Ministry releases statement after Bahamian national shot dead in Texas
A BAHAMIAN student was shot dead in Texas last week, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed Tuesday.
New recommendations on healthy cruise trips
NEW recommendations from a panel of globally recognised medical and scientific experts say that by relentlessly focusing on prevention and other measures – including the testing of guests and crew members – public health risks associated with the pandemic can be mitigated in a cruise ship environment.
Police leadership hailed - as new vehicles arrive to battle crime
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force has been selected “as the 2020 IACP leader in community policing” out of more than 100 competitors, Police Commissioner Paul Rolle announced yesterday.
McAlpine: I'd vote no
PINERIDGE MP Frederick McAlpine said he too would vote against extending the state of emergency if he were attending tomorrow’s Hours of Assembly meeting.
Hanna Martin demands transparency over police breaking law
ENGLERSTON MP Glenys Hanna Martin said there has to be a “transparent accountability process” as it relates to investigations where officers are accused of breaking the law.
Dames: We will catch the killers
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday issued a stern warning to the perpetrators responsible for killing a seven-year-old boy in Nassau Village on Sunday night, insisting that he has “every confidence” the Royal Bahamas Police Force will find them.
ALL HE WANTED WAS HIS BIRTHDAY PARTY: Reyes spent all day at homework – then was shot going out to play
FAMILY of Reyes Williams say all the seven-year-old talked about was his upcoming birthday party before he was killed Sunday night.
Govt must hand over papers on shanty town demolitions
SUPREME Court Justice Cheryl Grant-Thompson yesterday gave attorneys representing the government in a judicial review centred on shanty town demolition 21 days to hand over all documents relating to the plans to eradicate the communities.
No repeat for large police funeral
FOLLOWING criticism over a recent police funeral that contravened COVID-19 orders, Police Commissioner Paul Rolle said yesterday the public can be assured that such incidents will not happen again as everyone must abide by the law.
Another House of Assembly staffer has virus
A SECOND Parliament staffer has tested positive for COVID-19, raising what House Speaker Halson Moultrie said is concern about “institutional spread” of the virus in the House of Assembly.
Another power cut leaves families and students struggling
BAHAMAS Power and Light customers have been plagued by frequent power cuts this month, affecting students who are using virtual learning platforms and some small businesses struggling to survive because of COVID-19.
Marijuana bust nets $3.4m cargo
A JOINT operation with police, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, US Coast Guard and other American agencies led to the seizure of more than $3m worth of marijuana Monday.
48 new cases of COVID-19, one confirmed death, three deaths under investigation
The Ministry of Health reported that there were 48 new cases of COVID-19, one confirmed death and three additional deaths under investigation on Monday.
Artist sounds alarm over internet scam
BAHAMIAN artist Jamaal Rolle has urged people to be careful – after friends and fans of his work were targeted by a scam operation.
