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Brave says if Minnis is ‘man enough’ run in Cat Island

AFTER a challenge from Killarney MP Dr Hubert Minnis, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said if he is “man enough” he should run against him in Cat Island, Rum Cay, and San Salvador.

Senior officer: Too many firearms on the streets

A SENIOR police official on Grand Bahama revealed that while the police have experienced high success in solving crime, there are still too many firearms on the streets.

Minister of Health: Country seeing a rise in chronic diseases

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville told the House of Assembly yesterday the country is facing a post COVID-19 health crisis: an increase in chronic non-communicable diseases.

Dr Darville announces new hospital for Grand Bahama

CONSTRUCTION on the new hospital for Grand Bahama is on target for groundbreaking, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville announced yesterday.

Ministry of Works and Utilities has 'critical focus' on flood prone zones

WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears revealed yesterday that his ministry intends to fix the drainage systems in flood-prone zones in the capital, calling it a “critical focus”.

Commodore King says Royal Canadian Navy will be a deterrent to migrant vessels

ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Raymond King said just the presence of Royal Canadian Navy vessels off the coast of Haiti will hopefully act as a deterrent to stem the migration flow.

Former PM: ‘We are on the frontlines’ of Haiti crisis

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday there must be “vigorous” and “resolute” efforts in safeguarding The Bahamas, adding illegal immigration is still a major issue that needs to be tackled.

Minnis: ‘Brave Davis inflation is really killing us’

THE Davis administration has made the cost-of-living crisis in the country much worse, former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis claimed in the House of Assembly yesterday as he accused the government of living lavishly off the backs of Bahamian taxpayers.

Sweeting ‘to advance agriculture industry’

AGRICULTURE, Marine Resources and Family Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting said yesterday that the Davis administration is committed to advancing the agricultural industry.

Munroe wants guidance on how police should deal with Rastafarians using marijuana

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said he has sought advice from the Attorney General on the way police should deal with Rastafarians using marijuana.

No bail for officer on incest charges

A POLICE officer was remanded yesterday after being accused of raping his young daughter over the course of almost three years.

Why is church not helping ease tensions on migrants?

AMID rising tensions over the country’s illegal immigration issues, Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said he has asked religious leaders why the church has not been more “forthright” in seeking to ease emotions over the matter.

PM DISCLOSING - BUT ONE IN TEN MPS DON’T: Unclear whether Davis missed the March 1 deadline

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said his public disclosures would be filed yesterday if the documents had not been turned over on the deadline, which was Wednesday.

200 repatriated

TWO hundred migrants were repatriated this week.

Teen held without bail on charges of armed robbery and grievous harm

A TEENAGER was remanded yesterday after being accused of multiple crimes, including armed robbery and an attempted armed robbery that left a woman seriously injured last month.

Man charged in Gambier Heights murder being held without bail

A MAN was charged yesterday with murder in connection with the shooting of a man in Gambier Heights early last month.

RBPF kicks off police month with community walkabout in Palmdale

THE Royal Bahamas Police Force kicked off Police Month yesterday with a walkabout in the Palmdale community, aimed at improving relations with area residents and businesses.

Who are the women who are your heroes?

On Wednesday, March 8, International Women's Day will be celebrated around the world - and here at home in The Bahamas, we would like to join in the celebrations by hearing about the women who are your heroes.

‘ENOUGH IS ENOUGH’ SAYS CHIEF COUNCILLOR: Jimmy Smith, West Grand Bahama Chief Councillor, re-opened Fishing Hole Road causeway against Port Authority’s recommendations

JIMMY Smith, chief councillor of the West Grand Bahama District Council, took a bold step yesterday, moving away the barricade of rocks and reopening the Fishing Hole Road bridge causeway.

More than 500 apprehensions of irregular migrants under Operation Restore

MORE than 500 irregular migrants have been apprehended in the last month, said Immigration Minister Keith Bell.

Restoring stability in Haiti is a ‘big priority’ for the Biden administration

RESTORING the stability of Haiti is a “big priority” of the Biden administration, according to US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence Daniel Erikson.

Road safety campaign and RTD improvements in transit

STATE Legal Affairs Minister Jomo Campbell revealed efforts are underway to improve and enhance the vehicle inspection and testing processes at the Road Traffic Department.

Public disclosure ‘filing needs to be modernised’ Deputy PM says

SOME Cabinet ministers are calling for the modernisation of the public disclosure filing process as the deadline for parliamentarians to do so has passed.

Information Commissioner says Pintard did not write to him

INFORMATION Commissioner Keith Thompson blasted opposition leader Michael Pintard for making “futile” requests under the Freedom of Information Act, adding the law has not as yet been fully enacted.

Minnis: PM should be last person to talk of failing constituents

KILLARNEY MP Dr Hubert Minnis said Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis should be the last person on earth to accuse him of failing his constituents, saying the record would show that Cat Island is the most neglected constituency in The Bahamas.