Foreign Affairs extends condolences on passing of reggae icon Jimmy Cliff
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday extended condolences to the Government and people of Jamaica following the death of internationally celebrated reggae legend James Chambers, known globally as Jimmy Cliff.
17-year-old accused of fatal stabbing in Grand Bahama granted $15k bail
A 17-year-old boy was granted $15,000 bail after he was accused of a fatal stabbing in Grand Bahama earlier this year.
Teen charged with murder of Kevin Cooper
A 17-year-old boy on Friday pleaded not guilty to the murder of Kevin Cooper near the Fleming Street Clinic in March.
Pair plead not guilty to shooting attack
TWO men have pleaded not guilty to charges connected to an attempted murder last September.
Teen charged with stealing while working at Burger King
A 16-year-old boy was granted bail after he was accused of stealing from the Burger King on Bernard Road while employed there earlier this year.
Mitchell says restored Washington Chancery marks ‘renewal’ of Bahamas’ diplomatic presence
Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said the newly restored and named Bahamian Chancery in Washington, DC, represents a renewal of the country’s diplomatic presence and a chance to reflect on the relationships that shaped its foreign service.
Bahamas secures re-election to IMO Council after beating 26 candidates
The Bahamas has secured re-election to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, Category C, during the 34th Session of the IMO Assembly in London last week, beating out 26 other candidates for one of the coveted seats.
Govt to sign direct contracts with Cuban health workers to satisfy US demands early this month
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said on Friday the government expects to finalise new contracts with Cuban healthcare workers early this month, after flying to Havana for meetings in response to conditions set by the United States.
Great Commission serves Thanksgiving feast as founder honoured for 38 years of service
GREAT Commission Ministries marked Thanksgiving yesterday by serving meals to residents who might otherwise go without, continuing a tradition that has anchored its mission for nearly four decades.
'Zero intention of stepping down'
AMBASSADOR-at-Large Rick Fox said yesterday he has no plans to resign despite Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell’s call for diplomats who cannot support the government’s mandate to step aside.
Davis government defends $20m annual price tag for pay rises as unions cry foul
THE Davis administration will spend $20million a year to sustain its recent civil service salary increases, a cost officials defended yesterday as unions intensified criticism that the adjustments were too small.
Ranfurly: Lack of donations may force us to close doors
THE decades-old Ranfurly Home orphanage is warning it may be forced to shut its doors as dwindling donations and a shrinking pool of benefactors push the institution into a severe financial crisis.
Sickle cell patient left ‘lying in urine’ overnight after surgery at PMH
A 28-year-old sickle cell patient recovering from surgery at Princess Margaret Hospital was left lying in her own urine overnight without help from nursing staff, her family said — an ordeal they believe has shattered trust in the nation’s primary public hospital.
Junkanoo groups support new rules but concerns persist over vetting of judges
JUNKANOO groups are broadly supportive of the National Junkanoo Committee’s newly released rules for the Boxing Day and New Year’s Day parades, according to NJC Chairman Andrew Pinder, though several groups say concerns remain about how judges are vetted.
Woman accused of stealing more than $12,000 granted bail
A WOMAN was granted bail yesterday after she was accused of stealing more than $12,000 from a medical centre on Thompson Boulevard over a six-year period.
