Wilchcombe ‘monitoring’ rising food prices
WITH rising food prices expected to become a concern, Social Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe said the situation is being monitored.
Farewell to J Barrie Farrington
A STATE-RECOGNISED memorial service was held for John Barrie Farrington, 85, former senator and hotelier, on Saturday at Christ Church Cathedral.
A moment of history captured on canvas
THE government commissioned prominent Bahamian artist Jamaal Rolle to paint an important moment that took place in November 1958 between Rev Dr Martin Luther King, Jr, and Sir Randol Fawkes in Nassau.
$80k for being punched by cop
THE Supreme Court has awarded $82,856 in damages to Pedro Morley after a police officer punched him in his mouth, damaging eight of his teeth.
Forced leave ‘must never happen again’
AFTER being sent on forced vacation leave and special assignments at government ministries, two assistant commissioners of police have spoken out saying what happened to them should never happen to another senior police officer.
Prison and immigration promotions this week
A “large” number of letters of promotion are expected to be issued in the coming week for Bahamas Department of Correctional Services workers as well as Department of Immigration officers, according to a government minister.
Ingraham: My advice was not wanted
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said he did not feel like his advice was wanted or appreciated by the Free National Movement for the past several years.
A TEARFUL FAREWELL: Emotional Minnis rules out running for FNM leadership
AFTER announcing on Friday that he will not let himself be nominated for leader at next month’s convention, former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis cried during a church service yesterday while thanking his supporters and emphasising his commitment to the Free National Movement.
Commissioner hints at promotions soon
POLICE Commissioner Police Paul Rolle suggested on Friday that police promotions are in the pipeline.
12 more COVID-19 deaths
TWELVE more persons, including a 16-year-old boy, have been added to the nation’s COVID-19 death toll, according to the Ministry of Health.
CCC to hold virtual meeting over Grand Bahama electricity rate rise
THE Coalition of Concerned Citizens is opposed to the Grand Bahama Power Company’s proposal for an increase in the electricity rate in Grand Bahama, and plans to hold a virtual town meeting on the issue next month.
PHA launches inquiry after reports alleging mistreatment of patients
IN the wake of news reports about alleged mistreatment of patients at Princess Margaret Hospital’s Maternity Ward, the Public Hospitals Authority issued a statement saying it has initiated an internal inquiry to identify any deficiencies in care.
New Holmes Rock school expected to open in September 2022
THE construction of the new school in Holmes Rock, West Grand Bahama, is expected to be completed by summer 2022 and ready for opening in September 2022, Works Minister Alfred Sears was told on Friday while in Grand Bahama.
Minnis will not seek FNM leadership at convention
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis says he will not nominate for leadership of the Free National Movement nor allow his name to be placed in nomination when the party hosts a one-day leadership convention on November 27.
