Davis has no fears over Urban Renewal review
WHILE insisting he has no concerns over anything that may come to light concerning Urban Renewal, Official Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis threatened to “make a story” over the way the government does business, should the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) be impugned unfairly.
Henfield ‘deceptive’ in pursuit of selfish interests - Roberts
BRADLEY Roberts labelled We March organiser Ranard Henfield “deceptive” yesterday following the activist’s appointment to the Senate by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis on Monday.
Water supply disruption on Grand Bahama forces schools to close early
AN island-wide interruption in water supply left residents and businesses without running water and forced the early dismissal of some schools in Grand Bahama on Wednesday.
Guyanese woman caught with cocaine in her hair weave at airport
A WOMAN from Guyana has been arrested at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) for attempting to smuggle cocaine into the Bahamas concealed in her hair weave.
‘Hell to pay’ if managers untouched in BPL theft probe
PRESIDENT of the Bahamas Electrical Workers Union Paul Maynard said yesterday “there will be hell to pay,” if his union members remain on suspension during an investigation into missing funds at Bahamas Power and Light, while managers at the power company “go unscathed”.
PLP senators will be vigilant, says Davis
OFFICIAL Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday he is confident that the four newly-appointed Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) senators will be vigilant and correct misinformation when they begin work in the Upper Chamber.
Woman wanted in drugs probe
GRAND Bahama police want to speak to a Freeport woman in connection with an investigation into possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply.
Fyre Festival organisers ‘wasted money and acted like spoilt kids’
AMERICAN organisers flew into The Bahamas and conducted their affairs like “spoilt kids” with an aging celebrity in tow, flouting regulations in their bid to stage the ill-fated Fyre Festival cheaply, according to a former Bahamian consultant on the project.
'Hundreds of appointments' for govt to begin in two weeks
THE Minnis administration will begin making appointments to government boards, committees and diplomatic posts in two to three weeks, Free National Movement (FNM) chairman Sidney Collie said yesterday.
Passport office closed on Friday
THE Passport Office on Thompson Boulevard will be closed to the public on Friday, May 26, at 1pm to allow for a retirement event honouring staff members.
Minister of Transport opens Oil Spill Preparedness and Management Workshop
MINISTER of Transport and Local Government Frankie Campbell welcomed delegates for an oil spill workshop on Sunday, May 21.
Bahamian staff reported safe after terror attack at Manchester Arena
THE Bahamas High Commission in London has reported that all staff of the High Commission, Bahamas Tourist Office and Bahamas Maritime Office are safe following the May 22 suspected terrorist attack at a pop concert in Manchester, England, reportedly resulting in the death of 22 persons and injuries to many others.
Lloyd aims to increase investment in technical education
DURING his maiden formal presentation as Minister of Education, Jeffrey Lloyd did not mince his words regarding his views on technical vocational education and training (TVET), saying that it serves as the core discipline in the efficiency of any society.
PMH surgeries postponed after fault in care block
ELECTIVE surgeries at the Princess Margaret Hospital have been postponed due to a malfunctioning air-conditioning systems, according to the hospital’s administrator.
Residents left unpaid in wake of Fyre Festival
THE words “Fyre Festival” have left an acrid, bitter taste in the mouths of Exuma residents, many of whom are still unpaid nearly a month after the event descended into chaos.
