Charged over death threats and assault
A MAN appeared in court yesterday charged with making death threats and assaulting a woman with a dangerous instrument.
Man accused over drugs
A MAN was charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after being found in possession of dangerous drugs in his home.
Man: I was hit by car as woman aimed for her ex
A MAN testified yesterday how he suffered injuries in 2020 when he was struck by a car when a woman hit him while aiming for her ex-boyfriend.
Man denies drug possession charge
A MAN who previously pleaded not guilty to charges of possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply officially changed his plea in the Magistrate’s Court.
Search called off as four more bodies found after boat sinks
THE Coast Guard said yesterday that it had found four additional bodies in its search for dozens of migrants lost at sea off Florida but would suspend its rescue operations at sunset if it doesn’t receive any new information.
Customs review of promotions
A REVIEW is underway at the Department of Customs regarding staff promotions which should be complete within the first quarter of the year, according to State Minister for Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle.
Minnis defends Prospect Ridge after criticism by government
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis defended his administration’s proposed Prospect Ridge housing project after Transport and Housing Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis said her tech team recommended it be left alone.
Standing committee proposed to examine house budget
MPs debated a resolution yesterday that would establish a standing committee to examine the management and budget of the House of Assembly and consider various matters, including those related to salaries, allowances, infrastructural needs and the relationship between the legislature and executive branches of government.
‘No disruptions’ for face-to-face instruction in Grand Bahama
THE resumption of face-to-face instruction on Grand Bahama continues to progress very well, according to District Superintendent of Schools Ivan Butler, who reported a high turn-out of teachers and students during the first two days.
Minister: Strong turnout by staff
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin said more than 85 percent of teachers showed up to work on Monday “despite being urged to turn off their computers and sit it out”.
‘Most seeking COVID treatment still unvaccinated’
DOCTORS Hospital CEO Dr Charles Diggiss says that two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of patients seeking treatment for the contagious disease are still not vaccinated.
FOAM and Black Panthers team up to serve hot meals
SCORES of people in need of a hot meal turned out to Family of All Murder Victims’ free dinner drive in Nassau Village yesterday.
HMS Medway visits ahead of next hurricane season
THE Royal Navy’s HMS Medway is visiting The Bahamas ahead of the 2022 hurricane season.
Sea search continues for 38 on Bimini boat
The Coast Guard battled time and currents Wednesday as its planes and ships searched for 38 people missing off the coast of Florida, four days after a suspected human smuggling boat capsized in a storm.
TA Thompson teachers sit out over state of school
THE majority of teachers at T A Thompson Junior High School staged a sit out at the school yesterday over inadequate working conditions.
