Conch may be wiped out in 10-15 years
THE Bahamas National Trust is gearing up for a major conservation push in the wake of research findings that warn the local conch supply could be wiped out in ten to 15 years.
1,200lbs marijuana are seized by police
POLICE on New Providence have seized more than 1,200 pounds of suspected marijuana in two separate incidents on Wednesday and took two men into custody. The combined street value of the drugs is more than $1m.
Woman in hospital after being stabbed
A WOMAN is in hospital after she was stabbed during a fight yesterday morning.
Bahamasair drops flights to Treasure Cay
BAHAMASAIR has dropped flights to Treasure Cay, Abaco due to nonfunctioning runway lights at the Marsh Harbour airport.
Two held after marijuana plants found
TWO persons were arrested and taken into custody in Abaco after police discovered 60 potted marijuana plants this week.
Former AG joins the blogging world
ALLYSON Maynard Gibson, a former attorney general, has joined the world of blogging, hoping to spark intelligent discussions about national affairs.
Humane Society seeks help
THE Bahamas Humane Society is seeking the public's help in rescuing the lives of animals through adoption and donations.
Search for armed robbery suspects
POLICE are looking for two suspects behind armed robberies committed Tuesday night.
WSC invites bids for water systems in Long Island, Crooked Island
WATER and Sewerage Corporation Executive Chairman Adrian Gibson on Wednesday invited bids for a project that will provide access to quality water supply systems in north Long Island and Crooked Island.
Serious offences conviction rate up 10 percent
THE conviction rate for serious offences has increased by 10 percent, Attorney General Carl Bethel said Wednesday.
Govt criticised over challenges in court buildings
BAHAMAS Bar Association President Kahlil Parker chided the government on Wednesday for not demonstrating “any semblance of urgency or a plan” to remediate the “vexing” infrastructural challenges attorneys face in the various court buildings on a daily basis.
WSC measures to protect islands from climate change effects
THE Water and Sewerage Company has implemented climate resiliency and disaster management measures in the Family Islands to help protect these islands in the face of climate change.
Bar Association President calls for protection of members after stabbing
BAHAMAS Bar Association President Kahlil Parker has called on both Attorney General Carl Bethel and the Director of Public Prosecutions to immediately implement “substantive measures” to protect his members following reports of a prosecutor being stabbed in the head on Sunday night.
Sorority to host island-wide Scavenger Hunt
IN recognition of its 111th Founder's Day, the Pi Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA)Sorority Incorporated is hosting its second annual island-wide Scavenger Hunt - 'Operation Island Hunt: Mission Pink and Green the Ivy.'
Top judge laments failure to appoint Chief Justice
THE country’s top judge has lamented the government’s failure so far to appoint a substantive Chief Justice, claiming that such a blight has proven to be a “tremendous challenge” for the judiciary in making any long-term plans for the future.
