‘We want murder rate down to 85’
THE Minnis administration wants to reduce the number of murders to 85 by 2021 while reducing the average time it takes to get a business licence from 30 days to 24 hours.
Make Andros centre of Bahamas, urges Sears
FORMER Attorney General Alfred Sears has articulated a bold plan to make Andros the political capital of the country. In a new piece, he argues that focusing on Andros could spur Bahamians to design a capital city that embraces Bahamian designs and
'AG's office and police have a conflict of interest over cannabis prosecutions'
THE police and the Attorney General’s Office have “a conflict” over prosecution of cannabis possession and intent to supply, according to former Minister of State for National Security Keith Bell.Mr Bell told participants in a public forum last week
Police seize five illegal firearms
POLICE seized five illegal firearms in two separate incidents on Friday and have taken two adult males into custody. In the first incident, according to reports, shortly after 1pm two American males arrived on New Providence at Jet Aviation, Lynden
Grand opening for Silver Gates
FIFTEEN parks and basketball courts in the Over-the-Hill community have been identified for restoration as part of the government’s plan to enhance and redevelop parks and green spaces throughout New Providence, said Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis.D
Two men in hospital after shootings
TWO men are in hospital after they were shot in separate incidents over the weekend, according to police. In the first incident, a man was walking on Malvern Road in the Yellow Elder Gardens area shortly after 7pm Friday, when he was approached by a
Marine conservation workshop focused on regulation
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force, in collaboration with the Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation, held a closing ceremony on Friday for its second annual law enforcement marine conservation workshop.
Final changing of the guard ceremony for Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling
GOVERNOR General Dame Marguerite Pindling attended her final Royal Bahamas Defence Force changing of the guard ceremony at Government House on Friday.
Thousands enraged as load shedding continues
BAHAMAS Power and Light expects New Providence load shedding to continue until rental generators are installed at its Blue Hills Station and offline equipment is brought back on stream.
Man dies after Pinewood Gardens stabbing
Police are investigating after a man died following a stabbing incident in Pinewood Gardens on Friday night.
Singer Mdeez believed to be murder victim
Bahamian music artist Mdeez is believed to be the country’s latest homicide victim, after he was stabbed in a row following a traffic collision on Friday night.
Police cracking down on cyber-bullying
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force is cracking down on incidents of cyber-bullying, particularly against juveniles, Superintendent Mark Barrett confirmed this on Friday, as he also called for stronger legislation against cyber-bullying.
100 migrants detained near Inagua
A GROUP of 100 migrants was detained on Thursday afternoon in a joint operation.
Installation of BPL generators 'nearing completion'
BAHAMAS Power & Light has announced the installation of several additional rental generators at its Blue Hill power station, amidst rolling outages associated with load shedding.
Stakeholders to discuss 'Nassau Entertainment District' with officials
ARAWAK Cay and Junkanoo Beach stakeholders will get an opportunity to meet with officials overseeing the proposed “Nassau Entertainment District” project, a spokesperson from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) confirmed on Friday.
