Ukraine President addresses CARICOM, PM expresses solidarity
Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis spoke with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by video at the CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting and, on behalf of the Caribbean community, expressed solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
Man jailed for having loaded gun in his car
A MAN was sentenced to two years in prison on Friday after he admitted to having a loaded gun in his car as he took his niece to the airport.
Businessman George Myers dies age 83
BUSINESSMAN, restauranter, and tourism mogul George Myers died peacefully at his home on Thursday at the age of 83.
Sweeting aims to cut imports by a quarter
AGRICULTURE, Marine Resources and Family Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting said yesterday officials hope to reduce imports by 25 percent by 2025.
Canadian navy to strengthen and stabilise Haiti
THE deployment of Canadian navy vessels to Haiti will not be used to intercept migrants trying to flee the troubled country, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed yesterday.
Insurer: New VAT policy will increase costs
BAHAMIAN consumers will “undoubtedly” see increased cost of services at pharmacies and other places due to the new interpretation of the VAT Act regarding remittance on medical insurance and healthcare services.
TRUDEAU PLEDGE ON AID TO HAITI – Canadian PM also promises climate change funding
AS he addressed regional leaders at the 44th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday pledged to offer $44m in funding to aid Caribbean countries in the fight against climate change, while also unveiling his nation’s plans to help bring stability to Haiti.
Man held without bail on attempted killing of a police officer and armed robberies
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday accused of two separate armed muggings and the attempted killing of a police officer in the nation’s capital last week.
Man on release for armed robbery caught second time with firearm, denied bail
A MAN was denied bail yesterday after being accused of having a loaded gun while on release for pending armed robbery and firearm charges.
Teenager found with knife given curfew
A teenager admitted in court yesterday to having a knife on George Street.
Three granted $60k bail on cocaine charges
TWO men and a woman were granted $60,000 bail in court yesterday after being accused of smuggling $1,000,000 worth of cocaine into the country through Bimini last weekend.
Dog chases off a 12-foot hammerhead shark
A remarkable video circulating on social media shows a dog chasing off a 12-foot hammerhead shark.
Western Air flight makes emergency return to LPIA
A WESTERN Air flight had to make an emergency return shortly after takeoff from Lynden Pindling International Airport yesterday morning after the pilot observed that the landing gear had not fully retracted.
Immigration probe over barber shop incident ‘concluded by next week’
IMMIGRATION Minister Keith Bell said he is hoping that an investigation into a video involving two alleged immigration officers assaulting two Haitian barbers last week will be concluded by next week.
Amy Pope: There needs to be a humane approach to irregular migration
THERE needs to be a humane approach when dealing with irregular migrants living in communities, according to a US candidate for director general of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM).
