Bowleg defends Bahamas’ olympic outfits
THE outfits Bahamian Olympians wore during the opening ceremony of the Paris Games sparked criticism from many Bahamians, but Youth, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg defended the attire.
Family upset as police yet to classify man’s death
THE cousin of a 19-year-old barber killed after a traffic incident last month said relatives are frustrated by how long it is taking police to classify the man’s death.
FNM: No urgency over police probe
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard accused the Davis administration of showing a “lack of urgency” in securing the public’s trust in the Royal Bahamas Police Force amid an alleged corruption probe.
Twenty-four inmates graduate Prison Fellowship Programme
TWENTY-FOUR inmates of the maximum security section of the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services completed the Prison Fellowship Bahamas programme yesterday.
Man fined $5,000 for possession of more than two ounces of marijuana
A MAN was fined $5,000 after he was found with a significant amount of drugs earlier this week.
Potential Tropical Depression expected to impact The Bahamas this weekend
The Bahamas Department of Meteorology has issued a special weather statement advising residents to closely monitor the progress of a large tropical wave currently located near the Lesser Antilles that has a 60 percent chance of developing into a tropical depression by the weekend.
PM expected to return to Bahamas today after having successful sciatica surgery
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis is expected to return to the country today after undergoing surgery abroad for compression of his sciatic nerve, according to his wife, Ann Marie Davis.
Police seize drugs weapons and ammo at GB residence from suspect ‘not on our radar’
A 45-year-old Bahamian man is in police custody after a significant seizure of illegal drugs, weapons, and ammunition at a residence in Grand Bahama.
Murdered woman suspected case of domestic violence
A WOMAN was murdered yesterday in what is suspected to be a case of domestic violence.
Third $1.5m airport raid suspect killed
A THIRD man connected to November’s $1.5m robbery of a bank security car –– the incident at the centre of a major unresolved police corruption controversy –– has been killed.
Married couple charged with having guns and ammo with intent to supply
A MARRIED couple was charged yesterday after a firearm arrest at their residence on McKinney Drive last week.
Two union chiefs calling for $350 minimum wage
TWO prominent union leaders want the government to raise the minimum wage to $350 a week, but the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Federation (BCCEC) is uncertain whether businesses would support any increase.
Chamber’s labour head wants govt to target ‘mom and pop’ shops over NIB non-payments
PETER Goudie, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) labour division head, wants the government to target “mom and pop” food stores and other businesses not paying NIB for their employees to help reduce poverty in the country.
Young boy battles depression after losing several teeth in car accident
AN 11-YEAR-OLD is battling depression after losing several teeth when a car struck him in May, and the driver responsible has not helped with the $15,000 dental repairs he needs.
Ann Marie Davis calls to join fight against human trafficking
ANN Marie Davis, the wife of Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis, called for people to fight against human trafficking.
