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Finances to affect crime fight

NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday said many of the Minnis administration’s long-term crime fighting strategies will “take some time to really bring to the fore,” adding that the country’s law enforcement agencies will have to “make do with what we have” until the government gets its fiscal affairs in order.

$5.6m budgeted for police overtime payments this year

IN the upcoming fiscal year, the Minnis administration has budgeted $5.6m for overtime pay for police officers who worked overtime at separate periods in 2013 and 2014.

Trial Date Fixed For Decade-Old Murder Case

A TRIAL date in 2018 has been fixed for a man accused of allegedly killing his common-law wife more than a decade ago.

23 years in jail for hacking victim up with a cutlass

A MAN, who was convicted by a Supreme Court jury of the decapitation of another man, was sentenced to 23 years in prison yesterday.

Outstanding Probation Report Delays Manslaughter Sentencing

A MAN must wait an additional three weeks before he is sentenced for the fatal stabbing of a banker he claimed had made a sexual pass at him.

Details laid out of plans to tackle corruption

THE Minnis administration added some meat to the bones of its transparency and accountability agenda yesterday, with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance K Peter Turnquest revealing the government’s plans for anti-corruption initiatives, handling of constituency allowances and regulation of public procurement processes, among other things.

On deck and close to the action at the Battle of Jutland

101 years ago this weekend, Lt Robert Tatton Bower, of the Royal Navy, wrote a letter to his father, giving a first hand account of the largest World War 1 naval battle from aboard HMS Inconstant. Lt Bower’s descendants have Bahamian connections: his son Paul, came to the islands and was Publisher of The Nassau Guardian while his grandsons, Nigel and Bobby, are known business figures in Nassau.

Tax relief on clothes and food

MINISTER of Finance K Peter Turnquest yesterday announced the government’s tax relief measures which feature the elimination or reduction of import duties on clothing, accessories and on a number of food, beverage, personal care, car parts and accessories, including those needed by those who are disabled.

Grand Bahama dentist dies after stroke

GRAND Bahama dentist Dr Hayward Romer, who suffered a stroke in March, died Tuesday evening at the Rand Memorial Hospital.

Cultural festival to take the spotlight in Eight Mile Rock

IN celebration of its silver jubilee, the West Grand Bahama Youth Development Association announced plans for a Cultural Festival and Basketball Tournament on Saturday at the Sunset Village grounds in Eight Mile Rock.

More audits for post office and hurricane fund

FORENSIC and internal audits ordered at government ministries and departments will continue unabated with no regard to how matters are “spun by the opposition,” Press Secretary Anthony “Ace” Newbold said yesterday.

Environment Ministry probing reports of ‘massive’ fuel spill

ENVIRONMENT Minister Romauld Ferreira yesterday confirmed officials from his ministry are “looking into” reports of a massive fuel spill in western New Providence over the weekend.

Teenager dies in Eight Mile Rock stabbing

A 16-year-old was fatally stabbed in Eight Mile Rock on Monday evening, pushing the island’s murder count to seven for 2017.

THE BUDGET: Government debt 'historically high'

MINISTER of Finance Peter Turnquest stressed the "historically high burden of government debt" as the new Free National Movement administration sets about the task of achieving economic stability and fulfilling campaign promises.

UPDATED: Kofhe Goodman found guilty of Marco Archer murder

KOFHE Goodman was unanimously convicted by a Supreme Court jury yesterday in his retrial for the killing of 11-year-old Marco Archer nearly six years ago.

Davis demands answers on NIB worker ‘victimisation’

OPPOSITION Leader Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday demanded an explanation from Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis regarding a decision to place several National Insurance Board (NIB) executives on “involuntary” leave, saying he “condemned” this action against the Board’s employees.

Woman Remanded on Human Trafficking Allegations

A WOMAN was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of human trafficking.Abigail Wilson, 20, appeared before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt facing four counts of trafficking in persons that were allegedly committed between March and

Eight Haitian migrants detained

OFFICIALS apprehended eight Haitians who were reportedly residing illegally in Grand Bahama.A Department of Immigration official reported that seven men and one woman were discovered in the Freeport and Pinder’s Point areas.Immigration officer Naptha

Quarterly press conferences planned by Prime Minister

NEWLY appointed Press Secretary Anthony “Ace” Newbold yesterday signaled a shift in the culture of press engagement with the nation’s leader, with the introduction of quarterly press conferences with Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis.Mr Newbold advised

Business boot camp for Grand Bahama

THE Grand Bahama Port Authority’s Business Innovation and e-Commerce Boot Camp is fast approaching and participants can expect to hear from global presenters who will help them compete and grow their businesses. The event will be held June 8 at the

US embassy marks Memorial Day

ON Monday, the United States Embassy commemorated Memorial Day with a wreath laying ceremony at Clifton Pier in memory of fallen comrades and military veterans.The solemn tribute was held at the site of the Memorial to Patrol Squad 23 to commemorate

Williams says no job cuts because of competition

BTC CEO Leon Williams yesterday dismissed assertions that mobile competitor Aliv’s entrance into the market could force the company to make additional job redundancies to avoid incurring any losses.Mr Williams, during a press conference at BTC headqu

Caricom agrees to support to Venezuela amid unrest

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis spoke with members of the Caribbean Community Monday night and agreed in principle to lend support to Venezuela during its current wave of unrest, according to Press Secretary Anthony Newbold. At a press briefing at t

Waterkeepers Bahamas dives into summer swim schemes

TWO swim programmes in Grand Bahama have received a welcome boost with donations from Waterkeepers Bahamas, the local licensee of the world’s largest and fastest-growing non-profit organisation solely focused on clean water.“We were pleased to show o

Dead man found floating off Prince George Wharf

THE body of a man was pulled from waters off Prince George Wharf in downtown Nassau on Tuesday morning and police are unsure of the circumstances surrounding his death.