Bahamian ocean scientist launches non-profit to explore and protect Caribbean’s deep sea
A BAHAMIAN ocean scientist has launched a new non-profit organisation dedicated to exploring and protecting the Caribbean’s deep sea.
PM: Government must be guided by faith and rooted in divine purpose
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis told Progressive Liberal Party supporters at the party’s anniversary church service yesterday that the government’s mission must be guided by faith and rooted in divine purpose.
Pintard: Grand Lucayan staff confused over delayed payment of their salaries
FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard yesterday accused the Davis administration of leaving Grand Lucayan Resort workers and their families in limbo after employees reportedly went unpaid last week without explanation.
Path of destruction in wake of severe weather
A VIOLENT storm tore across eastern New Providence on Friday night, toppling food trailers, ripping roofs, and plunging whole communities into darkness.
Andros plane crash report ‘doesn’t bring any closure’
THE daughter of an 87-year-old man killed in last year’s Andros plane crash says the final investigation report has brought no closure, only renewed grief and questions about accountability.
Police investigate traffic death in Exuma
POLICE are investigating a traffic fatality in the settlement of Ramsey, Exuma after a man was found unresponsive near a utility pole yesterday morning.
‘Left in Limbo over my boys’ deaths’
MORE than a year after three Christie brothers were killed in a crash on Sir Milo Butler Highway, their mother says she has been left in the dark as police have yet to explain why critical evidence is missing from the investigation that was supposed to determine how her sons died.
Deputy Commissioner defends police operation at Sand Trap after video goes viral
DEPUTY Commissioner of Police Anthony Rolle defended a police operation at the Sand Trap on West Bay Street, saying officers acted within their rights while investigating an alleged illegal prostitution operation.
Unresolved logistical issues delay shanty town demolition
THE planned demolition of the Montgomery shanty town, previously set for tomorrow, has been delayed as officials cited unresolved logistical issues.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority provides nutritious power packs for Holmes Rock Primary School
ALPHA Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc, Pi Upsilon Omega Chapter, presented nutritious power packs to about 50 students at Holmes Rock Primary School in Grand Bahama on Wednesday, September 10.
World’s largest floating book fair returns to Grand Bahama this week
The MV Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating book fair, will return to Freeport Harbour from September 19 to 30, marking its third visit to Grand Bahama.
Man accused of rape claims court absences due to him being homeless
THE bail application of a man accused of rape was adjourned on Friday after concerns were raised about procedure and legal representation.
Seven Haitians convicted of overstaying fined $250 and ordered to be deported
SEVEN Haitian nationals convicted of overstaying in The Bahamas were each fined $250 and ordered deported by a Grand Bahama magistrate last week.
Judge sets date for trial of man accused of raping 30-year-old woman
THE Supreme Court has fixed trial dates in the case of a man accused of rape.
Coleby-Davis pledges rebuilding aid after storm rips through eastern NP
Energy Minister Jobeth Coleby-Davis has pledged to introduce a system to help residents access building materials to repair their homes after severe weather ripped through parts of eastern New Providence on Friday night.
