264 Haitians repatriated
TWO hundred and sixty-four Haitians were repatriated on Tuesday.
Constituency MPs speak out over ‘senseless’ killings
TWO members of Parliament representing inner-city communities yesterday spoke out against violence that has resulted in numerous “senseless killings” in recent weeks.
Missing men found alive on their boat
TWO men who were reported missing at sea have been found alive.
Customs staff promotions ‘in pipeline’
STATE Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle confirmed yesterday that recommendations for the promotions of 203 Bahamas customs officers have been processed and more are in the pipeline.
‘A republic? That’s up to Bahamians’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday said his administration will support discussions about The Bahamas’ future with the monarchy, adding the way forward is for Bahamians to decide.
Williams ‘must resign’ over ‘risky’ comments
THE acting director of public prosecutions has come under fire after telling a reporter the country has a “generation of highly sexualised young people” who sometimes “engage in risky behaviours”.
Halkitis: Borrowing to be significantly less
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis anticipates that government borrowing will be “significantly less” for the upcoming fiscal year compared to last year due to increased revenue amid the country’s rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two men face court on drugs charges
TWO men were fined on separate drug charges in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Man accused of phone robbery
A MAN appeared in court yesterday in connection with an armed robbery of $16,000 worth of smartphones last December.
Canada officer to lead Murphy investigation
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe says his ministry is hoping to engage a retired correctional officer from Canada to lead an independent committee to investigate Charles Murphy’s tenure as corrections commissioner once Cabinet has given approval.
‘More than 1,000 awaiting home funds’
MORE than 1,000 homeowners are still waiting to receive funding approval from the Disaster Reconstruction Authority to continue their post-Dorian home repairs, Minister of State Myles Laroda said yesterday.
Hands for Hunger ‘was prudent' with food funds
HANDS for Hunger has said it was prudent with public funds it received to feed people receiving assistance through the National Food Distribution Task Force, adding almost all of the operational costs were self-absorbed to ensure the lion’s share of the money it received was spent on food.
Buddy Walk held to mark World Down Syndrome Day
THE Grand Bahama Down Syndrome Society organised a successful ‘Virtual Buddy Walk’ raising awareness and support in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day, which is observed on March 21.
UPDATED: Missing men found alive
UPDATE: The two men were found alive on their boat Wednesday morning after roughly three days at sea. They were taken into a harbour at Grand Bahama.
1,500 students have chance of HBCU scholarships
THE Bahamas Think HBCU college fair is set for April 23 and will provide 1,500 students throughout the country the opportunity for scholarships at 20 historically black colleges and universities in the United States.
