Pintard calls for new House Speaker ‘able to be fair to the rest of us’
Opposition Leader Michael Pintard has called for the urgent appointment of a more independent Speaker of the House of Assembly, citing concerns over what he perceives as a lack of fairness toward Opposition members.
Nygard denied extradition appeal by Canadian court
The Supreme Court of Canada has reportedly rejected a request for leave to appeal regarding former fashion mogul Peter Nygard’s extradition to the United States.
Did drug conspiracy sway murder probe?
THE family of Geovani Rolle, who was brutally murdered in June, is questioning whether the police investigation into his death was compromised in view of explosive corruption allegations involving some law enforcement officers and a man previously identified as a suspect in their brother’s murder.
Atlantis gives thanks to staff
Thanksgiving might not be a Bahamian holiday, but that didn’t stop Atlantis Paradise Island from embracing the festive spirit with food, fun, and heartfelt appreciation for its team members.
Sands criticises lack of security at Parliament
FREE National Movement (FNM) chairman Dr Duane Sands criticised the lack of security in Parliament following Coalition of Independents (COI) leader Lincoln Bain’s disruption of an Opposition press conference on Wednesday.
US Embassy: We are committed to work with Bahamas to combat corruption
THE US Embassy in Nassau has reaffirmed the US government’s commitment to working with The Bahamas to combat corruption after a US federal indictment highlighted serious corruption allegations involving law enforcement officers.
Atlantis chief expects strong first quarter in new year
ATLANTIS is currently operating at 90 percent occupancy, according to the resort’s president, Audrey Oswell, who expects the first quarter of next year to match the strong performance of the first quarter of 2024
Pintard hosts Thanksgiving dinner for over 200 senior citizens
Michael Pintard, Member of Parliament for Marco City, hosted a Thanksgiving luncheon on Thursday for more than 200 senior citizens in his constituency.
Three men get probation on separate drug charges
THREE men were placed on six months probation after admitting to two separate drug charges.
Two women accused of injuring 10-year-old boy
TWO women were granted bail yesterday after being accused of injuring a ten-year-old boy left under their supervision.
Sisters charged with stealing $10k from Dunkin Donuts
TWO sisters were granted bail after they allegedly stole more than $10,000 while working at Dunkin Donuts earlier this year.
US Embassy denies false visa requirement report
The United States Embassy has dismissed a false report circulating on social media claiming that Bahamians will require a visa to travel to the United States beginning in January 2025, replacing the current system that allows travel with a police record.
Missing Andros teens charged with break-ins
TWO runaway teens were remanded to Simpson Penn Centre for Boys yesterday after admitting to a spree of house break-ins in Andros earlier this month.
Four Bahamians arrested in Canadian gang bust
FOUR people from The Bahamas are among two dozen people Canadian police have arrested as part of an investigation into a street gang with allegedly close ties to a Bahamas-based gang.
Man charged with rape and murder of grandmother
A 25-year-old man charged yesterday with last week’s murder and rape of a 72-year-old grandmother allegedly received death threats while in police custody, prompting a magistrate to order that he be isolated while on remand at the Bahamas Department of Corrections.
