Davis fears budget cuts and taxes
OPPOSITION leader Philip Davis yesterday released predictions for the upcoming 2019-2020 budget, questioning if there will be an increase in taxes as well as a drastic cut to recurrent and capital expenditure.
'Don't shoot, don't shoot, children in here'
“DON’T shoot, children in here!” a young boy has recounted as being among the last words of one of three men fatally shot by police on Friday.
Lighthouse Point environment assessment not yet done - but will be made public
WHILE the final Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Disney Cruise Line’s proposed Lighthouse Point project has yet to be completed, Minister of Environment Romi Ferreira on Friday vowed that this information will be made public as soon as it is received by the government.
Man shot dead in Bimini
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead at his home in Bimini early on Sunday.
Marijuana stash found in deserted building
Grand Bahama Police discovered a quantity of dangerous drugs hidden in an unoccupied building in the Eight Mile Rock area.
'Elaborate human smuggling scheme' uncovered in Grand Bahama
IMMIGRATION officials believe they have uncovered an elaborate human smuggling scheme in Grand Bahama involving 12 African nationals.
Police focus on high visibility after downtown abduction, sexual assault
POLICE will continue to focus on high visibility throughout the capital, according to Chief Superintendent Solomon Cash, who expressed concerns over the recent downtown abduction and sexual assault of two young women.
Bahamas and Turks and Caicos' drug seizures already surpass those of 2018
DRUG seizures conducted as part of collaborative efforts to combat trafficking in The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos have already outpaced those of 2018.
Load shedding exercise hits eastern New Providence
BAHAMAS Power and Light (BPL) carried out another load shedding exercise on Friday that left customers in the eastern area of New Providence without power for almost two hours.
Man's hopes of contesting attempted murder conviction dashed
A SECOND man has had his hopes of contesting his conviction for attempting to murder another man during a botched armed robbery seven years ago dashed by the Court of Appeal.
Students complete Nursing Cadet Programme
TWENTY-FOUR high school students completed the Nursing Cadet Programme at the Grand Bahama Health Services this week bringing an end to several weeks of training at the Rand Memorial Hospital.
Prime Minister presents keys to three homeowners
ABACO – Three homeowners in the Spring City subdivision received their keys from the prime minister on Friday.
Potter's Cay vendors concerned after barricades go up
VENDORS at Potter’s Cay Dock are expressing concerns about the livelihood of their businesses, after barricades were placed under the Paradise Island bridge to prevent customers from parking in front of stalls.
‘Don’t shoot the messenger - there are laws'
AS the government’s crackdown on CBD products also forces out dairy alternative hemp milk and protein powders, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands says “don’t shoot the messenger”.
Brother of fallen marine delivers blistering attack on RBDF
“A NATIONAL disaster” is how the brother of slain Royal Bahamas Defence Force Petty Officer Percival Philip Perpall described the circumstances surrounding his brother’s murder, as he delivered a blistering attack on the RBDF yesterday during Perpall’s military funeral.
