Library opened for female inmates at prison
THE Female Inmates’ Library was officially opened yesterday during a ceremony at the women’s prison yesterday.
Nearly one in five criminals reoffends, says minister
THE recidivism rate at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services currently stands at 18 percent, according to National Security Minister Wayne Munroe yesterday.
‘Need for discussion’ on privacy for settlements
PRESS secretary Clint Watson says he believes there needs to be discussions about what sort of settlement agreements should be revealed to the public to ensure transparency while also protecting “people’s right to privacy”.
Relief packages to be offered to jitney drivers
GOVERNMENT will be offering relief packages to jitney drivers to offset the impact of increasing fuel costs, Housing and Transport Minister Jobeth Coleby-Davis announced yesterday.
Attorney hails economy of independent Bahamas
Grand Bahama attorney David Thompson believes that after 49 years of independence the Bahamas has “the third most envious economy” in the Western Hemisphere, after America and Canada.
FNM to renovate centre
THE Free National Movement Council in Grand Bahama is hosting major fundraising events to help renovate the Sir Cecil Wallace-Whitfield Community Building that sustained severe flood damage during Hurricane Dorian.
Gus Cooper hailed as he is honoured by Arawak Homes
FAMILY and loved ones gathered at the opening of the Winston “Gus” Cooper Manor yesterday, remembering the man best known as a visionary leader of the Valley Boys Junkanoo group.
Tributes at passing of ex-Speaker Symonette
FORMER House of Assembly Speaker and government minister Vernon J Symonette, CMG, has died.
BPL-Osborne discussing deal
DARNELL Osborne, former chair of the BPL board and two others are in the process of reaching an agreement outside of court with the government.
Questions raised over fatal crash
FAMILY members of two men killed in a traffic accident on Monday have expressed concern about the response time of first responders to the scene of the incident. According to reports, the incident happened shortly before 5am.
Taxi drivers chase 30% fares increase
TAXI drivers want a 30 percent increase across the board to offset the rising cost of fuel.
Govt funds for BPL to avoid price rise?
Works and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears says the government will have to provide a subsidy to BPL if the company is to avoid raising electricity costs on the Bahamian people.
Two face court over murder charges
TWO men were charged in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday on two separate murder charges, one involving the death of a known murder suspect.
Davis defends minister over cop assault claim
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis yesterday defended Housing and Transport Minister Jobeth Coleby Davis after Killarney MP Dr Hubert Minnis called for an update into investigations concerning allegations made against the Elizabeth MP.
Darville: $50m in unbudgeted debt when I took office
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday that upon taking office he found about $50m in unbudgeted debt in his ministry.
