Newbold appointed press secretary
THE Cabinet Office announced Thursday the appointment of Anthony Newbold as press secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister.
Haitian sloop with more than 50 migrants on detained
MORE than 50 Haitian migrants were apprehended in the eastern Bahamas on Wednesday morning during a joint exercise by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, Royal Bahamas Police Force and immigration authorities.
Man accused of murder to hear bail decision next week
A MAN who denied committing a murder will learn next week the Crown’s position concerning his bail application.
Grand Bahama air show to be ‘bigger and better’
THE second annual Grand Bahama Air Show will be bigger and better, with some exciting new features, including a kite festival and fiery sky dive act, in addition to thrilling aerobatic performances and a career fair.
Business waiver expected to increase innovation
THE Grand Bahama Port Authority’s (GBPA) introduction of a business diversity waiver (BDW) is expected to increase innovation and diversity within the small business sector in downtown Freeport.
Church clarifies false reports of FNM Thanksgiving service
SAINT Joseph Church has sought to clear up misinformation spreading on social media claiming the upcoming Sunday mass will be a Free National Movement thanksgiving service.
Students get the chance to take part in math contest
JUNIOR high school students throughout Nassau and the Family Islands were recently given the opportunity to compete in the annual Mathematics Competition hosted by S C McPherson Junior High School, which was created to ensure that students are properly prepared for the Bahamas Junior Certificate math examination.
Davis to take Opposition leader role tomorrow
FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis is expected to be sworn in as leader of the Official Opposition on Friday.
Minnis takes on works duties until Bannister is sworn in
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday assumed the Ministry of Works portfolio until Desmond Bannister can be officially sworn in next week, according Anthony “Ace” Newbold, president of the Bahamas Press Club.
More to be questioned after arrests at BAIC
POLICE expect to “bring in several more persons for questioning” as the probe into “theft by reason of employment” at the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) continues, according to Assistance Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander.
Advanced poll investigation report sent to Prime Minister
THE investigation into what contributed to the disorganisation and chaos surrounding the advanced poll has been completed and forwarded to the Office of the Prime Minister, Acting Parliamentary Commissioner Charles Albury confirmed yesterday.
Two men in hospital after overnight shootings
POLICE in New Providence are looking for the culprits in two separate overnight shootings and an armed robbery that has left two men detained in hospital.
'Ornamental' Allen and Pratt quit co-chair roles
AS the Minnis administration prepares to have a forensic audit conducted into the Urban Renewal programme, Algernon Allen revealed yesterday that he and Cynthia “Mother” Pratt resigned as co-chairs of the initiative last Thursday.
Urban Renewal 'grave concerns'
IN his first day on the job, Minister of State for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson expressed grave concerns regarding Urban Renewal in Grand Bahama and has suspended certain operations pending further review.
Row over insurance coverage ends as girl is treated
A GIRL who was denied life changing bone marrow treatment as she rested in a Miami hospital has received the treatment after her family solved its dispute with Colina Insurance.
