Government will not act ‘like a bulldozer’ on derelict buildings Downtown says DPM
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism Chester Cooper said the government would not act like a “bulldozer” in getting rid of dilapidated buildings downtown.
Women’s shelter to be ready in a few weeks says Wilchcombe
SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe said officials are preparing four new shelters for women, the first of which would be ready in a few weeks.
BPL hits back at Bannister’s comments
BAHAMAS Power and Light’s CEO Shevonn Cambridge hit back at former Works Minister Desmond Bannister Tuesday, saying it was disingenuous of him to suggest that the workers maintaining BPL’s Wartsila engines are “unqualified.”
Retirement of Appeal Justice Jones prompts changes to the judiciary
THE impending pre-retirement leave of Court of Appeal Justice Roy Jones will prompt notable changes in the judiciary.
The Independence Golden Jubilee Flag Relay lands in GB
The Independence Golden Jubilee Flag Relay made its way to Grand Bahama on Wednesday morning and will travel to two more islands before it arrives in New Providence for the flag-raising at Clifford Park on July 9.
Lanisha Rolle’s bribery trial set for 2025
LANISHA Rolle’s bribery trial is set to start in September 2025, more than two years away.
Marine on charge of attempted murder after missed gunshot
A 21-year-old marine was charged with shooting an unarmed club patron after getting into an argument with a separate group of men last Saturday.
North Andros residents in the dark after BPL fire
NORTH Andros residents scrambled to preserve their goods and cool their bodies after a fire destroyed all generator units at a Bahamas Power and Light station in North Andros yesterday.
MP Cornish apologises on Abaco PM statement
NORTH Abaco MP Kirk Cornish apologised yesterday for declaring himself prime minister of Abaco.
MARITAL RAPE LAW ‘HARMS OUR SONS’
MOTHERS expressed concern yesterday that young men will be unfairly punished if amendments to the Sexual Offenses Act criminalise marital rape.
Woman accused of stealing $17k from Island Luck granted bail
A WOMAN was granted bail after she was charged with stealing over $17,000 from an Island Luck store in Abaco earlier this year.
Man on bail for murder fined for failing to charge monitoring device
A MAN on bail for attempted murder was fined $2,500 for failing to charge his electronic monitoring device.
Casuarina Bridge cost grows by just under $1m as progress on the construction continues
THE ongoing repair work at the Casuarina Bridge is progressing, but changes in the scope of work have increased the cost to $2.8m - an increase of $900,000.
Munroe: Govt to use education policy to deter rise in sexual crimes
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said the government will try to deter the rise in sexual crimes through an education policy.
Police involved in shooting Azario Major still on active duty
THE police officers involved in the shooting death of Azario Major remain on active, unmodified duty despite a Coroners Court finding of homicide by manslaughter.
