Pintard criticises ‘arrogance’ after demolition of domes
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard was critical of Housing and Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby- Davis yesterday in the wake of controversy surrounding her ministry’s decision to demolish domes in Abaco, claiming that her “arrogance is hurting the people” that she was called to serve.
Human rights group ‘appalled’ by decision
LOCAL advocacy group Human Rights Bahamas said it is “appalled” by reports from Abaco that families made homeless by Hurricane Dorian are being “forced back into the street” as the government demolishes domes that were erected as temporary shelters after the monster storm.
Church-going junkanooer shot dead
RELATIVES of a man who was shot dead on Saturday night have described him as a “quiet” guy who loved Junkanoo and attended church.
Govt: Domes had to be demolished
THE OFFICE of the Prime Minister has vigorously defended the demolition of domes on Abaco in the wake of criticisms over the move, stressing the operation was necessary due to serious mismanagement of the housing structures and the “squalid” and unsafe state of the dome site.
Legislation on marital rape being reviewed
SOCIAL Services and Urban Development Minister Obie Wilchcombe said the government is currently reviewing draft legislation that addresses the issue of marital rape and is hoping to receive feedback “from all sides” concerning the proposed legislation.
WILL CHARLES BE OUR LAST KING?
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis said on Friday that his administration will let Bahamians decide whether The Bahamas should transition into a republic amid reignited discussion over the issue following Queen Elizabeth II’s death.
Memorial for Dr Julia Wershing
A MEMORIAL mass was held in Madison, Nebraska, this morning for Dr Julia M Wershing, 89, who died in Madison, on Tuesday at the Arbor Care Centre in Madison.
Man fined $1,500 for marijuana possession
A MAN was fined $1,500 on Friday after admitting to marijuana possession.
Charles III formally proclaimed king
LONDON (AP) — Two days after his mother's death elevated him to the throne, King Charles III was officially proclaimed Britain's monarch Saturday in a pomp-filled ceremony steeped in ancient tradition and political symbolism — and, for the first time, broadcast live on television and online.
Officials gather at Senate to sign Book of Condolences
GOVERNMENT officials along with members of the wider political community gathered at the Senate on Friday to sign the book of condolences in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II’s death.
Man charged in connection with Gambier Village murder
A MAN was remanded to prison on Friday after being charged in connection with the death of another man who was shot outside his home while investigating an attempted break-in.
Man accused of possession of crime proceeds
A MAN was granted $5,000 bail in Magistrate’s Court on Friday after he was accused of being in possession of over $5,000 believed to be the proceeds of crime.
UPDATED: Seven-year-old dies after swing set collapses
NEW Providence police are investigating after a seven-year-old died when a swing set collapsed on her on Thursday.
Demolition begins of domes in Abaco
THE demolition process of domes in Abaco officially began yesterday, more than two years after some 34 domes were built to assist residents with temporary homes.
King Charles III's first address as Britain's new monarch
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III made his first address to the nation on Friday since becoming Britain's new monarch after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
