‘Lucayan deal’s the spark Grand Bahama needed’
THE sale of the Grand Lucayan resort has brought renewed confidence and optimism to Grand Bahama’s struggling business community, which has been anticipating Monday’s signing.
Money launder suspect granted bail
A 38-year-old man, charged in connection to a $1.2m Ministry of Tourism fraud scheme, has been granted bail ahead of his trial.Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt granted Damalus Curry $25,000 bail with two sureties yesterday ahead of his trial ov
Pathologist testifies in Fox Hill shooting trial
A FORENSIC pathologist yesterday testified how she signed the death certificates of four victims who were killed during the 2013 mass shooting in Fox Hill.Dr Caryn Sands, taking the witness stand before Justice Deborah Fraser yesterday afternoon, sai
Kingsway Academy leads the way to victory in annual essay competition
Kingsway Academy came out on top when McKayla Miller was declared the overall winner of the 4th annual economics essay competition organised by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with The Nassau Institute. The competition took place at Anato
Two men held after shooting
POLICE arrested two men, who are in hospital with apparent gunshot injuries, in connection with a shooting that occurred on Tuesday. According to a police report, shortly after 10pm Tuesday officers responded to a shooting incident at Ethel Street i
Drugs in suitcase
A JAMAICAN man was arrested at Lynden Pindling International Airport on Tuesday after police found marijuana in his suitcase. According to a police report, the arrest occurred shortly before 2pm. Canine Unit officers, acting on information while at
Teenager charged with Long Island murders
A TEENAGER was charged Thursday with the murders of two Long Island women who were originally reported missing late last month.
Govt 'not proactive enough' in response to coronavirus
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis believes the government has not been sufficiently proactive in handling the country’s COVID-19 preparedness.According to Mr Davis, the government has been “too general and too generic” with its st
Doctor tells Fox Hill shooting case of treating victim
A MEDICAL expert yesterday recounted the moment he examined one of the survivors of the 2013 Fox Hill mass shooting and how he gave treatment to prevent further loss of blood from the victim’s neck, shoulder and mouth. Dr Sergio Kerr, taking the wit
'Ragged islanders angered by PM's 60 minutes slot'
RAGGED Island MP Chester Cooper said yesterday his constituents were angered by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ appearance on American television show 60 Minutes. He said since Hurricane Irma devastated the island in September 2017, residents felt
Minister says Valley will march - but group says not under JCNP
ALTHOUGH Minister of Culture Lanisha Rolle said the Valley Boys will be participating in Junkanoo parades, the group still maintains it will not be a part of those managed by the Junkanoo Corporation New Providence (JCNP).After the group’s shock resi
Coco Cay tops destinations for Royal Caribbean
COCO Cay in the Berry Islands is number one of 500 cruise destinations in the world for Royal Caribbean International, a cruise line executive said this week. Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International (RCI), said the destina
PLP leader says deal on Grand Lucayan doesn't add up
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis said the Grand Lucayan’s sale to foreign interests signifies a loss of tens of millions in taxpayer dollars, vindicating the party over its long held position that government should not have purch
Ex-minister and son deny $1.2m fraud
A FORMER Cabinet minister and her son were charged in the Magistrate’s court yesterday with defrauding the Ministry of Tourism of $1.2m.
Pindling daughter loses out in Andros challenge
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party incumbents have been guaranteed nominations in the 2022 general election, a move that blocks a daughter of Sir Lynden Pindling from challenging South Andros MP Picewell Forbes for the party’s nomination in his constituency.
