Long Island officers accused of assault
A 25-YEAR-OLD Cat Island local government official has alleged he was beaten by police and denied medical treatment in Long Island.
36 years locked away on a 7-year sentence
THE Supreme Court yesterday ordered the release of Eric Stubbs, a man who spent 36 years in Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre after he was convicted of rape in 1984.
Man guilty of assault after attack with pipe
A 29-year-old man who claimed he hit another man with a pipe in self-defence was found guilty yesterday of assault with a dangerous instrument.
Accused over fake currency
A MAN accused of possessing fake Bahamian currency notes was charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Murder charge in case of couple shot on motorbike
A 22-year-old man accused of shooting a couple who had been riding on a motorcycle earlier this year was yesterday charged with murder and attempted murder.
Davis to speak on Ukraine issue
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis is attending a senior regional conference this week where he will raise issues related to the impact of Russia’s invasion on Ukraine and China’s presence in the region.
‘Phased return to normal’ for PMH
THE Princess Margaret Hospital has commenced a phased return to normal hospital services while continuing to ensure the safety of patients and staff in the current COVID19 environment.
Cooper says administration is ‘government of transparency’
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper said “this government of transparency” is committed to political reforms with a legislative agenda that includes the implementation of campaign finance legislation and electoral reforms.
Govt will try to cushion gas rises
THE Davis administration plans to expedite any plan to buffer increased gasoline prices that may come as a result of the Russian Ukrainian war, according to press secretary Clint Watson.
Family reeling from shooting death
A RELATIVE of one of two men killed in separate incidents on Thursday said the family is reeling from the tragedy.
Pintard: Sorry for mistakes we made
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard has apologised to Bahamians who were hurt by decisions of the Minnis administration, saying: “We did not get everything right.”
Shanendon Cartwright elected FNM deputy leader, Dr Duane Sands voted in as chairman
SHANENDON Cartwright and Dr Duane Sands won the headline races at the Free National Movement’s convention on Friday, completing the party’s leadership team as it recovers from last year’s overwhelming general election loss.
Govt to ramp up social services initiatives amid Ukraine concerns
AS government plans to ramp up its social services initiatives in anticipation of implications due to the ongoing war, officials want to ensure that the ministry responsible for assistance has a sufficient budget to help people in need.
Auditor General's Office looking into Minnis administration's pandemic spending
AUDITOR General Terrance Bastian says his office is in the beginning steps of looking into the former Minnis administration’s pandemic spending, particularly the food programme.
