Lighthouse Point petition nears 30,000 signatures
NEARLY 30,000 people have signed onto the petition launched by three Central Eleuthera High School students to “Save Lighthouse Point”, according to organisers. Wadainya Weinberger, Franchesca Hanna and Kristman Moss were presented with Good Citizens
Lawyer firm helping to prepare for hurricanes
ASSOCIATES at McKinney, Bancroft and Hughes partnered with the Red Cross to package and distribute one hundred hurricane preparedness boxes for the Fort Charlotte community last week.The hurricane season spans from June to November; however, the law
Suspect 'accused cousin' of killing man and taking cash
A man accused of perverting the course of justice in a murder trial admitted to police that it was his cousin who killed the deceased near Woods Alley two years ago for cash, then used some of the blood money to buy a car.Carlderon Brown, 27, told po
Teenager hurt in shooting
POLICE are investigating an early morning shooting yesterday that left a teenager in hospital. According to reports, the 18-year-old was walking on McCullough Corner shortly after 7am when he heard the sound of gunshots and felt a burning sensation a
Neighbourhood watch training completed
MORE than 60 residents in Grand Bahama have completed their training for the National Neighbourhood Watch Council to help reduce crime in communities throughout the island.National Security Minister Marvin Dames told some 65 graduates assembled at th
Cops grab 26 in huge Abaco raid
BAHAMIAN and American law enforcement officers teamed up for massive, surprise operation in Abaco yesterday, uncovering drugs and illegal weapons while arresting 26 people.
Talks with physicians after demonstration outside hospital
DISCUSSIONS are underway between the Public Hospital Authority and junior physicians following last week’s demonstration outside of the Princess Margaret Hospital, according to managing director Catherine Weech.Mrs Weech said officials met with junio
Disney urged not to kill Eleuthera 'golden goose'
One Eleuthera Foundation (OEF) CEO Shaun Ingraham characterised Disney’s proposal for Lighthouse Point as “killing the golden goose” as he defended the non-governmental organisation’s proposal for “responsible development”. Mr Ingraham insisted the “
Chef accused of defrauding 15 people of $8,000 cash
A 44-year-old female chef was sentenced to two years and two months in prison yesterday after pleading guilty to defrauding 15 people of over $8,000 in cash within the last month.Latoya Lesha Seymour was sentenced by Senior Magistrate Derence Rolle-D
Cat Island airport’s future in balance
THE Minnis administration is reportedly at a “crossroads” over whether it will repair or permanently close the Arthur’s Town, Cat Island airport, Tourism and Aviation minister Dionisio D’Aguilar said yesterday.
Couple’s killer jailed 60 years
Devaughn Hall was sentenced to 60 years in prison yesterday for the murders of Deadman’s Reef couple Barry and Sheena Johnson who were shot to death during an armed robbery at their home three years ago.
Magistrate in case leads tributes to slain policeman
CHIEF Magistrate Joyann Ferguson Pratt led tributes last night to Inspector Carlis Blatch during a memorial service for the slain former aide-de-camp to Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling.
Victim: I pray for Labour Day driver – it was an accident
SIXTY-THREE-year-old Anabel Gibson thought she would die after a truck mowed through a crowd on East Street during the Labour Day parade in June.
Robber shot in botched bank raid
A PRISON officer foiled an attempted robbery when he shot the suspect outside a banking establishment on Prince Charles Drive yesterday afternoon.
Hospital team celebrates rehabilitation services
THE Public Hospital Authority will put a spotlight on the efforts of rehabilitation professionals as it works to raise public awareness on the diverse nature of rehabilitative services this week.Catherine Weech, managing director, spoke to the invalu
