DNA unveils overhaul plans for public service
THE Democratic National Alliance yesterday promised to overhaul the country’s public service sector if elected to office, highlighting the proposed abolition of the sector’s General Orders and a “strengthening” of the Public Service Commission as “vital” to establishing an “efficient” civil service.
Police call for witnesses to parking lot murder to come forward
SENIOR Assistant Commissioner of Police Emrick Seymour is calling on persons that witnessed the shooting death of a man in Freeport early Sunday morning to come forward with information to assist in the arrest of the suspect.
21 Cubans intercepted by US coast guard
TWENTY-ONE Cuban migrants, including a young child, were taken to Grand Bahama on Monday after a go-fast vessel was intercepted on Sunday by the US Coast Guard in Bahamian waters.
Two Haitians detained in Grand Bahama
TWO Haitians who had entered the country illegally this year were taken into custody over the weekend at McLean’s Town, East Grand Bahama, after arriving by ferry from Abaco.
Activists want Mitchell out of talks after he ‘aligns’ with website’s views
THE Grand Bahama Human Rights Association has called for Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell to be excluded from further discussions with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights over precautionary measures granted on behalf Save The Bays members, citing his apparent connection to an anonymous political website.
Proposal is submitted by Baha Mar buyer
THE government has received the highly anticipated Baha Mar proposals from prospective buyer Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CTFE), including a list of operators that the Hong Kong-based conglomerate is eyeing to run the shuttered mega-resort’s casino - the largest in the Bahamas and the Caribbean.
Man found shot dead in Freeport parking lot
POLICE in Grand Bahama are seeking the public’s help in solving that island’s latest murder, which occurred shortly before 3am Sunday.
Miller: I’ll give activist $1,000 for every vote over 200 if he runs
IN the wake of Friday’s massive “We March” protest, Tall Pines MP Leslie Miller has issued a challenge to lead organiser Ranard Henfield, daring the community activist to run as a candidate in the next general election, adding that he would pay the activist $1,000 for every vote beyond 200 he receives if he runs in the 2017 general election.
Mother's tears as mentally-ill son is shot dead by police
THE fatal shooting of her 23-year-old mentally ill son, Lorenzo “Renzo” Bain, by police on Friday has left Starretta Bain and her family “emotionally wrecked”.
'We will march again'
ORGANISERS of the “We March Bahamas” protest have promised to stage a similar event on Majority Rule Day if the government does not meet their demands.
Minnis: March was a wake-up call for politicians
DESPITE insistence by some that last week’s “We March Bahamas” protest was politically motivated, several Cabinet ministers yesterday praised the peaceful protest as a testament of democracy.
Bell denies convicted drug dealer Lamm is campaigning with him
DESMOND Bannister, FREE National Movement candidate for Carmichael, yesterday accused State Minister of National Security Keith Bell of campaigning alongside convicted drug dealer and former Progressive Liberal Party campaign general Carlos Lamm.
Man hurt in drive-by shooting
POLICE are looking for the suspects who left a man in hospital with gunshot wounds on Sunday.
Service station robbed of cash
POLICE in Exuma are looking for the suspects who robbed a service station of cash on Saturday.
‘Help my paralysed son to come home for the holidays’
A MOTHER is asking for the public’s assistance in fulfilling her paralysed son’s request to be brought home for the holidays as he recovers from his latest ailment.
