Bishop wants level-headed election campaign
DESPITE calls for “peace and calm” during this election season by Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts last week, the verbal jousting between parties continued over the weekend, prompting one prominent religious leader to renew calls for “level-headed political behaviour”.
PM: We must unite to stop madness gripping our country
HOURS after the bodies of two young teens were found with gunshot wounds to the head, Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday reflected on the efficacy of his government’s anti-crime efforts as he restated his administration’s commitment to stopping the “madness that has seemed to grip our country”.
UPDATED: Boys, 13 and 15, found executed
TWO boys in their early teens were discovered shot to death early yesterday morning on a dirt road off Graham Drive, Yellow Elder Gardens.
13 kilos of cocaine seized at airport
POLICE seized 13 kilograms of cocaine in an unclaimed suitcase at the Lynden Pindling International Airport on Saturday evening.
84-year-old woman is attacked at family home
AN Eastern Road family, who felt so secure in the location of their off-the-beaten track home in New Providence in which they had lived for two generations, learned a hard lesson on Thursday for going about their daily routine without taking safety precautions.
Collie says PM resorting to gutter politics in election race
FREE National Movement (FNM) Chairman Sidney Collie over the weekend branded Prime Minister Perry Christie a “show horse”, and accused the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) leader for resorting to gutter politics to capture another five years of governance.
Dames says NIA to play key part in FNM anti-crime plan
FORMER Deputy Commissioner of Police Marvin Dames yesterday pledged that the Free National Movement (FNM), if elected, will empower the National Intelligence Agency and “saturate crime hot spots” in order to curb the growing murder rate.
Bahamas pays tribute to poet Walcott
THE BAHAMAS government over the weekend issued a tribute to the life and legacy of Caribbean Nobel Prize winning poet, Dereck Alton Walcott.
FNM reunion celebrates 80th birthday of Sir William Allen
IT WAS a reunion, filled with fun and laughter as former Free National Movement cabinet ministers gathered at the Sandals Beach Resort on Tuesday to celebrate the 80th birthday of Sir William Allen, who served as a Member of Parliament and Minister of Finance in two FNM administrations between 1992 and 2002. The festive luncheon was hosted by former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham.
Ambulance called to Yamacraw hit-and-run incident
A SUNDAY afternoon hit-and-run incident has left three cars damaged and their occupants needing attention from an ambulance crew.
Minnis says 'Cotton Candy Christie' has failed Grand Bahama
FREE NATIONAL Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) government has consistently failed Grand Bahama, the island suffering the most job losses under Prime Minister Perry Christie’s administration.
Teen charged with murder and attempted murder
MURDER and attempted murder charges were brought against a teenager in Magistrates Court on Friday afternoon.
Man denies sexual assault allegations
A MAN denied sexual assault allegations levied against him during his formal arraignment in Supreme Court on Friday.
Bahamas National Coalition Party hits out over landfill fire
THE Bahamas National Coalition Party (BNCP) has joined the chorus of critics of the Government’s handling of the burning New Providence Landfill, calling it indecisive and insensitive in its efforts to deal with the threat to the health of nearby residents.
Temporary changes in Voter's Cards distribution venues
THE Parliamentary Registration Department has announced temporary changes in venues for the distribution of Voter’s Cards for registered voters in the Centreville, Free Town, Bains Town and Grants Town constituencies on Saturday.
