58 Haitians found packed onto small vessel
Police Marine Officers intercepted a Haitian vessel on Friday with 58 Haitian nationals on board. The officers were on patrol in the Exuma Cays when they discovered the boat. The vessel and those on board - 52 males and six females - were turned ove
40 detained as police swoop across New Providence
Two men are in custody after a series of attempted robberies - including an attempted raid which left a security guard injured on Friday. They were two in a series of arrests, with up to 40 people detained over the weekend as officers executed search
Judges uphold 50-year sentence for murder
THE Court of Appeal has dismissed a man’s appeal of his 50-year sentence for murdering a Cash for Gold employee during the course of an armed robbery in Grand Bahama six years ago. Appellate justices Jon Isaacs, Stella Crane-Scott and Milton Evans u
Two dead after traffic accidents
Police are investigating two fatalities after traffic accidents on New Providence and Eleuthera over the weekend.
Vessel intercepted with 58 Haitian nationals on board
Police Marine Officers intercepted a Haitian vessel on Friday with 58 Haitian nationals on board.
Woman facing fake cheques charges remanded to prison
A 21-year-old woman was ordered to be remanded to prison on Friday accused of being caught with over $8,000 worth of fake bank cheques drawn on a local cable provider's account.
Kwasi Thompson: Dorian a life-changing experience
SENATOR Kwasi Thompson said going through Hurricane Dorian was “a life-changing experience” for him and many in Grand Bahama and Abaco, which were left devastated in the wake of the monster storm.
Five held after drugs found
FIVE men were taken into police custody in two separate incidents in connection with drug discoveries Thursday, the largest of these a more than $70,000 drug find.
BPL releases load shedding schedule
A DAY after consumers criticised Bahamas Power and Light over its announcement of an additional charge to monthly bills, the power provider released an extensive load shedding schedule for dozens of homes and businesses in New Providence.
Dr Sands: Plans to repair health care facilities in Abaco
WITH full remediation of the Rand Memorial Hospital expected to be completed by next year, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said the government has already made plans to repair health care facilities in Abaco, which also suffered significant damage during Hurricane Dorian.
PM to open embassy in Brussels
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis will leave the country for Brussels, Belgium Monday to officially open the Embassy of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas Mission to the European Union.
Ministry in talks with PAHO over medical data management
THE Ministry of Health is currently in talks with Pan American Health Organisation to strengthen data management in primary healthcare clinics throughout The Bahamas, according to Health Minister Dr Duane Sands.
'Exceptional Bahamian' Calsey Johnson laid to rest
A STATE recognised funeral was held Friday for the late Calsey Johnson, former senator, veteran broadcaster and diplomat.
$9.6m contract signed for new bridge in North Andros
STANIARD CREEK, Andros – The Ministry of Works and Bahamas Marine Construction have signed a $9.6 million contract for the construction of a new bridge that will improve travel between mainland Andros and the settlement of Staniard Creek and provide greater protection for marine life in North Andros.
PM opens Berry Islands Community Centre
Great Harbour Cay, Berry Islands – Prime Minister Hubert Minnis officially opened The Berry Islands Community Centre and participated in the Ambulance Dedication at Bullocks Harbour, Great Harbour Cay, on Friday. The facility previously sat unfinished for many years, but a new partnership between Carlton Bowleg, MP and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines resulted in the completion of the Centre, which will double as a Hurricane Shelter.
