$10m damage but no injuries in cay blaze
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper said the damage sustained in the structural fire on Monday at Over Yonder Cay, Exuma is estimated to be as high as $10m.
Message to troubled students
“YOU can be anything you want to be” was one of the key messages delivered to troubled students during a symposium held at the Hope Centre yesterday.
Minnis: Govt needs to give answers over FTX
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has insisted there are many FTX-related questions that need answers by the Davis administration. As The Bahamas based crypto exchange fund’s collapse is news around the world, the Killarney MP said the spotlight has been shone on FTX’s conduct and the people behind the operation.
Changing of the guard at hospital foundation
THE Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, founded in 2003 to provide funding to the hospital, recently toasted a warm thank you to outgoing chairman Richard C Demeritte.
‘No police probe’ of Lanisha Rolle
DEPUTY Commissioner of Police Leamond Deleveaux yesterday denied reports that former Youth, Sports and Culture Minister Lanisha Rolle is being investigated by police.
MPs answer on whether they had FTX investments
SEVERAL members of Parliament yesterday said they had no FTX investments, while one confirmed receiving a donation from the collapsed crypto exchange firm.
Senate president tells joint sitting: ‘Rape is rape’
SENATE President LaShell Adderley called yesterday for the criminalisation of marital rape, saying rape is rape no matter the context.
Man accused of rape attack
A MAN was accused in a Magistrate’s Court of raping a woman in the capital last week.
$250 fine after dog attack on policeman
A MAN was fined in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after admitting responsibility for two dogs that attacked a police officer at Arawak Cay last week.
Bail granted in firearm case
A MAN was granted bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday on firearm and ammunition charges.
Courtesy visit to Resilience Centre
ANN Marie Davis recently paid a courtesy call at the Bahamas Resilience Centre in Freeport and was impressed with the programmes offered to address and promote mental health wellness.
Six years on, man charged with break-in at church
A MAN was remanded to prison overnight after being accused of breaking into a church six years ago and stealing thousands of dollars worth of equipment.
Businesses expecting no decrease in sales for Black Friday this year
LOCAL businesses do not anticipate a decrease in sales this Black Friday, despite the rise in inflation and other recent financial challenges faced by consumers.
US donation to help in disasters
THE United States government is committed to helping The Bahamas prepare for future disasters.
PM tours GoldWynn site
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis and other government officials toured the construction site of the multi-million-dollar GoldWynn hotel and residences project on Cable Beach last week to view the development’s progress.
