Minister: No cuts in school policing
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames was adamant yesterday that the government has not scaled back on school policing, in response to the outpouring of public concern in the wake of the fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old student near a primary school.
Mitchell questions dismissal of island administrator
A LOCAL government administrator, perceived to be a supporter of the Progressive Liberal Party, has been dismissed, according to party chairman Fred Mitchell.
Man accused of overstay
A MAN accused of overstaying his time in this country was arraigned in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court this week for breach of the Immigration Act.
From washing cars to sailing the seas
SHERVANO Johnson, 25, a resident of Pinewood recently received words of encouragement from Royal Caribbean International President & CEO Michael Bayley as the young man who began washing cars to earn money at age 13 prepared to ship out for a job aboard one of Royal Caribbean’s 26 innovative ships.
Transgender group to hold Bahamas meeting next month
THE United Caribbean Trans Network will host an executive and steering committee strategic planning meeting in The Bahamas next month to address transgender rights.
Two expected to face charges over electricity diversion claims
Two people are expected to be formally arraigned and charged this morning in connection with a complaint filed by Grand Bahama Power Company into alleged electricity theft.
30 nurses leave PMH in only two months
THIRTY Bahamian nurses left Princess Margaret Hospital in a span of two months, Bahamas Nurses Union president Amancha Williams said yesterday.
Police say death of 15-year-old likely to be gang-related
WAILS pierced the air of TA Thompson Junior High School as students uncontrollably wept in response to the murder of their classmate, 15-year-old Perry Rolle Jr, at the hands of a 16-year-old student at neighbouring CC Sweeting High School.
Emotional interview with the mother of stabbed schoolboy: WHY DID THEY HAVE TO TAKE HIS LIFE? WHY?
IF she could say anything to the two teenagers who conspired to fatally stab 15-year-old Perry Rolle Jr on Tuesday afternoon, his mother, Gladys Louis simply has one question, “Why?”.
A GRAND RESULT: Lucayan deal brings massive economic boost
THE government signed a letter of intent yesterday with Royal Caribbean International and the ITM Group for the purchase of the Grand Lucayan resort and redevelopment of the Freeport Harbour, signaling an impending turnaround for Grand Bahama’s beleaguered economy.
No drinks, no phones driving laws pass
CHANGES to the Road Traffic Act meant to save lives were passed in the House of Assembly yesterday.
Buju fans warned: Be careful on tickets
PARADISE Productions officials are warning patrons to purchase their Buju Banton Long Walk to Freedom Tour tickets from authorised sellers only.
Cop fired ‘like at target practice’
THE lifelong friend of a teenager whose death at the hands of police sparked the 2010 Bain Town riot yesterday claimed the officer who killed him got down on one knee and shot him as if it was target practice.
There’s a buzz about as hailstorm hits Grand Bahama
GRAND Bahama experienced a hailstorm due to severe weather conditions that developed yesterday afternoon.
Purge of the PLP continues, claims chairman Mitchell
A LOCAL government administrator, perceived to be a supporter of the Progressive Liberal Party, has been dismissed, according to party chairman Fred Mitchell.
