Youngsters help to feed those in need as a Christmas gift
FOR many children Christmas time is filled with writing lists to Santa and dreams of receiving the latest toys, gadgets and electronics.
Union denies rumours of layoffs at Grand Lucayan
THE Commonwealth Union of Hotel Services and Allied Workers Union on Monday denied rumours of impending layoffs at the Grand Lucayan Hotel.
Mortimer denies meetings with Davis
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Deputy Leader Christopher Mortimer yesterday denied social media and tabloid reports that he sat through a series of meetings with Deputy Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis to discuss the possibilities of him joining the governing party before the 2017 general election.
Nygard ‘threatened to fire dredging workers’
CANADIAN fashion mogul Peter Nygard reportedly threatened to fire workers who were allegedly dredging sand for his property because they were inefficient, a Supreme Court judge heard yesterday.
Murder suspect granted bail
A MAN awaiting trial concerning a fatal nightclub shooting in Abaco has been granted $35,000 bail in the Supreme Court.
Man remanded to prison in attempted murder case
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after he was arraigned on a charge of attempted murder in Magistrate’s Court.
Claims of ‘black-balling’ of foreign dentist by officials
BAHAMAS Dental Council officials are being accused of orchestrating the “malicious black-balling” of a foreign practitioner after opting to reject multiple renewal applications for his long-standing service licence.
Captain earns certification
CRUISE Abaco has announced that Captain Raymond Lowe successfully completed the American Sailing Association’s instructor certification programme.
Tribute paid to Errington ‘Bumpy’ Watkins
A TRIBUTE was paid last night to Errington “Bumpy” Watkins after his death at the age of 90.
Mother still searching for missing son
THOMASENA Moss, whose mentally ill son went missing in the lead-up to Hurricane Matthew, said the worry and confusion spurred by his disappearance two and half months ago has only intensified as the family prepares for Christmas without any leads on his whereabouts.
Protest march will go on despite change to holiday date
DESPITE the government’s decision to change the observance date of Majority Rule Day, We March Bahamas organiser Ranard Henfield said regardless of when the holiday is, thousands of Bahamians will assemble and “won’t be ignored.”
DNA wanted 14 seats uncontested during coalition talks with FNM
DURING negotiations for a union between their two parties earlier this year, Democratic National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney wanted the Free National Movement to leave as many as 14 seats uncontested to clear the way for DNA candidates in those constituencies, sources familiar with the talks said.
Pastors wary UN resolution could support LGBT community
LOCAL pastors have raised concerns over the position The Bahamas is set to take on a United Nations resolution today on the protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Two men die in overnight shootings
TWO men have died in overnight shootings in New Providence, police are reporting on Monday morning.
'Shocks and surprises' to come in Senate appointees
OPPOSITION Leader Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday said her remaining Senate appointments will soon be announced as she dispelled speculation that three community activists were among those being considered for appointment to the Upper Chamber.
