WSC manager testifies he was not directly involved in five-tank painting project
ROBERT Deal, general manager of the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC), continued his testimony in the criminal trial of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and others yesterday, maintaining that he was not directly involved in a five-tank painting project in 2020, which awarded contracts of $235,000 plus VAT to each contractor.
50-year-old accused of shooting death of nephew
A 50-YEAR-OLD man was remanded in custody yesterday after being accused of fatally shooting his nephew near Finlayson Street last week.
Accused of attempted sex assault of 12-year-old girl
A man was remanded in custody yesterday after he was accused of attempting to forcefully sexually assault a 12-year-old girl last week.
New police station officially opened for Eight Mile Rock in Grand Bahama
THE new, modern Eight Mile Rock Police Station was officially opened in the Obadiah H Wilchcombe Government Complex in West Grand Bahama.
Parental pushback still a hurdle for people looking for careers in the creative industry
SIGNIFICANT pushback still exists from parents who do not consider jobs in the creative industry to be legitimate careers, said Sonovia Pierre, senior cultural affairs officer at the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture.
PM calls for transparency on climate commitments
As the world braces for the United States to roll back climate policy gains under President-Elect Donald Trump, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis emphasised the need to stay the course and address climate change at COP29 yesterday.
Agriculture investigates authenticity of rattlesnake video
THE Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources said it is investigating whether the contents of a video depicting an East African Rattlesnake on Harbour Island, Eleuthera, are real.
Recent stabbings connected, says Skippings
CHIEF Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings said two stabbing incidents over the weekend, one resulting in the death of a landlord, are connected.
Truancy hotline contacted over 100 times since beginning of year
MORE than 100 people have called the national school attendance hotline to report absent students since its launch earlier this year, according to acting Education Director Dominique McCartney-Russell.
Miss Teen loses title for alleged behaviour breach
CAMERONIQUE Evans, the young teen who won Miss Teen Universe Bahamas 2024, was stripped of her title because of an alleged breach of her contract related to professional behaviour and conduct – allegations that Ms Evans calls “disheartening and unfounded”.
$200k needed to help those in need
GREAT Commission Ministries needs over $200,000 this holiday season to help the increasing number of people seeking food and housing, according to Bishop Walter Hanchell, founder and president of Great Commission Ministries.
Misuse of funds for small home repairs ‘still being investigated’, say police
DEPUTY Commissioner of Police Leamond Deleveaux said an investigation into the alleged misuse of funds in the Small Home Repairs Programme under the Minnis administration is ongoing, a year after telling reporters the investigation was 80 percent complete and that the public should hear the outcome “shortly”.
WSC manager testifies he was ‘reluctant’ to sign tank paint deal
ROBERT Deal, general manager of the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC), testified in court yesterday that he was reluctant to sign a document related to a water tank painting project in which he was not directly involved.
Valley Boys faction leader ‘confident’ of the way forward in legal battle
A Supreme Court judge has granted a request to allow the Way Forward Valley Boys Junkanoo Group to be included in the ongoing legal battle with rival faction, The World-Famous Valley Boys Junkanoo Club.
RBPF celebrates 60 years of women in policing
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) celebrated 60 years of women in policing yesterday, noting the organisation has had more than 600 female officers who have attained every rank, except for Commissioner of Police.
