COP Fernander resigns as Deleveaux to retire
CLAYTON Fernander’s noteworthy police career and tenure as commissioner of police ended abruptly yesterday after he resigned amid the public’s concern about police corruption.
Law and disorder
CHAOS erupted in and around the House of Assembly yesterday after Shanendon Cartwright hurled the Speaker’s mace out of a window, prompting police to storm the chamber and drag opposition members out before clashing with an unruly crowd outside.
ACP Shanta Knowles recommended to become new Commissioner of Police
Prime Minister Philip Davis has recommended Assistant Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles to become the new Commissioner of Police.
BREAKING: Shanendon Cartwright throws mace from House
SHANENDON Cartwright, the MP for St Barnabas, seized the mace in the House of Assembly and threw it from the window during a session this morning.
Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander resigns
PRIME Minister Philip "Brave" Davis has announced that he has accepted the resignation of Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander.
Dames conducted private investigation of Geovani Rolle’s murder at airport
FORMER National Security Minister Marvin Dames said the family of Geovani Rolle hired him to privately investigate the man’s murder, resulting in him presenting a detailed file to police after his team’s investigation.
Human remains discovered amid search for missing man
POLICE are investigating the possible discovery of human remains near Tim’s Bay after suspending the search for Haylànd Ivan Rolle, who disappeared after a tragic kayaking accident near Duck Cay.
The Bahamas gets top pay in the region
THE Bahamas is the top-paying country in the Caribbean, paying above market value for roles examined in a research report published by the Caribbean Society for Human Resource Professionals (CSHRP).
Junkanoo ticket app ‘upgraded’ as tickets go on sale noon today
JUNKANOO organisers said Aliv has upgraded its parade ticket-purchasing app, hoping to avoid last year’s frustrating experience.
Expanded A&E at PMH open - but not fully functional
GOVERNMENT officials held an opening ceremony for Princess Margaret Hospital’s renovated Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department, highlighting the facility’s expanded footprint.
Eight years jail for rape of 15-year-old
A FATHER of ten children was sentenced to eight years in prison after taking a plea deal for molesting a 15-year-old girl.
‘Davis must act and end political games’
FORMER National Security Minister Marvin Dames said Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis should take “decisive” actions after a US federal indictment made explosive corruption allegations about the Royal Bahamas Police Force, insisting the matter is beyond the commissioner of police and minister of national security.
‘Restoring trust in leadership begins with Munroe’s resignation’
FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Shanendon Cartwright called yesterday for the resignation of National Security Minister Wayne Munroe, citing a loss of public confidence in the minister’s ability to address the country’s crime situation.
Two-year sentence for possession of gun and ammo after trial absences
A MAN who failed to appear for trial was sentenced to two years in prison on a gun charge after being tracked down by a monitoring device.
Teen fined $8,000 for stealing a car
A teen was fined $8,000 yesterday after being found guilty of stealing a car in September.
