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New Commissioner Sworn in at Department Of Corrections
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Bahamas Department of Corrections has a new leader at its helm after Doan Cleare was officially sworn in as the commissioner during a ceremony at the Fox Hill facility this morning.
New BDOCS Commissioner Sworn
New BDOCS Commissioner Sworn
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Doan Cleare was officially sworn in as the Commissioner of the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS) on Monday afternoon. Cleare served in the capacity as Acting Commissioner at BDOCS for three years, he noted that the journey was a long but worth it. Cleare revealed that his first order of business [...]
G7 Warns Of New Iran Sanctions, After Apparent Israeli Drone Attack
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Eyewitness footage shot on Friday (April 19) showed military personnel and tanks on guard at a nuclear facility in Iran's Isfahan Province following an alleged attack by Israel on the country, in the latest tit-for-tat exchange between the two.
‘Hurricane Hunter’ visits New Providence
‘Hurricane Hunter’ visits New Providence
The United States Air Force Reserve’s WC-130J Hurricane Reconnaissance Aircraft (Hurricane Hunter) departed New Providence Wednesday morning (April 17), concluding the first leg of its 2024 Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour.
EU To Impose New Sanctions Against Iran
EU To Impose New Sanctions Against Iran
EUROPE - European union leaders decided to step up sanctions against Iran after Tehran's missile and drone attack on Israel left world powers scrambling to prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East.
New Providence Police make drug arrests - Arrest armed robbery suspects Investigate shooting incident
New Providence Police make drug arrests - Arrest armed robbery suspects Investigate shooting incident
OFFICERS OF THE CENTRAL DIVISION MAKE DRUG ARRESTS
- In
two (2) separate incidents officers of the Central Division arrested
two (2) men after they were found in possession of a quantity of
suspected marijuana...
OFFICERS OF THE CENTRAL DIVISION ARREST ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT WITH IMITATION FIREARM - Police
are questioning a 20 year old male of Hampster Road off Carmichael Road
in connection ...
Government Introduces New Bill To Replace Stem Cell Research Act
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Davis administration bringing the Longevity and Regenerative Therapy Bill to repeal and replace the Stem Cells Research Act passed under the former Christie administration.
Police Commissioner supports govt's newly proposed anti-gang legislation
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander said he supports the passing of the Anti-Gang Bill (2024) and the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill 2024, which was passed in the House of Assembly on Wednesday. Fernander asserted that the bill will be critical in the police force's fight to rid the country of criminal enterprises that [...]
New industrial agreement signed between the Airport Authority and Public Managers Union, 55 employees to benefit
New industrial agreement signed between the Airport Authority and Public Managers Union, 55 employees to benefit
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Airport Authority and the Public Managers Union (PMU) signed a long awaited industrial agreement at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) on Thursday morning. PMU President Leslie Munnings said he is joyous about the historic occasion; he highlighted that the first-time industrial agreement signing will play a role in laying the foundation [...]
Bahamas Christian Council still waiting on govt. invitation to consult on new anti-gang legislation
Bahamas Christian Council still waiting on govt. invitation to consult on new anti-gang legislation
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – President of the Bahamas Christian Council Bishop Delton Fernander expressed concerns Thursday morning that the church has not consulted on the Anti-Gang Bill (2024) and the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill 2024, which was tabled in the Lower Chamber on Wednesday April 17, 2024. Prime Minister Philip Davis asserted that the bill will [...]