UPDATED: Man dead after double shooting
POLICE are investigating another homicide after two men were shot shortly before noon Tuesday, leaving one dead.
The Bahamas lands first medals at Commonwealth Youth Games
THE 6th Commonwealth Youth Games kicked off last night in front of a sparse crowd at the Thomas A Robinson Stadium, the start of the largest sporting event ever held in The Bahamas.
Minnis pledges ministers won't line own pockets
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis assured Bahamians under his watch no minister of the Cabinet will seek lucrative contracts for themselves because they are “very sensible”, as Baha Mar executives eye the completion of another phase of the West Bay Street project.
Surprise BOB rescue plan weeks away
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday pledged that “a comprehensive plan” to rescue Bank of the Bahamas will be unveiled by its August 2 shareholders’ meeting, the institution having “abandoned” its legal battle with the Central Bank.
Baha Mar claims 50% occupancy and 2,100 local staff
THE SLS Lux at Baha Mar is on track for an October or early November opening having met specific markers, according to Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CTFE) Bahamas President Graeme Davis yesterday.
Pair face court over $50,000 boat theft
TWO Grand Bahama men, accused of the theft of a $50,000 vessel over the weekend, were charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. Kingston Saunders and Kirk Haven appeared in court three before Magistrate Rengin Johnson on charges of stea
Dames tells Cash to get the facts before criticising over Greenslade
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday dismissed suggestions by former Free National Movement Chairman Darron Cash that Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade’s reported impending removal may be politically motivated, calling the claims “n
Man denied bail over rape allegation
A MAN was remanded to prison after he was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court on a sexual assault charge.Nathaniel Julian Ferguson of Mermaid Boulevard appeared before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt on Monday afternoon facing a charge of rape con
Steps taken to introduce legal intelligence agency
DESPITE officially disbanding the National Intelligence Agency last month, National Security Minister Marvin Dames said Tuesday the public could see a revamped version of the controversial agency shortly.Making a clear distinction between the structu
Hanna Martin looks to the PLP's future
ONE day after former Progressive Liberal Party Cabinet minister Loftus Roker characterised the party as being in the “worst state as it has ever been,” Englerston MP Glenys Hanna Martin said it was now time for the party to “prepare for the future”.S
Man accused of break-in at Bahamas Mortgage Corporation
A MAN appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday accused of being the suspect behind a recent break-in of a government agency.Cleophus Smith, 25, stood before Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis facing a charge each of shop breaking and damage, acts that we
Hands-off pledge over role of police anti-corruption unit
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames has dismissed claims that the Minnis administration is ordering the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s Anti-Corruption Unit to solely target members of the former Christie administration, as he insisted: “We’re not i
STATE-RECOGNISED FUNERAL FOR ADDERLEY
THE Cabinet Office announced Tuesday a state-recognised funeral will be held for Cleophas Adderley Jr, OBE on Saturday.The service will be held at 10am at Christ Church Cathedral on George Street.A memorial service will take place on Thursday at 6.30
Travellers ‘extremely aggravated’ by dry runs for new airport security
WITH heightened security measures set to take effect today, Tourism and Aviation Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar Monday said he is certain airport officials across the country are “ready” to administer new screening techniques, but admitted waiting times could be an issue.
VIDEO: PM tours Baha Mar
Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and government officials have been touring the Baha Mar resort today.
