Nominations are open for Cacique Awards
NOMINATIONS for the 17th Cacique Awards to be held in April 2017 are now open.
Students learn to save their pennies
PRIMARY school students in New Providence are to receive instruction about money and how to save in the classroom under a new intiative from the Island Luck Cares Foundation (ILCF).
Judicial review in Abaco adjourned to mid-month
THE judicial review of Responsible Development for Abaco challenging the prime minister and eight other government respondents concerning a major development at Little Harbour, Abaco was adjourned in the Supreme Court on Monday.
On Da Hook
BIMINI has been the spot for Wahoo recently, with a number of fishing enthusiasts striking lucky.
Festival of Lights ready to set sail
THE Sir Durward Knowles Festival of Lights - the traditional Christmas boat parade through historical Nassau Harbour - hoists sail for the seventh year on Saturday December 10, casting off at 6.30pm.
Minnis: March has made me a changed leader
OPPOSITION Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said last Friday’s “We March Bahamas” protest has “opened” his eyes and he is now a “different, changed” leader.
$4m suspected cocaine seized in Grand Bahama
BAHAMIAN and US authorities made a $4m drug seizure and arrested one of four suspects yesterday in East Grand Bahama.
Anger at lack of ‘real govt plan’ on murders
FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday lamented the recent spate of murders in the past few days, as he called on the Christie administration to “bring forth a real plan” to address crime.
Ho ho hum? Christmas decorations get the thumbs down - as former minister gets the contract
A COMPANY owned by former Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Neville Wisdom has been given a contract to erect Christmas decorations in downtown Nassau and Arawak Cay, as the ministry prepares to launch a series of holiday themed events to attract Bahamians and tourists to the area.
Man accused of role in killing Via Caffe owner
A MAN accused of having a role in the recent fatal shooting of a restaurant owner and other serious offences, including rape, was arraigned twice in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after the initial arraignment was brought to a halt by the chief magistrate.
BPL denies rise in price of electricity after storm
BAHAMAS Power & Light (BPL) denied yesterday that the company is shortchanging Bahamians by spiking electricity prices - while last night many residents were affected by a widespread power outage.
Deputy PM raid case is dropped
THE two remaining defendants who were awaiting trial in connection with the gunpoint robbery of Deputy Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis at his home have had the case against them withdrawn in the Supreme Court.
Lightbourn doubts there will ever be a report on BTC sale
MONTAGU MP Richard Lightbourn yesterday expressed doubt that the newly formed select committee to probe the controversial sale of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company Ltd will ever produce a report.
Residents protest over health fears from industry
A GROUP of concerned residents staged a protest in the Freeport Industrial Park area on Tuesday over the alleged ongoing industrial pollution that they feel affects the nearby communities in which they live.
NHI talks to be held next week
THE National Health Insurance Secretariat will next week begin a crucial round of talks with medical providers concerning compensation and the primary healthcare benefits package, according to a statement from the secretariat yesterday.
