Book warns of dire sea level changes for The Bahamas
A NEW book warns that The Bahamas faces greater risks from climate change than almost any other country.
Ann Marie Davis pledges to plant trees in Grand Bahama and other islands
ANN Marie Davis, the wife of the Prime Minister, has pledged to plant as many breadfruit trees as she can in Grand Bahama and elsewhere in the country.
Relatives increase efforts to find missing 20-year-old Kyle Carey
RELATIVES of a missing 20-year-old man are increasing their search efforts and remain hopeful for his return.
Parents of Bimini students that were allegedly beaten by police officer concerned they are being ignored
PARENTS of the Bimini Primary School students who were allegedly bruised when a police officer beat them in March are concerned police officials are ignoring their complaints and demands for accountability.
MARCO alert creates buzz and criticism of system
THE senior police officer responsible for the MARCO alert system said the alerts would have a link showing a picture of the missing person in the future.
American man bitten by baby shark near Grand Bahama
AN American man was bitten by a baby shark on Sunday while fishing in waters near West End, Grand Bahama.
Court of Appeal stays Gibson corruption trial
THE Court of Appeal stayed Adrian Gibson’s corruption trial yesterday pending the outcome of his appeal of a ruling from Justice Cheryl Grant-Thompson.
‘Bad behaviour’ cited by judge as she changes FNM injunction
A SUPREME Court judge has varied the terms of an injunction involving Free National Movement leaders after finding that Richard Johnson failed to disclose how his allegedly “bad behaviour” prompted the FNM’s executive committee to exclude him from future meetings.
No diesel as retailers ‘run out of fuel’ waiting on margin help
HIGH fuel costs and the government’s failure to address margin concerns prompted some petroleum retailers to stop selling diesel yesterday, according to Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association President Raymond Jones.
RAPE PROBE SHOWS ‘DOUBLE STANDARD’: Lawyer for alleged victim concerned over length of police investigation of MP
THE lawyer of a woman accusing a sitting MP of rape and abuse suggested the police investigation shows a double standard in how authorities treat complaints against influential people versus those with less influence.
Man held on charges of a spree of sexual assaults
A MAN was jailed yesterday after being charged with a spree of sexual assaults in the Golden Isles area this month.
Man on bail for murder in court on gun charge
A MAN on bail for murder was brought before the chief magistrate yesterday on a new firearm charge.
‘Hold owners to account’ for pit bull attacks
BAHAMAS Humane Society President Kim Aranha said dog owners who fail to train or restrain their pit bulls properly should be heavily fined, but pit bulls should not be banned.
Minister leads Switzerland delegation
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville is leading a delegation to Geneva, Switzerland, for the 76th World Health Assembly, where the prevalence of non-communicable diseases, antimicrobial resistance and universal health coverage is expected to dominate the agenda.
