Local News

Hurricane relief concessions extended ‘on a case-by-case basis’

ALTHOUGH the government’s storm relief exigency order has expired, Hurricane Joaquin victims can still apply for concessions through the National Emergency Management Agency, according to agency Director Captain Stephen Russell.

Teen hurt as car hits pole

A teen was seriously injured in a traffic accident in Grand Bahama on Wednesday when the vehicle he was driving crashed into a utility pole.

Woman could face death penalty if convicted of killing

A WOMAN who maintains she had no involvement in the murder of a web shop employee could be facing the discretionary death penalty if convicted by the Supreme Court jury.

Pastor calls for yes vote in referendum

A local pastor has called for Bahamians to support the upcoming referendum on gender equality, saying that the “patriarchal old-world mindset of man rule” in Bahamian society must change in order to “level the playing field” for both genders in the country.

Campaigners to hold march in Freeport

THE YES Bahamas campaign in Grand Bahama will hold a vote “yes” march in support of the four constitutional referendum bills on Saturday, May 21, in Freeport.

Mixed views among members of the Christian Council

THE Grand Bahama Christian Council has announced that while the majority of its members support some of the constitutional amendment bills, many are against bills two and four.

Butler-Turner questions oversight of Buildings Act

THE House of Assembly yesterday passed a bill to amend the Buildings Regulation Act in order to significantly increase the penalties people who breach the law could receive.

Concerns over chemical disposal after recent fire

A RECENT fire near Mario’s Bowling Alley and Entertainment Centre on Harrold Road has led some residents to question the disposal process for chemicals in this country.

How you can help our environment - with a bag

OFFICIALS from AML Foods Ltd say the first phase of its Bring Your Own Bag initiative could reduce local plastic bag use by two million bags in one year.

On Da Hook

WITH AN extensive network of reefs and uprisings, the Bahamas offers an extraordinary number and variety of reef and bottom fish.

Haitian men held over $2m cocaine haul

SIX Haitian men are in police custody after they were caught with nearly $2 million worth of cocaine late Tuesday.

FNM probe over claims by Bain and Senator Rolle

AN internal investigation is underway within the Free National Movement over “disturbing” and “alarming” assertions reportedly made during a meeting between Senator Lanisha Rolle and FNM political hopeful Lincoln Bain.

Three in hospital after New Providence shootings

POLICE IN New Providence are investigating three separate shooting incidents on Tuesday night that have left three men in hospital and are asking for the public's help in locating the suspects responsible.

Suriname woman arrested for cocaine smuggling at LPIA

A WOMAN from Suriname is in police custody following the seizure of a quantity of cocaine at the Lynden Pindling International Airport by Drug Enforcement Unit officers on Tuesday.

Barnett: Say sorry for 2002

TO help salvage the June 7 referendum, leading PLP figures should apologise for encouraging Bahamians to vote “no” to the 2002’s constitutional referendum’s questions, former Chief Justice Sir Michael Barnett suggested yesterday.

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