Above average hurricane season predicted
AS WEATHER experts expect a slightly above average 2018 hurricane season, Chief Meteorologist Basil Dean urged residents to take advantage of this dry season to make preparations in anticipation of any possible dangerous and destructive storms that could affect the county.
Politicians remember Theresa Moxey-Ingraham
THERESA Moxey-Ingraham was remembered yesterday as a politician who did not allow political affiliation to influence her work and advocacy for Bahamians.
Man convicted of aiding killer tells court he is innocent
A MAN sentenced to almost 20 years in prison for aiding the person responsible for killing the teenage son of convicted drug traffickers Dwight and Keva Major yesterday said he feels like “giving up” for being imprisoned for a crime he insist he had no involvement in.
Brave hits out at ‘hypocritical’ PM
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ joke about going home to prepare stew fish when he was faced with questions on appointing a substantive chief justice drew criticism from Official Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis who called it hypocritical yesterday.
Prices overhaul in diet offensive
IN a bid to strengthen the fight against non-communicable diseases, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands revealed last night the adjustments that will likely be made to the price-controlled breadbasket list in the next fiscal year.
Pit Bull suspects released
POLICE have released the owner of the pit bull at the centre of a viral dog killing incident due to insufficient evidence.
Police ‘fined’ $120k for refusing to return car
THE government has been ordered to pay a man more than $120,000 in damages because police failed to release his car from custody after charges against him were dropped.
Johnson apologises as PM stays silent
AFTER facing calls for him to resign or be fired for his public criticism over Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ delay in appointing a substantive chief justice, State Legal Affairs Minister Elsworth Johnson apologised for making the comments, telling reporters it was the “wrong” forum to have done so.
Turnquest defends Oban deal
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest yesterday urged Bahamians not to be fooled by the “noise” surrounding the proposed $5.5 billion Oban Energies oil refinery and storage facility, stressing the government would not allow any project that is not environmentally sound.
Dwight Major charged with another man over $280k of marijuana
Dwight Major and another man were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday charged with being found with over $280,000 worth of marijuana earlier this week with plans to distribute the drugs to others.
BIA donates to Hands for Hunger
MEMBERS of the Bahamas Insurance Association recently hosted a food drive during the month of February, which was Insurance Month.The proceeds of the drive were donated to Hands for Hunger, the leading food collection agency in the Bahamas. Emmanuel
University of the Bahamas appoints clinical psychologist
THE University of the Bahamas has announced the appointment of Dr Michelle Bettin as university clinical psychologist.In this capacity, Dr Bettin has primary responsibility for providing clinical services including assessment, diagnosis, individual a
Jamaican officials slam treatment at Carifta
JAMAICAN officials have blasted the Bahamas’ hosting of the Carifta Games, claiming their team was treated unprofessionally.This was reported Wednesday by Television Jamaica, a media company in that country.Specific allegations were not mentioned, bu
Man convicted of aiding killer tells court he is innocent
A MAN sentenced to almost 20 years in prison for aiding the person responsible for killing the teenage son of convicted drug traffickers Dwight and Keva Major yesterday said he feels like “giving up” for being imprisoned for a crime he insist he had
20 years of Atlantic Medical's Fun Run Walk
ON Saturday, April 21, Atlantic Medical Insurance marks 20 years of hosting its annual Fun Run Walk in Nassau. This year’s event will be held in honour of the late Alan Peacock, CEO of The Colonial Group of Companies, an avid sportsman who also share
