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Man who said he found stolen goods in garbage is acquitted
A MAN who said he was arrested after he was found with stolen goods that he had collected from a garbage can was yesterday acquitted after a magistrate ruled that the Crown failed to prove their case to a "requisite" standard.
Public warning over penalties for garbage dumping
Public warning over penalties for garbage dumping
THE public is being warned that dumping of debris in any space - private or public - not deemed an authorised dumpsite is illegal and in breach of The Environmental Health Act, Chapter 232 and the Health Regulations.
Dorsett denies owning garbage trucks
Dorsett denies owning garbage trucks
Environment and Housing Minister Kenred Dorsett yesterday dismissed claims that he owns a fleet of garbage trucks or a collection company.
Fitzgerald: Emails came from political garbage can
Fitzgerald: Emails came from political garbage can
Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald said yesterday he got the private emails of several Save the Bays members from his "political garbage can" and yesterday threatened to release more information if the group makes any further attempts to "destabilize" the government.
Police Commissioner disappointed with allegations of police harassment by Bahamas Electrical Workers Union president
Police Commissioner disappointed with allegations of police harassment by Bahamas Electrical Workers Union president
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander expressed disappointment with allegations of police harassment made by Bahamas Electrical Workers Union (BEWU) President Kyle Wilson. Earlier this week Wilson told members of the press that his home had been searched by police on several occasions and he charged that he believed the action was linked to [...]
Relatives say 15-year-old that was murdered was 'mannerly' and 'decent'
THE 15-year-old boy murdered on Monday was just taking out the garbage when he was killed, his relatives said yesterday as they grappled with why someone would kill their "mannerly", "decent nephew".
Taxi driver thankful for life after horrific accident
Thirty-one-year-old Jahlacula Collie said yesterday he thought he was going to die on Sunday when his 2007 Lincoln Town Car collided with a garbage truck on West Bay Street near Sandyport on Sunday afternoon.
KB's latest release, AKA Mr. Education
KB's latest release, AKA Mr. Education
Kirkland 'KB' Bodie, The Bahamas' #1 recording artist, released his latest hit September 4, taking a Cabinet Minister to task who read personal e-mails in the House of Assembly.
HURRICANE UPDATE: Government Schools And Offices To Close Tomorrow
Prime Minister Christie announced today that due to Hurricane Sandy all government schools and offices will be closed tomorrow and Friday.
Letter to the Editor: Cultivating environmental awareness
Editor, Many of us grew up in the Caribbean in the last century believing that bushes and weeds were awful sights that needed to be gotten rid of whether on land or water. Similarly, we never gave much thought to land, water, or air because we assumed that they would always be there in more [...]