Bank teller who stole from A D Hanna must pay $9,000 a year
A FORMER Bank of the Bahamas teller has admitted to stealing over $50,000 from former Governor General A D Hanna over a six-month period, and must pay over $9,000 a year until the debt is settled.Cameron Rolle Jr, as part of a plea agreement, was ord
Tour reveals progress at Princess Margaret Hospital
MANY Bahamians do not need to be told how imperfect the Princess Margaret Hospital is, its many issues having been blared from headlines during much of the past two years. To scratch the surface, wait times at the hospital could last hours; the air-c
Insurers 'uncertain' over hospital debts
THE Bahamas Insurance Association says it is “uncertain at this time” if private insurers owe revenue to the Public Hospitals Authority due to the PHA’s inadequate billing system. Health Minister Dr Duane Sands has said the PHA delivers as much as $4
UPDATED: Arson suspected in government vehicles blaze
ARSON is suspected in the case of the four government vehicles that caught fire outside a Carmichael Road government building on Saturday night.
Heroes who put Bahamas first
THE recipients of this year’s National Honours all have one thing in common, they put self aside for the sake of country, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday.
High alert – for Haitians fleeing earthquake
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday he is greatly “concerned” Saturday’s earthquake in Haiti could trigger an influx of undocumented migrants, including dangerous criminals who may wreak “havoc” in the country.
Taranique – so glad to be in America
SICK teen Taranique Thurston is slated to see a US doctor today after obtaining an emergency medical visa with the assistance of a South Florida congresswoman and a local lawyer.
Multiple shootings leave one dead, many injured
A YOUNG child was one of five people injured in a shooting incident in Montel Heights on Saturday. This incident was one of multiple shootings that occurred over the weekend, including the death of a young man on Friday in Nassau Village. According t
Govt seeks to limit construction in shanty towns
THE government is seeking a Supreme Court order to restrain shanty town residents and occupiers in New Providence from building and/or modifying any structures ahead of a judicial review of its plans to eradicate those communities.The government, whi
Five arrests over drug, gun and ammo discovery
FIVE people were arrested for possession of dangerous drugs, illegal firearms and ammunition in Grand Bahama, a senior police official reported.Asst Supt Terecita Pinder reported that the arrests were made between 5pm Friday and 2am on on Saturday du
Family and friends pay their respects to Earl Thompson
FAMILY, friends, and members of Parliament gathered at St Francis Xavier Cathedral last Friday to mourn the death of Earl Thompson Sr, former vice-chairman of the Free National Movement, and a founding member of the Knights of Columbus in The Bahamas
Survey finds support for Disney at Lighthouse Point
A RECENT Public Domain survey has found that more than 30 percent of Bahamians support Disney Cruise Lines’ proposal for creating a cruise destination at Lighthouse Point, Eleuthera.Of the 994 households the market research firm surveyed across the c
Students in anti-discrimination session
MINISTER of Social Services and Community Development Frankie Campbell led a mock session of CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women) last Monday, inviting high schoolers and college students to learn about T
Death toll in Haiti earthquake rises to 15; 333 injured
PORT-DE-PAIX, Haiti (AP) — The death toll from a 5.9 earthquake that hit Haiti over the weekend rose to 15 people with 333 injured, authorities said Monday, as thousands of people slept outdoors fearing aftershocks would topple their cracked homes.
Department of Corrections officer arrested for drug possession
An officer from the Bahamas Department of Corrections is in custody after he was arrested for drug possession on Friday.
