Hunt for policewoman’s killer
GRAND Bahama police have released a composite sketch of a man they believe can help in the ongoing murder investigation into the death of Theresa Thompson.
German cruise ship visits freeport during world tour
THE MS Amadea, a chartered vessel of the German-based Phoenix Reisen, called at Freeport Harbour yesterday with over 500 German cruise passengers.
FNM candidate denies rumours of withdrawal
FREE National Movement West Grand Bahama and Bimini candidate Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe yesterday denied rumours that she has requested permission from party officials to withdraw her candidacy.
Man cleared as prosecution submits no case over murder in gunpoint robbery
A SUPREME Court jury was directed to acquit a man accused of being involved in a gunpoint robbery that turned fatal.
Constitutional bid by Omar Archer
LAWYERS for outspoken social media commentator Omar Archer have filed a constitutional challenge against The Bahamas’ criminal libel laws, arguing that they violate citizens’ fundamental right to freedom of expression.
Americans accused in manslaughter case to face trial this month
THE CASE of two Americans facing trial for manslaughter will go ahead later this month as scheduled after prosecutors told a judge yesterday they were ready to proceed.
Mitchell makes legal threat over Minnis claim on citizenships
FOREIGN Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell has hinted at possible legal repercussions for comments levelled at him by Free National Movement Leader Dr Minnis earlier this week, dismissing the claims that he was “giving out citizenships” as “damnable and contemptible falsehood and untruth”.
Omar Archer convicted over threats
OMAR Archer Sr was yesterday convicted of threatening to harm a senior police officer through a post to his social media page nearly two years ago.
Minnis calls for all hands on deck
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday said the FNM will need “all hands on deck” to vote the Progressive Liberal Party government out of office as he heralded Election Day, May 10, as a day that will bring change.
170,000 have registered ahead of polling day
JUST over 170,000 people have registered to vote for the May 10 general election, Parliamentary Commissioner Sherlyn Hall said yesterday.
Archdeacon says PLP is fighting for its life
ANGLICAN Archdeacon James Palacious said yesterday that the Progressive Liberal Party appears to be “fighting for its life” and predicted that neither the governing party nor the Free National Movement will win 30 seats in next month’s general election.
UPDATED: PM makes announcement after proclamations read to dissolve Parliament
PRIME Minister Perry Christie rang the proverbial bell yesterday morning, announcing that the 2017 election will be held on Wednesday, May 10.
Examinations rescheduled due to vote
THE MINISTRY of Education yesterday announced that three national examinations have been rescheduled due to their clash with the May 10 date for the 2017 general elections.
Miller says professors should not be on staff over spoiled vote campaign
TALL Pines MP Leslie Miller has criticised the two local academics who have campaigned for voters to spoil their election ballot as a form of protest, stating because of their comments the professors “should not be on staff” at the University of the Bahamas.
Mackey in ‘no way’ concerned over Roberts threat
FREE National Movement North Eleuthera candidate Howard “Rickey” Mackey yesterday said that in no way was he concerned by Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts’ threat to “drop some more bombshells” about him as the 2017 general election campaign season progresses.
