Valley’s members support boycott
VALLEY Boys Chairman Brian Adderley yesterday said the majority of the group’s members are in support of its decision to leave the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP), with their focus now on “moving in a new direction”.
Two dead after high speed chase with police
A POLICE chase ended in a car crash that killed two men on Saturday. Police said officers were acting on information shortly after 9pm when they visited the Golden Gates area and observed a silver car that was occupied by two men who were behaving suspiciously.
Small Homes Repairs Programme launches on February 10
THE government will launch its Small Homes Repairs Programme on February 10 – in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian – and eligible residents will be able to apply, said the managing director of the Bahamas Disaster Reconstruction Authority.
Investigation launched into video of dance and provocative song at school pep rally
EDUCATION Minister Jeff Lloyd confirmed on Friday that an official investigation has been launched into a video involving school girls dancing to a provocative song at a public school pep rally.
Man critical after police shooting
A MAN is in critical condition after he was shot by police during a chase on Thursday evening.
Meteorologist says earthquake chance slim but possible
THE Bahamas is not in the zone for earthquakes, but according to a veteran meteorologist, one could occur even though it is uncommon.
Jamaican woman denies smuggling three women
A 29-year-old Jamaican woman was remanded to prison on Friday after denying allegations she smuggled three women into the country as a means to exploit them.
Man charged in connection with police involved shooting
A 26-year-old man was remanded to prison on Thursday in connection with a police involved shooting last year.
Coronavirus: Minister meets with families of Bahamians living in China
RELATIVES of Bahamians living in China met Health Minister Dr Duane Sands on Friday as some feared the Chinese border will soon close and they wanted their loved ones evacuated before then.
PLAYING SAFE: Entry controls on anyone who visited China in last 20 days, Two local residents already in quarantine at undisclosed location
THE government has banned travel from China because of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, the fast-spreading epidemic that has killed 171 people and infected thousands overseas.
We'll investigate missing money for nurses, says Sands
MINISTER of Health Dr Duane Sands is looking into the matter of some nurses not receiving their promised “scarcity allowance” on Wednesday.It was expected registered nurses and trained clinical nurses in the public health sector would receive $3,000
Man, 72, dies while diving
POLICE are investigating an alleged drowning that occurred in western New Providence on Wednesday. Police were told that shortly before noon, a 72-year-old foreign national was on a diving expedition in waters off western New Providence, when he los
$95m groundbreaking ceremony at university
GOVERNMENT and University of The Bahamas officials broke ground yesterday for a $95m university residence and multi-purpose complex project that they hope will boost the university and surrounding communities.The facility will include a 1,000-bed cap
$3m allocated to renovate LPIA fire station
MORE than $3m has been allocated for the renovation of the fire station at Lynden Pindling International Airport in order to keep up with international standards, according to Minister of Works Desmond Bannister. Yesterday during the contract signin
All Bahamasair planes now have correct navigation kits
ALL of Bahamasair’s planes are now equipped with the necessary navigational kits, as mandated by the United States’ Federal Aviation Administration, and are able to fly into the US without limitation.
