Minister plans to recruit more for key agencies
WHILE noting that his ministry has embarked on an “aggressive” recruitment exercise to beef up manpower in the law enforcement community, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said plans are underway to recruit even more people to several key agencies under his remit.
FNM voices alarm over unregulated communities
THE Free National Movement has urged government to act on the “out of control construction” of a number of unregulated communities throughout the country.
Arawak Homes subdivision named after Olympian Frank Rutherford
ARAWAK Homes yesterday honoured Bahamian three-time Olympian Frank Rutherford, announcing that a new subdivision has been named after him.
Woman claims police giving little help over abusive ex
A 24-YEAR-OLD woman is speaking out after claiming her former boyfriend has been violent towards her, and that she is getting little help from police.
Ministry addresses road traffic allegations
THE Ministry of Transport and Housing was yesterday forced to address allegations pertaining to Road Traffic Department staff after claims of discord among workers were aired on social media.
Noon – SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology Special Wx Bulletin on Hurricane Ian
NOON SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology Special Wx Bulletin on Major Cat 3 Hurricane Ian
Severe lightning conditions caused BPL power cuts
AMID complaints from residents in western New Providence about recent power outages, a Bahamas Power and Light representative said the power cuts were a result of severe lightning conditions.
Tributes to acclaimed pianist Lee Callender
ACCLAIMED pianist and vocal coach Lee Beauford Callender died at his home on Saturday, as his loved ones sang to him in his final moments.
Hurricane Ian could bring heavy rainfall
THE National Emergency Management Agency continues to closely monitor the track of Hurricane Ian which forecasters anticipate could bring heavy rainfall to the northwest Bahamas.
EXPAT KILLED INSIDE GATED COMMUNITY: Cable Bahamas manager’s killing shocks quiet complex
POLICE are investigating a homicide in western New Providence after a British man was discovered inside a condominium with multiple lacerations to the body yesterday.
Wanted suspect shot dead by police
POLICE shot a wanted suspect dead in Gamble Heights yesterday afternoon after he allegedly pulled a gun on officers.
MP Adrian Gibson back in court today
LONG Island MP Adrian Gibson will be back in court today over corruption allegations before Justice Cheryl Grant-Thompson despite his lawyer’s objection to the move.
Munroe confident any potential security shortfalls will be addressed
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said he has every confidence law enforcement officials will address any potential security shortfalls following two recent escapes from custody.
6AM SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology Severe Weather eAlert
Strong line of thunderstorms approaching Abaco & East Grand Bahama and Real-Time projected track of Major Cat 3 Hurricane Ian:
Man faces fraud charges
A MAN was charged in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday for allegedly defrauding scores of people of more $50,000 under false pretences over the course of a year.
