While Hurricane Lee moves closer to The Bahama Islands, NEMA says they stand ready
WITH all eyes on Hurricane Lee, Captain Stephen Russell says the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is as ready as can be and has completed all shelter inspections in the event of an approaching storm.
Man on cruise from Miami to Bimini reported missing
A cruise passenger was reported missing on Monday while aboard a Carnival Cruise from Miami to Bimini.
Police investigating armed robbery in Hampton Road area
NEW Providence police are investigating an armed robbery incident that occurred on Tuesday.
Man charged with attempted murder remanded to prison
A MAN was remanded in custody yesterday after he was accused of shooting a man outside his house in Pinewood Gardens over the summer.
Former Governor General CA Smith well received on his return to Grand Bahama
Former Governor General Sir CA Smith, and his wife, Lady Clara, received a warm welcome upon their arrival at Grand Bahama International Airport on Tuesday evening.
Man in custody on charge of molesting 5-year-old boy
A MAN was remanded in custody yesterday after he was accused of molesting a 5-year-old boy three times this year.
66 percent in July over previous year
TOURISM arrivals grew by 66 per cent in July when compared to last year, Tourism Minister Chester Cooper revealed yesterday.
PM congratulates Bahamian-American Wayne Jones – first black police chief of Miami Beach
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis congratulated Wayne Jones, a Bahamian American, on his “exemplary appointment” as the first black police chief of Miami Beach.
Bahamas national organ transplant programme to start before year’s end
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said government is committed to start the transplant programme in The Bahamas at its “earliest convenience”.
Paralysed man shot while sitting outside his home
A PARALYSED man was shot as he sat outside his home in a wheelchair on Monday evening.
Cay Conference looking for Bahamian models and actors coming soon to Atlantis
ORGANISERS of a conference say they are looking for Bahamian models and actors to give them a chance in the big league.
Family of drowned man believes Ocean Cay unsafe
A vacation cruise to The Bahamas ended in tragedy for a family of four following the drowning of 26-year-old Guyanese national Akeem Charles at Ocean Cay, a private island in The Bahamas owned by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) cruise line.
Activists label police officer accused of abuse ‘disgraceful’
ACTIVISTS have condemned a high-ranking male police officer who reportedly punched a woman in her eye after she refuted his vulgar behaviour towards her.
Tropical Storm Lee monitored by Met Office
A WEATHER official is urging residents to monitor the progression of newly formed Tropical Storm Lee, which is forecast to become a major hurricane at the end of the week.
