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Security officer shot in attempted robbery at Abaco resort
A SECURITY officer at a resort in Abaco was shot during an attempted armed robbery on Thursday evening, police reported.
Nottage hopes for parole legislation before end of year
NATIONAL Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage hopes the government can produce draft legislation before the end of the year that would ultimately make hundreds of incarcerated people eligible for parole.
OPINION: Why cancer treatment is better in The Bahamas
Bahamians should not think travelling abroad for cancer treatment is necessarily the best plan. Dr Tom McGowan explains why . . .
A DOZEN KEY AREAS TO BE FOGGED TO STOP SPREAD OF ZIKA VIRUS
THE Department of Environmental Health Services (DEHS) plans to fog a dozen key areas in New Providence known for the proliferation of mosquitos and mosquito-borne illnesses to prevent the spread of the Zika virus, Director of Environmental Health Melanie McKenzie said yesterday.
Equality referendum is ‘likely’ before July
IT IS likely that the government will hold its severely stalled equality referendum within the first half of this year, according to National Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage yesterday, as he stressed that the vote “is still very much on the books”.
Drinks producer’s lime ‘nightmare’
A Bahamian beverage producer has been forced by the “ridiculously” high cost of limes to instead use concentrate in his ‘Switcha’ product line, saying: “It was a matter of survival.”
Minnis calls for aggressive approach to stop Zika virus
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday urged the government to see the seriousness of the Zika virus and adopt a more “aggressive” approach to thwarting an outbreak that has the potential to gravely impact the country’s healthcare system.
Four Haitians, one Bahamian held over cocaine find
FOUR Haitian men and one Bahamian man were taken into custody Tuesday night after they were found in possession of 21 kilos of suspected cocaine.
Zika virus: Fogging to be increased
THE Department of Environmental Health Services plans to launch an “intensified” fogging programme in New Providence and the Family Islands to prevent the spread of the Zika virus, Director of Environmental Health Melanie McKenzie said yesterday.
Bus passengers and pizza delivery man targeted in armed robbery spree
POLICE are on the hunt for two men who robbed several bus passengers and a pizza delivery man before taking officers on a high speed chase on Gladstone Road.
Police officer shoots driver who tried to run him over on Paradise Island
A MAN who attempted to knock down a policeman by driving his car at him on Paradise Island around Tuesday lunchtime is being detained in hospital after he was shot by the officer.
Live a Fulfilling Life: Three best ways to improve your health
Preventative medicine experts say that the single most important thing you can do to improve the nation’s health is simple – stay healthy.
‘Bringing in FBI shows crime pledge was untrue’
FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest said that the government’s decision to bring in a special task force from the US’ Federal Bureau of Investigation to assist local law enforcement with crime, proves the Progressive Liberal Party was not truthful about having the solution to crime in 2012.
Court hears arguments against extradition
A SENIOR attorney began legal arguments in the Supreme Court yesterday for three men challenging the composition of the Court of Appeal judges who upheld an extradition order demanding their surrender to the United States to face drug trafficking charges.
Man denies marijuana charge
AN EXUMA native was remanded to prison yesterday after he pleaded not guilty to any involvement in the recent seizure of $57,000 worth of marijuana aboard a mail boat.
Govt calls in FBI on crime
THE government has invited a special task force from the US’ Federal Bureau of Investigation to assist local law enforcement agencies in combating “the drug and gang culture”, according to Minister of National Security Dr Bernard Nottage.
Man accused of indecent assault on cruise ship
AN American man from Missouri was arrested in connection with an alleged indecent assault of a woman on Saturday.
American in custody over indecent assault on cruise ship allegation
AN adult male United States visitor from Missouri has been taken into custody by the Royal Bahamas Police Force in connection with an alleged indecent assault of a female on Saturday morning.
Airport employee arrested after cocaine find
POLICE arrested an adult male employee at the Lynden Pindling International Airport following the seizure of a quantity of dangerous drugs on Friday.
Man held after 57 pounds of marijuana found on mail boat
AN ADULT male from Exuma is in police custody after officers discovered more than 57 pounds of marijuana on a mail boat on Thursday morning.