Groceries and toys distributed to those in need
DUDLEY Seide, the founder of Reach Out Ministries, distributed some 700 grocery packages and Christmas toys to needy residents in Grand Bahama over the weekend.
Christmas bonus approved for BPL staff despite discrepancy
KYLE Wilson, Bahamas Electrical Workers Union head, said government has agreed to give staff of Bahamas Power and Light a Christmas bonus despite a discrepancy in the registration of the parties’ industrial agreement.
Mitchell says FNM ‘couldn’t see forest for the trees’
FOREIGN Affairs and Public Service Minister Fred Mitchell said the Free National Movement lost the goodwill of the Bahamian people early in its term and the party “couldn’t see the forest for the trees” and just went downhill.
Fernander appointed deputy commissioner
GOVERNOR General Sir Cornelius A Smith swore in Clayton Fernander yesterday as Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
Mum-of-two dies in head on crash
A FAMILY has been left devastated after a young single mother was killed in a head on collision in Abaco on Sunday.
CDC lowers our travel risk rating
THE United States’ Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has lowered The Bahamas’ COVID-19 Travel Risk Advisory Rating from level three to level two, according to the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
Davis to address COVID concerns
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis will give a “national update” on Thursday on the government’s response to the fight against COVID-19.
Great Commission Ministries to hold giveaway for needy on Boxing Day
ON Boxing Day, Bishop Walter Hanchell and Great Commission Ministries on Wulff Road will host a free food give-away for the needy.
Murder probe as body found in parking lot
POLICE are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday night after a man’s body was found in the parking lot of an apartment building.
Discharge for obstruction
A 32-year-old man who obstructed an officer while she was executing her duties earlier this week was granted a conditional discharge yesterday.
Man accused of damaging car
A woman testified yesterday about how she made a complaint to police after being informed by a friend that her car had been damaged.
Behind bars after stealing $60 of groceries
A 36-year-old man who admitted to stealing over $60 worth of supplies from a local grocery and retail store was yesterday remanded into custody pending sentencing.
Murder suspect remanded to prison
A 25-year-old man accused of murdering a man earlier this year was remanded to prison yesterday.
Teen accused of murder bid
A 17-YEAR-OLD boy was charged in the Magistrate’s court on Friday with attempted murder in Abaco.
