Local News

Bahamian company plays role in coverage of Pope’s visit

A RECENTLY launched Bahamian media company has been given a leading role in facilitating the coverage of the Pope’s visit to the United States this week.

Kemp road residents: ‘We live in constant fear for our lives’

KEMP Road residents yesterday said “they live in constant fear for their lives” because gangs have taken over the “once peaceful community” and turned it into a crime hot spot.

Widow’s DNA not on knife in Vasyli murder probe

THE black-handled knife allegedly used to fatally stab a millionaire podiatrist at his Old Fort Bay home did not contain any DNA belonging to his wife, a jury heard yesterday.

Unpaid workers gather after Palm Cay murder

DAYS after a fellow employee was shot to death in the gated community of Palm Cay, traumatised workers of independent contractor Northwest Builders huddled in the area yesterday in hopes of getting paid.

Police chief’s concern over prisoner release

POLICE Commissioner Ellison Greenslade yesterday said he is not happy about the early release of nine Bahamian prisoners who were incarcerated in Cuba, adding that he was not sure the former inmates would stay out of trouble.

‘Rivals for leader must not fear PM’

FORMER Progressive Liberal Party Cabinet minister George Smith yesterday said leader hopefuls should see Prime Minister Perry Christie’s intention to stay at the helm of the party as an invitation to challenge him rather than a threat to cease and desist.

‘Keep criminals behind bars or we keep picking dead bodies off the streets’

POLICE Commissioner Ellison Greenslade said yesterday officers will continue to “pick dead bodies up off the streets” if those in authority do nothing to “keep criminals behind bars.”

Tropical Storm Ida weakens and starts to head east

TROPICAL Storm Ida has weakened and changed direction as it swirls over the sub-tropical Atlantic Ocean, although it remains no threat to land.

Nottage challenged over comments on judiciary

GRAND Bahama Human Rights Association President Fred Smith yesterday challenged National Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage to recant his “irresponsible and immature” comments regarding the judiciary and crime.

Man dies after being injured while diving at Junkanoo Beach

A MAN died in hospital after he was injured from a dive at Junkanoo Beach this weekend.

Palm Cay suspect claims he ‘received death threats’

ONE of two brothers arraigned yesterday in connection with a fatal shooting at the exclusive Palm Cay community in eastern New Providence claimed he received “death threats” due to the publicity over the incident.

Teenager accused of man’s murder

A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after being arraigned for the murder of a man who was killed last month.

Marathon Bahamas one of the best in the world

MARATHON Bahamas has been named one of the best races in the world by a leading specialist magazine.

Royal visit as Princess Anne heads to the Bahamas

THE government announced yesterday that Princess Anne, the daughter of Queen Elizabeth, will arrive in Nassau on Sunday for the first stop on her pop-in tour of the Caribbean-Canada Emerging Leaders’ Dialogue, a unique leadership development and educational initiative which is taking place all over the Caribbean.

Four face court for couple's murder

FOUR men accused of killing a husband and wife in Deadman’s Reef, West Grand Bahama, were formally charged with murder and armed robbery in the Eight Mile Rock Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

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