COA ruled trial judge erred by admitting into evidence statement of no-show witness NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Two men convicted of murdering Cyril Cartwright in 2016 will walk free after the Court of Appeal quashed their convictions and declined to order a new trial. Court of Appeal Justices Milton Evans, Sir Michael Barnett and Stella Crane-Scott […]
COA ruled trial judge erred by admitting into evidence statement of no-show witness NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Two men convicted of... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Health officials have confirmed a third case of coronavirus in Grand Bahama today. The latest case is a 27-year-old man with no history of travel. This is the third new infection for the island in 48-hours. Two new infections were confirmed on the islands yesterday — a 33-year-old resident of Grand Bahama, who […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Health officials have confirmed a third case of coronavirus in Grand Bahama today. The latest case is... read more »
Former minister of health says US represents “greatest risk” to The Bahamas NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Physicians who comprise the Texas Medical Association COVID-19 Task Force and the committee of infectious diseases determined that attending beach represents a moderate to low risk. The task force created a risk level chart that determined going to an amusement, […]
Former minister of health says US represents “greatest risk” to The Bahamas NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Physicians who comprise the Texas... read more »
MP tells FNM colleagues: “I am free, ain’t coming back” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — St. Anne’s MP Brent Symonette argued today the closure of the beaches over the Independence holiday weekend represents a “public relations nightmare”. He said tourists should be advised on the restrictions on beaches on certain dates, noting the government enticed visitors to […]
MP tells FNM colleagues: “I am free, ain’t coming back” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — St. Anne’s MP Brent Symonette argued today... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday urged Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to have faith in public’s ability to continue following COVID guidelines over the Independence holiday. Davis underscored the success achieved thus far with curbing the virus has been the result of the electorate’s adherence to protocols. “It’s their cooperation, not […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday urged Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to have faith in public’s... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis today made an impassioned plea for Bahamians and residents to understand the decision made to close beaches and parks over the Independence holiday weekend is a sacrifice for “three days for a healthier and better nation”. “I ask the young people today, I’m only asking you to […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis today made an impassioned plea for Bahamians and residents to understand the... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – After a more than three-month suspension of disconnections, Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) announced yesterday it will begin removing certain consumers from the grid for failure to pay their bills. BPL said customers with a balance in arrears of $500 or more for over 90 days before April 1, could be “immediately […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – After a more than three-month suspension of disconnections, Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) announced yesterday it will... read more »
“We are still in the first wave” says PAHO director NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Dr Carissa Etienne said yesterday that as new COVID-19 infections spread to smaller towns and cities that do not have the same level of healthcare infrastructure, COVID-19-related deaths could rise once again. More than 22,000 deaths […]
“We are still in the first wave” says PAHO director NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Dr... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police Commissioner Paul Rolle yesterday issued a strong warning to would-be participants of Independence rallies or motorcades that no events have been approved. Addressing the media at police headquarters, the commissioner said there were several requests for these events, but in accordance with Article 15 of the emergency orders, they could not […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police Commissioner Paul Rolle yesterday issued a strong warning to would-be participants of Independence rallies or motorcades... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Acknowledging the spate of recent killings as the country eases restrictions, Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle said yesterday the police force stands prepared to respond to “any eventualities”. “The reality is that the COVID; much of the lockdown is over and people are interacting, and I would wish to encourage members of […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Acknowledging the spate of recent killings as the country eases restrictions, Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle said... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ decision to close beaches on New Providence, Paradise Island and Grand Bahama over the Independence holiday weekend received a flurry of mixed reactions from the public on social media yesterday. While many were outraged and strongly criticized the decision and the government, others defended the move. The […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ decision to close beaches on New Providence, Paradise Island and Grand Bahama... read more »
Authorities closely monitoring new construction, affixed notices NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Public Works Desmond Bannister said the new construction of unregulated structures continues in the Farm Road shantytown in Abaco. Bannister said government agencies continue to closely monitor the challenging situation, and have affixed legal notices on every dwelling in the area. Asked how […]
Authorities closely monitoring new construction, affixed notices NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Public Works Desmond Bannister said the new construction... read more »
Body-worn cameras and dash cams to rollout by August NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of National Security Marvin Dames yesterday rejected assertions the Royal Bahamas Police force was reluctant to implement body-worn cameras, telling Eyewitness News nothing could be further from the truth. Attorney Wayne Munroe, QC, suggested the government has yet to rollout of body-worn […]
Body-worn cameras and dash cams to rollout by August NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of National Security Marvin Dames yesterday rejected... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A number of homes being rebuilt in Abaco could not be approved for electricity supply as they did not meet the required code, according to Minister of Public Works Desmond Bannister. Bannister, whose portfolio includes Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) said the power provider, the Department of Environmental Health and the Disaster […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A number of homes being rebuilt in Abaco could not be approved for electricity supply as they... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of National Security Marvin Dames yesterday maintained that the number of missing people from Hurricane Dorian will continue to fluctuate as police investigations proceed more than nine months later. Speaking to the media in the foyer of the House of Assembly, Dames suggested the Royal Bahamas Police Force did not have […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of National Security Marvin Dames yesterday maintained that the number of missing people from Hurricane Dorian... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday called on supporters to join the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) at the House of Assembly this morning to resist what he called the “tyranny” of House of Assembly Speaker Halson Moultrie. “There was a letter written by the clerk of the House (Sunday) to the leader […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday called on supporters to join the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) at... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Notwithstanding the “economic shock” delivered by the coronavirus pandemic, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest said yesterday The Bahamas will rebound as tourism reopens and the destination recalibrates. Turnquest underscored the government incurs “unprecedented expenditure” to support the Bahamian economy and its people. He was responding to a new […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Notwithstanding the “economic shock” delivered by the coronavirus pandemic, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Attorney Wayne Munroe, QC, said yesterday more than a dozen complainants have come forward to join a writ action he plans to file challenging the state of emergency proclamation issued by Governor General CA Smith on Monday, as well as “issues” arising from the original proclamation, which expired on Monday night. Munroe […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Attorney Wayne Munroe, QC, said yesterday more than a dozen complainants have come forward to join a... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man whose body was found on Turtle Rock after a boat he and three other passengers were on board struck an objected in the area on Thursday has been identified as 30-year-old Javier Marcos Perez. Perez, a resident of Miami Florida, and another female passenger, who remains missing, were catapulted into […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man whose body was found on Turtle Rock after a boat he and three other passengers... read more »
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Attorney Alfred Sears, QC, has raised questions about the use of the emergency powers by the executive and Parliament’s oversight of fundamental rights days after the governor general signed a new proclamation declaring a state of public emergency in The Bahamas. The proclamation came into effect at midnight on Tuesday after the […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Attorney Alfred Sears, QC, has raised questions about the use of the emergency powers by the executive... read more »
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