23 August 2013
A man was charged in court yesterday with murdering his girlfriend’s two-year-old son. Tion Morley was fatally beaten on August 16. Sources tell The Bahama Journal that he was beaten with a frying pan. On Thursday, Trevor Carey, 22, appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt. He was not required to enter a plea to […]
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23 August 2013
President and CEO of ICS Security Concepts Stephen Greenslade said the man out on bail who traveled to Canada while wearing an ankle bracelet this week was reportedly given permission to leave the country. Mr. Greenslade told The Journal via email on Thursday that the Eleuthera man was taken into custody by Canadian immigration officials […]
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23 August 2013
The Free National Movement (FNM) is facing fierce backlash over its decision to reveal the details of a report that the party says proves Cuban detainees were beaten by defence force officers. Many Bahamians sounded off yesterday, charging that the official Opposition was irresponsible, out of order, disloyal and a disgrace. On Wednesday, the FNM […]
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23 August 2013
The coroner’s inquest into the death of Jamie Smith drew one step closer to conclusion yesterday as attorneys made their closing submissions in the matter. Smith, 35, died in February while in police custody at the Central Detective Unit (CDU). A pathologist determined that his cause of death was asphyxia – a lack of oxygen. […]
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23 August 2013
Thirteen Bahamians have accepted scholarships to study in the People’s Republic of China during the 2013-2014 academic school year. The participating students participating will receive bachelor’s and master’s degrees while abroad. They were recognised during a student awards ceremony held in the Harry C. Moore Library and Information Centre at COB. “This year, the Chinese […]
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21 August 2013
Cable Bahamas Ltd has announced that it has completed the purchase of U.S. Metropolitan Telecom LLC (US Metro), a Florida-based telecommunications provider. According to officials, the transaction, announced in late December 2012, is part of a series of transactions which have received Bahamian Government regulatory approval. Cable Bahamas says the purchase is an “integral” part […]
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21 August 2013
Reformed criminals are going to be put to good use. Local crime fighters are hoping to use ex-offenders as part of an anti-crime strategy that places less emphasis on detection and prosecution and more on prevention. “There are men and some women in our town, who themselves have been involved in criminal activity, who are […]
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21 August 2013
Just a day after law enforcement officers promised to take a strike poll if they didn’t hear from the prime minister, the nation’s chief broke his silence and said he would give the officers what they wanted. On Monday, representatives from the Bahamas Customs, Immigration and Allied Workers Union (BCIAWU) said they would have to […]
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21 August 2013
A Montagu resident is raising serious health concerns about conch and fish vendors operating on the Montagu ramp, noting that they are preparing food items without running water or bathroom facilities. Graham Weatherford, a long-time Montagu resident, who unsuccessfully contested the 2012 General Election in Montagu, expressed his disgust that some vendors were relieving themselves […]
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21 August 2013
Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Darron Cash has come to the defense of US legislators after Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell hit back at them for criticising The Bahamas. Mr. Cash in a press statement yesterday expressed his disappointment in Minister Mitchell for statements he made to the media. Mr. Mitchell was quoted responding to […]
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