Get ready to pay more at the store
SUPER Value owner Rupert Roberts says the prices of items such as rice, cooking oils, tomato products and evaporated milk will see an increase in the coming weeks.
BNT says no to Andros mining
THE Bahamas National Trust says the organisation does not endorse the proposed North Andros mining project.
‘OMAR KNEW KILLER’: Commissioner says murder scene has been identified
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said yesterday that police have identified where 21-year-old Omar Davis, Jr, was murdered and that he knew his killer.
Six Jamaicans jailed over marijuana farm
SIX Jamaicans were sentenced to two and a half years in prison in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after admitting to having a drug farm in Andros with marijuana plants worth $2.5m.
Two men face court in firearm possession cases
TWO men were charged in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday with separate firearm and ammunition complaints.
Suspect denies hammer attack on bar patron
A MAN was granted $2,000 bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after being charged with attacking a bar patron with a hammer.
Bail granted in harm case
A MAN was granted $3,000 bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after being accused of causing harm to another man.
International aid amid rise in migration
THE Ministries of Labour and Immigration now have the assistance of the International Organisation for Migration amid a rise of irregular incidents of migrations to the Bahama.
New online portal launched to help job seekers find work
THE Labour Department yesterday launched a new service on the MyGateway portal for job seekers.
Capri Sun drinks recalled
THE Bahamas Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority (BAHFSA) yesterday informed the public about Kraft Heinz’s recall of 5,760 cases of their 6.6 ounce Capri Sun Wild Cherry flavoured juice drink blend.
Recall of sweet potatoes remains in effect
THE BAHAMAS Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority (BAHFSA) says the recall of whole sweet potatoes remains in effect.
Schools will be ready to open, says Sears
DESPITE the assertion that the government will be unable to complete school repairs before the new academic year begins, Works and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears said he is confident the work will be done on time.
Woman accused of apartment rental scam
A WOMAN was granted $3,000 bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after allegedly defrauding two people of cash in an apartment rental scam.
Assistant Commissioner ‘at peace’ with former treatment
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Kendal Strachan says he is at peace with himself regarding the way he was treated under the former Minnis administration.
American tourist who died in Exuma ‘had COVID symptoms’
THE man who is said to have suddenly died at Sandals Emerald Bay, Exuma, complained of experiencing COVID-19 symptoms on Saturday, according to police.
