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Defence counsel objects to Crown witness in Double murder trial

THE murder trial into the death of Barry and Sheena Johnson was adjourned to today when defence counsel objected to a Crown witness.One of the five men initially charged with the Deadman’s Reef double murder, but has since turned Crown witness, was e

Nepotism claims after university board hires president’s wife on $100,000 contract

IN a move that has sparked claims of nepotism, the University of the Bahamas’ Board of Trustees hired the wife of UB president Dr Rodney Smith –– a member of the board –– as a consultant on a $100,000 contract this summer.

Man appealing murder sentence urged to retain services of an attorney

AN APPELLATE judge on Wednesday suggested a man seeking to represent himself on a murder appeal should instead retain the services of an attorney after expressing her concerns the appellant may not possess the necessary skills to lead his own appeal.

Court date for trio accused of murdering teacher

THE murder trial of two men and a teenager accused of the 2015 slaying of former Queen’s College elementary teacher Joyelle McIntosh will start on October 30.

‘We warned them our son would die’

THE FATHER of the 15-year-old boy gunned down on Prison Lane Tuesday night, said yesterday if the Ministry of Education had listened to his “constant pleas”  to remove his son from a “dangerous environment”, his only child would still be alive today.

Glenys blasts prosecutor bill

ENGLERSTON MP Glenys Hanna Martin yesterday blasted the government’s Constitutional Amendment bill, stating that the legislation fell far short of standards other countries in the region have set and essentially preserved the status quo.

Churches’ opposition to lottery ‘impractical’

TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar yesterday insisted it would be impractical to close the door on a national lottery, acknowledging that it was better to tax and heavily regulate web shops than to completely outlaw them.

D’Aguilar questions chairman’s motives

TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar yesterday said the hiring of former Gaming Board Chairman Terah Rahming by Chances Games raises questions over the decisions the former board executive made while carrying out her duties in this post.

New rulebook to beat corruption

IN keeping with its pledge to tackle corruption and introduce a new standard of accountability in the country, the Minnis Administration tabled its highly anticipated Integrity Commission bill yesterday.

Murder study suggests allowing death penalty to reduce killings

IN A new study on murders, the National Anti-Drug Secretariat suggested a change to the constitution to allow for the application of the death penalty in a bid to reduce killings.

Bill tabled that would bring more financial disclosure requirements

PUBLIC officials would face additional financial disclosure requirements under the Integrity Commission Bill the Minnis Administration tabled yesterday.

Jury sees video footage of brutal murders

A Supreme Court yesterday jury saw surveillance video footage of the brutal murders of Barry and Sheena Johnson at their Deadman’s Reef triplex apartment.

Long Island residents hit out over handling of grounded barge

DESPITE assurances from a Cabinet Minister that all remains well in Long Island after the grounding of a supplies barge, residents there are suggesting blatant mismanagement and bureaucracy “made a bad situation worse.”

RBDF officers taking care of business

A NEW training programme for the Royal Bahamas Defence Force will give senior officers the tools they need to run their own businesses.

Fire destroys home of 91-year-old

A 91-year-old grandmother is now homeless after a fire completely destroyed her house late Tuesday.

Boy, 15, dies in new gun attack

A 15-year-old boy is the country’s latest murder victim after a shooting off Prison Lane last night. 

Minnis backs Sands’ surgery

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis praised Health Minister Dr Duane Sands as an “exemplary public servant” yesterday, in response to criticism levelled at him for voluntarily performing surgeries while working in government.

Numbers House hired ex-board chairman

THE hiring of former Gaming Board chairman Terah Rahming by Grand Bahama web shop Chances Game has exposed a loophole in gaming legislation.

No timeline on campaign funding

THE Minnis Administration hasn’t set a timeline for tabling legislation to regulate the financial operations of political parties, according to press secretary Anthony Newbold.

BPL bosses vow: We can deliver

Bahamas Power and Light’s new chief executive said yesterday that he and the company’s Board of directors are ready to take on the challenge of turning the beleaguered electricity provider to a “state of the art” and “world class” entity.

Offer on table for Grand Lucayan

THE Minnis administration has made an offer to the owners of the Grand Lucayan Resort to purchase the properties in Grand Bahama, press secretary Anthony Newbold said yesterday.

Making a splash at Dunkin' for Boobies

RADIO House’s fourth annual cancer fundraiser “Dunkin’ for Boobies” yesterday raised more than $10,000 as willing participants took the plunge on Shirley Street.

Minister urged to ‘step up’ over beach erosion in Bimini

BIMINI residents facing substantial land loss due to severe beach erosion are urging Environmental and Housing Minister Romauld Ferreira to “step up, speak up and work,” fearing continued inaction could lead to environmental anarchy there.

Attorneys request Bruno rufa be allowed into the country for legal hearings

ATTORNEYS for Canadian Bruno Rufa yesterday requested the appellate court to order Director of Immigration William Pratt to allow their client entry into the country to attend scheduled legal hearings after being denied entry on several previous occasions.

‘Last person to see Barry Johnson alive’ clashes with defence counsel

BRUNO Parker was the last person to see his best friend and co-worker Barry Johnson alive on the evening that the deceased and his wife were shot and killed during a home invasion at their residence in Deadman’s Reef, the Supreme Court heard.