Five seek to represent FNM in Central Grand Bahama
FIVE people are seeking the Free National Movement’s nomination for Central Grand Bahama in the next general election, a seat long considered one of the party’s safest.
'Heads to roll at the highest level'
The Government's labour director yesterday revealed he has called for "heads to roll at the highest level" on a cruise line's private Bahamian island amid claims that several senior staff were terminated.
Russian businessman accused of fraud seeking Bahamian citizenship
A RUSSIAN businessman once accused of embezzling millions from a state oil giant and dodging extradition to Moscow is seeking to become a Bahamian.
Parliament turns ‘nasty’ as Pintard and Mitchell clash
A FIERY clash broke out in the House of Assembly yesterday as Opposition leader Michael Pintard and Progressive Liberal Party chairman Fred Mitchell exchanged barbs over the spiralling collapse of banking services in the Family Islands.
Moxey named to succeed King as Defence Force’s next Commodore
CAPTAIN Floyd Moxey will become the next Commodore of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF), succeeding Commodore Raymond King.
‘Whole island is on fire’, says Abaco fire chief
“THE whole island is on fire,” an Abaco fire chief warned yesterday, as multiple wildfires continued to rage across the island, threatening homes and critical infrastructure.
Jokers Wild announces final curtain for May 25
An iconic Bahamian comedy and entertainment venue has announced it will bring the curtain down on a long-running 36-year history when it stages its final show at Atlantis on May 25.
Man with manslaughter conviction admits to Exuma Street cutlass attack
A MAN with a prior manslaughter conviction was remanded to prison yesterday after pleading guilty to assaulting his neighbour with a cutlass on Exuma Street last week.
Musician and public service driver Lawrence Leo Rodgers dead at 78
LAWRENCE Leo Rodgers, a well-known public service driver and former musician, died Monday at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer.
Attorneys criticised lead investigator’s handling in case of police-involved shooting of three men
THE lead investigator in a deadly 2020 police-involved shooting near Cowpen Road came under heavy criticism yesterday, with attorneys for both the victims’ families and the accused officers attacking his handling of the case.
Influential GB entrepreneur Mario Donato dead at 82
MARIO Donato, one of Grand Bahama’s most influential entrepreneurs and largest private employers during his peak, died on April 27 at age 82 after a prolonged battle with cancer.
Three men missing at sea rescued near New Providence
THREE men who went missing at sea earlier this week are safe after being rescued near New Providence.
The history of The Bahamas told by Bahamians
FOR the first time in four decades, Bahamian high school students will study their country’s past through a textbook written entirely by local scholars.
FNM leader calls on govt to quickly address status of Bahamian nurses
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard has urged the Davis administration to act swiftly to resolve the status of dozens of Bahamian nurses still awaiting regularisation, warning that continued delays could worsen the country’s healthcare crisis.
Pintard accuses Davis of sending confusing and damaging message
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard yesterday criticised Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis for suggesting several weeks ago that Bahamian law enforcement officers may have been “entrapped” in a US drug trafficking probe, accusing him of sending a confusing and damaging message.
