Halkitis: Opposition ‘dead wrong’ on budget
SENATOR Michael Halkitis yesterday defended the prime minister’s budget presentation in face of the opposition’s criticisms as he rejected their claims that the budget failed to address inflationary costs.
Sexual assault allegation under investigation
DETECTIVES in New Providence are investigating an allegation of sexual assault made by an American woman, which is said to have occurred yesterday.
Two women charged after fight
TWO women faced causing harm charges against each other in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Woman charged with abetment to assault
A WOMAN was granted $3,000 bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday following her arraignment for abetting in an assault.
Arrest in connection with housebreaking, stealing
A MAN suspected of housebreaking and stealing was arrested on Wednesday in the Freeport area, a senior police official said.
Man gets probation after assaulting girlfriend
A MAN was placed on six-months probation by a Magistrate’s Court after assaulting his girlfriend at a nightclub
Two men charged in connection with fake $4,349 cheque
TWO men were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with a fake $4,349 cashier’s cheque.
Six-months’ probation after deceit charges
A WOMAN was put on six-months’ probation yesterday after being charged with two counts of deceit of a public officer.
Long Island MP Adrian Gibson questioned by police
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Leamond Deleveaux confirmed yesterday that Long Island MP Adrian Gibson was in police custody and being questioned in relation to an ongoing probe into the Water and Sewerage Corporation.
Sandals to install detectors after tourist deaths
WHILE not revealing the cause of death of three American tourists at its Emerald Bay property earlier this month, Sandals has said the fatalities were not linked to the resort’s air conditioning system, food and beverage service, landscaping services or foul play.
Dead man found in front of house
POLICE are investigating a homicide that occurred in the Ridgeland Park area on Tuesday night.
Abaco murder probe
POLICE in Abaco are investigating a homicide on the island that happened on Tuesday.
Minister confirms hospital case rise not due to COVID
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville has confirmed that the increase in COVID-19 cases is not linked to the rise in hospital admissions, but is associated with a high volume of people suffering complications from chronic non-communicable diseases.
Candlelight vigil is held in memory of murdered sister
GRAND Bahama resident Shavon Munnings launched a Domestic Violence Awareness Conference on Tuesday with a candlelight vigil at the First Holiness Church in Freeport.
50 percent more to social service budget
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis said the 2022/2023 Budget will provide a financial boost for the social assistance needs of Bahamians who continue to struggle beneath the pressures of inflation.
