‘Rollins a prime example of wasted opportunities’
FOREIGN Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday branded Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins as the “prime example of wasted opportunities”, asserting that the Progressive Liberal Party’s political machinery positioned a novice Dr Rollins to inherit the “ranks of leadership” over time.
More than 60 Haitians detained by RBDF off the Exuma chain
OVER 60 suspected Haitian migrants were apprehended in waters just off the Exuma chain on Wednesday evening, according to Royal Bahamas Defence Force officials.
Edgecombe gets GB campaign under way
TWO weeks after her ratification by the FNM as a candidate for West Grand Bahama, Pakesia Edgecombe is wasting no time in unveiling her campaign and meeting with constituents.
Sex attack suspect to stand trial despite seven-year delay
A JUDGE ruled yesterday that a man accused of sexually assaulting a teenager seven years ago will finally stand trial despite a delay in the case, which breached his constitutional right to a trial within a reasonable time.
New date set for former death row inmate’s sentence appeal
A NEW date has been fixed for a former death row inmate’s appeal against his revised sentence for a murder 25 years ago.
Pet food insitute gives advice on proper animal care
WITH more than half of all American households including a pet and that number believed to be even higher in parts of the Caribbean, Washington-based Pet Food Institute (PFI) is stepping up efforts to educate pet owners about the importance of proper pet nutrition.
Clubs and Societies: 03172017
Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas. - As the date for the 30th Anniversary Antique Auto Show & Cook-out approaches, the business community continues to show support for the Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas (AACB).
Tracking system to help monitor wildlife in Andros
AN ADVANCED wildlife tracking system was installed in Andros recently to monitor the behaviour of migratory birds as part of an international research effort.
Halkitis: FNM leader to blame for altercation
GOLDEN Isles MP Michael Halkitis yesterday accused Free National Movement leader Dr Hubert Minnis of intentionally “provoking an altercation” between FNM supporters and campaigners for the Progressive Liberal Party who were canvassing the Carmichael Road area on Tuesday.
Dump fire ‘80% out’ but smoke still rising
AS TOXIC smoke from the New Providence Landfill continued to blanket communities yesterday, Deputy Director of Environmental Services Thomasina Wilson said the fire, which has been burning for nearly two weeks, is 80 per cent extinguished.
First new doppler radar installed by mid-April
ONE of the four Doppler radars purchased by the government to bolster the functionality of the Meterology Department will be fully installed and operational by the second week of April, Director of Meteorology Trevor Basden said yesterday.
Rollins hits out at absences of Minnis
FORT Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins yesterday suggested that Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis has not shown he is ready to lead the nation, pointing to his attendance at House proceedings.
Mitchell says thank you – as election clock ticks
AN emotional speech by Fox Hill MP Fred Mitchell in the House of Assembly yesterday has heightened speculation that the government will “ring the bell” for the general election very soon.
Bosses withheld Chinese passports
DEPUTY Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday made a startling admission in the House of Assembly, saying Chinese nationals who entered the country to construct the $3.5bn Baha Mar resort had their passports and work permits withheld, adding that this was done as a means to “control” the foreign labourers.
Town Hall event at university
THE University of the Bahamas’ (UB) series of pre-election ‘town hall’ events kicked off in front of a packed and animated crowd last night, leaving organisers promising to provide a larger venue than the Harry C Moore Auditorium for the next one.
