Court hears arguments against extradition
A SENIOR attorney began legal arguments in the Supreme Court yesterday for three men challenging the composition of the Court of Appeal judges who upheld an extradition order demanding their surrender to the United States to face drug trafficking charges.
Man denies marijuana charge
AN EXUMA native was remanded to prison yesterday after he pleaded not guilty to any involvement in the recent seizure of $57,000 worth of marijuana aboard a mail boat.
Minister contradicted over ‘greed’ of doctors
NATIONAL Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage said despite comments made by National Insurance and Labour Minister Shane Gibson last week, the government does not feel that “doctors are greedy”.
Bishop explains reasons for archdeacon’s removal
ANGLICAN Diocese Bishop Laish Boyd has denied that his decision to remove I Ranfurly Brown as archdeacon was because he would not apologise to Prime Minister Perry Christie for comments he made last year, instead claiming that Mr Brown committed “several notable infractions” that resulted in his dismissal.
MP reacts to senator’s criticism of colleague
THE scathing criticism recently levelled against Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner and other Free National Movement MPs by Senator Lanisha Rolle was “appalling” and needs to be addressed by party leader Dr Hubert Minnis, Montagu MP Richard Lightbourn said yesterday.
UPDATED: Dispute goes on as families pick up pieces after demolition
A LOCAL attorney claims that his family’s rightful ownership of embattled land in the Prince Charles Drive area was justification for the property’s demolition, which left dozens of beneficiaries of a local outreach organisation displaced.
Govt calls in FBI on crime
THE government has invited a special task force from the US’ Federal Bureau of Investigation to assist local law enforcement agencies in combating “the drug and gang culture”, according to Minister of National Security Dr Bernard Nottage.
Paradise Island bridge fee rises to $2 for cars from March 1
TOLLS for the Paradise Island bridge are to double for private vehicles from March 1, it was announced on Monday. The rise to $2 marks the first increase in 17 years for the Sir Sidney Poitier bridge.
Medics urged to be sensible - and not to criticise without solutions
CHIEF Medical Officer Dr Glenn Beneby urged medical professionals on Saturday to be “sensible and careful” when it comes to National Health Insurance and not “criticise the government without providing a solution”.
Foreign experts being brought in by PM to examine NHI plans
PRIME Minister Perry Christie has requested that a group of healthcare experts from “Canada, United Kingdom and the United States” come quickly to The Bahamas to examine his efforts on National Health Insurance.
School and MP’s office hit by arson
ARSON is believed to be the cause of a fire that destroyed a building on East Sunrise Highway that housed the constituency office of East Grand Bahama MP Peter Turnquest as well as a small school.
Experts say Cuba tourism may not harm The Bahamas
THE belief that Cuba’s re-emergence in the North American travel market could infringe on The Bahamas’ visitor numbers may be a rush to judgment, travel and leisure experts have warned during the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace conference.
Man accused of indecent assault on cruise ship
AN American man from Missouri was arrested in connection with an alleged indecent assault of a woman on Saturday.
American in custody over indecent assault on cruise ship allegation
AN adult male United States visitor from Missouri has been taken into custody by the Royal Bahamas Police Force in connection with an alleged indecent assault of a female on Saturday morning.
PM asks people to 'trust him' over NHI
AFTER a rough week that saw doctors condemn his government's handling of National Health Insurance (NHI), Prime Minister Perry Christie made an emotional plea on Friday for residents and stakeholders to trust him.
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