The Straw Vendors Association called for the Minister of Public Works Desmond Bannister to be removed from his post over the handling of the Bay Street Straw Market. Last week, Bannister revealed that vendors owed thousands of dollars in past due rent, which he said, is partially to blame for some of the unresolved issues in the […]
In honor of three iconic Bahamian musicians, the University of The Bahamas (UB) erected three life-like statues on its campus Thursday. Statues of King Eric Gibson, Ronnie Butler, and John “Peanuts” Taylor were the first to be erected on the university’s grounds. In an interview with Eyewitness News the children of King Eric Gibson – Yvonne Gibson-Sands and […]
The fall out continued Thursday over Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis’ decision to select Sir Roland Symonette as a National Hero during the country’s first national honours. Anglican Archdeacon James Palacious went on the record yesterday and said, while he opposes the selection, the recent election of Brent Symonette to public office sends a strong message as well.
RBDF on high alert at sea On the heels of civil unrest in Haiti where thousands of Haitians have violently protested their government’s decision to hike gas prices, the Royal Bahamas Defense Force (RBDF) confirmed Thursday that it is on high alert for any potential influx of Haitian migrants who may consider The Bahamas as […]
Jet ski operators are on the defence after it was rumored that one of their own nearly stabbed a man to death on Rose Island last week. However, while authorities said they are still on the hunt for the men responsible, the Port Department said in a statement yesterday that the culprits are believed to be jet ski operators. […]
A man accused of murder was acquitted Wednesday. The acquittal made Anton Wright, 37, a free man, after a jury cleared him of murder. Wright was accused of fatally stabbing 22-year-old Theron Armbrister, after prosecutors alleged they got into a fight at a party in the Kemp Road area 10 years ago. Jurors found him […]
Karen Moss, 27, was convicted Thursday of plotting to murder a witness. According to court documents, Moss between April 30 and May 1 of 2016, conspired to kill O’Neill Marshall, who was in the witness protection programme. Police discovered Marshall’s bullet-riddled body in a vehicle while patrolling the parking lot of the old City Market […]
Condolences poured in for Health Minister Dr. Duane Sands and his family on Thursday over the passing of his father, Basil Sands. In a statement yesterday, Opposition and Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Davis said, the late Sands was a pioneer in his field of accounting and served as the founding president of the […]
Shania Roberts became the first winner of the National Independence Recording Artists Search Competition on Thursday. Roberts was chosen from about 80 participants and six finalists. She was also the People’s Choice Winner in the competition. Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Lanisha Rolle and Director of Culture Rowena Sutherland joined the 45th […]
American Airlines (AA) has a new one way non-stop flight services to New York City from New Providence according, to a statement released Thursday. The release highlighted the government’s plans to enhance the country’s tourism sector. The newly added flight will originate from LaGuardia International Airport (LIA) in New York City to Nassau. “This will […]
The Bahamas Fed Cup team picked up its second win of the tournament yesterday against Trinidad and Tobago. In Ecuador, the team managed to seal the victory after Kerrie Cartwright and Simone Pratt defeated Anneliese Rose and Breanna Stampfli in doubles action, after trailing 0-4 in the first set. The final score in the doubles […]
