03 February 2014
The march against crime, dubbed the “Freedom March,” was a success, according to the march’s organisers. Anti-crime activist, Rodney Moncur told reporters that he was pleased with the turnout on Saturday and that he hopes that the government took note of it. “Today you see a coalition of Bahamians who will march and continue to […]
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03 February 2014
Greater diligence is needed when carrying out judicial duties, according to Court of Appeal President Justice Anita Allen. Justice Allen said as much during the opening of the High Court last week. “It is incumbent on us, to do more to ensure that the negative perception which hangs over us does not continue, by showing […]
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03 February 2014
A Cuban fishing vessel was apprehended by Her Majesty’s Bahamian Ship Nassau last Thursday, for illegal foreign fishing, possession of sharks and long line fishing apparatus in Bahamian waters. According to a press release sent out by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) yesterday, HMBS Nassau under the Command of Lieutenant Commander Raymond King was […]
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03 February 2014
Collins Mansion on Shirley Street, which once housed the Ministry of Education, will be transformed into a historical museum and is expected to cost the government between $12million to $14 million. Deputy Prime Minister, Philip Davis said as much during Swinging Soiree hosted by the Historic Bahamas Foundation on Saturday night. “We also need to […]
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03 February 2014
Scores of College of The Bahamas (COB) faculty and staff said they have not yet had an opportunity to meet with the four presidential candidates selected by the presidential search committee. In a press conference held late last month, Interim President, Dr. Earla Carey-Baines told the press that the four finalists would have been on […]
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03 February 2014
Attorneys for the Public Hospital Authority (PHA) have questioned whether the role of the management of a debt financing process of the PHA constituted an abuse of power and misconduct that would warrant disciplinary action. The firm McKinney, Turner and Co. said that the board was misrepresented in negotiations surrounding the handling of a $55 […]
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23 January 2014
The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) recently announced that it is sponsoring the upcoming 42nd Bahamas Red Cross Society Ball. The annual ball has become the kickoff event of the Bahamian social calendar year. It marks the first major fundraiser of each year for the Red Cross. The Red Cross Ball offers good food, entertainment […]
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23 January 2014
A Pinewood Gardens man was shot and killed in his Sequoia Street home late Tuesday evening. According to police, the man was standing inside his house, just off Buttonwood Avenue, when gunmen fired shots at him through the window. He was hit in the head and died on the scene. The victim is Stephan Bethel. […]
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23 January 2014
A cargo ship that has been used for years to transport goods from the capital to the Family Islands was badly damaged on Wednesday by what officials believe was an electrical fire. A fire broke out in the engine room of The Lady Rosalind early yesterday. Workers said the vessel has not been in use […]
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23 January 2014
Sanitation workers from the Department of Environmental Health Services (DEHS) gathered in Rawson Square Wednesday in what Bahamas Public Services Union (BPSU) President John Pinder called a peaceful demonstration. Mr. Pinder said among the workers’ complaints are job security and equipment shortages. “Their concern came about on Monday morning when they arrived at work and […]
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