OPM rejects Pintard’s claim of passports found on Bahamasair flight
THE Office of the Prime Minister last night rejected Free National Movement Leader Michael Pintard's claim that an investigation had been completed into a package of “unaccompanied” Bahamian passports allegedly found on a Bahamasair flight.
Work continues on site for roadside garage relocation
WORK has begun to prepare the Gladstone Road site where the government plans to relocate New Providence’s long-troublesome roadside garages, newly appointed Environment and Natural Resources Minister Zane Lightbourne said yesterday.
'Restraint will be tested'
CORRECTIONAL officers’ restraint and professionalism will be tested as they are now tasked with guarding the man accused of killing one of their colleagues, Commissioner of Corrections Doan Cleare admitted yesterday.
Fields: Deactivate inactive taxi and livery plates
A FORMER Nassau Cruise Port director has praised the government’s decision to recall nearly 800 inactive taxi and livery plates, but believes officials should go further by permanently deactivating them and imposing a moratorium to curb the oversaturated market.
Expectant father ‘Milky’ killed in tragic car crash
FATHER-TO-BE James Lambert, known across Nassau’s entertainment scene as “Milky,” died in a car crash as he prepared to welcome his second child.
Man accused of stabbing prison officer charged with murder
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday in connection with the fatal stabbing of prison officer Ashantio Johnson at Blu Ice Bar & Restaurant earlier this month.
Fourteen young Bahamians graduate the government's 2025 National Lifeguard Certification Programme
FOURTEEN young Bahamians are now fully certified lifeguards after completing the 2025 National Lifeguard Certification Programme — a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at improving water safety and creating employment opportunities across the country.
Three more shantytowns marked for demolition
THREE more shantytowns — two in New Providence and one in Andros — have been marked for demolition as the government’s Unregulated Community Action Task Force presses ahead with its nationwide clearance campaign, Works and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting said yesterday.
Four juveniles in custody over school stabbing incident in GB
FOUR juveniles are in custody after two students were stabbed during a fight at JC Academy in Freeport on Tuesday afternoon.
FNM candidate for Fox Hill claims latest office break-in caused $8k in damages
FREE National Movement candidate for Fox Hill Dr Nicholas Fox said “everything that could break was broken” after vandals smashed glass, overturned files, and caused about $8,000 in damage at his Collins Avenue medical clinic over the weekend — the second break-in there this year.
Man charged with attempted murder in daylight drive-by attack on East Street
POLICE statements read in court yesterday described how a man was shot in the right thigh and abdomen during a broad daylight drive-by attack on East Street, as the trial for a 2022 attempted murder continued.
Several government workers demanding overtime pay as holiday season nears
MONTHS after this year’s Independence celebrations, several government workers say they are still awaiting overtime pay and are now demanding compensation, especially as the holiday season nears.
NJC: Over 120 apply to serve as judges for 2025 Junkanoo parades
MORE than 120 people have applied to serve as judges for the 2025 Boxing Day and New Year’s Day Junkanoo parades, according to the National Junkanoo Committee.
Mangrove Cay set for major infrastructure overhaul
MANGROVE Cay, Andros, is set for a major infrastructure overhaul after the government signed a $22.7 million public-private partnership to modernise the island’s water and road systems over the next 18 months.
National study shows employability and GDP as top productivity indicators
EARLY responses to the National Productivity Council Stakeholder Survey show Bahamians hold varying views on how the country’s productivity should be measured, with employability and GDP per capita emerging as the two leading indicators so far.
