Training for residents to take on social challenges
HUNDREDS of New Providence residents, over the last several weeks, have been sharpening their skills in mediating challenges involving gender-based violence, sexual assault, conflict resolution and parenting. In an effort to equip more Bahamians wit
Colleagues pitch in to help out ill officer with his gardening
THE warrant officers and senior rates (WOSR) of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force recently came together to lend a helping hand to one of its own on November 16. Coordinated by the executive team of the WOSR mess, the marines went to the home of Chief
We will be at Junkanoo, says leader of new group
THE leader of a newly formed Junkanoo group is insisting that his group will not be stopped from participating in the upcoming Junkanoo parade, despite its membership application being rejected by officials for late submission.“We don’t care who say
Dames confirms claims of mistreatment will not be brushed aside
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames suggested yesterday that his ministry would not brush allegations of mistreatment against Haitian migrants in the wake of Hurricane Dorian aside. His comments to reporters came days after an international watc
Two bodies found as official toll reaches 69
POLICE in Abaco have recovered two bodies in the Mudd, bringing the official death toll from Hurricane Dorian to 69. In a statement, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said one body was found on November 8 and the other on November 14.
Dominican poachers fined for 3,000 pounds of fish
THE 17 Dominican poachers caught plundering Bahamian waters of nearly 3,000 pounds of fisheries last week were fined for their actions yesterday afternoon. Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt fined the 17 poachers $23,000 in total for raiding the
Cash urges vigilance after spate of armed robberies
AFTER a spate of recent armed robberies in the capital, Chief Superintendent Solomon Cash of the Central Detective Unit urged residents and business owners to be vigilant and to take all necessary precautions to remain safe as the Christmas season ap
Come on down, Canada
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation delegates lead by Minister of Tourism Dionisio D’Aguilar as well as numerous industry partners took media outlets and tour operators in Canada on a whirlwind tour of the Islands of the Bahamas, solidifying the messaging of the Bahamas being a viable destination for the Canadian tourists, despite the impact of Hurricane Dorian
Potter’s Cay security to rise after sex attack
TRANSPORT Minister Renward Wells says officials are looking to boost security at Potter’s Cay after a woman was assaulted there.
‘Alrae had suffered head injury’
THE father of one of two men who died mysteriously in an Italian river claims one of the men had a blow to the head.
Nygard tries to dodge jail term
LAWYERS for Canadian tycoon Peter Nygard filed an urgent application on Monday to appeal Justice Ruth Bowe-Darville’s decision last Friday to jail the fashion designer for 90 days and fine him.
Jobs corps training plan offers free courses
THE Citizens Security and Justice Programme has officially started, enrollment to its Job Corps training initiative that offers free courses for young Bahamians in up to four disciplines. With the sessions set to begin in the first quarter of 2020,
Marijuana Commission 'will not be influenced by PM's comments'
THE prime minister’s recent comments supporting decriminalising possession of small amounts of marijuana and making the substance legal for medicinal and/or scientific purposes will not influence the Bahamas National Commission on Marijuana’s report
Crown wraps up its case against Gibson
THE Crown closed its case yesterday against former Cabinet minister Shane Gibson over allegations he demanded more than $300,000 from local businessman Jonathan Ash to ensure the contractor would be paid for hurricane cleanup efforts.
Sexual assault still the most reported crime on cruise ships
ALLEGED sexual assault remains the most reported criminal activity on cruise ships, according to international statistics. Data released in the United States under the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act (CVSSA), shows there were a total of 46 rep
