Ragged Island to get $8m to help recovery from Irma
NEARLY two years after Hurricane Irma devastated Ragged Island, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis outlined plans last night for an $8 million investment in rebuilding key public infrastructure on the island.
Land transfer to enable serious development of Norman's Cay
ATTORNEY General Carl Bethel led debate on a resolution in the Senate yesterday to bring closure to what he described as “one of the more sordid episodes in the modern history of (the) country”.
'Having my student debts paid off was like winning the lottery'
A BAHAMIAN student is among the Morehouse College graduating class of 2019, whose college debts will be paid off by billionaire Robert F Smith. Mr Smith made the pledge during his commencement speech at the college’s graduation on Sunday.
Eight Cubans sent home
EIGHT Cubans were repatriated to Havana, Cuba onboard a Bahamasair flight under escort on Saturday.
Man stable after stabbing in fight
A MAN is in hospital in serious but stable condition following a stabbing incident early yesterday morning at Taino Beach in Grand Bahama, police reported.
Police investigate after man found dead in garden
POLICE are investigating the circumstance surrounding the death of a man at a home on New Providence on Sunday.
Identity of man in submerged truck confirmed
GRAND Bahama Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding death of Lenward Jermaine Black, whose body was discovered in a truck found in a Freeport canal last week.
Unarmed? We'll tell the coroner
IN THE face of serious allegations levelled by relatives of three men fatally shot by police on Friday, Acting Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle urged people to give officers the opportunity to have their say in court before conclusions are drawn.
Shootout detainees claim 'cops beat us'
FOUR occupants of a home where three men were killed by police on Friday were arraigned on charges of possessing unlicenced firearms, ammunition and dangerous drugs with the intent to supply.
Chinese - US should do better
CHINESE Chargé d’Affaires Haigang Yin yesterday called on the United States government to contribute more to the development of the region instead of politicising economic and trade issues.
'Abduction' suspects released
THREE men, who were being questioned by police into last week’s alleged abduction and sexual assault of two teenagers, have been released from custody, according to Inspector Leonardo Burrows. However, he said, the investigation is continuing.
PM unveils major road projects
THE government plans to widen the Gladstone Road corridor from two lanes to four, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced last night, adding the design phase for this major road project will soon begin.
Minnis to make third national report tonight
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis will deliver his third and final national report for the year tonight. In his report, the prime minister will bring important updates to the public regarding land reform, environment, energy reform, general infrastructure and digital transformation and modernisation.
Bimini car wash owner shot dead
THE shooting death of a Bimini man early yesterday morning has left the entire close-knit island community of North Bimini in shock.
