‘Govt is distorting truth about nation’s economy’
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday accused the Christie administration of distorting the truth about the nation’s economy.
Pastors praise Prime Minister for Baha Mar ‘victory for Bahamian workers’
SEVERAL local pastors have praised Prime Minister Perry Christie and his administration for the impending opening of the Baha Mar resort and called it a “victory” for Bahamian workers.
Christie’s rival says Centreville is ‘hurting’ from neglect
REECE Chipman, the Free National Movement’s candidate for Centreville, has challenged Prime Minister Perry Christie to a debate over the constituency he has represented for the past 40 years, an area he said is “hurting” from neglect.
PLP campaign for Eleuthera hopefuls
THE Progressive Liberal Party’s re-election campaign rolled through Eleuthera Friday, with residents turning up to Hatchet Bay to show support for Clay Sweeting and Clifford “Butch” Scavella, the candidates for North Eleuthera and Central and South Eleuthera respectively.
Ministry: Haiti signing convention on statelessness will not affect Bahamas
HAITI this month joined Jamaica to become the second country in CARICOM to become a signatory to the United Nations Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness.
Police hunt for gunmen after raid on jewellery store
POLICE are looking for two gunmen who robbed a jewellery store in the Mall at Marathon on Friday. It was one of three armed robberies over the weekend.
Man dies in Exuma car crash
Police in Exuma are investigating a traffic accident in which a man died on Saturday.
Police seeking three men in connection with murders
Police are asking for the public's help in locating three men wanted for questioning in connection with recent murders.
Legal discussions delay jury's return in murder and armed robbery trial
LEGAL discussions between Crown and defence counsel in a murder and armed robbery trial has delayed a jury’s return to the court.
Tearful tribute to murdered teen
TEACHERS, classmates and loved ones gathered on Friday for a tear-filled tribute to murdered 13-year-old Keishon Williams, who was remembered as a friendly and positive student leader.
PLP chairman pays tribute to late Bishop Samuel Green
Progressive Liberal Party chairman Bradley Roberts has paid tribute to former head of the Bahamas Christian Council Bishop Samuel Green, who passed away this week.
Dion Smith's former chauffeur to run against him in Nassau Village
THE former chauffeur of governing Progressive Liberal Party MP Dion Smith yesterday said the PLP does “not care” about Bahamians as he announced his candidacy with the Democratic National Alliance where he will go head-to-head with his former boss.
Exporters urged to register for Bahamas Trade Information Portal
The highly anticipated Bahamas Trade Information Portal will officially be launched online April 6, and is expected to facilitate trade exports from the Bahamas to potential international buyers.
Police issue wanted bulletin for political activist Omar Archer Sr
POLICE have issued a wanted bulletin for former political hopeful Omar Archer Sr for questioning in reference to the possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Brazil officials urge caution over alert on meat imports
BRAZILIAN officials in The Bahamas yesterday urged caution as international concern mounts over the quality of meat imports from that country and sought to downplay fears that prompted several bans.
