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Concerns raised over Acting Chief Justice role

RATHER than appoint someone to the substantive chief justice post, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis appointed Justice Stephen Isaacs as acting chief justice in December, sparking concerns among some senior lawyers that he has undermined the independen

Missing transcripts delays COB trial

FORMER College of the Bahamas employee Chimeka Gibbs’ trial over allegations she stole more than $500,000 from the college was adjourned by a week due to the lawyer for the accused not being in possession of the transcripts of a previous sitting.Just

$16,000 of hash oil found

POLICE in Abaco are investigating the discovery of $16,000 worth of suspected hash oil found on a beach. Shortly after 6pm Sunday, police received information of the discovery of a suspicious package along the beach area on Crossing Rock. Officers re

Inquest into Oswald Rolle shooting adjourned

A Coroner’s Court inquest into the police-shooting death of Oswald Rolle has been adjourned to February 26. Rolle was killed on February 12, 2015. Coroner Jeanine Weech-Gomez announced the adjournment yesterday, reading a letter from a lawyer in th

Commodore denies tabloid reports of sloop collision

ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Tellis Bethel has vehemently denied a tabloid report that a Haitian sloop crashed into a RBDF ship last Friday. He also dismissed the tabloid claim that over 100 illegal immigrants managed to escape ashore New Pr

Junior Junkanoo winners revealed

THE City of Freeport Council’s 19th Junior Junkanoo Parade was a huge success and officials are looking forward to even more schools participating next year. Monique Leary, cultural affairs officer at the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, said

Speaker dismisses threats by Mitchell

HOUSE Speaker Halson Moultrie is not concerned about Senator Fred Mitchell’s threats to seek compensation for what Mitchell called a “blood libel” against him. “When Jesus walked the face of the earth even as the saviour, people said things about hi

Smith welcomes immigration changes - with a few ideas

THE revelation that the Minnis administration is actively exploring an “entirely new” immigration law was yesterday welcomed and applauded by attorney Fred Smith, QC, who offered several points for consideration and inclusion.

Nightclub killing suspects hunted

ONE man is dead and two others are in hospital after a shooting at a nightclub on Friday night. 

Mitchell blasts ‘dumb’ speaker

HOUSE Speaker Halson Moultrie’s recent comments in Parliament have drawn the ire of opposition Senator Fred Mitchell, who accused the Speaker of committing a “blood libel” against him, adding he would seek “adequate compensation” for this grave injustice.

‘Dealer’ dies in police gun battle

POLICE shot and killed a man suspected of perpetrating a drug deal after he opened fire on officers attempting to apprehend him just off Cedar Way, near Carmichael Road, yesterday.

Hitchhiker robbed at gunpoint

A MAN has claimed he was robbed at gunpoint after soliciting a ride from a man and woman on Friday. According to police, the man said he asked for a ride with a woman driver and a male passenger of a grey Honda vehicle shortly after 7pm. While on Ya

Press Club helps rebuild

THE Bahamas Press Club and its partners launched a new initiative called “Labour of Love” on Saturday, rebuilding the home of Elizabeth McPhee, an elderly resident of Nassau Village.Mrs McPhee’s home was extensively damaged by Hurricanes Matthew and

Ministry denies Facebook claim

THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed a report circulating on Facebook alleging there was a demonstration outside the Bahamas Embassy in Haiti as false. “The ministry advises the general public that this information is false and that there h

PM satisfied with apology in domestic violence row

THE Free National Movement and by extension the government does not condone any form of domestic violence, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday.This follows intense backlash in the country with many criticising Dr Minnis for not taking a po

PLP intend to move no confidence vote in speaker

IN letter sent to the House of Assembly, Official Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis served notice of his or another minority member’s intention to move a vote of no confidence in the chair, days after the entire opposition was suspended from the

Hundreds flock to Junior Junkanoo

HUNDREDS of students displayed their cultural pride on Saturday, putting on a spectacular show for Junior Junkanoo fans who lined the parade route along Pioneer’s Way, downtown Freeport.Some 26 schools from Grand Bahama participated in the event.Mini

25 Haitians apprehended

MORE than 25 Haitians were apprehended Friday.

Jean Rony case adjourned again

THE Jean Rony Jean-Charles case was adjourned again on Friday as lawyers for the Bahamas-born man and the Office of the Attorney General were unable to agree to terms that would fast-track the case to the Court of Appeal.

Junkanoo conclave to convene next Thursday

THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture’s Junkanoo conclave, proposed to address the overall quality of the 2017-2018 season, will convene next Thursday.

Traffic accident damages Market Street’s historic Gregory Arch

MARKET Street’s historic Gregory Arch was damaged on Friday as a result of a traffic accident on East Hill Street.

Organization for Responsible Government condemns events in Parliament

THE Organization for Responsible Government has condemned the events that took place in the House of Assembly in the past three weeks.

Human rights group Rise criticises MP, speaker

DESPITE Attorney General Carl Bethel’s declaration that the country has zero tolerance when it comes to domestic abuse, another human rights group urged Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to distance himself from MP Miriam Emmanuel's comments and clearly state the country’s position when it comes to gender-based violence, discrimination and inequality.

Man dies after being hit by truck

A MAN died early Friday morning after being hit by a pick-up truck.

UPDATED: Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in Freeport

A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in Freeport early on Friday morning.