Govt still ‘working on the numbers’ for cost of Independence celebrations
JACK Thompson, the permanent secretary of the Independence Secretariat, said officials are not finished determining the cost of this year’s independence anniversary celebrations.
Teen sent to Simpson Penn Centre for boys after allegedly stabbing another boy in the chest
A 16-year-old boy was sent to Simpson Penn Centre for Boys after allegedly stabbing a neighborhood boy in his chest last week.
Man on prison sentence for firearm possession loses appeal
A MAN’s 28-month firearm prison term was upheld yesterday after the Court of Appeal found there was little chance of him successfully overturning the sentence.
Two teens ordered to pay another $2,500 after pleading guilty to grievous harm charge
TWO teen boys were each ordered to pay another teenager $2,500 after admitting to jumping and seriously injuring him last weekend in Victoria Gardens.
Man accused of two counts of attempted housebreaking granted $3,000 bail
A MAN was granted $3,000 bail after he allegedly attempted twice to break into a man’s house on West Bay Street last week.
Glover-Rolle: ‘We’re actively working towards’ introducing a liveable wage
LABOUR and Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said government is still working toward introducing a livable wage to fulfil a pledge the Progressive Liberal Party made in the 2021 Blueprint for Change manifesto.
Govt to settle logistics for troops as UN approves mission to Haiti
AFTER the United Nations Security Council approved a year-long multi-national security mission to Haiti on Monday, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said his administration will now settle logistical issues related to sending troops abroad.
Voter registration off to slow start in West Grand Bahama for upcoming by-election
VOTER registration in West Grand Bahama ahead of a by-election has got off to a slow start.
America OAS representative says US and Bahamas ‘on same page’ on climate issue
FRANK Mora, the United States ambassador to the Organisation of American States (OAS), said The Bahamas and the US are on the same page regarding the need to combat climate change.
Tears and tributes for friend Obie Wilchcombe
THE Progressive Liberal Party paid tribute to Obie Wilchcombe at the Sir Lynden Pindling Centre last night, the PLP headquarters named after the nation builder Wilchcombe studied, emulated and revered throughout his life.
‘Eleuthera boy’s death not due to dengue’
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said officials are investigating the death of a 17-year-old Central Eleuthera High School student, denying the mother’s claim that the boy tested positive for Dengue fever.
Dashed dreams as book tells how FTX staff fled
FOREIGN FTX workers reportedly rushed out of The Bahamas as legal woes ensnared the company last year, leaving behind dreams and pricey valuables.
28 DAYS TO QUIT SHANTY HOMES: 60 detained as eviction notices posted by govt
AUTHORITIES posted eviction notices throughout two unregulated communities in New Providence on Monday as the Davis administration restarts its effort to eradicate shanty towns.
Over four-year sentence after man found with eight guns and 900 rounds of ammo
AN Office of the Prime Minister employee was sentenced to four and a half years in prison yesterday after admitting to having eight firearms and over 900 rounds of ammunition.
