Lobster aimed at Chinese market
THE government is awaiting a response from the People’s Republic of China on whether it will approve the large-scale import of live spiny lobster from the Bahamas for Chinese consumption, Agriculture and Marine Resources Minister Renward Wells said y
'Armed robbery motive in murder case'
A LEAD police investigator said armed robbery was the motive behind the home invasion that occurred in Deadman’s Reef where a couple were shot to death in September 2015, the Supreme Court heard on Wednesday. Det Sgt 772 Lorenzo Johnson said co-accu
Five years for $1.7m drug run
A HAITIAN man was yesterday sentenced to five years at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services after pleading guilty to several drug related charges stemming from the seizure of over $1m worth of cocaine in Inagua last weekend.
Junkanoo honour for Ferguson
MINISTER of Youth Sports and Culture Michael Pintard has announced the 2018 New Year’s Day Junkanoo Parade in Grand Bahama will be named in honour of Junkanoo legend Kenneth “Motorboat” Ferguson. Irma Ferguson, Ferguson’s widow, junkanooers and memb
When Santa Claus dabbed
FOR over 40 years, Santa has been visiting St Andrew’s School at Christmas time where he receives gives from the students to give to those less fortunate boys and girls in the Bahamas.Each year, students, parents, teachers, administrators and board m
BPSU still waiting on Gaming Board talks
DESPITE threats of legal and industrial action, Bahamas Public Services Union (BPSU) President Kingsley Ferguson yesterday said his organisation is “still waiting” for progressive dialogue with Gaming Board officials about the reinstatement of more t
'Help us - saving our son left us $100,000 in debt
THE mother of a baby born with a skull defect is making an impassioned plea for the public’s help in settling the more than $100,000 in medical expenses for her son’s surgeries.
Child dies after falling from truck
A CHILD believed to be between the age of eight and ten years old died in an accident last night after falling off a tow truck.
Detained - pregnant woman and children
THE pregnant wife of a Bahamian man is among six new people who have made habeas corpus applications, bringing the total number of people the state will have to justify detaining in immigration operations to 12.
Commonwealth gift to schools
THE Ministry of Education received a $50,000 donation from Commonwealth Bank on Thursday to go towards the the needs of the public school system. The donation brought the all-Bahamian, publicly held bank’s contributions to education to more than $2m.
Man missing at sea, woman rescued after plane crash
ONE person was rescued and a search is underway for a man missing at sea following a plane crash in waters off West End, Grand Bahama on Thursday morning.
Rolle and Parker-Edgecombe back Office of the Spouse
MINISTER of Social Services Lanisha Rolle yesterday gave her full endorsement of Patricia Minnis’ proposal for the establishment of an Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister.
Man on drug charges
A 20-year-old man was arraigned yesterday in connection with a drug seizure at the Lynden Pindling International Airport earlier this week.
Two accused over Forbes murder
TWO men were arraigned in Magistrates Court yesterday over allegations they murdered another man in the Farrington Road area last week.
NIB worker's trial delayed by lack of stenographer
THE trial of former National Insurance Board (NIB) employee Selena Sweeting over allegations of bribery and extortion was yeterday adjourned for 24 hours due to the lack of a stenographer.
