Minister says PHA responsible for hospital security
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe has responded to calls for more law enforcement presence at public health facilities after a patient attacked another patient at the Princess Margaret Hospital on the weekend.
Bain insists he will appeal after being ordered by court to pay woman $64,000
COALITION of Independents leader Lincoln Bain yesterday repeated his determination to appeal a court ruling that ordered him to pay $64,000 to a woman after finding he did not invest or return the money she wanted him to hold in a trust for her for three years.
Make a difference for others this Christmas
TWO local charities are calling on the public to assist them to make certain that those for whom they care feel loved during the upcoming Christmas season.
First arrivals get their booster vaccinations
WITH booster COVID-19 shots available to the general public 18 years and older as of yesterday, a number of people showed up at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium to receive a third dose of the vaccine.
Carnival operator to seek judicial review if go-ahead not given
BJORN Ferguson, the newly retained lawyer for carnival operator McCafferty Enterprises, suggested yesterday his client would seek judicial review proceedings in the Supreme Court if his application to host the Christmas Carnival event is not granted approval.
The nation salutes Queen Chantel
YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg has congratulated Miss Bahamas Universe Chantel O’Brian on making history by placing in the top ten at the Miss Universe pageant held in Israel.
Patient held after attack in hospital
A PATIENT was arrested after he attacked another patient at Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday.
Olympian’s wait for help drags on
OLYMPIC Gold medalist Ramon Miller says he’s still facing the “dilemma” of needing infrastructure at his Tropical Gardens home two months after his problem attracted national attention.
‘Time long overdue to act on gender violence’
SENATE President LaShell Adderley says the time is now to enforce, amend and enact legislation to curb the scourge of gender-based violence in the country. “Enough is enough,” she said yesterday.
Cooper - like FNM - hopes for Lucayan deal ‘soon’
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper said the Davis administration is determined to fix the Grand Lucayan resort, adding an announcement on the beleaguered property will hopefully be made soon.
PLP PARTNERED TO STAGE CARNIVAL: Process defended as standard practice in raising party funding
FREE National Movement Senator Maxine Seymour tabled a letter in the Senate yesterday that purports to show that the Ministry of Finance gave the Progressive Liberal Party temporary approval to import “equipment, apparatus, trailers and supplies” for the Christmas Carnival event.
U.S. man says visitors gave him marijuana, judge gives him fine
AN American caught trying to travel with marijuana that he claimed was given to him by other visitors while staying at a local resort was fined $500 yesterday.
Man denies deceiving police by giving false name
A 38-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being charged with unlawful possession and deceit of a public officer.
Man accused of raping teenager
A 22-YEAR-OLD man accused of raping a teenaged girl earlier this month was remanded to prison yesterday.
Robbery suspects remanded to custody
TWO men accused of robbing a man with a knife earlier this month were remanded to prison yesterday.
