Archive | May, 2019

Two Arraigned On Murder Charges

Thirty-four-year-old Joey Scott of Golden Gates Estates  last Friday was arraigned before Chief Magistrate Joyanne Ferguson- Pratt on one count of murder.  It is alleged that on May 7th, Mr. Scott by means of unlawful harm,  intentionally caused the death of Lamont Fisher. He was not required to enter a plea and  bail was denied.  […]

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Two arraigned on rape charges

Twenty-five-year-old James Stubbs   has been arrainged before a Chief  Magistrate Joyanne Ferguson- Pratt , accused  of having sexual intercourse with an 18-year-old without her consent.  Bail was denied and he was not required to enter a plea. Stubbs was remanded to the Bahamas Department of Corrections until July 30th for a VBI.  Twenty one-year-old […]

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BAHAMIX ADVISES OF CONTINUED ROAD WORKS

The Ministry of Public Works/Bahamix wishes to advise the public that they will begin the previously scheduled Road Prepartory  and  Paving Works on Milo Butler Highway’s Northbound lane from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, commencing May 27th, 2019, for six (6) working days.  The resurfacing of Milo Butler Highway will extend from the Milo Butler/TWD […]

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“ GOV’T FAR FROM ACCOUNTABLE”

The Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) Leader yesterday expressed that the Minnis Administration is far from transparent and accountable.  She used the opening of the new general post office as an example, pointing out that the government saw no issue with a senior Cabinet minister with three portfolios receiving a contract for the post office.  “In […]

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BISHOP HALL SAYS EFFORTS TO END CRIME CRISES MUST TRANSCEND PARTISAN POLITICS

Bishop Simeon B. Hall, Senior Pastor Emeritus of New Covenant Baptist Church says  that a seven-year National Crime Plan that goes far beyond party politics and is agreed to by all major political parties, national civil society groups non-governmental organizations, might begin to lift the dark cloud of crime from our land. In a statement […]

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Nygard Celebrates 50 Years

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WANTED MAN ARRAIGNED ON MURDER CHARGES

Tavares Demonte Beckford, also known as ”Foe”, age 43  years of Domingo Height, New Providence was arraigned  yesterday  before Deputy Chief Magistrate Debbye Ferguson in Magistrate Court #1 on the charges of Murder, Attempted Murder, Possession of Dangerous Drugs, (4) counts of Possession of Unlicensed Firearm, (2) counts of Possession of Ammunition with the intent […]

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MARITIME AUTHORITY’S REVENUE DECLINES

The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) saw a decrease in revenue of eight per cent in the fiscal year from 2017-2018.  This comes from the Authority’s annual report released yesterday, showing a dive in figures from $17,550,039 to $16,145,203 – totaling a decrease of $1,404833.  The BMA attributes this decrease to a decrease in receipts from […]

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POLICE SEEK HELP IN LOCATING JUVENILE

Police are seeking the Public’s help in locating a juvenile female who has been reported missing by family members yesterday. The missing juvenile reportedly left home shortly after 4 pm on Tuesday and has not been seen or heard from since. She is described as being 4ft 4in tall, slim build, with medium brown complexion. […]

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Davis suggests independent investigators for police shooting

Opposition Leader Phillip Davis is  calling  the  police involved shooting that resulted in the death of three males tragic and worrying, adding that officers should be allowed to defend themselves. However, Mr. Davis speaking to reporters outside the House of Assembly yesterday suggested that maybe an  independent  investigators  should be brought in  to investigate the […]

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