Killer named by dying victim sentenced to 40 years in jail
A MAN was sentenced yesterday to 40 years in prison for a murder a judge said only served to underscore the “wave of uncharacteristic and unprecedented violence” in the Bahamas.
Rollins: PM making up reasons to stay in power
THE fallout from Prime Minister Perry Christie’s suggestion that the Progressive Liberal Party would become unstable if he were to step down as leader continued yesterday with Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins saying Mr Christie has “manufactured” a sketchy reason to substantiate his decision to remain leader.
Galanis: PM bordered on delusional
FORMER Progressive Liberal Party MP Philip Galanis yesterday chastised Prime Minister Perry Christie over his recent assertion that the party could become unstable without him at the helm, saying this was the “height of nonsense” and bordered on “delusional”.
Police hunt for missing woman
A 26-year-old Eight Mile Rock woman has reportedly gone missing and police are asking the public for its assistance in locating her.
Concerns raised among voters in Long Island
AS the Free National Movement hunkers down for a leadership battle, another storm looms in Long Island between supporters and detractors of representative Loretta Butler-Turner.
Student named to St John’s Dean’s List
DAVID Johnson III, a first-year communications major at Saint John’s Unviersity in Collegeville, Minnesota, has earned the distinction of being named to the Dean’s List for the 2016 spring semester.
‘Asinine’ to claim FNM hoping for downgrade
FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest yesterday hit back at Sir Franklyn Wilson for suggesting that the Official Opposition is rooting for a downgrade of the country’s credit rating, calling it “the most asinine statement somebody could make.”
Jury hears evidence in drive-by shooting case
A JURY yesterday listened to nearly two hours of closing arguments from Crown and defence counsel on whether two accused men were the shooters or at least played a role in the drive-by shooting of a man at a funeral repast.
PM called on to release review of Rubis leak
MORE than a year since the government promised them a full and frank explanation, Marathon residents are no closer to understanding why they were left in the dark about a dangerous toxic fuel spill in the centre of their community, according to environmental advocacy group Save The Bays (STB).
Olympian helps Rotary celebrate 40th anniversary
THE groundbreaking Rotary Club of South East Nassau is celebrating 40 years of existence this week, with Sir Durward Knowles, 98, who played a part in the founding of the organisation, joining an anniversary lunch yesterday.
Radio host calls on young Bahamians to destroy status quo
LAWYER and radio show host Jeff Lloyd impressed upon a group of young Toastmasters this week that they must help to destroy the status quo that is causing The Bahamas to slip into a failed state.
Environment group puts forward FOI amendments
THE environmental movement Save The Bays has submitted several recommendations for amendments to the proposed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), including what it considers the most critical change to the draft legislation - establishment of an apolitical, independent Information Commissioner and unit.
On Da Hook
BAHAMAS Sport Fishing Network (BSFN) expert David Rees had a close encounter with an angry 14-foot shark after taking its dinner while fishing for Tuna in Abaco at the weekend.
Groups handed $70,000 by Lyford Cay Foundation
DURING the Lyford Cay Foundations’ most recent grants awards cycle, a total of $70,500 was awarded to 15 non-profit organisations, the majority of which provide summer enrichment activities for young Bahamians.
‘Bad precedent’ over $100,000 demand in FNM leadership race
FORMER Cabinet minister Tennyson Wells said yesterday that the Free National Movement has set a “bad precedent” by asking leadership contenders to fund the party’s upcoming convention.
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