32nd Conchman Triathlon this weekend
The 32nd Conchman Triathlon begins early Saturday morning at Taino Beach.
Woman accused of stealing thousands from bank accounts
A “female wanted” suspect was charged on Friday in connection with allegations that she befriended elderly persons and later stole thousands of dollars from their bank accounts.
BPL, Shell North America sign MOU for LNG project
THE country was said to be one step closer to lower energy bills and more stable electricity generation with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Bahamas Power and Light and Shell North America for an integrated LNG gas-to-power project.
Community service for pair who stole refrigerator from ministry
TWO men who stole a $850 refrigerator from the Ministry of Education earlier this week have been ordered to put in 15 hours of community service as penance.
Shock over sudden death of GB teacher
FREEPORT Primary School was left in a state of shock this week after the sudden passing of a beloved teacher who made a lasting impact on teachers and students in the short period of time he was at the institution.Delton Tanis, a science teacher, and
Breathing new life into youth centres
THREE youth centres have been renovated as a part of the government’s Citizen Security and Justice Programme and will be used as a safe environment for young people.
Nurses threaten – 'we won't turn up'
BAHAMAS Nurses Union President Amancha Williams yesterday suggested nurses will not be showing up for their new shifts next month as she maintained there was no legal grounds to penalise non compliance.
Jean Rony makes citizenship move
LAWYERS for Bahamas-born Jean Rony Jean-Charles are hoping his citizenship application can be supported by documents filed with the Immigration Department for his siblings.
$700k college clerk thief seeks appeal
FORMER College of the Bahamas employee Chimeka Gibbs is seeking to appeal her sentence and conviction for stealing over $700,000 from the tertiary institution over a seven-year period.
Red Soiree to raise funds for mobile blood centre
THE Blood Donor’s Society of Grand Bahama is holding its first fundraising event, Red Soiree 2018, tomorrow at the Grand Bahama Yacht Club to raise money to purchase a mobile blood donation centre. President Lededra Marche said the organisation want
Blackout! Cellphone ban at FNM conclave
AS a Free National Movement conclave begins tonight, one former deputy prime minister says he hopes the Minnis administration’s struggle to create job opportunities for Bahamians will top the agenda.“Most people are concerned that the jobs are not co
Medical council told to rethink licence decision
A SUPREME Court judge has ordered the Bahamas Medical Council to reconsider its decision not to grant a Family Island doctor a licence for independent practice, calling the decision “bad in law” and worthy of being set aside.Justice Ian Winder, in a
Shrinking deficit proves we are going right way, says Culmer
FREE National Movement chairman Carl Culmer has highlighted the country’s shrinking deficit as proof the Minnis administration is delivering on its promise of fiscal responsibility. “In 2017 we made a promise to the Bahamian people to get the govern
Stateless people need special attention, say Haitian pastors
THE League of Haitian Churches has asked the government to introduce a policy that will provide some relief to people not covered by the Belonger’s permit and who, in some cases, have been rendered stateless.More than 70 pastors from across the count
Man drove to hospital with gunshot wounds
GRAND Bahama police are investigating a shooting in Freeport on Tuesday that left a man in hospital with multiple gunshot wounds.According to police, officers received reports of gunshots at a business in the International Bazaar shortly before 9pm.
