Falling trade and threats if they talk to the media - troubles facing Potter's Cay vendors
VENDORS at Potter’s Cay Dock yesterday expressed continued frustration with authorities over ongoing concerns at the dock, calling for government officials to find an immediate resolution to their complaints. Numerous concerns raised by stall holder
'Every time I see my son's picture, I cry'
A GRAND Bahama father is devastated over the death of his only son, whose body was discovered hanging from a tree on Saturday at a school, just 1.2 kilometres from the family’s residence in Coral Reef Estates. Philip Forbes said he grieves every day
7-year rule on deaths may be changed
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands said discussions have started regarding possibly changing the seven-year official death declaration timeline for missing people, adding special considerations should be made in storm-related cases.Speaking to reporters
Back in business - Carnival Cruise Lines return to Grand Bahama
CARNIVAL Cruise Line has resumed regular calls to Grand Bahama, with the return of three vessels to Freeport in aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. The Carnival Pride called on Friday, October 11, with 2,400 passengers. The Elation called on Sunday, Octo
Oil spill at BPL power station
AN oil spill occurred in the area of Bahamas Power and Light’s Blue Hills Power Station near a school, BPL said yesterday.“The spill occurred after a contractor working in the area ruptured the fuel line that runs from Blue Hills Power Station (BHPS
END THE TABOOS: McAlpine - it’s time for national debate on gay civil unions and abortion
PINERIDGE MP Frederick McAlpine says The Bahamas needs a national conversation about letting gay couples enter civil unions and legalising abortion, both of which he believes eligible people should be entitled to.
Bounce back will come for tourism
TOURISM officials have seen a “fall off” in vacation bookings for the Bahamas in the wake of Hurricane Dorian and are projecting a nine percent decrease in visitor arrivals this year.
‘Chipman? He don’t come around here’
DAYS after he resigned from the Free National Movement, some residents of Centreville criticised Reece Chipman for not being visible in his constituency while others praised him for the work he has done.
Power restored in South Abaco as BPL works on restoration
POWER has been restored in South Abaco as Bahamas Power and Light works with the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) to speed the return of electricity to customers in North Abaco six weeks after Hurricane Dorian battered the is
Court orders police to reconsider promotion
A SUPREME Court judge has ordered the Royal Bahamas Police Force to “properly consider” a constable’s previously overlooked application for promotion to corporal.Justice Indra Charles, in an October 11 written ruling, ordered that P/C Delmar Taylor a
Students present $3,839 to Rotary relief efforts
ON Friday, October 4, Lyndon Institute (LI) Bahamian students and LI administrators presented a cheque for $3,839 to the Rotary Club of East Nassau for Hurricane Dorian relief. The cheque was presented to District 7020 Zone 34 president, Francisco “
Man robbed outside home
A MAN was robbed by armed men outside his home in Fox Hill yesterday morning. According to police, the victim had just arrived at his home on Fox Hill Road shortly after 2am when he was approached by armed men, who robbed him of cash, jewelry and ot
Officer fired on biker 'after he pulled out gun'
A POLICE officer shot a man who allegedly pulled a gun on him while riding a motorcycle. Police said the incident happened shortly after 11am on Monday when the officer was on routine patrol. The officer saw a man riding an unlicenced motorcycle and
Man accused of murder and firearm possession
A FREEPORT man was arraigned on attempted murder and firearm possession charges in Magistrates Court yesterday. Vacara Morley, 26, of Tamarind Street, appeared before Magistrate Rengin Johnson on two counts of attempted murder and two counts of poss
Row ends with man shot dead
POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting that left a man dead on Monday night.
