NASSAU, BAHAMAS – As the celebratory mode for the Christmas season is presently in high gear; attending a ball, a casual office party, or even Junkanoo calls for dressing to the nines from head to toe. And as many persons struggle with the idea of ‘what to wear’, Divas Ink on West Bay Street is […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Effective December 4, The Bahamas Dental Council will no longer examine dental candidates for registration and licensure. The move comes after Bahamian dental students have alleged that the dental registration and licensure exams were structured in such a way that they were bound to fail. “This is to advise that effective December […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Three Bahamian women and a man were hauled before the magistrate’s court yesterday and charged in connection with the seizure of over 12 pounds of marijuana. Alex Sawyer, 33, and Eleanor Major, 24, of Skyline Drive, along with Saberina Walker, 31, and Roeline Benjamin, 30, of Glinton Square, appeared before Acting Chief […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Ahmad Clarke, 20, of Acklins Street and Kortaz Coakley, 19, of Yellow Elder Gardens, were charged on Wednesday with the murder of Christian Moore back in April of this year. It is alleged that on Saturday, April 28, the two took Moore’s life and also attempted to take the life of Romello […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – There are now four reported cases of swine flu in The Bahamas, Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands confirmed on Tuesday. Dr. Sands said as of yesterday, the newest patient had been hospitalized. The health minister said that he would like everyone to know that they can protect themselves and their families […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister of Public Service Brensil Rolle confirmed on Tuesday that less than 400 contracted workers were disengaged from the public service and not 2500 as was previously reported by some media agencies. “We could not release 2500 individuals. What perhaps they are talking about is people whose contracts have expired and who […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Stephen Smith, 47, was charged in Magistrate’s Court on Monday with stealing and fraud. Between June 18 to August 28, the accused robbed Robert Jennings of items that he was responsible for shipping and money that he paid to have them shipped. After receiving a payment of $9,506 from Jennings, Smith told […]
Music Makers to lead Boxing Day parade, Roots head up New Year’s Day The official lineup for both the Boxing and New Year’s Day parade was officially announced over the weekend. First out the gate onto Bay Street for Boxing Day is the Music Makers followed by the Saxons Superstars, Genesis, the Valley Boys, the […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – When it comes to obesity, The Bahamas ranks sixth in the world, which puts the country on track to record increasing cases of diabetes. However, Founder of Weight Watchers Bahamas, Lydia Ferguson, said despite this high ranking, something can be done to address this issue. “Obesity is a global concern that is […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Carroll Burrows, 40, and Juan Adderley, 28, were arraigned on Wednesday before Judge Kara Turnquest- Deveaux on charges of fraud. Carroll Burrows of Oxford Avenue was charged with possession of a forged document with the intent to defraud, uttering a forged document and possession of a forged document. Burrows was allegedly holding […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Junkanoo fans who are eager to experience the pulsating sounds of whistles and goat skin drums, won’t have to wait until Boxing Day as Commonwealth Brewery Limited will kick off the month of December with its first annual Junkanoo Beer Fest. Commonwealth Brewery Limited held a press on Tuesday with representatives of […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development on Monday fed more than 100 seniors at its annual thanksgiving luncheon at the St. Joseph Parish church hall. David Cates, Acting Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Social Services said giving thanks and being appreciative is a must, and he takes pride in […]
