Probation for American woman on marijuana possession
AN AMERICAN woman was placed on six months probation yesterday after admitting in court to having marijuana while on vacation in Nassau.
Man accused of raping a woman during home invasion denied bail
A MAN was remanded yesterday accused of the rape of a woman during a home invasion last month. Kumar Lloyd, 28, faced Magistrate Samuel McKinney on charges of rape, burglary and two counts of armed robbery.
Two denied bail over violent robbery pending status check
TWO MEN were sent to prison after being accused of a violent robbery on West Bay Street earlier this month.
Prison parole programme to begin with Grand Bahama inmates
ACTING Prison Commissioner Doan Cleare said government expects to soon announce the commencing of parole for inmates, starting first in Grand Bahama.
Migrants held in Inagua all repatriated
ALL 375 migrants being held in Inagua have been repatriated, said Immigration Minister Keith Bell yesterday.
Community helps mother find missing daughter
RESCUERS are launching a search tonight for a 16-year-old girl who has been missing since January 30.
PM outlines six key fiscal strategies; hopes to double revenue collection
PRIME Minister Phillip Davis outlined six key priorities of the 2022 Fiscal Strategy report as he led debate in the House of Assembly yesterday - and hopes to nearly double the amount of real property tax collected.
Centreville crime watch receives car from MP
CENTREVILLE MP Jomo Campbell, along with corporate partners, donated a new neighborhood watch vehicle to The Bahamas National Neighborhood Watch Council (NNWC) of Centreville.
Poverty key contributor to sexual violence offences, says minister
SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe yesterday pointed to poverty as the main factor contributing to the level of rape and sexual violence offences plaguing the country.
Obie Wilchcombe: Government shelter unused by fire victims
SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe said no one had shown up to shelter facilities set up for some 40 victims of Sunday’s shanty town fire. He said government agencies will take the “necessary actions” investigating any undocumented people.
Art Lucaya to showcase talent in Grand Bahama
THE Grand Bahama Port Authority has announced its first Freeport art festival for March 23-25, featuring some 45 artists on Grand Bahama.
Opening of bank branch ‘milestone’ to serve Bahamians
THE BANK of The Bahamas held the grand opening of its John F Kennedy branch yesterday - with Prime Minister Philip Davis saying the “milestone” was a testament to the bank’s commitment to serving the Bahamian people.
Outage due to lightning, BPL Says
PARTS of New Providence experienced power outages yesterday morning due to a system interruption at Bahamas Power and Light.
Bishop Hall calls out ‘sanctified silence’
AFTER two murders were recorded on Sunday, Bishop Simeon Hall lashed out against those who engage in “sanctified silence” by failing to report criminal activity.
Minnis: PM’s reaction to threats is ‘overkill’
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ reaction to recent death threats is “overkill”, noting it’s not uncommon for a Prime Minister to receive such threats.
