Passport Office without power
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration has announced that, due to electrical issues surrounding BEC's transformer and subsequent failure of the backup generator for the Passport Office in Nassau, the office is without electrical power.
Murder suspect asks to have ankle bracelet removed
A MAN awaiting trial in the Supreme Court on murder and attempted murder charges has applied to a judge for a variation of his current bail conditions.
Dame Joan ‘absolutely mistaken’ on referendum
FORMER Cabinet minister George Smith yesterday said former Court of Appeal President Dame Joan Sawyer’s recent comments branding the upcoming June 7 referendum “a waste of time” were “disappointing” and signalled that she is “absolutely mistaken” on the needed constitutional changes.
Events revealed for 50th anniversary of Majority Rule
THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture yesterday announced the calendar of events connected to its “Road to Majority Rule” 50th celebration scheduled for January, 2017.
‘Pay off-duty police to patrol the Carnival’
THE government should pay off-duty police officers to patrol events like Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival, Police Staff Association Chairman Inspector Dwight Smith said yesterday.
Young mother one of two people killed in car accidents
TWO people are dead, including a young mother of one, after two separate early morning traffic accidents in the capital.
‘Same-sex marriage is already constitutional’
LAWYER Fred Smith, QC, yesterday claimed that the constitutional backing for same-sex marriage has been available for decades as he criticised opponents of the upcoming gender equality referendum.
Pastor speaks out after transgender call for rights
PASTOR Lyall Bethel yesterday questioned if someone coached members of Bahamas Transgender Intersex United (BTIU) to appear ambivalent about the outcome of the gender equality referendum so as to not shed light on the “hidden agendas” of the fourth constitutional amendment.
UPDATED: One dead, five hurt in park shooting
ONE man is dead and five other people, including a woman, are in hospital after a gunman opened fire at a public park off Baillou Hill Road on Tuesday night.
Rapist wants court appeals to be heard separately
A MAN challenging two rape convictions in the Court of Appeal is looking to have them heard separately.
Ministers welcomes UK forum link-up
FOREIGN Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell said yesterday the ninth UK Caribbean Forum taking place in Grand Bahama from tomorrow will provide the opportunity for discussions with high-level UK delegates, on important issues on financial services and the difficulties confronted by Caribbean banks of having relationships with those in developed country markets.
On Da Hook
SPEARFISHING in The Bahamas is exciting, an abundance of challenging gamefish and crustaceans in crystal-clear water.
Cultural festivals in the spotlight for gallery shows
THREE shows open at the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas this evening, two of which relate to cultural festivals in theme.
From the Bahamas to Beijing to champion nation’s artists
A DELEGATION of more than 40 Bahamian musicians and entertainers is heading to China to participate in the annual Latin American and Caribbean Cultural Exchange at the 2016 Meet In Beijing Arts Festival this weekend.
Born to Bahamian father - but dream at risk because of citizenship inequality
BORN in The Bahamas without automatic citizenship, high school senior Kirah Dames’ dreams of playing professional softball have been halted as she watches her peers prepare for opportunities outside the country.
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