Inquest begins at last into death after skiff struck by RBDF vessel
THE coroner’s inquest into the death of Christopher Turnquest got underway yesterday with the court presented with testimony on sea conditions, weather patterns and the varying extent of vessel damage after the October 2016 incident.Through nearly an
Govt assistance for Port Lucaya Marketplace
KWASI Thompson, Minister of State for Grand Bahama, has indicated that the government will step in and help Port Lucaya Marketplace while continuing urgent dialogue into the sale of the Grand Lucayan Resort. He did not give many details, but promise
Demand for answers on plans for growth
THE Progressive Liberal Party has called on the government to articulate plans for economic growth, adding that the Minnis administration’s recently announced austerity measures in the absence of a growth plan that will likely trigger a double dip re
Christie's call for judge recusal rejected
THE Court of Appeal has ruled there were no prospects of success for former Prime Minister Perry Christie’s application for leave to begin appellate proceedings into a judge’s decision not to recuse herself from judicial review cases involving constr
Gray: I have nothing to hide
FORMER Minister of Agriculture V Alfred Gray yesterday denied tabloid reports that he was assisting police with any investigation into alleged wrongdoing in his ministry and related agencies.Mr Gray rebuffed speculation that he was involved in any an
Decide on reductions first - then the amount to cut
GOWON Bowe, president of the Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants, yesterday said the government appeared to be “working backward” on its plans to cut back on the country’s expenses, claiming the reductions should have been announced during the
Pirates Cove to host poker event
THE first annual Pirate’s Cove Car Poker Run event will take place in Grand Bahama on Saturday when some 100 competitors will be competing for cash prizes, ranging from $400 to $2,000. Other exciting events are also planned for August 5 and August 7.
Bulldozers to move in to evict association
THE Ambassador Corral International Association (ACIA), which, at one point, cared for as many as 60 people on its Pine Barren Road property, is preparing today to leave the site after its eviction.ACIA managing director Michael Bullard said his fail
Man awaits sentencing for $2,500 fraud
A MAN, who yesterday admitted to committing fraud, will return to Magistrate’s Court next week for sentencing.Renaud Bethel, 44, stood before Magistrate Kara Turnquest-Deveaux facing charges of fraud by false pretences, possession of a forged documen
Govt to take stake in Grand Lucayan
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis revealed in his national address last night the government is negotiating to become temporary joint owners of the Grand Lucayan Resort in Grand Bahama in a bid to boost the hotel until it can sell off its equity.
‘Politicians can’t get rich leaving the poor behind’
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said last night it is “unfair and unjust” for politicians to accumulate considerable wealth from corruption, while the citizens of a country, especially the poor, are left behind.
Family waits again as RBDF legal team not ready for case
GRIEVING family members of Christopher Turnquest, a 25-year-old who was killed in a boating accident involving the Royal Bahamas Defence Force last year, will have to wait until today for the inquest into their loved one’s death to begin as the matter was adjourned yesterday because the legal team for the law enforcement agency had not been properly briefed.
Minnister of Pain: PM swings axe to turn round economy
MAKING good on his promise to slash government expenses in an effort to balance the country’s books, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis last night announced a variety of conservative fiscal measures, including a ten per cent cut in spending in all government ministries and no new public sector hiring.
PM says it’s no go for more NPO
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said his “mouth is on lockdown” as he sought to contextualise his use of the medical term “NPO” on Tuesday in response to questions over whether he would meet with Progressive Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis following the latter’s strongly worded letter to him regarding PLP arrests.
Strategic approach as police starts anti-crime operation
IN the face of several recent shootings that have occurred in broad daylight, police in the capital yesterday formally introduced a new crime fighting strategy, Securing the Inner City Strategically, aiming to apprehend would be offenders in the act.
