Frankie Campbell shoots down dual citizenship speculation
BUOYED by the encouraging cheers of his colleagues, Transport and Local Government Minister Frankie Campbell shot down speculation in the House of Assembly yesterday that he has dual citizenship, declaring he has never pledged allegiance to any country but the Bahamas, nor has he ever had a travel document in the name of any other country.
Man dies two weeks after being shot
A 39-year-old man died in hospital early Wednesday morning after being shot two weeks ago.
Court-appointed lawyer for man challenging 30-year sentence
A MAN seeking to challenge his 30-year sentence for manslaughter in connection with a fatal stabbing incident that occurred in 2013 will receive a court-appointed lawyer for his appeal application.
William Brown is named Ministry of Works 2017 Employee of the Year
WILLIAM Brown is the 2017 Employee of the Year at the Ministry of Public Works.A clerk in the Architectural Section, he was selected from among 18 nominees who were celebrated during an Employee of the Year Awards Luncheon at the British Colonial Hil
31 RECEIVE GOLD AWARD AS GGYA TURNS 30
IT took less than an hour to bring to an auspicious end an epic, three-year journey which saw 31 students develop from awkward teens into confident young adults. On Thursday, September 28, Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling presented the youth
ALIV to sponsor Cultural Wine and Food Festival
ALIV has come on board for a second straight year to provide sponsorship to the 22nd annual International Cultural Wine and Food Festival.An official announcement was made on Tuesday at ALIV’s headquarters where the ICWFF committee held its official
Small business owners hit out at new importation rules at Freeport harbour
A group of small business owners on Grand Bahama said Wednesday they are significantly affected by the new rules and regulations imposed by the government concerning the importation of goods at the Freeport Harbour.Having to deal with an already depr
Domestic Tourist and Bahamas Out Islands Promotion Board looking for the write stuff
THE Domestic Tourist and the Bahama Out Islands Promotion Board (BOIPB) are teaming up to empower budding Bahamian travel writers with a new writing internship opportunity. Ten writers from across the country will be selected to write for the BOIPB
Scotiabank on board for the Conchman Triathlon
THE 31st Annual Conchman Triathlon is scheduled to take place in Grand Bahama on November 4, and Scotiabank has come on board again, but as the exclusive sponsor of the run segment this year.Bruno Styles, manager of Scotiabank Freeport, said the fina
Michael Dingman: a man who chased new horizons
Michael D. Dingman, the corporate leader, financier and philanthropist who organized what at the time was the largest initial public stock offering in U.S. history, died October 3 at his home in Lyford Cay, The Bahamas. He was 86 and Shipston Group L
Studies into life at Department of Correctional Services revealed
THE findings of various research studies carried out on the elements of life at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services were yesterday presented and detailed during a one day symposium hosted at the University of the Bahamas.Researchers, guid
Report: 'Poor decision making' contributed to Sky Bahamas crash landing in 2013
THE Air Accident Investigation Department has ruled the decision by crew to initiate and continue an instrument approach into “clearly identified thunderstorm activity” likely led to the 2013 crash landing of a Sky Bahamas Saab 340 in Marsh Harbour,
Suspect accuses police of beatings
AN attorney for a 21-year-old man accused of murdering another man in the Farrington Road area last month, claimed his client was beaten to the point of vomiting blood while in police custody.
Medical aid to be volunteers
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday the government intends to recruit medical professionals on a voluntary basis to assist Dominica.
Officers’ overtime finally paid out
POLICE Staff Association Chairman Sgt Sonny Miller has confirmed more than 1,800 officers have received, in part or in full, overtime payments stemming from 12-hour shifts worked in 2013 and 2014.
