05 July 2017
A 25-year-old corrections officer has been taken into police custody after he was found with marijuana in his possession. According to police, the Drug Enforcement Unit searched the officer when arriving for duty at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services when a quantity of marijuana was found in his possession. The officer was then taken […]
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05 July 2017
Former Free National Movement Senator Rodney Moncur has accused Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis of deliberately harassing him and has threatened legal action. Mr. Moncur legal action threat stems from a dispute over his public disclosure. In a letter addressed to Mr. Moncur on June 9 sent from Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis, outlined that […]
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05 July 2017
In the face of what has become a disturbing trend of corrupt prison officers, Prison Staff Association President Anthony Butler is calling for stiffer policies and procedures throughout their system in an effort to stamp out corruption. For the third time in recent weeks a prison guard has been caught with drugs. The most recent […]
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05 July 2017
This Fall, the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) will offer new programmes and online courses in the Information Technology (IT) Department. The new programmes include an associate’s degree programme as well as revamped degree programmes and new certificate programmes. The idea will give students a chance to enter the workforce quickly while being accredited. […]
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05 July 2017
The world’s largest floating book fair Logos Hope is on its way to The Bahamas. This will be the ship’s second time embracing the shores of Nassau, with its first stop being back in 2010. Logos Hope has a crew of 400, including individuals from 65 different countries who share knowledge of the books’ content. […]
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05 July 2017
In his inaugural address to the CARICOM body at the 38th Regular Meeting of the Conference Heads of Government of The Caribbean yesterday afternoon, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis urged The Bahamas’ regional partners to be wary of the dangers of climate change and its impact on the region. Dr. Minnis in his address said […]
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05 July 2017
With regulatory bodies from at least 60 countries from around the world converging in the capital, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) gets set to host the 17th Annual Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-17). Organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), with the theme “Living in a World of Digital Opportunities,” Chief Executive Officer […]
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05 July 2017
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance K. Peter Turnquest on Sunday, July 2, said the country can only be successful if there’s united purpose and effort. He said, “You know, we cannot be successful unless we all work together, and as I said, on whatever side of the divide, we are one people, we […]
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05 July 2017
A man was shot dead on Monday night and police are appealing to the public to assist with information concerning this latest homicide. According to police, shortly before midnight, a man was standing near a home on Bimini Avenue, when a man armed with a handgun approached and shot him before fleeing on foot. The […]
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04 July 2017
A family of six from Grand Bahama pleaded not guilty to one count of possession of dangerous drugs with the intent to supply yesterday in the Magistrate’s Court. Forty-four-year-old Arthur Stubbs Sr., his 22-year-old son Arthur Stubbs Jr., 25-year-old daughter Silia Woodside, 53-year-old twins Naomi and Ruth Woodside and 41-year-old Helena Stubbs appeared before Magistrate […]
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