Foul play not suspected in Mayaguana official's death
POLICE stressed yesterday that they do not suspect foul play in the death of a local government official from Mayaguana who was found dead in a home in eastern New Providence on Saturday. They have ruled it a sudden death until an autopsy has been completed.
Pair deny charges over $1.4m marijuana haul
TWO men denied having knowledge or custody of $1.4m worth of marijuana seized on Sunday from a rental unit of a quiet residential community off Tonique Williams Highway.
Butler-Turner: Failure to raise funds is down to party leader
THE FNM’s reported struggle to raise funds for its upcoming national convention could foreshadow trouble ahead for the party’s general election campaign, according to Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner, who placed responsibility for the matter squarely at the feet of leader Dr Hubert Minnis.
McWeeney: Creators of constitution would do it differently if they saw how hard it was to change
CONSTITUTIONAL Commission Chairman Sean McWeeney thinks the framers of the country’s supreme law would have avoided making it so difficult to amend the document if they foresaw how challenging it would be to pursue constitutional change.
Sands stands by the timing of deputy leader announcement
FREE National Movement Senator Dr Duane Sands said yesterday that he stands by his decision to announce his plans to contest the deputy leader post at the party’s national convention next month despite criticism that the move was premature.
Judicial review amid FNM Fort Charlotte concerns
AN ORDER for a judicial review was granted yesterday against FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis, party Chairman Sidney Collie and FNM Secretary General Michael Foulkes over a “tainted and fraudulent” election process in the Fort Charlotte constituency, according to documents filed in the Supreme Court.
Man accused of attempted sex attack on 12-year-old
A MAN was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday accused of the attempted sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl.
17 Cubans caught by Defence Force in Bahamian waters
SEVENTEEN Cuban migrants are being detained at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre after being apprehended in Bahamian waters by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force on Monday morning.
FNM struggle to fund convention
THE Free National Movement is said to be struggling to find the hundreds of thousands of dollars needed to host next month’s convention as a debate has erupted over who is responsible for finding the funds.
Freeport chief councillor ousted in misconduct row
CHERVITA Campbell has been ousted from her post as chief councillor of the City of Freeport Council following a recent no confidence vote taken by council members amid allegations of gross misconduct involving a local government contract.
Teenager jailed for 25 years over killing
A TEEN was handed a 25-year prison sentence yesterday because a Supreme Court judge believed his tragic childhood influenced his conduct and subsequent involvement in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old boy.
Court rejects Nygard call for recusal of judge
COMMITTAL proceedings concerning Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard are set to continue in the Supreme Court after the Court of Appeal yesterday rejected the Lyford Cay resident’s application to have a judge recuse herself from a contempt of court hearing.
Bimini crash caused when pilot tried to avoid another plane on runway
THE CRASH that killed two men last week in Bimini was caused after the pilot lost control of the aircraft while attempting to avoid hitting another plane that was taxiing on the runway, Civil Aviation officials revealed yesterday.
US Embassy buys land off Shirley Street for relocation
THE US Embassy in Nassau has purchased approximately five acres of land in the “Nassau city centre” for the relocation of its downtown outpost.
Templeton Prize for students who shine
THE Templeton World Foundation recently held its annual “Laws of Life” essay competition awards ceremony at the Melià Nassau Beach Resort.
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