CONTAMINATION FEAR FROM BPL FUEL SPILL: North Andros residents concerned over health impact to groundwater
RESIDENTS fear the groundwater in Nicholls Town, North Andros, has been contaminated with diesel, potentially harming the community’s health after a Bahamas Power & Light pipeline leaked large quantities of fuel.
Father charged with child cruelty and assault with a deadly weapon
A 33-year-old father in Andros was accused of beating his two-year-old daughter and threatening to shoot and kill her and his wife.
Man accused of sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl, remanded to prison
A 32-year-old man has been remanded in custody after allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl twice last year.
Man charged with Rosedale Street fatal drive-by shooting incident
A MAN was remanded to prison after he was charged with a fatal drive-by shooting off Rosedale Street earlier this month.
Man charged with Rosedale Street fatal drive-by shooting incident
A MAN was remanded to prison after he was charged with a fatal drive-by shooting off Rosedale Street earlier this month.
Man gets $7,500 bail accused of possession of loaded gun and ammunition in his car
A MAN was granted $7,500 bail after allegedly being found with a loaded firearm in his car last week.
Davis has short-listed several people for immigration review committee
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has shortlisted several people to serve on a committee that will review immigration procedures, according to a government source who expects Mr Davis to seek Cabinet approval before publicly disclosing details about the review.
PHA advises public to only use PMH emergency section for emergencies
STAFFING concerns and a push for residents to access clinics prompted the Public Hospitals Authority’s advice over the weekend that people only visit Princess Margaret Hospital’s emergency section for emergencies.
Clarence Avant, 'Black Godfather' of entertainment, father of former US Ambassador to the Bahamas Nicole Avant, dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Clarence Avant, the judicious manager, entrepreneur, facilitator and adviser who helped launch or guide the careers of Quincy Jones, Bill Withers and many others and came to be known as the "Black Godfather" of music and beyond, has died. He was 92.
What the Davis administration has accomplished, and what is still left to be completed
NEARLY 100 bills were passed during the Parliamentary session that ended on Saturday, fulfilling some of the promises the Davis administration made in the 2021 Speech from the Throne.
Ingraham: Grand Cay deserves reliable water and electricity
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said Grand Cay residents deserve reliable water and power supply.
Pintard says PAC will work despite prorogation
OPPOSITION leader Michael Pintard suggested that the work of the Public Accounts Committee would continue despite the prorogation of Parliament, drawing a rebuke from Attorney General Ryan Pinder.
Marijuana Bill to be debated in House by end of the year
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said marijuana legislation would be debated in Parliament before the end of the year.
END OF SESSION: Parliament prorogued until October 4
A NEW Parliament session will begin on October 4 as the Davis administration refreshes its agenda.
