Payouts begin for overdue salary of supply teachers
AN education official yesterday confirmed that the Department of Education has “secured” cheque payments for 67 of those supply teachers contracted by the Ministry of Education who have not been paid for months, explaining that an additional 71 pay outs were being “worked out” for later this week.
DNA chairman: I don’t expect to be punished for gambling in Atlantis
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Chairman Andrew Wilson yesterday said although he remains steadfast in his recent assertions that he “ought not to accede to being discriminated against in my own country”, he will seek legal advice from his attorney before attempting to gamble in the Atlantis Casino in the future.
US warned: "Hands off our beaches!"
A LOCAL environmentalist has said he will be the first to stop any tractor attempting to remove sand from this country to aid Florida beaches from erosion, as he called on government officials to condemn international news reports that the US has received approval to study bringing Bahamian sand to their beaches.
Henfield 'needs head examining'
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday suggested that We March Bahamas lead organiser Ranard Henfield “get his head examined” for insinuating that the PLP allegedly recruited “gang leaders” to “convince the streets” to march with the governing party on Majority Rule Day instead of the activist group.
Moss: UN expert post a back door attempt to allow same sex marriage
THE Bahamas’ support of a United Nations resolution for the appointment of an independent expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity is nothing more than a “back door attempt” by the government to make same sex marriage legal in the country, the United People’s Movement has said.
Man who hid drugs stash in wall claimed they were for sister’s cancer treatment
A MAN was sentenced to 24 months in prison yesterday Kendal Nairn, 33, appeared before Magistrate Andrew Forbes facing a charge of possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply concerning a seizure by police on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2016 in Montell Heights.
$5,000 fine for man guilty of marijuana possession
A MAN was fined $5,000 yesterday after he pleaded guilty to possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply.
Man accused of having firearm and ammunition denied bail
A MAN was remanded to prison without bail yesterday after he was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court on two firearms related offences.
Woman in hospital after drive-by shooting
A WOMAN is recovering in hospital after she was shot several times in a drive-by shooting late Monday night.
‘Make Majority Rule Day a day of prayer’
THE Bahamas Global Impact Prayer and Fasting Network and affiliate organisations have launched a campaign to have Majority Rule Day observed as a national day of prayer and thanksgiving.
FNM candidate: Grand Bahama needs attention to be prosperous
IRAM Lewis, the Free National Movement’s candidate for Central Grand Bahamas, believes that Grand Bahama is not being given the kind of attention it needs to be prosperous.
Medical staff help to deliver gifts to West End residents
THE doctors and nurses of the Accident and Emergency Department at the Rand Memorial Hospital in Grand Bahama delivered gifts and treats to residents of the West End community as part of their annual gift giving during the Christmas season.
Collie suggests turning away women registering to vote is suppression
FREE National Movement Chairman Sidney Collie was adamant yesterday that he “doesn’t put anything past” the Progressive Liberal Party led government, while suggesting that it was operating a form of “voter suppression” ahead of the 2017 general election.
Victory for Valley Boys
THE Valley Boys recovered from a humbling fifth place finish on Boxing Day to win their fourth consecutive New Year’s Day Junkanoo parade, according to unofficial results announced last night.
Nottage: PLP is best for policies to fight crime
WHEN Bahamians ask themselves which political party has the best policies to fight crime and improve people’s lives, they will say the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) does, National Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage claimed yesterday.
