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PM: Sears bid is no problem

PRIME Minister Perry Christie said he does not feel threatened by former Attorney General Alfred Sears’ bid to challenge him for the leadership of the Progressive Liberal Party, despite rumblings within the organisation that young supporters and Bahamians want a new direction.

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A spaceman came travelling

RETIRED NASA astronaut Scott Kelly touched down on the beautiful shores of The Bahamas last weekend to experience firsthand the beauty and culture of the islands he gazed on from space during his time orbiting Earth.

Travel warning issued over Zika virus

THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration has issued a travel advisory connected to the global Zika epidemic, warning Bahamian travellers of a scourge in cases in Brazil and the Wynwood area of Miami, Florida.

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PLP chairman doubts Butler-Turner call

PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts has questioned Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner’s recent call for her supporters to back Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis, calling on Mrs Butler-Turner to reveal what led her to “remain quiet and shamelessly sing Dr Minnis’ praises”.

Youth group to host free summer camp for kids

REACH Out Youth Organisation is hosting a free summer camp for kids at its community centre on Banyan Lane for the next three weeks.

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jamaican-style party celebrates independence

AS their country celebrated 54 years of Independence on Saturday, Jamaicans residing in Grand Bahama commemorated the anniversary with a “Jamaican style” worship service yesterday morning at the New Life Worship Centre on Coral Road. Dudley Francis, a Jamaican engineer and associate pastor of Calvary Temple Church, officiated.

Canada issues reminder over travel authorisation

THE High Commission for the Bahamas in Canada wishes to remind Bahamians that as of September 30, 2016, the electronic travel authorisation (eTA) will be mandatory.

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Man wanted in connection with murder

Police are looking for Jaret Kieran Pinder aka “Japanese”, of Freeport in connection with murder.

Boat thieves strike again in Abaco

BOAT thieves have struck again in Abaco, stealing two vessels in one night from boat lifts at a marina and a private home in Marsh Harbour. The culprits had also attempted to steal a third.

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Repairs due today to bring end to weekend of power outages

Bahamas Power & Light said yesterday it expects to complete repairs on two of its power-generating engines at the Clifton Pier plant today.

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Smith to complain over Moss claims of ‘forum shopping’

MARCO City MP Greg Moss has come under fire from attorney Fred Smith and the president of the Bahamas Bar Association, Elsworth Johnson, for suggesting in the House of Assembly last week that Save the Bays (STB) engaged in “forum shopping” at the Supreme Court.

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Butler-Turner urges her supporters to back Minnis

DAYS after saying she “can’t be bought” by the Free National Movement, Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday made her strongest move since the party’s controversial convention to help heal the wounds in the party as she urged her supporters to back Dr Minnis and his leadership team.

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Sears bids for PLP leadership

FORMER Attorney General Alfred Sears yesterday announced his intention to challenge Prime Minister Perry Christie for leadership of the Progressive Liberal Party at the governing party’s national convention in November.

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Former data commissioner launches 2017 election bid

FORMER Data Protection Commissioner Sharmie Farrington-Austin is not concerned about the naysayers who question her motivation to make a bid for the South Andros constituency as an independent candidate in next year’s general election.

WOMAN DETAINED AFTER FIRE RIPS THROUGH HOME

A WOMAN is in police custody in connection with a fire that caused extensive damage to a home in an inner-city community over the weekend.

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