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Man and woman get bail after Exuma firearm arrest

A MAN and woman were accused yesterday of having a loaded gun in Farmer’s Hill, Exuma, last weekend.

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Youth gun violence has to be confronted, says AG Munroe

ATTORNEY General Wayne Munroe yesterday urged Bahamians to confront the gun violence gripping New Providence after three men were killed in separate shootings within about 20 hours over the weekend.

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BPL extends suspension of union shop steward

BAHAMAS Power and Light has extended shop steward Wellington Porter’s suspension by another 20 days as it continues investigating allegations of gross misconduct, deepening a dispute with the electrical workers’ union amid the country’s persistent electricity disruptions.

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Leaked police plan ordered 'aggressive' stop and search

POLICE officers were ordered to “aggressively” stop and search suspected vehicles and occupants and search “all suspected pedestrians” during a 114-officer operation across New Providence last week, according to a restricted operational plan obtained by The Tribune.

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BPL promises long-term plan for little Grand Cay power

BAHAMAS Power and Light (BPL) said it is developing a long-term generation plan for Little Grand Cay and plans to implement it in the coming days as the island continues to grapple with extended power outages.

Rescued Bimini fishermen blast authorities over official response

FIVE Bimini fishermen spent a night drifting helplessly in rough seas after their boat ran out of fuel, with waves slamming the disabled vessel as they slept on its floor before local boaters found them the following morning.

Bahamian accused of smuggling 18 people into United States

A BAHAMIAN man accused of trying to smuggle 18 people from Bimini into Florida was arrested after the overloaded boat lost steering and began taking on water about 22 miles off Miami-Dade County, according to a US federal complaint.

AG: Lack of a body will not stop Kelly murder prosecution

ATTORNEY General Wayne Munroe said the absence of Katrina Kelly’s body does not prevent prosecutors from pursuing a murder case, saying a death can be proved through circumstantial evidence.

Crown seeks up to 20 years for attempted murder of ex

A MAN who admitted trying to kill his ex-girlfriend by stabbing her at her home in 2022 appeared in the Supreme Court yesterday for sentencing submissions.