FNM ‘in solidarity’ with Long Island MP
THE Free National Movement stands in solidarity with Long Island MP Adrian Gibson, party leader Michael Pintard said yesterday, adding the organisation was of the view that the parliamentarian was innocent until proven guilty.
AF Adderley shooting victim was on bail
THE man shot and killed on Sunday outside of AF Adderley’s gymnasium was on bail and being electronically monitored, according to Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle yesterday.
One year on and Exuma Markets celebrates
EXUMA Markets has celebrated its first year anniversary and official grand opening.
$50,000 donation to help farming schools throughout nation
THE Agricultural Development Organization (ADO) has announced a $50,000 donation in supplies to boost farming at government schools throughout The Bahamas.
Blaze rips through Grand Bahama junkyard
A massive blaze broke out at a car junkyard yesterday in the commercial industrial area of Queen’s Highway, Freeport.
School stay away as thousands drop out
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin says thousands of students have still not returned to campuses since schools were reopened during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Junkanoo return is on the cards
YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg said he expects that Junkanoo parades will not only be held in New Providence this year, but in Grand Bahama and the Family Islands after a two-year hiatus of the cultural event.
Man accused of harming two victims
A MAN was remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services yesterday accused of causing harm to two men and assaulting one of them with a handgun.
Veteran policeman and two Colombians accused over drugs
A VETERAN police officer - who has now been relieved of his duties - and two Colombian men were arraigned in Magistrates Court yesterday accused of importing 181 pounds of cocaine and 31 pounds of indian hemp into Acklins last week.
Long Island MP Adrian Gibson, six others, charged
SITTING Member of Parliament for Long Island Adrian Gibson and six others were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court Monday on corruption charges in connection with his tenure as executive chairman of the Water and Sewerage Corporation under the Minnis administration.
Fuel operators: We might have to shut down
FUEL operators yesterday warned gas stations may have to shut down if prices do not stabilise soon, insisting they cannot wait months for this crisis to be resolved.
Munroe: We are on cusp of transformation
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe says The Bahamas stands on the cusp of transformational change and will be depending on young Bahamians to take the country to the next level.
Suspected monkeypox patient airlifted out of country
A FOREIGNER who was being monitored for suspected monkeypox was airlifted out of the country last week, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville confirmed yesterday.
114 new COVID cases
THERE were 114 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the country on Friday and Saturday.
Poitier named to Foreign Affairs post
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday announced the appointment of Eugene Poitier as its new permanent secretary.
