Classes suspended at primary school
CLASSES at CW Sawyer Primary School have been suspended today and Friday, according to the Ministry of Education.
ABACO TRAGEDY - DID 65 PERISH? 18 survivors, 30 bodies recovered, but still 35 missing
The final death toll in the Abaco boat disaster could rise to as high as 65.
‘Raising VAT not on our agenda’
FINANCE Minister K Peter Turnquest insisted yesterday the government has no intention to increase value added tax as speculation persists that a hike maybe featured in the impending 2019-2020 budget presentation. He called the claim an unfortunate rumour.
Corruption in Smith case? ‘Nonsense’
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday called accusations of corruption a “disgrace” as he rejected calls for a Commission of Inquiry into police conduct in the bribery and extortion trial of former PLP Senator Frank Smith.
Carnival: Oban not a worry for us
A LEADING Carnival Corporation executive says the group is not at all concerned about the proposed multi-billion dollar oil refinery project by Oban Energies in East Grand Bahama and does not believe it would interfere with their proposed new cruise port development on the island.
Cousin denies relative killed for cash
THE cousin of one of three men accused of executing a murder plot in the summer of 2016 yesterday denied assertions that his relative killed the deceased for cash, then used some of the blood money to buy a car.
Psychiatrist on 'hidden epidemic wreaking havoc' in Bahamas
EARLY childhood abuse is linked to violence and murder in teenage years, noted psychiatrist Dr David Allen said yesterday, adding this “hidden epidemic” is “wreaking havoc” in the country.
Realtor appeals sentence for defrauding clients
APPELLATE judges are considering whether to accept a former realtor’s assertions that her six-year sentence for swindling 21 people out of over $144,000 in 2008 as part of a property scam should be cut in half.
Students out to prove they are made of the write stuff
Eighty students from 13 different schools participated in the third annual economics essay competition this February at Anatol Rodgers High School. It was organised by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with The Nassau Institute and sponsored by the Templeton Religion Trust.
STEM for Oceans education launch
WITH support from Royal Caribbean Ltd, the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) is launching an innovative STEM for Oceans education initiative in The Bahamas.
Man shot dead by police
POLICE shot and killed a man yesterday after he allegedly attempted to attack an officer with a silver knife in a shanty town located in the Joe Farrington Road area.
Grand Bahama port project was our idea, says Davis
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday touted the proposed Carnival Cruise Line port in Grand Bahama as a “PLP project”, adding the Heads of Agreement was signed before the Christie administration left office in 2017.
I cried when I watched Fyre documentary, reveals Aussie model
BACKLASH from the ill-fated Fyre Festival has moved one supermodel involved in the event to tears.
Fire closes parts of Bay Street
POLICE have closed a portion of Bay Street as they work to contain a structural fire.
Future of Oban deal unclear
WHILE the government has received proposals from “quite a number” of investors interested in Grand Bahama, it remains unclear what the future holds for the controversial Oban deal.
