Minister raises concern about drivers going too fast, too drunk
TRANSPORT and Aviation Minister Glenys Hanna Martin said she is “concerned” about the roles “speeding and alcohol” may have played in the deaths of “several young persons” in the last 20 days.
ANALYSIS: False signals by PM on crime and Baha Mar
IN 2015, Prime Minister Perry Christie’s public stance on the two biggest issues of the year - the stalled Baha Mar project and the rise of violent crime - was characterised by false signals and vague allusions to impending actions that never materialised.
Probe into social media claim over Dion Smith
NASSAU Village MP Dion Smith yesterday said a police investigation has been launched into “erroneous” allegations circulating on social media that he had to be “taken down” from the Paradise Island Bridge over the weekend so he wouldn’t commit suicide.
Suspected gang members charged before new law was in place
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday blasted the Christie administration for its “failed governance” after he said several people were charged in court with being a member of an unlawful gang while the necessary 2014 amendment to the Penal Code had not yet come into force.
Police may assist in beach patrols
TRANSPORT and Aviation Minister Glenys Hanna Martin said officials are discussing using police and Royal Bahamas Defence Force officers to assist her ministry in patrolling beaches and enforcing the rules of the water sports industry.
American woman faces court on murder charge
A MAN and a woman were arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with two separate murders that occurred as last year ended.
Minnis: Not enough time on NHI
THE government is “putting the cart before the horse” with its push toward implementing National Health Insurance while ignoring that Bahamians will need sufficient time with the NHI legislation before it is passed, FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday.
Co-writer of Bahamian dictionary dies, aged 72
JOHN Alexander Holm, who co-wrote the Dictionary of Bahamian English and is a former lecturer at the College of The Bahamas, died in Azeitao, Portugal on December 28 after reportedly battling prostate cancer.
Art dealer ‘hid fortune in Bahamas’
PARIS (AP) - International art dealer Guy Wildenstein went on trial in Paris yesterday on charges of tax fraud and money laundering, after two relatives tipped off investigators about the family’s financial dealings, prompting authorities to demand a staggering 553 million euros ($602 million) in back taxes.
Bahamas National Trust salutes Valley Boys for nature theme
THE Bahamas National Trust salutes the Valley Boys for bringing together national parks, birds and culture during the New Year’s Day Junkanoo Parade.
Swingers thought to be winners in Freeport parade
ELEVEN groups participated in the 2016 New Year’s Day Junkanoo Parade in Freeport, displaying brilliant artistry, talent, cultural pride and entertainment.
Man charged in connection with funeral brawl
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being arraigned in connection with a recent brawl at the funeral of a police officer that was filmed and spread on social media.
Legislation for NHI to be released ‘this month’
THE draft legislation for National Health Insurance has been approved by Cabinet and will be released for public and further stakeholder consultation before the end of this month, the government said yesterday.
26 Bahamians named in New Year’s honours
TWENTY-SIX Bahamians from all walks of life have been recognised in Her Majesty the Queen’s 2016 New Year’s Honours list for exemplary service to the country, Government House announced on Thursday night.
Policewoman fired after funeral brawl
A WOMAN police constable has been dismissed from the Royal Bahamas Police Force after she was involved in a brawl with several of her colleagues at the funeral of a fellow police officer.
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