Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) director, Carissa F Etienne said this week.
Business brings new weapon to the COVID fight
TWO Bahamian businessmen have joined forces to bring a new weapon to The Bahamas in the fight against the spread of COVID-19.
Education Minister and union boss go to war
EDUCATION Minister Jeff Lloyd said his ministry will not attend meetings with Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson or view her as a credible representative of teachers unless she apologises for her conduct and stops behaving in a “disrespectful and insulting” manner.
McAlpine stays on fence over issue of allegiance
PINERIDGE MP Frederick McAlpine says he remains in the “valley of decision” regarding his political future, but he doesn’t think he’ll make any moves right now.
‘Firms haven’t got money for severance payments’
LABOUR Director John Pinder said most employers do not have sufficient revenue to give severance packages to their employees if the government declines to extend its unemployment benefits programme.
Teenager who stole car jailed for three months
A teenager who admitted stealing another man’s car last month was sentenced to three months in prison.
Man admits damaging neighbour’s tyre
A 26-year-old man who admitted damaging his neighbour’s tyre during an ongoing dispute was fined $100 and ordered to reimburse the man for his damaged property.
Man accused of illegal gun possession
A FREEPORT man was charged with illegal gun and ammunition possession in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court this week.
81 new cases of COVID-19, death toll rises to 86
EIGHTY-ONE additional cases of COVID-19 cases were confirmed Thursday while the death count has risen to 86.
