Man allegedy firing gun shot by off-duty officer
An off-duty police officer shot and killed a man who was allegedly firing a weapon near Palm Beach Street yesterday evening.
Jamaican doing unlicenced dentistry caught in sting
IMMIGRATION officers posing as clients caught a Jamaican national performing unlicenced dental work in Grand Bahama during a sting operation, leading to his arrest after he attempted to flee.
Thompson ‘at a loss’ over PM’s confidence despite fivefold full-year deficit overshoot
The Opposition’s finance chief yesterday asserted he is “at a loss” over why the Prime Minister is standing by the $70m full-year deficit target despite overshooting this more than five-fold after just six months.
$1.5m worth of marijuana seized on boat at Lucaya in Grand Bahama
BAHAMIAN law enforcement officials seized over $1 million worth of suspected marijuana yesterday, leading to the arrest of two Bahamian men.
‘Review of Moorings lease reveals need for new plan’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the controversy over the now-terminated Bahamas Moorings deal had forced his administration to review marine policies, claiming officials still cannot determine how certain breaches occurred.
Coroner finds police report was falsified
THE coroner abruptly dismissed the jury investigating the death of a 60-year-old man in police custody after evidence suggested the police report was falsified and incomplete.
Local GB businesses aim to help needy children with build-a-bed programme
TWO local businesses aim to combat bed poverty in Grand Bahama with a newly launched Build-a-Bed programme to benefit needy children.
Evaluation ordered for man exposing himself at hotel
A MAN was remanded to Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre after he was accused of exposing himself outside the British Colonial Hotel last week.
Three years jail for man with unlicenced flare gun
A MAN was sentenced to three years in prison after admitting to having an unlicenced flare gun and shotgun shell last week.
Jamaican national faces three counts of armed robbery and overstaying
A JAMAICAN national was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of multiple armed robberies in New Providence over the past month.
Police working to dismantle stolen car rings as vehicle thefts rise in the capital
POLICE Commissioner Shanta Knowles said vehicle thefts have increased this year, with officers working aggressively to dismantle stolen car rings operating in New Providence.
Cabinet subcommittee formed to address shark attacks
AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister Jomo Campbell said a cabinet subcommittee has been formed to develop policies addressing shark attacks.
Pastor fires back at critics of PM’s visit to Haitian church conference
PRESIDENT of the Abaco Haitian Pastors Association Octervil Baptiste fired back at critics yesterday over Prime Minister Philip Davis’s visit to its annual church conference, stressing the event was about unity and not politics.
Strong winds rock Eleuthera settlement
STRONG winds reminiscent of a tornado struck Current Settlement in North Eleuthera early yesterday morning, leaving behind damaged trees, capsized boats, and scattered debris.
Knowles: ‘Rebellious’ children key in runaways
POLICE Commissioner Shanta Knowles said rebelliousness is the key factor behind recent cases of runaway children.
