BOY: IMMIGRATION TOOK MY MUMMY – Twelve-year-old tells how siblings left to fend for themselves after raid
A 12-year-old boy and his two siblings are fending for themselves after immigration officers apprehended their mother while posting eviction notices in the Kool Acres shanty town on Monday.
Man on bail for murder granted bail after failure to charge ankle monitor
A MAN on bail for trying to murder a woman was once again granted bail after he allegedly failed to charge his monitoring device.
Man fined $600 for possession of marijuana, another man fined $500
A MAN was fined $600 after admitting to having over six and a half ounces of marijuana in his house earlier this week.
Two teens accused of armed robbery of a food store remain on bail
TWO teenagers are accused of robbing a food store last year of $700.
Man granted $10,000 bail after being accused of firing a gun at another man
AN Exuma man was granted $10,000 bail yesterday after allegedly firing a gun in the direction of a man with whom he fought.
COI protest: Demands govt fire Keith Bell, and they are ‘standing up for straight Bahamians’
DOZENS of Coalition of Independents supporters, led by leader Lincoln Bain, protested on Bay Street as Parliament reopened yesterday.
Pintard says Governor General’s speech failed to address critical issues
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said yesterday’s Speech from the Throne failed to address critical issues and was filled with “recycled” commitments.
Local govt changes coming but no mention of New Providence
THE Davis administration pledged to change the local government law to enhance the institution in Family Islands, but said nothing about introducing local government in New Providence during yesterday’s Speech from The Throne.
Bank of The Bahamas Director taken to hospital
The family of Mitzi Turnquest asked for prayers last night as the Bank of The Bahamas director was rushed to hospital.
Defence Force officers expected to be sent to Haiti already selected
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said the 150 officers expected to be sent to Haiti for a multi-national security mission have already been chosen and trained.
Speech from the Throne: National Service Bill to be introduced to help young people ‘reach their potential’
THE Davis administration will introduce a National Service Bill, inviting young people to register for national service.
Speech from the Throne: Immigration Act amendment announced, but only covering Detention Centre procedures
THE Davis administration pledged to amend the Immigration Act and introduce regulations to govern procedures at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre.
Speech from the Throne: Free wi-fi for low income communities
THE Davis administration has committed to providing low-income communities free internet access.
Speech from the Throne: Davis administration pledges to complete and table a National Development Plan
THE Davis administration has pledged to introduce a Bahamas National Development Plan bill in the House of Assembly, potentially bringing the country closer to finishing a process that began under the last Christie administration.
Seasonal house committees announced by House Speaker, Pintard protests two appointees to PAC
HOUSE Speaker Patricia Deveaux announced the composition of the House of Assembly’s seasonal committee yesterday as Parliament reopened.
