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Two in court on drug charges

A 23-year-old and a minor were charged in the Magistrate’s Court on two counts of possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply.

Mexican tourists plead guilty to assault

THREE Mexican tourists went before the Magistrate’s Court on Friday, each having to pay $100 after pleading guilty to assault. After making the payment, they will be granted an absolute discharge.

132 new cases of COVID-19

THE latest Ministry of Health COVID-19 Dashboard has recorded 132 new infections in The Bahamas with 94 of them being in New Providence.

Retail relief at no new restrictions

BAHAMIAN retailers are breathing a sigh of relief after no new COVID-19 restrictions were announced by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis during his national address.

Davis: PM has no plan to tackle surge

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis faulted Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ latest national address yesterday, saying the administration lacks a thoughtful and comprehensive plan to address the latest surge in COVID-19 cases.

20 new cars to help crack down on crime

THE United States government donated 20 Ford Police Interceptor hybrid SUVs worth $1.1m to the Royal Bahamas Police Force yesterday.

Baby dies in pool tragedy

A ONE-year-old child is dead after drowning in a swimming pool on Wednesday night.

Follow the rules - we’re watching

COMMISSIONER of Police Paul Rolle has appealed to Bahamians to abide by health protocols during the Emancipation Day holiday weekend.

SHIP WITH INVASIVE BEETLE OFFLOADS HERE: Vessel infected with Asian insect sailed to Freeport after US ban

Environmental activist Joseph Darville is outraged over the docking and offloading of a cargo ship allegedly laden with a shipment of wood infested with an invasive beetle that destroys crops.

Encouraging the next generation of engineers

FORTY Bahamian students participated in a STEM based programme offered by Bahamas Engineering and Technology Advancement (BETA) Camp this summer in hopes of learning more about the engineering field.

Book to feature in Miami Afro-Bahamian celebration

“The Orange Blossom 2.0”, a book by Cesar Becerra, will have a special place in Miami’s 125th anniversary celebration as it highlights the Afro-Bahamian Community.

Man accused ex-girlfriend in series of degrading posts

A MAN uploaded degrading posts of his former girlfriend online because he believed she was responsible for the murders of his friends, a court heard yesterday.

Officer testifies in marijuana case

A police officer yesterday testified of finding a quantity of marijuana at a man’s residence last month.

$2,500 fine for man who bought stolen electronics

A man who admitted purchasing an assortment of electronics which were stolen from a woman’s home was yesterday fined $2,500.

Teen admits stabbing stepfather in argument

A TEENAGER who admitted stabbing his stepfather about the body during an argument was yesterday sentenced to 18 months in prison.

Social Services staff protest

SCORES of Social Services employees demonstrated across the country in a show of frustration yesterday, citing unfair practices, poor working conditions and unresolved workplace grievances.

Nurses’ anger at delay in honorarium payment

BAHAMAS Nurses Union president Amancha Williams yesterday voiced her anger at the delay of honorarium payments to COVID healthcare workers, calling it “deceptive and wicked”.

Davis: We’re on brink of catastrophe

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Leader Phillip “Brave” Davis says the country is on the brink of a public health catastrophe.

BPL workers call in sick

A SIGNIFICANT number of Bahamas Power and Light employees called in sick yesterday, prompting executives to assure customers that supply would continue uninterrupted.

17 Rand nurses call in sick

SEVENTEEN Rand Memorial Hospital nurses in Grand Bahama called in sick yesterday affecting wards and inpatient services.

China donates $78,000 worth of medical supplies

THE Bahamas received a donation of $78,000 worth of medical supplies from the Chinese government yesterday, the sixth such batch of donations since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ministry aiming to go digital

THE Ministry of Works has launched its Electronic Plan Review and Inspection System designed to digitise the current paper-based permitting and inspection process.

‘Die’ Stubbs murder sentence is slashed

THE Court of Appeal yesterday reduced the 45-year murder sentence of Stephen “Die” Stubbs by ten years.

Man ‘cut ex-girlfriend’s wrist with box cutter’

A MAN cut his former girlfriend on the wrist with a box cutter during a drunken rage, a court was told yesterday.

Former ministry employee withdraws fraud appeal

A FORMER Ministry of Finance employee who was found guilty of defrauding the ministry of more than $250,000 has withdrawn his appeal that sought to challenge his conviction.