Six months in jail for indecent assault
A MAN was sentenced to six months in prison by a Magistrate’s Court yesterday for the indecent assault of a woman last year.
Heart disease top cause of death in nation
ISCHEMIC heart disease is the number one cause of death in the country, according to Health Minister Dr Michael Darville.
500 new healthcare hires
NEARLY 500 allied healthcare professionals will be hired by the government in an effort to shore up manpower resources, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said in the House of Assembly yesterday.
Minnis: Gibson is innocent until proven otherwise
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday “a man is innocent until proven otherwise” as many in the country wait to learn what will be the next political steps of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson.
Pintard sees ‘arrogance’ growing in government
Opposition leader Michael Pintard yesterday described the Davis administration as one that does not comply with laws and suggested that he was beginning to see seeds of “arrogance” grow in the new day government.
24,000 doses of child vaccine received through COVAX plan
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville yesterday revealed that the government has secured more than 24,000 paediatric doses of COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX facility.
BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 16th June: Freeport
STARTS: 06/16/2022 1:10 PM EDT EXPIRES: 06/16/2022 2:15 PM EDT
$80k a year to prevent Freeport drainage flooding
GRAND Bahama Port Authority is investing $80,000 annually to ensure Freeport’s drainage system is “storm ready” to prevent flooding.
‘Embassy’s spending followed protocol’
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and former Foreign Affairs Minister Darren Henfield were at odds yesterday over spending that took place under their administration to furnish and decorate an ambassador’s residence in Brussels, Belgium.
'Credible' investors interested in redevelopment of Grand Bahama International Airport
THREE “credible” investors have expressed interest in the redevelopment of the Grand Bahama International Airport, Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper revealed yesterday.
ALL OVER FOR HEALTH VISA – and no tests if you’ve had COVID jabs
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville announced yesterday the government will remove its COVID-19 testing requirement for vaccinated people entering The Bahamas beginning Sunday.
Minister’s brother fined
A MAN was fined in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday on multiple charges, including disorderly behaviour and assaulting a female police officer.
Officer testifies in assault case
AN OFFICER gave testimony in a Magistrate’s Court in a man’s ongoing trial where he faces accusations of assaulting a police officer last Christmas.
Shop-breaker is jailed
A MAN was sentenced to one year at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services yesterday for shop-breaking.
Discharge in drugs case
A Magistrate’s Court yesterday placed a man, accused of drugs, on conditional discharge.
