Triple shooting suspects to face Supreme Court next month
TWO men awaiting trial in connection with a triple shooting that occurred in September will be called on to answer to murder and attempted murder charges when they are formally arraigned in the Supreme Court next month.
43 illegal immigrants held in Northern Bahamas islands
FORTY-THREE illegal immigrants were apprehended recently on two northern islands, including 16 this week in Bimini and 27 in Grand Bahama.
Freeport couple arrested for illegal drugs at home
A Freeport couple was arrested on Sunday when police discovered a quantity of illegal drugs at a residence in the Sergeant Major Road area. According to a police report, officers executed a search warrant shortly after 6pm at a residence, where they found a quantity of marijuana.
Renovated Wyndham re-opens
AFTER an extensive $4m hurricane restoration, Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Resort reopened its newly renovated property to guests and is expecting 90 per cent occupancy during the Christmas season.
Ministry helps youngsters to celebrate Christmas on the cay
THE Ministry of Tourism is treating dozens of little ones from children’s homes and various communities to an exciting experience at “Christmas On Da Cay”.
Pastors condemn support of appointment of expert to investigate LGBT abuse
LOCAL pastors yesterday continued their reproach of the position taken by the country on a United Nations resolution that sought to block the appointment of a UN independent expert to investigate worldwide cases of discrimination and abuse against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people.
Door ‘slammed shut’ on FNM nomination for Butler-Turner
FREE National Movement Chairman Sidney Collie yesterday said the door to a party nomination for Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner in the upcoming general election has been “slammed shut,” telling supporters to “forget it.”
Cost of Christmas decorations was $334,000, reveals ministry
THE heavily criticised Christmas decorations along West Bay Street and the downtown area cost taxpayers just under $350,000 the Ministry of Tourism confirmed yesterday.
Collie: No chance in hell Minnis will be removed
FREE National Movement Chairman Sidney Collie said yesterday there is “no chance in hell” that FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis will be removed from his post before the next general election.
Man on bail one of two killed in shootings
TWO MEN, including a man on bail being electronically monitored, were shot multiple times and killed in two separate incidents over the weekend.
Gibson says union to blame over Ocean Club job losses
LABOUR Minister Shane Gibson yesterday blamed the Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union for the termination of more than 60 One&Only Ocean Club employees earlier this month, saying the union had allowed the workers’ industrial agreement to expire, leaving the door open for them to be fired.
Moncur named as Senate pick
AFTER foreshadowing that some of her Senate picks were likely to shock the public, leader of the Official Opposition Loretta Butler-Turner announced Monday night that she had selected controversial talk show host Rodney Moncur to be appointed to the upper chamber.
Tourist struck by vehicle in Freeport
A MALE tourist was struck by a vehicle at the pedestrian crossing on Seahorse Road in Freeport as his family watched in horror.
No price tag yet for hurricane repairs despite hundreds of contracts lined up
WITH repair efforts related to Hurricane Matthew expected to extend into 2017, government officials are still unable to give an official price tag for the efforts, despite “hundreds” of contracts about to be signed and a large number nearing completion.
Select committee on BTC ‘not an election tactic’ insists minister
LABOUR Minister Shane Gibson yesterday denied that the select committee established to probe the sale of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company Ltd was an election tactic as he insisted that the Progressive Liberal Party led government was only concerned with ensuring that the “chips fall where they may.”
