PINTARD QUESTIONS AG AUTHORITY OVER PAC: FNM Leader asks House speaker for intervention
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard says the opposition intends to seek intervention from House Speaker Patricia Deveaux in light of recent actions made by Attorney General Ryan Pinder with respect to the work of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
Two youths among four persons shot last week
A TEN-year-old boy who left home to purchase food was shot and injured on Friday.
Sail boat crashes into rocks in Exuma (video)
A sail boat crashed onto rocks at Hybourne Cay, Exuma, on Thursday - despite the efforts of the crew of another boat to raise the alert.
Police investigate bomb threat at the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture Office
POLICE are investigating a bomb threat at the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture Office located on University Boulevard.
Bahamas Kidney Association encourages everyone to wear green on Fridays in March
WITH March observed as kidney month, The Bahamas Kidney Association is urging people to wear green in support.
Man jailed for breaching curfew four times
A MAN on bail for armed robbery and attempted murder was sent to prison Friday for breaching his curfew four times.
Man fined for stealing $3,000 worth of supplies
A 46-year-old man was fined in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday for stealing over $3,000 worth of supplies from a mechanical company last year.
Advancement of women 'still has a long way to go'
FREEPORT attorney Berlice Lightbourne-Pintard says there is still a long way to go regarding the advancement of women in the world of work and other sectors of society.
US Embassy, local fire department conduct fire drill
On Friday morning, US Embassy Nassau’s Regional Security Office (RSO), in cooperation with the local fire department, conducted a routine fire drill at the embassy.
Royal visitors meet golden stars
ROYAL visitors Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex and Forfar, and his wife, Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Forfar, attended an awards ceremony at SuperClubs Breezes last night.
Halkitis fully confident on government budget forecasts
INSISTING that the country is moving in the right direction, Economic Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis yesterday dismissed criticism from the opposition that the government was too optimistic in its budget projections.
12,000 on food assistance to receive ten percent boost
SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe said the number of people receiving food assistance has grown by 1,000 since October, climbing to roughly 12,000 monthly, however those receiving help will get an increase of more than 10 percent beginning next week.
ORG calls for transparency as government considers NIB rate hike
A GOVERNANCE reformer said yesterday the proposed National Insurance Board rate increase should include consultations in citizens’ interest, adding more transparency should be given to those who will be affected.
Watson: PM's tone was different but message never changed
IN the face of criticism over what some believe to be “mixed messages” from Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis on shanty towns, press secretary Clint Watson said while his tone may be different on the issue, Mr Davis’ message has never changed.
Moultrie: AG Pinder ‘over-reaching’ on PAC
FORMER House Speaker Halson Moultrie believes Attorney General Ryan Pinder is indirectly trying to overturn his 2021 decision on the Public Accounts Committee.
