Men charged in Grand Bahama
Five men were arraigned on Friday in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court in connection with a number of serious offenses, including possession dangerous drugs, unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
NIB Family Island offices stay closed amid unrest
THE National Insurance Board’s (NIB) Family Island offices resumed operations on Friday after days of unrest over a new industrial agreement.
No more tickets for buses stopping - because there aren't enough stops
BUS drivers will no longer pay tickets for bus stop infractions due to “inadequate” stops, says Frederick Farrington, president of the Bahamas Unified Bus Drivers Union.
Bus programme coming soon - but minister says it's a study, not a pilot
TRANSPORT and Local Government Minister Renward Wells said he is looking to launch the pilot programme for the unified bus transportation system by the end of the month.
Man accused of killing one, trying to kill four more; second man also in court
A 22-year-old Haitian man was arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court on Friday over allegations he murdered one man and attempted to murder four others in an incident that occurred earlier this month.
Two accused over sex attacks
A 21-year-old man was arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court on Friday on charges of assault with attempt to rape.
Mitchell: FNM govt corrupt to the core
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell insisted the government was corrupt to its core as he blasted National Security Minister Marvin Dames on Friday.
Court grants another two suspects bail
TWO of the four people arrested on firearm and drug related charges after police fatally shot three men at a home last week were granted bail yesterday.
Freeport murder charge
A Freeport man was yesterday arraigned on attempted murder charges in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court.
NCIA Bill 'dangerous and unconstitutional' - Davis
ALTHOUGH passed in the House of Assembly Wednesday, the National Crime Intelligence Agency Bill contains elements that are “dangerous” and “unconstitutional”, Progressive Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis has insisted.
Police identify body found at Port New Providence
POLICE have identified the man found lifeless on the lawn of a Port New Providence home on Sunday but the cause of his death remains a mystery.
We must work together to sort out issues, urges Wilson
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson yesterday called on the Ministry of Education to “truly partner” with the BUT in an effort to discontinue “ongoing issues in education”.
Warning over contaminated meat
THE Bahamas Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority has advised the public of a recall of beef frank links produced by Vienna Beef Ltd that may be contaminated with pieces of metal.
Three Haitians arraigned for overstaying
THREE Haitians were arraigned in a Freeport Magistrate’s Court this week for breach of the Immigration Act, including overstaying and illegal landing.
Dames dismisses Davis comments as 'disgraceful'
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday accused Official Opposition leader Philip “Brave” Davis of mounting an “all-out attack” on the Royal Bahamas Police Force in the wake of Mr Davis’ comments that the time has come for police to stop investigating police-involved killings.
