Three accused of disorder
TWO men and a woman who denied disorderly behaviour in the presence of a police officer last week were granted bail.
Man dies after shooting on Spence Street
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead on Spence Street on Tuesday night.
Laroda: 4,000 people receiving unemployment while working
MYLES Laroda, the State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for the National Insurance Board, says almost 4,000 people were receiving unemployment benefits while working.
Bahamas first signs up to $40k university scholarship
BAHAMAS First has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with University of The Bahamas for the issuance of a $40,000 four-year scholarship.
Holiday carnival ‘has not met’ requirements - but manager says approval has been given
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville said operators of the Christmas Carnival have not met all of the ministry’s requirements to host the event, despite a representative of the event claiming to have received the greenlight.
Workshop advice on safe building design
A WORKSHOP was held yesterday to inform construction and housing industry professionals about designing buildings to survive high winds.
Governor General tours hospital
GOVERNOR General Sir Cornelius A Smith conducted his annual Christmas visit and tour of Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday.
‘Shock Treatment programme does more harm than good’
JUVENILE advocates want the government to reconsider bringing back its Shock Treatment programme, saying it could prove counterproductive.
Incentives planned to use up vaccines
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville says officials are concerned that the country’s four percent COVID-19 positivity rate has given people a false sense of security that vaccines are not needed and health protocols do not need to be followed.
TERRIBLE POLICY? NOT BY MY GOVT: Ingraham fires back over accusation on Cotton Bay delays
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham has taken exception to remarks made by a local philanthropist and businessman who said an investor was prevented from doing business in The Bahamas because of “terrible public policy” during Mr Ingraham’s tenure.
Immigration Dept role in operation
THE Department of Immigration in Grand Bahama recently played a “pivotal role” in the launch of Operation Turquesa, a global Interpol-led operation targeting suspected facilitators and participants in human smuggling.
Officer tells of arrest in trial over alleged libel of Gibson
A POLICE Sergeant gave testimony yesterday at the opening of the libel trial of the man accused of defaming former Water and Sewerage Corporation Executive Chairman Adrian Gibson.
Man accused over Pinder Point killing
A MAN is expected to be charged with murder in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.
Haitian man admits passport fraud bid
A HAITIAN man who tried to fraudulently obtain valid Bahamian passports for his children pleaded guilty to the offence in Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
