Crown withdraws appeal against two-year sentence
THE Crown withdrew its appeal yesterday against a 24-month sentence a judge imposed on a man for an attempted carjacking.
Dynamic duo lead huge relief effort in West End
THROUGH generous assistance and donations, West End native Keith Cooper has been distributing much needed relief supplies to residents in the devastated area of Grand Bahama.
Minnis: Does PM back Andros plan?
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday renewed his call for Prime Minister Perry Christie to reveal whether he supports the proposed $2.1bn agri-fisheries venture with Chinese investors, as he said Mr Christie’s “stony silence” suggests the government may very well “go forward with this theft of our birthright”.
McCartney demands due diligence over Baha Mar buyer
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney yesterday demanded the Christie administration reveal to Bahamians whether it has done due diligence in probing the dealings and business connections of proposed Baha Mar purchaser Hong Kong-based Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CTFE).
Queuing in line day after day at Road Traffic
DISGRUNTLED motorists yesterday lamented the long waiting time to obtain their driver’s licences, amid concerns that the Road Traffic Department’s driver’s licence printing machine is not working.
Governor praises efforts by banks to aid hurricane victims
WITH rebuilding efforts still underway after Hurricane Matthew, Central Bank Governor John Rolle said he has recognised efforts by commercial banks to relay his institution’s “relaxed” lending criteria to their respective clients.
Voter registration 'increasing slowly'
VOTER registration has picked up in recent weeks following public expressions of concern about low registration rate, Parliamentary Commissioner Sherlyn Hall said yesterday.
Turnquest: Boundary changes 'a waste of time'
FORMER National Security Minister Tommy Turnquest yesterday called potential changes to the boundary lines a “waste of time”, taking aim at suggestions of an increase in constituencies ahead of the 2017 general election.
Jah Cure in court over fight - but accusation is dropped
JAMAICAN reggae star Jah Cure found himself in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday accused of committing a misdemeanour that stemmed from an argument that was captured on video and shared thousands of times on social media.
BPL resumes disconnections after hurricane
BAHAMAS Power and Light has resumed disconnections of past due accounts, Corporate Communications Manager Arnette Ingraham confirmed yesterday.
Energy plan revealed as candidates ratified
WHILE officially launching three of his party’s final six New Providence candidates last night, Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis revealed his plans to tackle energy reform in the country through the implementation of a national solar power initiative.
Pinewood FNMs object to choice of Rahming
THE Free National Movement’s Pinewood Gardens Constituency Association has branded the party “deceitful” and “disrespectful” amid accusations that FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis broke assurances of support for talk show host Lincoln Bain as the party’s standard-bearer for this seat and chose Reuben Rahming, as the candidate for the 2017 general election.
Police: 'No need to be afraid of crime'
DESPITE recording three murders and several “serious” shooting incidents in 48 hours, Officer-in-Charge of the Central Detective Unit, Chief Superintendent Clayton Fernander said the public has “no need to be afraid”.
Jah Cure pleads not guilty over Atlantis fracas, charges dropped
JAMAICAN reggae star Jah Cure found himself in the Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday afternoon accused of committing a misdemeanour that stemmed from an argument at the Atlantis Paradise Island resort on Sunday that was captured on video and shared thousands of times on social media.
Food plan earns student $60,000 scholarship
AQUINAS College student Yasmille Moss’ plan to lower the country’s food import bill and inspire Bahamians to pursue careers in agriculture has won her a $60,000 scholarship to attend Elmira College in New York.
