Agreement signed for Kipling Complex by university
UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas-North signed an agreement yesterday to acquire the Kipling Complex for its new campus in downtown Freeport.
‘Rape is rape’ says commissioner
POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle has said “rape is rape” and his officers will enforce the law “whatever that looks like”.
Probe launched into claims of official being beaten by police
POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle confirmed yesterday an investigation is underway into claims from a Cat Island local government official that he was beaten by officers in Long Island and denied medical attention after the ordeal.
Farmers’ plea as fire hits crops and livestock
LOCAL farmers on Abaco are calling for government intervention after losing livestock and food crops due to an ongoing fire at an “unmanaged” waste site off Cherokee Road.
Three more killings in just 24 hours
POLICE are investigating the murders of three men — one killed in Grand Bahama and two in New Providence.
WSC warns customers in arrears must pay up
THE Water & Sewerage Corporation is owed about $50m with 45,625 customers behind on their payments. The corporation said the money it is owed increased from $38m in January 2020.
Deadly risks of release on bail
POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle said yesterday it appears that getting bail for murder “is almost certain death” adding that there are people in the country who are willing to use lethal force to settle their disputes.
Equality Bahamas hosts events for Women’s Day
EQUALITY Bahamas is hosting a series of events as it observes International Women’s Day and facilitates civic participation in the building of the national gender machinery.
Accused claims she was victim of acid attack
A WOMAN who was accused of causing damage and making death threats against her ex’s wife alleged she only committed the acts because she was a victim of an acid attack at the hands of the complainants.
Man admits drug and contraband charges
A MAN pleaded guilty to drug and contraband charges in Magistrates Court after these items were found at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services last month.
Officers testify in weapons trial after firearm discovered
OFFICERS gave testimony yesterday in the ongoing weapons trial of three men.
Historic deal signed over lighthouse
The Elbow Reef Lighthouse Society, a Bahamian non-profit organisation, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding last month with the Bahamas Port Department, Ministry of Transport and Housing.
What part can Bahamas play in sanctions against Russia?
THE closure of American airspace to Russian planes increases the likelihood that The Bahamas’ airspace will be used as an alternative route for Russian aircraft, according to former director of aviation Charles Beneby.
Rolle ‘not a good fit’ and should resign as president
FREEPORT businessman Darren Cooper believes Ian Rolle, president of the Grand Bahama Port Authority, is not “a good fit for the City of Freeport” and should resign.
Dame Marguerite at Exuma summit
FORMER Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling was the keynote speaker at the first Exuma Women’s Wellness and Empowerment Summit, where she urged those attending to become more involved in the development of the country.
