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Latest stories
Tourist arrested after punching car window
A US tourist was arrested after punching out the side window of a car whose driver refused to stop as he stood in the middle of the road trying to halt the flow of traffic for a convoy of ATVs in downtown Nassau.
Construction worker killed in Spanish Wells accident
A 46-YEAR-OLD construction worker was killed in Spanish Wells on Friday when his friend and co-worker, unaware he was on the other side of a block-making machine, activated a lever that struck him.
Police promote 800 regular and 500 reserve officers
AROUND 1,300 officers were promoted on Friday during an exercise police commissioner Shanta Knowles said highlights the force’s commitment to recognising merit, professionalism and dedicated service across all ranks.
Unemployment falls to 8.1 percent as underemployment sees 11 percent rise
THE national unemployment rate fell to 8.1 percent in the first quarter of 2026, but the number of underemployed people rose by 11 percent, according to the Bahamas National Statistical Institute.
King’s visit to focus on youth, culture and conservation
THE government has unveiled a packed itinerary for King Charles III when he visits The Bahamas later this month, with the three-day trip set to see him return to places he previously visited while taking part in cultural, environmental and diplomatic events.
Two Eleuthera crashes leave one dead, one critical
A 59-YEAR-OLD man died on Saturday when the car he was driving crashed into a utility pole in Eleuthera, a day after another man was found pinned beneath his vehicle in a separate crash on the island on his birthday.
Murder accused also faces conspiracy and accessory charges
A 28-YEAR-OLD man was charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder and accessory after the fact in connection with the killing of a father of two at his Cowpen Road West home.
31-year-old man charged with accessory after the fact to murder
A 31-year-old Bahamian male was charged with accessory after the fact to murder.
58-year-old gets probation for death threat and assault of woman
A 58-YEAR-OLD man has been placed on probation for threatening to kill a woman and assaulting her at his Lakeview Road address in New Providence.
