PLP hits back at Sands’ ‘empty and devoid’ slam
MEMBERS of the Progressive Liberal Party hit back at the Free National Movement Chairman Dr Duane Sands yesterday, calling his comments “empty and devoid”.
DENGUE ALERT AS CASES ARE RISING: Dr Darville reveals 52 people infected and six in hospital
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville revealed there are currently 52 cases of dengue fever, with “about six people” in hospital.
Two men each granted $7.5k bail for loaded gun charges
TWO MEN were each granted $7,500 bail after they were allegedly found with a loaded gun in their car near Soldier Road north late last month.
Man on bail for murder pays $2,500 for not charging device
A MAN on bail for murder was fined $2,500 after he admitted to failing to charge his monitoring device.
Woman admits to having drugs told to make donation
A WOMAN was ordered to make a charitable donation after she admitted to possession of six grams of marijuana last weekend.
BPSU signs industrial agreement with UB
THE Bahamas Public Services Union signed an industrial agreement with the University of The Bahamas yesterday, with roughly 250 employees of UB staff to benefit.
Union leaders say they are ‘pretty comfortable’ with Cabinet shuffle
UNION leaders welcomed Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ changes to his Cabinet yesterday, despite a shaky start with some ministers.
Mario Bowleg embraces ideas for improvements and promotion of Bahamian culture
YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg embraced suggestions for improvements his ministry should consider, including the rebirth of the Botanical Gardens, murals throughout downtown Nassau and rigorous and intentional advertisements of local arts and culture professionals.
Creative minds competition for students to design logo for Consumer Protection Commission
STUDENTS throughout The Bahamas have the chance to win some $850 and other prizes by entering a competition to create a logo for the Consumer Protection Commission.
Woman left unable to see after police officer ‘punched me in eye’
A WOMAN is pursuing legal action after a high-ranking male police officer in plain clothes allegedly punched her in the eye - leaving her unable to see through her left eye.
Davis accused of cowardice as Bell stays in Cabinet
LEADERS of the opposition political parties accused Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday of being “afraid” to make the tough decisions, calling his decision to reassign Keith Bell instead of firing him “cowardice”.
FNM: Stop playing games on hurricane commission
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis continues to “titillate” the Bahamian public with the possibility of a commission of inquiry over Hurricane Dorian.
PLEA OVER DORIAN DEATH CERTIFICATES: ‘I just want peace and to move on’ after mother and brother were killed
FOUR years after her mother and brother died during Hurricane Dorian, Sitha Silien says she just wants to find peace and move on with her life – a dream that would only be made possible after she obtains her loved ones’ death certificates.
Man accused of groping young girl granted bail
A MAN was granted $8,500 bail yesterday after he was accused of groping an underaged girl inappropriately earlier this year.
Bail violation by man accused of murder lands him in prison
A MAN on bail for murder was sentenced to four months in prison yesterday after he admitted to failing to charge his ankle monitor.
