Minnis 'planning council shake-up'
IN what can be seen as evidence of a continued rift within the Free National Movement, a party insider alleged yesterday that there was an “underhanded” move unfolding inside the opposition to oust former election candidates who are a part of the party’s Central Council and replace them with new hopefuls to “stack the odds” in favour of leader Dr Hubert Minnis.
Woman arrested over hit-and-run death
A woman is in police custody in connection with a hit and run accident that occurred on Christmas Eve.
Suspect detained after shoot out with police
A MAN was arrested after a shoot out with police in the area of Spence Street, Mason’s Addition on Tuesday, police said.
Man arrested at airport following cocaine find
A 25–year-old Fox Hill man is in custody after he was arrested at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) for possession of dangerous drugs on Tuesday, January 5.
Minister blasted for 'lack of compassion' to victims
LONG Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday blasted Transport and Aviation Minister Glenys Hanna Martin over her response to the United States Embassy in Nassau’s ban on its employees using Jet Ski rentals in the capital saying it lacked “compassion” toward the victims of the alleged sex crimes.
No answer yet over missing supplies
MORE than two months after state-of-the-art first responder backpacks, flash frozen food, tools and other survival supplies intended for Hurricane Joaquin relief went missing from a National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) flight to Crooked Island, The Tribune Media Group is still waiting for answers as to what happened to them.
Torchbearers say govt ‘absent’ when needed by students
FNM Torchbearers Youth Association President Ronique Brown yesterday criticised the government for not being “understanding and sympathetic” towards College of the Bahamas students.
Man accused of gun attack granted bail
A MAN was granted $3,000 bail yesterday after pleading not guilty to attacking a woman with a handgun.
Police ‘targeted my husband’ since his pardon by Cuba
THE wife of a Bahamian recently pardoned from his prison sentence in Cuba and deported back to Nassau has alleged that police officers have targeted him since his return, even arresting him during the holidays for what she thinks are baseless reasons.
Police search for suspect after rape attack
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Cyril Charles Lockhart, 29, of New Providence, who is wanted for questioning over an abduction and rape.
High hopes for better water for High Rock
MINISTER for Grand Bahama Dr Michael Darville announced on Wednesday that officials are in the final stages of planning to supply neighbouring settlements in High Rock with fresh potable water.
Deep Water Cay in the Nashville spotlight
DEEP Water Cay is continuing to expand its reach in the United States to attract more visitors to the East End, Grand Bahama bonefishing lodge, which was recently featured in a prominent Nashville magazine with a circulation of 90,000.
Intelligence agency legislation completed
KEITH Bell, State Minister for National Security, said that while the long anticipated legislation to support the National Intelligence Agency is complete, it must now make its way through Cabinet before it is brought to Parliament.
Pintard says govt playing blame game over crime
FREE National Movement Chairman Michael Pintard yesterday said the noticeable disconnect within the Christie administration has played a factor in the skyrocketing levels of crime in the country leaving Bahamians under “siege” by criminals.
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- Prime Minister Philip Davis predicts his party's return to government in the 2026 general election
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- Liquor being sold at a store
- New Providence ahead of the lockdown
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- The disruption in Parliament
- Second video of fire at Bimini BPL
- Video of fire at Bimini BPL
- Second video of Bimini BPL blaze
- Video of fire at Bimini BPL
