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Coleby-Davis: 'A Senseless Crime'
Coleby-Davis: 'A Senseless Crime'
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Energy & Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis called the killing of former Member of Parliament and Deputy House Speaker Don Saunders "senseless," as she offered condolences to his relatives Thursday morning. Police reports revealed late Wednesday night that Saunders was reportedly at a business establishment in Gambier Village when he was gunned down. [...]
Man In Critical Condition Following Fatal Boating Accident In Exuma
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police revealed to media Monday morning that the husband, of that 55-year-old female visitor from Colorado, USA who died after succumbing to her injuries from a boating accident in waters near Staniel Cay, Exuma Sunday March 24, 2024, was airlifted to New Providence for medical assistance. Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander said [...]
Police officer critically injured after being hit by a vehicle during a traffic stop
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- A police officer is in critical condition in hospital after he was struck by a vehicle while conducting a traffic stop on Sir Milo Butler Highway Wednesday afternoon. Police reported that the officer was engaged in his duties when he was hit by another passing vehicle, which resulted in him being seriously injured [...]
An Opportunity For The Bahamas To Lead In Sustainable Energy
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The quest for sustainable energy, that's government's goal as the Ministry of Energy and Transport launches its request for proposal for New Providence new energy generation.
Government launches RFP for independent renewable energy providers in New Providence
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Months after the government launched a Request For Proposals (RFP), in a bid to find independent renewable energy providers in the Family Islands, Minister of Energy and Transport JoBeth Coleby-Davis announced Monday morning that the same initiative is now being launched in New Providence. The minister says residents in New Providence can anticipate [...]
Man, 25, seriously injured following industrial accident at GB Shipyard
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- A 25-year-old male remains hospitalized as a result of an industrial accident that occurred shortly before 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, 28th January 2024 at the Grand Bahama Shipyard. According to preliminary reports, the worker became trapped between a crane and pieces of steel, resulting in injuries to his upper body. He was transported to [...]
Road Traffic To Relocate Next Month, Minister Says
Road Traffic To Relocate Next Month, Minister Says
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Amid complaints of poor working conditions at the Road Traffic Department at the Thomas a Robinson National Stadium, Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis says they're working to improve conditions for staff and customers.
Man, 64, shot in Grand Bahama
Man, 64, shot in Grand Bahama
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Police in Grand Bahama are investigating a shooting incident that left an adult male suffering serious injuries. Preliminary reports reveal that sometime around 7 pm on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, a 64-year-old male was at a residence situated on Oleander Street, when he was approached by a male known to him who initiated a physical [...]
Road Traffic Department staff voice concerns over hazardous work conditions
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Staff at the Road Traffic Department (RTD) were reportedly up-in-arms Monday morning due to what some staffers have said are hazardous working conditions; namely in Section 5 of the RTD which is in need of extensive roof repairs. Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis, while seeking to bring clarity to the matter on Monday, told [...]
American boy bitten by shark at resort
American boy bitten by shark at resort
A TEN-year-old boy from Maryland, United States, was reportedly bitten by a shark shortly before 4pm yesterday, according to police.