Gaming employee accused of stealing $5K
A WOMAN was granted bail on Friday after she allegedly stole over $5,000 while working at Paradise Games in July.
Pair granted conditional discharge after pleading guilty to causing harm
TWO MEN were granted a conditional discharge on Friday after they admitted to attacking and injuring a man last week.
Man admits to assaulting his ex
A MAN was granted bail after he allegedly threatened to seriously injure his ex-girlfriend at the Mall at Marathon last week.
Shipping companies lead in consumer complaints
COMPLAINTS against shipping companies increased this year, with people complaining about prices and lost packages, according to Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) chairman Randy Rolle.
All clear - and time to clean up
THE Bahamas received the all-clear for its northern islands yesterday following the passage of Hurricane Milton, which caused flooding and power outages in Bimini and Grand Bahama but resulted in minimal damage overall.
A year on and still no answer on WSC death
A YEAR after Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) employee Tony Scriven died in a workplace accident, meaningful information about the findings from the investigation into his death have still not been disclosed.
PM Davis mourns passing of 'progressive warrior' Philip Galanis
PROMINENT accountant, former parliamentarian, and columnist Philip Galanis has died.
DRMA say they are not involved in Dorian investigation
THE Disaster Risk Management Authority (DRMA), responsible for preparing the country for disasters, is not involved in what Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis referred to as administrative efforts to investigate deaths related to Hurricane Dorian, according to DRMA Managing Director Aarone Sargent.
Govt officials to meet soon to finalise a fund to help countries affected by climate change
GOVERNMENT officials will meet their counterparts in December for what is expected to be the final meeting that establishes the processes and protocols for a Loss and Damage Fund that helps developing countries affected by climage change.
Commitment to building code changes questioned as govt committee has only met once this year
A COMMITTEE to revise the building code has only met once or twice this year, according to Bahamas Contractors Association president Leonard Sands, raising questions about the government’s commitment to changing regulations in an era where officials frequently emphasise concerns about climate change.
No Bahamians in Florida in distress in Milton’s aftermath, says Consul General in Miami
CURT Hollingsworth, The Bahamas’ Consul General in Miami, said there were no reports of Bahamians in distress during or after Hurricane Milton, which barreled through Florida as a category 3 storm.
PHA secures funds to renovate eastern block of PMH including children’s ward
AFTER using Princess Margaret Hospital’s (PMH) chapel for paediatric care since 2021, the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) said it had secured funding to renovate the eastern block of PMH, which includes the Children’s Ward.
Husband accused of attempting to stab his wife to death last week
A MAN was remanded into custody yesterday after allegedly trying to stab his wife to death last Sunday on Carmichael Road.
$7,500 bail granted for charge of having gun
A MAN was granted bail after allegedly being found with a loaded firearm in New Providence last week.
