Gibson hits back at Davis over 'child' jibe
Long Island MP Adrian Gibson hit back yesterday at Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis for referring to him as a child. As he joined striking members of the Bahamas Utilities Services and Allied Workers Union (BUSAWU) outside WSC headquarters las
Murphy: No glass found in prison meals
BAHAMAS Department of Correctional Services Commissioner Charles Murphy said “there is no truth” about claims of small pieces of broken glass being found in inmates’ food. “What I’ve learned (is) that there’s nothing, no fact to that statement,” Com
24 fired from Gaming Board to get jobs back, court rules
A SUPREME Court judge has ordered that 24 people fired from the Gaming Board in 2017 be reinstated and/or damages paid to them, according to lawyer Wayne Munroe. Justice Indra Charles’ ruling is among the first to challenge parts of the Minnis admini
Sands: We need to take a close look at the funeral industry
THE country’s unregulated funeral industry has presented some “‘pretty scary” situations that now requires attention to prevent calamity, according to Health Minister Dr Duane Sands yesterday.Recognising the challenges this presents, Dr Sands said th
Nursing homes may be used to ease burden on PMH
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands said officials are looking at various nursing homes to provide alternative accommodations for boarders at Princess Margaret Hospital. Not only does the situation create a burden on public finances, but it has exacerbat
'We're working to provide temporary housing in Abaco'
CHAIRMAN of the Disaster Reconstruction Authority John-Michael Clarke said yesterday the authority will be working with the Department of Social Services to determine a solution to provide “temporary” housing in Abaco for displaced shelter victims li
Fatal stabbing came after an argument with friend
FRIENDS of the man who was fatally stabbed in an argument off East Street early Sunday morning said he will be dearly missed. According to police reports, shortly after 2am on Sunday, the body of a man was discovered on Ross Corner with what appeare
‘Why would anyone want to kill Jamal?’
THE family of Jamal Russell, whose body was found stuffed in a plastic storage bin at his home, is clueless as to why someone would kill the deaf man who “never bothered anyone”.
Mother tells court: ‘Oh Lord - I got shot’
A retired woman yesterday described the moment she was shot in the chest and leg from a hail of bullets while waiting for Junkanoo results at Freedom Park during the 2013 Fox Hill mass shooting.
China virus: No more in quarantine
ALL those who were under quarantine amid fears of the spread of the deadly coronavirus have been released, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday.
Is it time to move Marsh Harbour?
STATE Minister for Disaster Reconstruction Iram Lewis said a discussion “must be had” with landowners in Marsh Harbour, Abaco about possibly rebuilding the town centre more inland in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian.
Commission not impressed by BDC's performance appraisals
THE Public Service Commission was “not impressed” by recent Bahamas Department of Corrections’ performance appraisals, according to a national security official who advised department heads not to let their feelings sway the process. Eugene Poitier,
Man charged with holding up photo studio at gunpoint
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday charged with holding up at gunpoint the proprietor of a photo studio on Carmichael Road and robbing him of over $200,000 last week. George Bennet Delva Sr, 44, of Blair Estates, was charged before Chief Magistr
Man shot dead off East Street
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead off East Street on Monday night
We've been forgotten, say the Queen's Cove residents
QUEEN’S Cove is “a forgotten community” that is still in shambles five months after Hurricane Dorian.The subdivision is vulnerable as incidents of stealing are a continuing problem for the few returning residents who are trying to rebuild.According t
