Farewell Don: Politicians urged to work together on crime
Archdeacon Keith Cartwright implored the prime minister and leader of the opposition to work together against crime during his sermon at the state-recognized funeral service for former Deputy House Speaker and Member of Parliament (MP) for Tall Pines Donald Lamond Saunders.
Gov't to investigate industrial odours in GB
Prime Minister Philip Davis said his administration is concerned about nuisance odours from the industrial park that are impacting nearby residential communities in Grand Bahama.
Man accused of injuring ex-girlfriend OPM staffer, released on bail
A 44-year-old man was granted $1,500 bail on Friday after he allegedly injured his ex-girlfriend last month.
Canadian man released on bail ahead of causing harm trial
A Canadian man who denied injuring a man earlier this year was granted bail ahead of his trial.
American man fined for heroin found at LPIA
AN American man was fined $1,000 in the Magistrate’s Court Friday after admitting to having nine grams of heroin in his possession.
Abaco MP: Tourism nearing pre-Dorian levels
CENTRAL and South Abaco MP John Pinder said tourism on the island is nearing pre-Dorian levels, with the first two months of 2024 up 13 per cent from last year.
Body of elderly man found on GB golf course
The body of an elderly man was found at the Reef Golf Course of the Grand Lucayan Resort in Grand Bahama on Friday morning.
FOAM to help job seekers expunge records at job fair
FAMILIES Of All Murder Victims (FOAM) organisation is empowering the community one step at a time, by hosting a job fair inclusive of legal assistance to expunge minor infractions from people’s police records, free legal and immigration consultation, along with other services geared towards gainful employment.
Pintard: Stop doing business with gangsters
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard warned the Davis administration not to sign contracts with businesses owned by gangsters, saying this would threaten the government’s reputation.
Woman claims she stabbed former lover with a knife in self-defence
A WOMAN testified yesterday that she stabbed her former lover last year because he tried to force his way into her home.
‘Adverse court findings are not affecting police morale’
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander does not believe police morale is being affected by the increase in homicide-by-manslaughter findings concerning police-involved killings.
Bowleg hits back on audit findings
YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg said the government did not overspend on last year’s CARIFTA and Jubilee Games, which cost more than $7m than was allocated, according to audit reports from the Office of the Auditor General.
Pintard: Gang Bill may hurt innocent parents
CHARGING parents for harbouring children who are gang members will cause suffering for many good parents, Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard warned yesterday, adding that most parents do not know the double life their children may lead.
Police ‘have technology to catch assassins’
POLICE have the technology to determine who is receiving assassination orders from inmates at the Bahamas Department of Corrections and the resources to prove someone is a gang member, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday.
