UPDATED: We March organiser Ranard Henfield appointed to Senate
AMID criticism of his new appointment to the Senate, We March organiser Ranard Henfield insisted today that he has not joined the Free National Movement and that he would lead a march against the new government as a senator “if necessary” in order to hold the Minnis administration accountable.
UPDATED: Dion Smith released from custody without charge
DION Smith was released from police custody without being charged on Friday as investigations into alleged “theft by reason of employment” at the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation continued.
Government must listen to church, warns ex-Christian Council leader
IF the Free National Movement wants to remain in office, former Bahamas Christian Council President Rev Dr Ranford Patterson yesterday declared that the governing party must listen to the church.
UPDATED: Man shot dead getting out of his car in Redland Acres
POLICE in New Providence have reported the fatal shooting of a man who was getting out of his car in the Redland Acres area off Soldier Road on Sunday night.
Fraudster found with cut wrists in burning Cable Beach condo
THE body of a Caucasian man discovered after a fire at a condominium in Cable Beach on Saturday is believed to be that of Bahamian-based fraudster, Derek Guise Turner.
UPDATED: Two workers suspended in BPL theft investigation
TWO Bahamas Power and Light Ltd employees have been suspended pending an investigation into the theft of more than $200,000 at the power company, The Tribune understands.
'No witch hunt' pledges Minnis
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday denied accusations that his administration has undertaken a political “witch hunt” over an investigation at the Bahamas Agricultural Industrial Corporation, saying the government will not “interfere” or “obstruct” the Royal Bahamas Police Force as the organisation carries out its work.
No price tag yet for overall cost of audits on government agencies
THE government has not been able to finalise the scope or overall price tag of the round of audits it ordered on several government run agencies, corporations, and offices last week, this confirmed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance K Peter Turnquest yesterday.
PLP due to announce Senate picks
THE Progressive Liberal Party is expected to make public its list of its Senate choices today, this as Official Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis confirmed yesterday that he had concluded his “period of deliberation” and had centred on “the best mix for the legacy and continuance” of the party.
Moss and Sawyer tipped for Senate positions
AS SENATORS are expected to be sworn in today at Government House, two new names have emerged for appointment to the Upper House.
Research room temporary closure
THE Department of Archives has announced that its Research Room will be closed to the public during the period June 6 to July 14 for an annual inventory check.
Speech from the Throne to take place on Wednesday
THE official opening of Parliament on Wednesday will feature the reading of the Speech from The Throne, which will outline the new government’s policies and objectives for the upcoming parliamentary session.
Search for lost plane passengers suspended
THE US Coast Guard (USCG) said on Friday morning that authorities have suspended the search for a small plane that apparently crashed into the ocean off Eleuthera this week with four people on board, including two children and a prominent New York businesswoman.
Miller backs Davis - but has ‘no interest’ in politics
WHILE throwing his full support behind newly appointed Official Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis, former Tall Pines MP Leslie Miller said he has “no interest right now” in politics.
Man killed by police after car chase, shootout in Pride Estates
Police shot and killed a man after a car chase and shootout on Saturday afternoon.
