Bethel supports UN move to tackle anti-LGBT violence
NOTED Bahamian attorney, author, and United Nations expert Marion Bethel expressed support for the United Nations resolution that upheld the appointment of an independent expert to investigate worldwide cases of discrimination and abuse against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people.
One Family leader hailed as 'Queen of Junkanoo'
THE first woman to lead a major Junkanoo group was yesterday officially recognised as the “Queen of Junkanoo”, something government officials said effectively “shattered the glass ceiling” for the advancement of women in the traditional cultural expression.
Injunction stays in place despite Nygard motion
A JUDGE has ruled that she will not hear any application to set aside an injunction barring work being done at Nygard Cay until the conclusion of committal proceedings concerning Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard.
Sex assault case to be transferred to the Supreme Court
A FRENCH-Canadian woman accused of sexually assaulting a minor is expected to have her case transferred to the Supreme Court next month.
Suspect accused of killing his mother
A JURY was empanelled yesterday in the Supreme Court for the trial of a man accused of murdering his mother.
Water improvement deal for Family Islands
The Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) is continuing to undertake a series of water supply improvements on several Family Islands.
Turnquest pledges FNM help for Grand Bahama
FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest said his party is poised to address the economic woes that plague Grand Bahama as he took issue with vague and unsubstantiated outlooks forecast by the Christie administration.
Torchbearers to hold national convention next month
THE Torchbearers Youth Association, the youth branch of the Free National Movement, will host its national convention in February.
‘Freedom of Information recommendations ignored by government’
THE Organisation for Responsible government says numerous recommendations from civil society on how to improve the Freedom of Information Act has been disregarded by the Christie Administration.
Career fair being held by Resorts World Bimini
RESORTS World Bimini (RWB) is holding a two-day career fair in Grand Bahama this week in search of potential candidates to fill over 30 positions at the resort and build a talent bank for future employment opportunities.
Ethics watchdog investigates Canadian PM’s Bahamas vacation
CANADA’S ethics commissioner said yesterday she is launching an investigation into Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent family holiday at the Aga Khan’s private island in The Bahamas.
Handbook gives glimpse into Bahamian society
THE iconic past of the country’s first public high school, the first black mayor in Britain who hailed from Inagua, and how the new guardian of the Bahamian economy feels about the country’s economic prospects are some of the stories in the 2017 Bahamas Handbook, which is in bookstores now.
Bowe quits DNA over party’s pick of Lincoln Bain
THE Democratic National Alliance’s Southern Shores candidate, engineer Ethric Bowe, resigned from the party last week citing the ratification of talk show host Lincoln Bain in the Pinewood constituency as a “deal breaker” for his association with the group.
Neymour upset as FNM choose alternative for Exuma race
PHENTON Neymour, Free National Movement member of Parliament, expressed disappointment on social media over the weekend when he was not chosen as the FNM’s candidate to run in Exuma in the upcoming general election.
Police to step up patrols to keep public safe
DESPITE the country recording five murders in the past week, Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean said police are doing an “excellent job” bringing criminals to justice.
