Firefighters tackle 'very large' bush fires
FIREFIGHTERS are battling two "very large" bush fires in New Providence on Friday that are producing large plumes of thick, black smoke over surrounding communities.
Off-duty officer robbed at gunpoint
AN OFF duty Royal Bahamas Police Force Officer was robbed at gunpoint by four masked men early on Friday near his home.
Turnquest alarm at low voter registration
FORMER National Security Minister Tommy Turnquest, the minister with responsibility for elections in the last Ingraham administration, yesterday voiced concern with low voter registration.
Symonette refuses to confirm St Anne’s run
FREE National Movement Chairman Sidney Collie and former Deputy Prime Minister Brent Symonette yesterday refused to confirm or deny that the latter is under consideration for a run in the St Anne’s constituency, amid speculation that he could make a surprise political comeback ahead of the 2017 general election.
Man jailed for eight years for sex attack on child in his care
A MAN was sentenced yesterday to eight years in prison for sexually assaulting a child entrusted to his care last year.
Early return to work possible at Ocean Club
EMPLOYEES at the One&Only Ocean Club resort may return to work ahead of the luxury resort’s Valentine’s Day 2017 re-opening date for “training” purposes, Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union President Nicole Martin said yesterday.
Still no letter of intent from Baha Mar buyer
THE government has still not received a letter of intent from prospective buyer of Baha Mar, Hong Kong-based Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CTFE), to operate the casino at the $3.5bn West Bay Street development, according to Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe yesterday.
A new era: University of The Bahamas chartered
DURING a lengthy ceremony yesterday full of pomp and pageantry, the country celebrated a milestone as the University of The Bahamas was chartered at the Thomas A Robinson stadium.
Public warning over penalties for garbage dumping
THE public is being warned that dumping of debris in any space - private or public - not deemed an authorised dumpsite is illegal and in breach of The Environmental Health Act, Chapter 232 and the Health Regulations.
Sears using delay to boost leadership bid
FORMER Attorney General Alfred Sears said yesterday he is using the Progressive Liberal Party’s decision to delay its convention as an opportunity to raise “much needed funds” for his leadership campaign.
Collie hits out at PLP after Gray admission on letter
FREE National Movement Chairman Sidney Collie yesterday fired the latest shots in the ongoing war of words surrounding that $2.1bn agri-fisheries proposal with Chinese investors, as he criticised Agriculture Minister V Alfred Gray for his admission that he had not revoked his letter authorising the Bahamas ambassador to China to discuss the plan.
Jury discharged in murder trial
A JURY was discharged in a murder trial after the presiding judge in the case received a letter from one of the two accused who desired to be heard on a constitutional motion.
African man accused in forgery probe
AN African national was charged with possession of forged instruments in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.
Relief fund launched to cover hurricane repair costs
THE Anglican Central Education Authority (ACEA) has launched “Together We Make the Difference”, a relief fund to help cover the cost of repairs, replacement of lost school supplies and ensuring minimal interruptions during the academic year after the damage from Hurricane Matthew last month. It aims to raise $50,000 by the end of the year.
UPDATED: Firefighters tackle massive bush fire in western New Providence
FIREFIGHTERS are battling a massive bush fire that has been burning for two days in western New Providence.
