Body of teacher found in Miami
A BAHAMIAN school teacher living in Miami, Florida who had been reported missing earlier this month has been found dead, according to international reports.
Dangerous drugs arrest at international airport
A MAN was arrested at Lynden Pindling International Airport on Tuesday after he was allegedly found in possession of dangerous drugs.
Chipman sister's assembly outburst
A SURPRISING outburst from the sister of a parliamentarian disrupted the Minnis administration’s Budget communication in the House of Assembly yesterday and led to the suspension of proceedings.
Steady as she goes: Turnquest budget has no major surprises
DECLARING the Minnis administration’s 2019/2020 Budget a “break from the past”, Finance Minister K Peter Turnquest announced several new duty exemptions and rate reductions worth $28m in government revenue yesterday.
Woman led away after outburst in Parliament
A SURPRISING outburst from a woman in the House of Assembly gallery disrupted the Minnis administration's budget comminication Wednesday morning.
Grand Bahama man on attempted murder charge
A GRAND Bahama man was arraigned in court yesterday, charged with attempted murder.
'Less than 20' stateless people in The Bahamas - Symonette
THE number of stateless people living in the country is likely less than 20, according to Immigration Minister Brent Symonette, who noted international agencies based in the country have not identified such an individual since he took up the post.
'Govt has not paid out a dollar in damages'
RIGHTS Bahamas yesterday claimed the government has not paid out a dollar in damages for years despite several court victories for the victims of human rights abuses.
Power push: BPL chairman lays out future plans
BAHAMAS Power & Light (BPL) intends to phase its way out of power generation, shifting its focus primarily to transmission, distribution and customer service initiatives, according to its chairman Donovan Moxey.
Power restored after huge fire rips through BPL facility
AN assessment is underway at Bahamas Power & Lights’ Bimini power station after a fire ripped through the facility late Monday evening, plunging the entire island into darkness for the night.
Team of six ministers to tackle taxi issues
TRANSPORT and Local Government Minister Renward Wells said the prime minister has formed a cabinet sub-committee of six ministers to tackle all issues surrounding the taxi industry.
I kept pushing him off, woman tells court
A Jamaican woman broke down in tears yesterday as she recounted how a senior immigration officer forced her to have sex with him against her wishes five years ago.
Warning over contaminated beef
THE Bahamas Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority has advised the public of a recall of raw beef packaged at the Aurora Packing Company, Inc that may be contaminated with e-coli.
Newlywed's maximum eight-year sentence for killing wife on honeymoon
A BRITISH man whose wife vanished at sea in waters near Cay Sal two years ago was yesterday given a maximum sentence of eight years by a Miami federal judge after previously pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter.
Briton's death 'not a homicide'
POLICE are not investigating the mysterious death of a British national as a homicide, according to Assistant Superintendent of Police Shanta Knowles.
