Murders having ‘doubling-up effect’ on funeral homes
THE Bahamas Funeral Directors Association president Kirsch Ferguson said the country’s soaring murder rate is straining personnel and equipment of funeral homes, calling it a “doubling up effect”.
Jury finds Rodrigo Rolle guilty in murder of Janice Kessinger
A JURY found Rodrigo Rolle guilty of murdering an elderly American woman during a 2017 home invasion in Cat Island yesterday.
ANTI-VIOLENCE PLAN STILL NOT LAUNCHED: Consultant confirms scheme to interrupt crime yet to take effect
ALTHOUGH the Davis administration hired Rodney Moncur and Carlos Reid as violence interrupters in 2022, calling the initiative key to fighting crime, the programme has not started.
American man accused of stabbing death of his father claimed it was in self-defence
THE lawyer of a 26-year-old American man accused of fatally stabbing his father on New Year’s Day claimed his client acted in self-defence during a bail hearing yesterday.
WSC manager claims she was asked, ‘What ways can we find to increase costing?’
A SENIOR manager at the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) claimed in court yesterday that Adrian Gibson asked her how the corporation could increase the cost of maintenance contracts awarded to companies he allegedly ordered to be contracted.
GB students participate in summit to prepare them for the real world
ABOUT 80 high school students participated in ‘The Platform’, a summit for young professionals in Grand Bahama that prepares seniors for the real world.
Man gets 18 months jail after admitting to breaching his bail
A 61-year-old man was sentenced to 18 months in prison yesterday after admitting to breaching his bail on a pending armed robbery conspiracy charge.
Young man gets two years after guilty plea on possession of a loaded firearm
A 22-year-old male was sentenced to two years in prison after admitting to having a loaded gun on Robinson Road last month.
Tourism engaging Margaritaville at Sea to reverse GB ticket decision
THE Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation said it is engaging Margaritaville at Sea to reverse its decision to no longer allow trips from Grand Bahama to Florida, calling the service essential to Grand Bahama residents.
Public complains of long lines and bad attitudes at Road Traffic Department
PATRONS of the Road Traffic Department criticised the long lines and slow service yesterday.
Govt holds consultation session for a Creative and Performing Arts School
GOVERNMENT officials held a consultation session for the Bahamas Creative and Performing Arts School (CAPAS) yesterday, marking what they called a significant step in developing an artistic hub for students.
Businessman blames crime and poor govt PR for tourist cancellations
THE owner of a fishing charter business reported multiple cancellations within a week, attributing them to recent international travel advisories about violent crime in The Bahamas.
FNM leaders expect to meet with police commissioner next week to address concerns of political use of officers
LEADERS of the Free National Movement will meet with Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander next week to discuss their concern that political operatives are using officers to intimidate and harass party members.
US Embassy helping to empower women to realise their entrepreneurial dreams in Grand Bahama
THE US Embassy is helping women in Grand Bahama realise and achieve their entrepreneurial dreams through its Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) programme.
The bill to amend the Bail Act was debated but not passed
MEMBERS of parliament debated a bill to amend the Bail Act yesterday, which the Davis administration hopes will crack down on bail violators and help reduce violent crime.
