Govt to meet with Bank of The Bahamas over Andros’ reduced banking hours
GOVERNMENT officials will meet with Bank of The Bahamas executives this week amid growing outrage over drastic reductions in banking hours on Andros.
Nurses protest at ‘foreign bias’
PROTEST erupted outside the orientation for newly hired healthcare workers from Ghana yesterday, as about a dozen Bahamian nurses accused the government of sidelining local talent in favour of foreign recruits.
Warrants issued for three police officers after court no-show
THREE police officers failed to appear in court yesterday as an inquest opened into a deadly 2020 police-involved shooting, prompting Coroner Kara Turnquest Deveaux to issue arrest warrants against them.
Man found dead at Sandyport in Suspected suicide
A man believed to be in his 40s has died in a suspected suicide in the Sandyport area.
Davis criticises White’s comment that FNM voters are only ‘sensible’ ones
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has criticised St Anne’s MP Adrian White for suggesting Free National Movement (FNM) voters are the only “sensible” ones, saying every Bahamian voter makes a deliberate, sensible decision.
Prisoner recaptured Sunday after escaping custody while at hospital
A PRISONER escaped from custody while receiving medical care at Princess Margaret Hospital - but is now back in custody.
Twenty migrants plead guilty to overstaying and illegal landing
TWENTY migrants were convicted this week after appearing in Magistrate’s Court for overstaying and illegal landing.
Police reservist charged for possession of unlicenced gun
A POLICE reservist was granted bail on Friday after he was accused of possessing an unlicenced firearm and a magazine in New Providence earlier this week.
Seven-month sentence for possession of six hemp plants
A 38-year-old man was sentenced to seven months in prison on Friday after admitting to having a significant quantity of marijuana and six plants.
Nolle prosequi filed for man accused in 2021 fatal shooting
A MAN previously accused of the 2021 fatal shooting of a 20-year-old in Montell Heights was informed last week that his trial had been discontinued.
Man waiting trial for violent robbery fined for bail breach
A MAN on bail for a violent 2021 airport robbery that nearly killed a woman and a police officer was fined in court on Friday for breaching his curfew.
Police shoot and arrest man who allegedly stabbed and injured an officer during pursuit
POLICE shot and arrested a 30-year-old man on Saturday after he allegedly stabbed an officer during a foot chase in Yellow Elder Gardens.
Pintard demands explanation over why RBDF Commodore King’s contract is not being renewed
OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard is demanding the government explain why it is not renewing the contract of Royal Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Raymond King, saying many are surprised by the decision to end his tenure at five years.
Environment agency still reviewing $200m luxury resort in Exuma
THE government’s environmental agency is still reviewing a controversial proposal for a $200m ultra-luxury resort in Exuma, which has stirred opposition from some residents and a nearby development.
‘Issues of developing countries will play part in choosing Pope’
CATHOLIC Archbishop Patrick Pinder said the concerns of developing countries, such as poverty and the importance of family life, will play a major role in discussions among senior international clergy following the death of Pope Francis.
