Victim was not intended target of murderer
NEW Providence police are investigating a shooting that left a 42-year-old man of Red Land Acres dead and a second man with injuries to the leg.
Pedestrian killed in collision
A PEDESTRIAN was struck and killed on Independence Highway last night, police said.
Woman accused of using fraudulent spousal permit
A HAITIAN woman was arraigned yesterday accused of using a fraudulent spousal permit to try to obtain an NIB smart card.
Man admits owning drugs after his girlfriend arrested
A MAN was put on six months probation after admitting to owning drugs for which his girlfriend had been arrested when police found the contraband in their home.
$500 bail for suspect accused of causing harm
A MAN, charged with attacking his girlfriend, was granted $500 bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Three accused over firearms
THREE Freeport men accused of importing firearms into the Bahamas were charged in a Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.
‘Push forward on Potter’s Cay’
A spokesperson for Potter’s Cay vendors has called for reconstruction to move forward more than a year after a fire destroyed stalls at the site.
Minister calls on parents to ensure children attend school
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin stressed the importance of both parents and the government ensuring school-age students attend school.
‘Ingraham comments show divide remains within FNM’
A CABINET minister is of the view that recent public comments by former prime minister Hubert Ingraham made it clear that there remains “a cleavage” within the Free National Movement.
Seven seriously injured in Exuma crash
Seven people were seriously injured in a traffic accident in Exuma on Monday night.
‘Half national debt down to climate costs? Prove it’
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard called on the government to “clarify” its statements or “substantiate its claims” in response to Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ statements about half the national debt being as a result of impacts of hurricanes.
Reports of Nottage death false
THE family of former member of Parliament Kendal Nottage has said social media posts circulating about his death are false.
Mitchell: PLP not just public relations
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell says the Davis administration has done much more than public relations in nearly one year, adding there were “big deal” decisions made since the party took office.
Swimming lessons to be added
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin says the government anticipates the introduction of swimming lessons into public schools this academic year.
Back to class for teachers
TEACHERS returned to the classroom yesterday after the Bahamas Union of Teachers members decided to forgo threatened industrial action.
