PM: Crime won’t hit tourism
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis said he doesn’t believe the country’s crime rate will affect the nation’s tourism product, despite continued warnings for American citizens to “exercise increased caution” in The Bahamas due to crime.
Private donations help hurricane repairs on 50 homes
HURRICANE repairs were completed on about 50 homes on Grand Bahama through the Grand Bahama Disaster Relief Foundation (GBDRF), with recent private donations totaling $450,000.
Principal ‘to take leave’
THE principal at the centre of friction at Thelma Gibson Primary School has asked to take vacation leave beginning today, following a heated meeting with teachers, parents and administrators on Friday.
Suspected drowning investigated
POLICE are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an 87-year-old man on Sunday.
Man shot by police and officer ‘struck by car’
A POLICE officer is in hospital in serious condition after reportedly being struck by the driver of a Honda Fit who police attempted to stop while in the area of Fourth Street and Coconut Grove.
Murdered man ‘was out on bail’
A 40-YEAR-OLD man who was shot and killed at a farmer’s market on Baillou Hill Road South last Friday was said to be on bail for a serious offence at the time of his murder.
Update ‘very shortly’ on minister allegation
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said he expects to get an update “very shortly” concerning investigations into claims made against Housing and Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis.
Hailing our nation’s heroes
MORE than 200 Bahamians were recognised on National Heroes Day for their contributions to national development that helped shape The Bahamas.
PM: BPL rise won’t lead to job cuts
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis says he doesn’t believe that his administration’s decision to increase Bahamas Power and Light’s monthly fuel charge will lead to job layoffs and business closures.
Munroe turns to judges as country faces crime crisis
WHILE acknowledging the country is facing a crime crisis, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday he is hoping to meet with judiciary officials this week to discuss ways to speed up criminal cases as a part of their crime fighting strategies.
Shane Gibson: I’ll run in next election
FORMER MP and Cabinet minister Shane Gibson has confirmed that he is seeking a return to frontline politics and is hoping to run for the MICAL constituency in the next general election.
Man shot in face in Eight Mile Rock
A MAN is in hospital in serious condition after he was shot in the face on Saturday in the Eight Mile Rock area, police reported. Police received a report shortly after 1am on Saturday that a man was taken to hospital with gunshot injuries. Officers went to the Rand Memorial Hospital to investigate.
Minister defends joint operation
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe says the joint national security operation between The Bahamas and The Turks and Caicos Islands is in the best interest of the country despite criticism from some quarters.
Father faces incest charge
A FATHER facing incest charges in the Supreme Court on Friday denied sleeping with his teenage daughter, claiming she only made the allegations after a pregnancy test was found in her room.
