‘Die’ Stubbs’ mother says son campaigned for PLP
MOTHER of murder convict Stephen “Die” Stubbs yesterday accused Minister of National Security Dr Bernard Nottage and the government of allegedly scapegoating her son to distract from their dismal performance on crime this term.
We March protest against 'Spying Bill' called off
WE MARCH Bahamas has called off a planned protest on Wednesday afternoon against the Interceptions of Communications Bill after an announcement on Tuesday night by the Attorney General of a "period of public consultation" before the legislation is implemented.
Judicial review bid is rejected
SUPREME Court Justice Ian Winder yesterday refused an application by Official Opposition members seeking to start judicial review proceedings over the Constituencies Commission’s report on constituency boundaries, ruling that the applicants had poor prospects for success and failed to provide sufficient evidence to show they had an arguable case.
Dame Joan ‘suspicious’ of intercept bill timing
FORMER Court of Appeal President Dame Joan Sawyer has questioned the timing of the proposed Interception of Communications Bill (ICB) and said she found it “suspicious” that it was being introduced “long after the creation” of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA).
Rollins says Fitzgerald has ‘sold his soul to Devil’
EDUCATION Minister Jerome Fitzgerald has “sold his soul to the Devil”, Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins said yesterday, adding that the “bumps” on his “big nose” are “devil horns”.
Stars turn spotlight on youngsters
A group of students from the Down Syndrome Center got a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to play beach soccer with some of the top players from The Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United States yesterday.
Wells says boundary changes favour FNM
FORMER Cabinet minister Tennyson Wells yesterday challenged all Free National Movement (FNM) members “actually vying for a seat” to be wise and take advantage of the recently announced boundary changes, which he said “favours” the FNM.
Roberts defends commission
AFTER the Supreme Court’s ruling to reject the request for leave to begin judicial review proceedings of the Constituencies Commission’s report, Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts defended the group’s work, saying it was “disappointing” that there were attempts to hinder this constitutional requirement.
Murder suspect ‘familiar’ with man he is accused of killing
A JURY heard yesterday of the familiarity between a banker and a man he hired to do maintenance work at his apartment who is accused of murder.
Execution killing appeal to be heard in April
A MAN contesting his conviction for the paid execution of a banker will have his appeal heard in seven weeks.
Bristol Wines hit by break-ins
EDWARD Gardner, vice-president of Bristol Wines and Spirits, said yesterday he was “very concerned” about the number of break-ins in Exuma in the past few weeks after the company’s office in Gregory Town was robbed twice in one month.
Journalist turned candidate focuses on youth and sports
SPORTSCASTER Gerrino Saunders, who has thrown his hat into the political arena as the Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) candidate for St Barnabas in the upcoming general election, said he is tired of the cry for sports development in the country.
More than 20,000 registered to vote in Grand Bahama
OVER 20,000 Bahamians have now registered to vote on Grand Bahama with another 6,000 to 8,000 on the island remaining to be registered.
Meeting reveals goals for university planning
THE University of The Bahamas (UB) has started four “key initiatives” expected to realign the concept of tertiary level education in The Bahamas over several years, according to some of the institution’s top academic, financial and management officials.
Junior achievers give their backing to Lupus 242
FEBRUARY is Junior Achievement (JA) month in The Bahamas and this year, the group’s executive has selected Lupus 242 as the organisation’s official JA Cares partner.
