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UPDATED: Office of the Prime Minister releases statement on Hurricane Fiona
RESIDENTS of the southern Bahamas were bracing for tropical storm conditions last night as Hurricane Fiona continued on its path towards those Family Islands.
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Second murder in two days
POLICE are investigating a second homicide in as many days after a man was shot dead yesterday morning off Hamster Road.
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Freeport woman accused of $40k fraud
A FREEPORT woman was charged yesterday with committing more than $40,000 worth of fraud.
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WNBA Finals: Jonquel Jones and the Sun are eliminated
THE 2022 season ended on a disappointing note for Jonquel Jones and her Connecticut Sun.
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ALICIA WALLACE: Rape is rape - whether in a marriage or not
LAST week, I attended the Symposium on Sexual Offences Legislation which focused primarily on amendments to criminalise marital rape.
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Govt agrees with concerns over Haiti security situation
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said the Davis administration agrees with CARICOM’s recent statement expressing concern about the security situation and social circumstances in Haiti.
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Bahamas among countries at risk of polio outbreak
THE PAN American Health Organization has warned that 12 countries in the region, including The Bahamas, are considered to be at high or very high risk of experiencing a polio outbreak.
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Junkanoo groups look ahead to parades' return
AFTER a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Junkanoo groups are looking forward to the return of this year’s Boxing Day and New Year’s Day parades.
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Man accused over murder
A MAN was charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with the shooting death of 20-year-old Welji Noel in Carmichael earlier this month.
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Ten beaches on Grand Bahama set for clean up initiative
SCHOOLS and civic organisations on Grand Bahama will hit the beaches Saturday for International Coastal Cleanup, spearheaded annually by the Ministry of Tourism.
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GBTA tournament winners crowned
THE Grand Bahama Tennis Association (GBTA) hosted a juniors (under 14 and 16) tournament in Freeport, Grand Bahama this weekend.
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Man faces murder bid charge
A MAN was put on remand after being charged with attempted murder yesterday.
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A year in jail over loaded pistol
A MAN was sentenced to one year at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services yesterday for having a loaded pistol.
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Crossing guards back in Freeport
THE City of Freeport Council has confirmed that crossing guards will return on Monday to again assist students on the streets.
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Tropical storm warning remains in effect for Southeast Bahamas
TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS WHICH INCLUDES THE ISLANDS OF INAGUA, MAYAGUANA, ACKLINS, CROOKED ISLAND, SAMANA CAY, LONG CAY AND RAGGED ISLAND. A HURRICANE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS.
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Mayaguana: 11 residents evacuated ahead of Hurricane Fiona
ELEVEN Mayaguana residents were evacuated off the island yesterday, as residents of the southern Bahamas braced for the impact of Hurricane Fiona.
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54 records expunged by rehabilitation committee
THE Rehabilitation of Offenders Committee has received 112 applications from people seeking to have their records wiped clean between January and June of this year, with 54 of those applicants said to have already had their records expunged.
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No more COVID tests for unvaccinated travellers
GOVERNMENT has removed its COVID-19 testing requirement for unvaccinated people entering The Bahamas, the Ministry of Health and Wellness announced yesterday.
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EDITORIAL: Climate warning echoes down the years
WE HAVE been here before.
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One win away from WBC qualification
Team Great Britain has dominated competition thus far at the World Baseball Classic Qualifiers and is now one win away from advancing to the marquee tournament in 2023.
