'PLP's bond plan would not have meant higher prices'
OPPOSITION Leader Philip Davis said the Progressive Liberal Party’s rate reduction bond plan would not have resulted in increased electricity costs for most customers. Customers are bracing for an extra charge as Bahamas Power and Light moves to ref
Feeding 5,000 families
IN an effort to fight hunger in the country, AML Foods Limited has launched its fourth annual “Feed 5,000 Families” give back initiative, which will help provide meals to families in need during the holidays.During a press conference held at Solomon’
Dominican poachers beg court for mercy
NEARLY 20 Dominican poachers admitted yesterday to plundering Bahamian waters of nearly 3,000 pounds worth of fisheries last week.
Abuse claims ‘will be examined’
IMMIGRATION Minister Elsworth Johnson said officials will investigate any documented allegations of abuse towards Haitian migrants.
Open verdict in cement mixer death
A JURY could not decide whether a man’s death from having his legs mangled in a cement mixer last year was an accident or otherwise.
Taxi union threatens stoppage
THE Bahamas Taxi Cab Union is threatening to withdraw services this holiday season if Transport Minister Renward Wells does not meet with them soon to disclose the government’s plans for the sector on the issue of taxi plates.
BCB disappointed as staff hold 'sick out'
THE Broadcasting Corporation of the Bahamas said disappointed employees engaged in a sick out last week, less than 24 hours after a meeting was held explaining actions to be taken to address the workers’ concerns. The workers’ complaints centre on c
Armed robbery at gas station
POLICE are searching for the armed man who robbed a gas station in east New Providence on Sunday night. Shortly after 10pm Sunday, an armed man entered the gas station on Fox Hill Road and Prince Charles Drive, held a cashier up and robbed the estab
Fire onboard captured craft
FIREFIGHTERS from the police department were called to the Royal Bahamas Defence Force base late on Sunday night to assist in extinguishing a fire onboard a captured craft. The isolated fire was discovered by RBDF marines. They attempted to extingui
Police arrest three after shots fired
POLICE arrested three men who shot at them and led them them on a car chase in Yellow Elder Gardens on Sunday night. A man is also in hospital after he was found in the area with a gunshot wound, police said. Police said swift action by officers le
New disaster relief fund aims to raise $100,000
A NEW disaster relief fund announced yesterday will focus on areas hit hardest by Hurricane Dorian, in order to drive relief and recovery efforts on the ground in Sweetings Cay, Grand Bahama. The fund is being formed through a partnership between Gl
Missing pilot's brother calls for higher aviation standards
THE brother of missing pilot Byron Ferguson wants stronger aviation standards to be implemented as a result of the family’s legal battle.On November 8, 2018, Mr Ferguson’s aircraft plunged into waters off Nirvana Beach. A portion of the aircraft was
Tourists arrested after drugs found in separate incidents
SEVEN male tourists — six Canadians and one American — were arrested in two separate incidents after they were found in possession of drugs.
PM outlines immigration challenges
IN a meeting with European Commissioner responsible for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Christos Stylianides, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis outlined challenges this country faces from illegal migrants.
Our Dutch ships deal was transparent, says Christie
FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie said he is unaware of any impropriety or irregularity related to his administration’s acquisition of nine Royal Bahamas Defence Force vessels from a Dutch group.
