23 October 2018
Three men from are behind bars after being arraigned in the Magistrates for fraud. Nicholas Congleton of North Largo, Johnathan Bergren of City Ridge Manor, and Christopher Boettjer of Tampa, were charged with three counts of possession of forged documents. It is alleged that on Tuesday October 16, in New Providence, and being concerned […]
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23 October 2018
The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) has expressed deep disappointment in the decision by the government to approve the proposed development of Lighthouse Point in South Eleuthera. In a statement, BREEF noted that the decision was made before an alternative plan for the property, “which was expected to provide more local benefits to the […]
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23 October 2018
An American man was yesterday sentenced to prison for drug and ammunition charges. Courtney Roberts of Miami, Florida, was formally arraigned on one count each of introducing a firearm to The Bahamas, as well as ammunition, along with possession of an illegal firearm, dangerous drugs and importation of dangerous drugs. According to reports, around 9:35am […]
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23 October 2018
Components of the Over-the-Hill-Community Development Partnership Initiative are coming together as envisioned by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Hubert Minnis to rejuvenate and restore pride in the disadvantaged communities. Recently, the Over-the-Hill Unit in Office of the Prime Minister and the Pan American Health Organization teamed up in a workshop to focus on health, […]
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22 October 2018
To many, the life of someone disabled may seem limited, but twenty individuals from the visually impaired community this past weekend embarked on a hike in the Coral Harbor area. Off the heels of World Sight Day this month, the visually impaired community along with members of the Seventh Day Adventist Pathfinders, the Kiwanis Club […]
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22 October 2018
Democratic National Alliance Spokesperson for Transport & Aviation Buscheme Armbrister expressed concerns this past weekend regarding the relocation of the General Post Office. Mr. Armbrister noted that over the years the country’s postal system has been seriously challenged resulting in postal workers having to endure “substandard and dangerous working conditions”. He said, “while it is […]
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22 October 2018
Former Cabinet Minister Bradley Roberts says “the decision of the government to lease the premises of the Town Center Mall from one of its senior cabinet minister, Immigration and Financial Services Minister Brent Symonette, is just the latest in a number of naked and unbridled corrupt practices of this FNM government.” In a statement yesterday […]
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22 October 2018
A teen spent his 18th birthday behind bars on Friday, for attempting to smuggle drugs into The Bahamas Department of Corrections (BDOC). The accused who was a juvenile at the time of the offense, was charged before Deputy Chief Magistrate, Subusola Swain, for possession of dangerous drugs with the intent to supply. The court heard […]
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22 October 2018
Lighthouse Point Partners (LLP) says it is regrettable that the government has capitulated to the demands of Disney Cruise Lines. The group is among those expressing disappointment about cabinet’s decision regarding Disney’s acquisition of Lighthouse Point in Eleuthera. It argued that the government, is perpetuating a failed model, with limited spend by cruise passengers on […]
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22 October 2018
Conservationists and Environmentalists suffered a blow last Friday evening as the proposal submitted by Disney Cruise line Island Development Ltd for Lighthouse Point was approved by the government. Negotiations for a heads of agreement will now begin. In a Press release following Friday’s cabinet meeting, the government emphasized that Lighthouse Point – considered by […]
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