Man charged over attempted purse snatching
A MAN appeared in Magistrate’s Court on Friday accused of being the suspect behind an attempted purse snatching.
DNA leader calls for action over impropriety allegations
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney has criticised the Minnis administration for failing to take action against former government officials over allegations of impropriety, calling on the Government to "sue" members of the former Christie administration if criminal charges cannot be filed against them.
Man spared conviction after apology for threat to senator
A MAN who threatened to knock out a senator in a heated exchange over damage to the senator’s car offered an apology to the public official in Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
Funeral for Dr Bernard Nottage to be held on Friday, July 14th
THE official funeral for the late Dr Bernard Nottage will be held at St Agnes Anglican Church at 11am on Friday, July 14th, the Cabinet Office announced.
Minnis administration 'remains dedicated' to promised relief
DESPITE presenting a budget that lacked many of its economic plans and revised tax policies promised on the campaign trail, Acting Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest yesterday insisted that the Minnis administration remains dedicated to the relief it pledged.
Fight erupts after Dr Bernard Nottage memorial service
DESPITE the Progressive Liberal Party’s state of mourning for the death of former National Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage, a fight among party supporters erupted on Thursday night following his memorial service.
Miller: Govt should consult predecessors in bid to lower electricity bills
FORMER Bahamas Electricity Corporation Chairman Leslie Miller on Friday regretted the recent spike in electricity costs, calling on the Minnis administration to "do what is necessary" and consult "people who have some idea as to what needs to be done" to lower the price of electricity for Bahamians.
‘Cocky and arrogant PLP’ must seek forgiveness
THE Progressive Liberal Party lost the general election because its members of Parliament became “cocky, arrogant and dismissive,” according to former PLP Cabinet minister George Smith, who said he believes the former government can bounce back from the crushing defeat.
IDB bans companies for fraud and corruption
THE Inter-American Development Bank has sanctioned ten Bahamian entities for fraudulent and collusive practices, barring those companies and individuals from participating in IDB-financed contracts as well as other linked international organisations.
Jackpot cheats won't be paid
PARADISE Games is defending its actions after patrons of the web shop complained about not getting their winnings.
Ingraham: Something does not smell right
PAYING $8m to a contractor engaged in hurricane clean-up does not pass the smell test, former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said.
No escape from soaring bills
WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister said while it is unfortunate that consumers have seen a significant increase in their Bahamas Power and Light bills because of “faulty machinery,” the government cannot continue to absorb the cash strapped utility provider’s expenses.
The Island Game pays power bill for home for the aged
THE operator of the Good Samaritan Home for the Aged yesterday praised a local gaming company for effectively erasing its $7,000 debt with Bahamas Power and Light, saying the possibility of having the home’s power disconnected almost gave him a heart
Board appointments to be finishing 'within two weeks'
DAYS after reports suggested the Minnis administration were nearing a finalised list of government board appointments, Deputy Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest said yesterday aspects of the appointments were still being discussed and are now expected
Lawyer Requests More Time To Prepare Murder Appeal
A LAWYER representing a man who wishes to contest his murder conviction asked the Court of Appeal for additional time to prepare for the formal appeal.Rolin Alexis, 26, appeared in the Appeal Court yesterday for the expected substantive hearing conc
