Cruise line executive ‘concerned’ about crime
A MAJOR international cruise line executive said yesterday he is “concerned” about crime levels in the country, stressing that “we want our guests to be very safe” in The Bahamas where more than 600 murders have been recorded under the Progressive Liberal Party this term.
Gray: Tests on BAIC feed after livestock deaths
MINISTER of Agriculture V Alfred Gray yesterday said his ministry will await the results of tests ordered on a batch of feed from the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation’s (BAIC) Feed Mill as he pushed back against “speculation” that recent livestock deaths were linked to contaminated feed.
Firefighters making progress in tackling massive blaze
THREE days after a massive fire broke out at the New Providence Landfill, head of Police Fire Services Superintendent Walter Evans said that firefighters have made “some progress in extinguishing the blaze,” and the hazardous smoke that once covered Jubilee Gardens has been “significantly reduced.”
Minnis: DNA coalition failed over demand for 16 seats
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis last night revealed that negotiations for a coalition between the FNM and the Democratic National Alliance failed because DNA Leader Branville McCartney wanted 16 seats uncontested and an agreement for his party to have the final say on the makeup of the government, including who would be named prime minister.
Peter Nygard guilty of contempt and fined $50,000 in illegal dredging case
CANADIAN fashion mogul Peter Nygard was convicted of contempt of court and fined $50,000 by a judge yesterday for breach of the Supreme Court’s order concerning illegal dredging near his property in Lyford Cay.
Miller: How can we spend on Carnival but not on residents hit by dump fire?
TALL Pines MP Leslie Miller said yesterday if the government can spend millions of dollars on Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival, officials can also afford to “put the damn people of Jubilee Gardens” in motels instead of forcing residents to sleep on a “cot in a cold gym.”
Fire breaks out at high school
FIREFIGHTERS yesterday rushed to the A F Adderley High School after workers accidentally set several trailers at the back of the school on fire.
Minnis slams ‘wasted’ money for Renew Bahamas
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis questioned the “wasted money” paid to Renew Bahamas, the company previously contracted to manage the New Providence Landfill, insisting that this and other expenditure under the Christie administration will be investigated should the FNM be elected to office.
Lives of farm pigs not threatened by fire
BAHAMAS Humane Society (BHS) President Kim Aranha yesterday confirmed that the lives of 100 pigs at a farm off Gladstone Road were not threatened by the smoke and flames emanating from the New Providence Landfill’s most recent fire.
PM bid to appeal over call for judge’s recusal is rejected
A JUDGE yesterday refused leave to appeal her ruling on Prime Minister Perry Christie’s recusal application that argued that she, while awaiting an approval of her application to extend her tenure as a Supreme Court judge, cannot be perceived to be impartial in hearing an ongoing judicial review into allegations that Lyford Cay resident Peter Nygard illegally increased the size of his property.
Minister intends to release report on swimming pigs
THE mysterious deaths of seven “swimming pigs” in Exuma that has captured the attention of activists around the world, may soon be solved, according to Agriculture Minister V Alfred Gray.
Smith denies PLP chairman’s claim over leaks
FORMER Exuma member of Parliament George Smith has dismissed an accusation from Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts, who accused the former Cabinet minister of leaking information to The Nassau Guardian.
Rotary celebrates 30 years of women membership
ALONG with celebrating International Women’s Day today, Rotary clubs around the world have their own reason to celebrate. The 112-year-old organisation is recognising 30 years since women were allowed to join its membership.
Sergeant linda Sullivan a pioneer in the rbpf
A VETERAN Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) officer has been recognised for her pioneering role in leading the way for women in a male-dominated profession by the United States Embassy in Nassau.
Long lines at airport after weather disruption
LONG immigration queues at the Lynden Pindling International Airport on Friday formed after weather conditions in Miami, Florida caused several large flights to land in New Providence in “unusually quick succession,” a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration said yesterday.
