27 May 2019
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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27 May 2019
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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27 May 2019
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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27 May 2019
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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23 May 2019
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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23 May 2019
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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23 May 2019
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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23 May 2019
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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23 May 2019
The Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development is making strides as they work with Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) and stakeholders to advance the provisions of the Persons with Disabilities, Equal Opportunities, Act. Minister of Social Services, Frankie Campbell revealed in the House of Assembly yesterday that his ministry is “working assiduously towards the further advancement […]
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