$1m fee conflict resolved at Bazaar
GRAND Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey said the government had reached an agreement with the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) to settle over $1m in outstanding maintenance fees owed by owners of the International Bazaar, paving the way for its long-anticipated sale and redevelopment.
Govt to audit healthcare fund - but no timeline or details
THE Davis administration has initiated an internal audit of its Catastrophic Healthcare Fund, a move announced by Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville this week — though no timeline or detailed scope of the review has been provided.
‘We did it’ - kidney transplant a first
AFTER a total of five hours in the operating room, a team of doctors successfully completed a significant kidney transplant yesterday at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH), where a father donated a kidney to his son.
Pintard: Why give $10m loan to company not in good standing?
Opposition leader Mr Michael Pintard has sounded the alarm over a $10m government loan issued to Carmichael Village Project Development Company Ltd — a firm not in good standing with the Registrar General and allegedly failing to meet legal obligations.
Two years in jail for driver who killed two in collision
A 32-year-old man was sentenced to two years in prison yesterday for causing the deaths of two people in a fatal traffic accident on East Street South in October 2023.
Up to 12 years in jail recommended for sex attack on cousin
A PROSECUTOR recommended that a 24-year-old man serve a ten to 12-year prison term for the attempted sexual assault of his 15-year-old female cousin in 2021.
Davis pledges judicial reform
Prime Minister Philip Davis outlined a slate of judicial reforms on Wednesday during his keynote address at the Conference of Chief Justices and Heads of Judiciary of the Caribbean at the Baha Mar Resort.
12 years on from murder, killer jailed for 25 years
A MAN convicted of the 2013 murder of Terrell Williams broke down in tears after he was sentenced to 25 years in prison yesterday.
Govt signs $20m contract for Deadman’s Cay Airport reconstruction and expansion work
THE Davis administration yesterday signed a $20m contract with Bahamas Hot Mix (BHM) to begin the reconstruction and expansion of Long Island’s Deadman’s Cay Airport, a move officials say will improve safety, boost accessibility for travel, and enhance the island’s appeal to investors and tourists.
Disabled parking poster prompts dispute between MPs
THE House of Assembly’s Committee on Privilege will review a dispute between Social Services Minister Myles Laroda and St Anne’s MP Adrian White over a poster displayed in the House of Assembly showing Mr Laroda’s photo next to a vehicle parked in a disabled space.
Investigation into boy’s death
Police have launched an investigation into the death of a young boy who died after being taken to the South Beach Clinic for a second time in as many days.
Two women arrested in fight at graduation
POLICE have arrested two women involved in a physical altercation captured in a viral video at a high school graduation.
MP to donate smoke detectors after wave of house fires
FOLLOWING a string of house fires in Bain and Grants Town, including one this week that killed a five-year-old boy, MP Wayde Watson says he will purchase 200 smoke detectors to improve fire safety in the community.
Four vying for PLP North Eleuthera seat
AT least four people are vying for the Progressive Liberal Party’s nomination in North Eleuthera ahead of the next general election.
Sands: Public health concern as only two ambulances operational
ONLY two ambulances are reportedly operational in New Providence — a situation former Health Minister Dr Duane Sands called unacceptable, saying it exposes the false narrative being told about the state of public healthcare in the country.
