Rights committee ‘needs to tackle police brutality and labour violations’
HUMAN Rights Bahamas wants members of the Parliamentary Human Rights Committee (PHRC) to tackle police brutality, arbitrary detentions, and inhumane prison conditions.
GBPA chief doubts over govt plans for Afro-Caribbean marketplace
A GRAND Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) executive doubts the Davis administration has a business plan for the Afro-Caribbean Marketplace project, which it has described as a “game-changing development” for Freeport’s International Bazaar.
Port Authority renames streets in honour of three veteran educators in Grand Bahama
THE Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) has renamed streets in honour of three veteran educators in Grand Bahama who made significant contributions to education and the development of young people.
Woodside named CIBC Caribbean’s Director of Corporate Banking
Nedra Woodside has consistently demonstrated her expertise in credit underwriting, portfolio management, and corporate banking for over 25 years.
Man on bail charged with gun possession
A MAN awaiting trial for murder was remanded into custody yesterday after he was found with two loaded guns near a park in Mason’s Addition last week.
Defence Force officer accused of fraud
A DEFENCE Force officer was granted bail yesterday after being accused of vehicle fraud and allegedly possessing a fake certificate of title last week.
Car theft and having gun magazine charges
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of stealing a car and possessing a gun magazine last month.
Man on bail for charges of kidnapping, rape and two murders accuses judge of bias
A MAN on bail charged with kidnapping, rape, and two murders, presented a recusal motion in court without the support of legal counsel, accusing the judge of bias.
Woman charged with seriously injuring man sent to Sandilands for evaluation
A WOMAN was remanded to Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre yesterday after being accused of seriously injuring a man in Leslie Estates last week.
Man accused of rape chose to serve two years in prison for bail breach charge
A MAN accused of rape chose to serve two months in prison yesterday after admitting to breaching his curfew while out on bail.
Man on bail for murder and two others charged with stealing cars
A MAN awaiting a murder trial was sent to prison after being accused in a series of recent car thefts in New Providence.
Man accused of robbery with violence, grievous harm and threats of death
A MAN was granted bail after being accused of attacking his former girlfriend last month and stealing cash from her by force.
Organisations to help rebuild Eljhay’s Hilltop Community Centre
SEVERAL organisations have partnered to rebuild Eljhay’s Hilltop Cottage Ministries Community Centre, which was known as a beacon of hope in the Kemp Road community.
Teen among four shot in drive-by shooting
POLICE are investigating a drive-by shooting that left four men injured on Sunday evening.
Water and Sewerage GM grilled over knowledge of project in trial
A DEFENCE attorney in the criminal trial of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and others suggested yesterday that a prosecution witness may have an agenda as he pressed the witness on his involvement in the contracts at the centre of the case.
