John Templeton memorial Scholarship re-established to benefit three graduate students up to $40K
THREE graduate students eager to advance human flourishing will be eligible for up to $40,000 annually for two years through a re-established Sir John Templeton Memorial Scholarship offered by the Lyford Cay Foundations.
Bell responds to human rights criticisms on immigration and citizenship
IMMIGRATION Minister Keith Bell is satisfied that laws governing immigration and citizenship issues in The Bahamas are strong despite criticism from the United States.
‘The proper action was taken not to land those persons in our country’
KEITH Bell says immigration officials correctly denied two Moldovan models entry to The Bahamas in a case that has sparked international headlines.
Officers who assaulted two Haitian migrants on paid leave pending investigation results
THE immigration officers who attacked two Haitian men in a barber shop last month are on paid administrative leave. Immigration Minister Keith Bell said yesterday the investigation into their matter is ongoing and will take “as long as necessary” to ensure the right outcome.
Drugs, firearm and ammunition found off Nassau Street
POLICE reported drugs were found along with an illegal firearm and ammunition on Tuesday off Nassau Street by officers attached to Operation Ceasefire.
Pilot Club donates bicycle helmets, promoting brain safety in Grand Bahama
THE Sunset Pilot Club of Grand Bahama will be distributing 50 bicycle helmets to pre-schoolers on Grand Bahama through an initiative called “Brain Power”.
Police seize marijuana while on patrol
Police announced the seizure of a quantity of marijuana during patrols by the dog section on Tuesday. Shortly before 6pm, officers in the area of East Street south, near Domingo Heights, conducted a search of an open yard and found an estimated eight ounces of marijuana with a street value of $520. No arrests were made.
Two Bimini men missing at sea
THE family of two men who went missing on Sunday while travelling from Grand Bahama to Bimini are praying they will be safely found.
‘There’s been no final decision’ on RCI PI Project
YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg says Cabinet has not approved Royal Caribbean International’s Paradise Island project.
BAHAMAS JOINS LAWSUIT DEMANDING US GUN MAKERS ‘PAY UP $10BN’: Case holds manufacturers accountable for harm caused by their products
THE Bahamas has joined a $10bn lawsuit to hold US gun manufacturers to account for the spread of firearms throughout the region, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said last night.
Dr Fitzcharles named director of operating theatre
PRINCESS Margaret Hospital (PMH) has appointed Dr Colleen Fitzcharles as director of operating theatre. Dr Fitzcharles was the first Bahamian female surgeon at PMH and Doctors Hospital.
Court clerk faces fraud and money laundering charges
A MAGISTRATE’S Court clerk was in tears yesterday as she faced 20 fraud-related charges - with prosecutors alleging she abused her court position for profit and gain.
Woman fined and must repay employer over stolen money
A GAS station worker was fined $1,800 yesterday after she admitted to stealing $572.83 from her place of employment on Prince Charles Drive.
Police investigate alleged sexual assault
Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault of a woman which occurred on Monday.
Residents complain about illegal dumping on the side of the road
RESIDENTS of Englerston are complaining about debris left on the roadside and in a neighbouring abandoned property.
