Bahamas Red Cross names Edison Sumner president
THE Bahamas Red Cross Society (BRCS) elected Edison Sumner as its new president on June 22.
Four men charged with smuggling $9m worth of cocaine
FOUR MEN were charged with smuggling $9m worth of cocaine into Long Island in a drug bust last Friday.
Caribbean Bottling introduces commemorative items for Bahamas independence celebration
THE Caribbean Bottling company has introduced several commemorative initiatives to celebrate The Bahamas’ 50th independence anniversary.
US Department of State Report: Bahamas meets fiscal transparency requirements
For the first time in five years, The Bahamas is among some 70 countries that have met fiscal transparency requirements, according to a US Department of State 2023 Fiscal Transparency Report on public financial management accountability.
Bar Association taken to court accused of refusing to provide list of members in good standing
ROMONA Farquharson Seymour is taking the Bahamas Bar Association to court for allegedly refusing to give her a list of financial members before Friday’s annual general meeting.
Halkitis says Davis administration has to ‘live with’ Cruise Port deal
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said the Nassau Cruise Port deal the Minnis administration executed is one the Davis administration has to live with.
Labour department seeks to determine why work force decreased since 2019
LABOUR Minister Keith Bell said the Department of Labour is researching why the labour force has decreased by thousands compared to 2019.
Investigation continues into incident at nightclub that left man with a leg injury
POLICE said an investigation is ongoing into an incident at the Aura nightclub in Atlantis that left a man’s leg partially severed last month.
Justice holds legal discussions ahead of Gibson case, adjourned until Friday
THE corruption trial of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson was adjourned to Friday after Justice Cheryl Grant-Thompson held legal discussions in the absence of a jury yesterday.
Meteorologist says uptick in thunderstorms is not unusual
SUNNY days with uninterrupted blue skies will be back soon despite the recent series of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.
Murder on Peter Street brings count to 54 for the year
A MAN was shot dead last night, bringing the country’s murder count to 54.
Head of UB board of trustees refuses to say why non-Bahamian appointed acting president
THE head of the University of the Bahamas’ (UB) board of trustees refused to say why a non-Bahamian has been appointed acting president of the university following the resignation of the outgoing president.
Oops - no limit on beach access, says Goldwynn
GOLDWYNN is not blocking non-guests from accessing beaches, a resort official said yesterday.
GBPA wants evidence of govt claims over debts
THE Grand Bahama Port Authority defended its management of Freeport yesterday after Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis criticised its performance, saying increasing bureaucracy and red tape from the government have held the island back.
NEW CITIZEN FACED THREATS, SAYS BELL: Minister says widow victimised following oath given at funeral
IMMIGRATION Minister Keith Bell claimed the woman he granted citizenship on Saturday has complained about receiving threats since the matter became public.
