Mother’s agony over son’s murder
THE mother of slain 16-year-old Joshua Davis is in a state of disbelief over the stabbing death of her son, whom she described as a vibrant, hardworking boy who was getting his life back on the right track despite his troubled past.
Dame Marguerite a great example to us all
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday praised outgoing Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling as an example for future appointees to follow. Dr Minnis revealed to Parliament private moments he shared with Dame Marguerite, highlighting her com
Ministry working with funeral homes to have bodies returned
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday that the government is working with funeral homes in Italy and Nassau to have the bodies of two men found dead in a river in Turin returned home as quickly as possible. In a statement yesterday, th
Man stable after stabbing
A MAN is in hospital after he was stabbed on Tuesday, police said. According to a police report, shortly after 9pm a man was standing in the area of a business on Carmichael Road when he was attacked by a man who was armed with a sharp object. The
Govt to prioritise legislation for vulnerable
MINISTER of Social Services and Urban Development Frankie Campbell said yesterday legislation is being prioritised for the vulnerable in society, such as the elderly. However, he added, more discussion is still needed on the controversial issue of
New policy on renewal of e-passports announced
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement yesterday to announce its new policy on the renewal of e-passports. Effective immediately, persons renewing their electronic passports are required to submit the following upon application: a comp
Six helping GB police with investigations
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Samuel Butler said police have made significant progress in two major recent criminal matters on Grand Bahama - the break-in and robbery at Solomon’s Wholesale and the recent murder of a teen at a local night spot in Freeport.
Talented musicians keen to grab their big chance
FIVE local musicians are seeking public support to assist with travel expenses, having been granted the opportunity to play at three major international jazz festivals this summer.At a press conference yesterday, three of the instrumentalists along w
PM defends budget increases in his office
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said changes in the budget presentation explain the apparent boost in the allocation for the Office of the Prime Minister in the upcoming fiscal year. The OPM’s budget for domestic travel, allowances, office supplies
It's painful when I see young people trying to buy land in this country, their country and they can't afford it
AS he revealed changes to the handling of Crown land applications, Prime Minnis Dr Hubert Minnis questioned “how the hell” some persons are able to claim ownership of large parcels of land, adding the government is coming to take it back.“It is distr
Dame Marguerite cuts the ribbon at opening ceremony
THE Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development hosted a dedication ceremony yesterday to celebrate the Bahamas Association of the Physically Disabled’s newly paved driveway and veranda.
WSC won't renew poor contracts, says Gibson
WATER and Sewerage Corporation executive chairman Adrian Gibson stated emphatically that the corporation will not be renewing some 15 expired reverse osmosis (RO) operator contracts, adding the corporation’s previous management had agreed to “grossly
60 patients to have cataract surgery in marathon session
CATARACT surgery will be provided to some 60 patients at the Rand Memorial Hospital in Grand Bahama for the first time by an all Bahamian ophthalmology team of specialty physicians and nurses this week. Leading the marathon surgery is Dr Dawn Russel
$10m needed to complete building of sports stadium
MORE than $10m of the Ministry of Works’ capital budget will be spent to complete the Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium in the upcoming fiscal year. According to Minister of Works Desmond Bannister yesterday, $10,070,065.53 is committed to the project,
We'll prosecute non-payers, says NIB chief Rolle
DELINQUENT employers who owe the National Insurance Board up to $17m in contributions “just ignored” pay agreements and commitments, according to Public Service Minister Brensil Rolle.
