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Fined for refusing to give name
A 22-year-old man was fined $100 yesterday after refusing to give his name and address to an officer when he was stopped for a traffic violation last week. Brent Taylor appeared before Magistrate Sandradee Gardiner charged with failing to give his n
Lockdown visit to pastor costs man $700
A MAN was fined $700 yesterday after claiming he violated the COVID-19 lockdown on Saturday to visit a pastor in search of food for his family. He was one of five people who appeared before Magistrate Sandradee Gardiner for curfew and lockdown infra
FACE TO FACE: Anything is possible - the only limit is imagination
The first time I heard Drew Harmony sing, I was in awe. His voice is smooth and sultry and I was immediately taken back to a time when R&B was in its prime. His buttery yet bold voice made me stop and listen and I have been a fan ever since.
$1,000 fine or six months in jail for drug possession
A 39-year-old man was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine or face six months in prison for drug possession yesterday.He was among several men who appeared in Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Andrew Forbes for drug-related offences. Many of those charged
Discharge for man who visited pregnant girlfriend during curfew
A MAGISTRATE discharged a man who was charged with violating the national curfew after the accused explained he only left his home to visit his pregnant girlfriend who was experiencing some difficulties.He was among several people who appeared before
Eleuthera Business forum's webinar plan
The annual Eleuthera Business Outlook conference will be held over two days via a series of webinars on May 21-22.The Counsellors is teaming with the Eleuthera Chamber of Commerce to stage the free event under the theme Post-COVID-19 readiness and pr
Court orders retrial over manslaughter charge
THE Court of Appeal has overturned the verdict of a man who was found guilty of manslaughter in a 2009 killing. Xavier Taylor killed James Gardiner on November 2, 2009 after the two had an altercation. Taylor argued that he stabbed Gardiner in self-defence.
Bus drivers may limit passengers when they run again
BUS drivers may limit the number of passengers allowed on their vehicles amid other precautions once the government gives them the green light to resume routes.
Abaconian fears over hurricane readiness
ABACO residents, still grappling with life after Hurricane Dorian, feel the island is in no way ready for the start of hurricane season next month and fear the worst is to come.
Home becomes help centre
FOR many residents in the poor areas of New Providence the current COVID crisis has just magnified the problems thrown at them in life.
Bus drivers eye 50% 'new normal' passenger slash
Jitney drivers yesterday said they are looking at a near-50 percent capacity reduction on their buses as the COVID-19 “new normal” whenever they get the go-ahead to resume operations. Harrison Moxey, the United Public Transportation Company’s (UPTC)
HANDS UP - ASH SAYS ‘I’M GUILTY’
BUSINESSMAN Jonathan Ash was fined $7,000 for selling alcohol in breach of the national curfew and emergency orders put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
PETER YOUNG: The virus fight goes on as do whispers of concern over our own economic fate
While the COVID-19 crisis continues around the world with a vengeance, just a month ago there was still a widespread feeling it would be short lived. It was thought the strong action taken by different countries to contain the spread of the virus through strict measures about social distancing to prevent its transmission among humans would be effective and the crisis would be rapidly over. But that has proven not to be the case. The world is in this together and the fight goes on.
Mako swimmers to make splash in US colleges
MAKO Aquatics Club, coached by Travano McPhee, has produced several CARIFTA swimmers and two national championships in their brief history and now they are adding to the number of swimmers they have competing in the NCAA.
Pair who were missing at sea are safe in Cuba
CICELY Armbrister can now sleep peacefully at night knowing that her husband, who was missing at sea for over a week, has been found and is safe in Cuba.
Hunt for man missing at sea for a week
RELATIVES of an Andros man who has been missing at sea for a week are pleading for people to come forward with information to assist police with their investigation.
NCAA decision will affect eligibility of several Bahamian student athletes
THE NCAA announced a decision that will affect the eligibility of several Bahamian student-athletes and others throughout collegiate sports that saw their seasons end prematurely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
How people are making the best of the lockdown
WHILE many Bahamians are finding stay-at-home orders and a national curfew challenging, others are exploring ways to cope with this new reality.
Drivers 'must see bigger picture' on jitney closure
A union leader yesterday said jitney drivers must “see the bigger picture” and stop complaining over the industry’s COVID-19 enforced shutdown.
Doctor tells how survivor sustained injuries
TESTIMONY continued in the Fox Hill mass shooting trial yesterday, with a medical expert revealing that one of the survivors sustained injuries to their left upper back and right forearm. Dr Crystal Wells, taking the witness stand before Justice Deb