Killer slit the throat of victim
A MAN was remanded into custody yesterday after admitting to killing Heston Adderley by slitting his throat with a box cutter in Centreville last year.
Smith calls out insurance companies for avoiding paying Dorian claims
KINGSLEY Smith, Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Grand Bahama, has expressed strong concerns over the refusal of some insurance companies to pay claims in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, describing it as a significant issue that continues to erode consumer confidence in the industry.
Man accused of sexual assault of woman
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after he was accused of sexually assaulting a woman earlier this week.
Bahamas Doctors Union defends stance on overtime compensation
BAHAMAS Doctors Union (BDU) president Dr Camille Glinton-Thompson defended her union’s stance on overtime compensation and time-tracking requirements, pushing back against Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ recent comments that suggested doctors are resisting accountability measures.
Man in Acklins drugs case accused of Geovani Rolle murder
A 26-year-old man implicated in a major cocaine and marijuana bust linked to a plane crash in Acklins last December was arraigned yesterday on multiple drug charges and a separate murder charge.
House debate cut short as Pintard raises mace incident
Legislative debate in the House of Assembly was abruptly halted today after Opposition Leader Michael Pintard attempted to discuss the mace-throwing incident that led to his and his colleagues' suspension from Parliament.
Church arrest on viral video ‘after disturbance reported’
POLICE arrested a man at a church in Grand Bahama on Sunday after the pastor reported a disturbance, an incident that was captured in a viral video.
80 people have criminal record expunged
EIGHTY Bahamians, including people charged with curfew violations during the pandemic, had their criminal records expunged last year after applying to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Committee.
Berry Islanders frustration at local govt nominations
BERRY Islands residents have expressed disappointment over what they describe as a lack of transparency in the island’s local government election nomination process.
Davis: FNM is party of elites
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis taunted the Free National Movement during a Progressive Liberal Party meeting last night, highlighting Dr Hubert Minnis’ continued outsider status in a party he once led.
Sandals still securing approvals but expects work to begin soon
OFFICIALS are still working on securing the necessary approvals for the construction process to rebrand Sandals Emerald Bay into a Beaches resort, according to Chuck Roberts, managing director at Sandals Resorts Bahamas.
Vybz Kartel upcoming concert has secured all permits and approvals, says event management company
EVENT management company International Events & Production (IEP) announced that it has officially secured all required permits and approvals for the upcoming Feel the Vybz Bahamas Weekend, a three-day celebration anchored by the return of Jamaican dancehall legend Vybz Kartel.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority donates items to two Grand Bahama food banks
THE Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Pi Upsilon Omega Chapter, has donated food items to two local food banks and distribution centres on Grand Bahama.
Sandals Foundations helps 1,000 Smiles Project deliver free dental services
MORE than 1,000 Bahamians, including children, seniors, and prison inmates, will receive free dental care in New Providence and Exuma over the next two weeks.
Let’s Swim Bahamas going into its 17th year
AFTER hosting the most successful swim club - Swift Swimming for more than two decades - the husband and wife team of Andy and Nancy Knowles launched the “Let’s Swim Bahamas” programme in 2008 to cater to the primary school students.
