‘Victimised’ public servants urged ‘come forward’
PRESS Secretary Clint Watson has urged public servants who claim victimisation to come forward and seek recourse through the proper channels.
Govt signs heads of agreement for $250m Long Island development
THE Davis administration signed a heads of agreement yesterday with Azul Destinations Ltd and Calypso Cove Destinations Ltd for the development of an upscale resort and cruise port for South Long Island, estimated to cost some $250m.
Gyms ‘may raise fees’ after BPL bills hike
THE looming increase in electricity bills will likely force some gym operators still recovering from COVID-19’s impact to consider raising membership fees or making other adjustments to help sustain operations, according to fitness stakeholders.
Man charged with murder over shooting death
A MAN was remanded in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with a shooting that left another man, who was on bail for attempted murder, dead last month.
Fine for breaching curfew while on bail
A MAN was fined in Magistrate’s Court yesterday for breaching his curfew while on Supreme Court bail for armed robbery.
Testimony given in trial of man accused of sexually abusing daughter
A MEDICAL official and a police officer gave testimony in the Supreme Court yesterday in the case of a man accused of sexually abusing his daughter.
18 months for possession of unlicensed firearm
A MAN was sentenced to 18 months in prison Wednesday for possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Man charged with attempted murder
A MAN was sent to prison Wednesday after being accused in Magistrate’s Court of a failed murder bid.
Peter Roker’s National Heroes Day charity challenge
BUSINESSMAN, fuel retailer and philanthropist Peter Roker, known as a pioneer in the Carmichael Road West community, is engaging in one of the biggest philanthropic challenges of his life this National Heroes Day. He will attempt to walk 248,160ft, or 47 miles around the entire island of New Providence in an effort to raise funds for three charities.
Search goes on for missing Eight Mile Rock woman
THE search continues for a missing 56-year-old Eight Mile Rock woman who suffers from a mental illness and has not been seen since July.
FNM Deputy: ‘No comprehensive plan’ on crime
THE Free National Movement has called on the government to get a grip on rising violent crime.
Rent-to-own housing initiative launching soon
HOUSING and Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis announced yesterday that her ministry will soon be launching its rent-to-own housing initiative, a programme she said is designed “to expand the path to homeownership for hardworking Bahamians.”
FNM leader accuses PM of ‘misleading’ the public
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard accused Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis of “misleading” the public and being “disingenuous” after saying procurement legislation brought by the former administration was “rushed”.
Bain and Grants Town community react to BPL bills increase
RESIDENTS of the Bain and Grants Town community are in uproar after Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis announced that Bahamas Power and Light will be increasing its monthly fuel charge in response to rising fuel costs.
Office of the Prime Minister explains BPL action
IN the wake of criticism about increases to Bahamas Power and Light bills, the Office of the Prime Minister released a statement last night explaining why the course of action was taken.
