I’m just glad to be alive, says diver after he’s attacked by a shark
A MAN who survived a shark attack while spearfishing in The Bahamas this summer says he is “more grateful than ever” to be alive.
Senator's terror in cutlass rampage
A CROWDED fast-food outlet quickly descended into chaos when a group of teen boys burst in wielding cutlasses and knives in pursuit of another youngster on Friday night.
Maniac hurled acid at woman
POLICE have arrested a 41-year-old Tall Pines man in connection with an acid attack on a woman waiting at the bus stop.
McAlpine: I put country first – always
AS he slammed Free National Movement Chairman Carl Culmer for calling him a hypocrite, Pineridge MP Frederick McAlpine yesterday suggested the FNM chair was not a real leader.
Man dies with shots to the head on weekend of crime
A MAN was killed early on Sunday morning on a track road off Eneas Jumper Corner, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
Possibility of industrial action by doctors ‘looking less likely’
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands yesterday said the possibility of doctors withdrawing services is “looking less and less likely” as there continues to be “tremendous progress” in negotiations between the Consultant Physicians Staff Association (CPSA) and the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA).
Celebrating Sandra Coleby’s 47 years of public health service
PRINCIPAL Nursing Officer Sandra Coleby was honoured with a retirement luncheon yesterday to celebrate her 47 years of public health service to the nation.
More than a dozen pre-schools in voucher system with govt
THE second phase of the Ministry of Education’s universal pre-school initiative was launched on Friday in Grand Bahama where it was announced more than a dozen private pre-schools have entered into a partnership with the government for enrollment of preschoolers through a voucher system.
PM in Washington, DC for climate change forum
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and a delegation arrived in Washington, DC yesterday to attend a climate change forum organised by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
Man found dead off Eneas Jumper Corner
Police are investigating the country’s latest homicide after a man was found dead off Eneas Jumper Corner on Sunday morning.
Arrest for theft of copper wire
A man was arrested for copper theft from the business establishment in the Eight Mile Rock area this week, police reported.
Search for suspects after two armed robberies
POLICE are searching for a number of men believed to be responsible for two separate armed robberies in New Providence Friday.
New trainee correctional officers aim to 'embrace change'
THE Bahamas Department of Correctional Services held a commencement service yesterday welcoming 54 new trainee correctional officers to the team.
Ministry 'actively' monitoring swine flu reports
IN the wake of recent swine flu cases in the country, Ministry of Tourism Director General Joy Jibrilu on Friday told reporters that the ministry is “actively” monitoring such reports, as it does whenever there is an outbreak.
2018 'a banner year for tourism' in the Bahamas
TOURISM and Aviation Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar on Friday declared 2018 “a banner year for tourism” in the Bahamas, noting the tremendous growth the sector has experienced and speaking about the positive expectations for the months ahead.
