Journalists mark Press Freedom Day
THE Bahamas Press Club 2014 recently held an event to mark World Press Freedom Day.
Pamela Stuart dies, aged 91
MISS Pamela Stuart, 91, died at her Ridgeway, Eastern Road home just before midnight on Friday. Her funeral services will be announced later.
COVID outbreak at Office of Prime Minister
AFTER contracting COVID-19 last week, Latrae Rahming, director of communications in the Office of the Prime Minister, says the worst of his symptoms are over.
Majority of new virus cases were transmitted locally
A LOCAL infectious disease expert said 65 percent of the new COVID-19 cases in the last epidemiological week were transmitted locally.
What killed three tourists in Exuma?
AN investigation is ongoing into the deaths of three American tourists who were found dead at the luxury Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in Exuma on Friday after they were reportedly stricken by an unknown illness.
SEVERE WEATHER WARNING UPDATE – Sunday 10.55pm-Monday, 1am
The Bahamas Department of Meteorology has re-issued a severe thunderstorm warning and watch from 10.55pm Sunday until 1.00 am Monday.
Acting PM releases statement on deaths at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort
Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper released a statement on Sunday regarding the deaths of three American visitors at the Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in Exuma on Friday.
Three senior staffers at Office of the Prime Minister have COVID-19
THREE senior staffers at the Office of the Prime Minister have tested positive for COVID-19.
Cable Bahamas disruption after 'major power surge'
SCORES of Cable Bahamas customers experienced disruptions with internet and television service as a result of a major power surge caused by the “local power provider”, the cable provider said Friday.
Police warning on fraud trends
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force has advised the public to be alert to fraud trends that are taking place in the country - one of which uses web shops to funnel money, while another lures victims under the guise of companionship and love.
SERZ purchases 'only intended to benefit Grand Bahama and Abaco'
MINISTER for Grand Bahama Ginger Moxey said that supplies purchased under Special Economic Recovery Zone Order (SERZ) are only intended to benefit the islands of Grand Bahama and Abaco that were affected by Hurricane Dorian.
Grand Bahama police searching for man in connection with murder investigation
Grand Bahama Police are searching for a man who is wanted for questioning in connection with a murder investigation.
25 Cuban migrants discovered at Freeport apartment
TWENTY-five illegal Cuban migrants, including five children, were discovered at an apartment in the Freeport area on Friday, police reported.
Man charged with assault with a dangerous instrument granted bail
A 32-year-old man who denied assaulting another man with a handsaw nearly two months ago was granted $5,000 bail before his trial.
Man remanded to prison ahead of sentencing for stealing car battery, other items
A MAN was sent to prison Friday after admitting to stealing a woman’s car battery and an assortment of items from a local grocery store last month.
