Two more years for Longley as Chief Justice
CHIEF Justice Sir Hartman Longley will continue as the country’s top judge for another two years, an announcement from the Cabinet Office confirmed yesterday.
Attempted murder case dropped as alleged victim changes testimony
A MAN accused of attempted murder had the case against him discontinued yesterday after a complainant recanted particular details of his shooting.
Scavenger hunt at Pelican Bay
PELICAN Bay was one of a few Grand Bahama hotels which kept its doors open throughout and after the passage of Hurricane Matthew last October. In working to become the leading hotelier on the island for business guest and events, the boutique hotel also strives to give its visiting tourists a superior and happy experience.
New Bahamasair head office could cost govt up to $7m
EARLY talks are underway on plans to construct a new head office for Bahamasair, with Minister of Works Philip “Brave” Davis saying this could cost the government $5m to $7m.
Women in leadership course held at University of the Bahamas
WOMEN from a cross-section of Bahamian society came together for two days to participate in the Women in Leadership and Decision Making Course at the University of The Bahamas.
Photographer turns his lens on people of Cat Island
THE ITALIAN author of ‘Catch da Cat’, a glossy, limited edition, photographic book about Cat Island, will be among a group of contributors, featured residents and visitors at a celebration of the book at Fernandez Bay Village on Saturday night.
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Bahamas National Trust. - Generali Worldwide is partnering with the Bahamas National Trust this year for “Da Market”, the first of which will be held at the Retreat on Village Road on Saturday, from 8am to 1pm.
Ministers at international education conference
PRIME Minister Perry Christie opened the 9th Inter-American Meeting of Ministers of Education on Thursday, stressing the need for greater emphasis to be placed on education going forward.
Miller takes over from McIntosh as BCP leader
THE Bahamas Constitution Party has announced that it has a new leader, Colin Miller, who has replaced S Ali McIntosh.
Lightbourn not back with Minnis ‘in this lifetime’
MONTAGU MP Richard Lightbourn pushed back yesterday against “baseless” tabloid and social media reports that claim he is dissatisfied with Loretta Butler-Turner’s performance as leader of the Official Opposition and is seeking to reunite with Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis.
Memories staff ‘paid less than they were entitled to’
THE Memories Resort in Grand Bahama started the payout process for hundreds of former hotel workers on Wednesday at the Bain Building, in downtown Freeport.
Freedom of Information Bill is passed despite Rollins broadside
THE House of Assembly passed the revamped Freedom of Information Bill last night, hours after Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins launched a scathing critique of the legislation, saying the Christie administration’s track record during this term in office is proof of the government’s “bogus” attempt to portray it as transparent and accountable with its last minute push to pass the law.
Young man found dead in South Bahamia home
POLICE in Grand Bahama are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a young man on Thursday in the South Bahamia area.
$5m budget for Carnival as govt cuts contribution
TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe said yesterday it is time for the government to stop “investing money” into Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival and “hand over” the yearly celebration to a “private entity”.
New St Barnabas seat after boundary shift
VOTERS can expect a new constituency named St Barnabas and the renaming of the Montagu seat to “Freetown”, according to the draft order tabled by Prime Minister Perry Christie last night.
