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Twelve-month probation for man admitting to threatening someone with a BB gun

A 36-year-old man was placed on 12 months’ probation yesterday after admitting to threatening someone with a BB gun over the weekend.

American granted $10,000 bail after being charged with assaulting a man on a boat

AN American tourist was granted $10,000 bail yesterday after being accused of injuring another man during an altercation aboard a vessel in Harbour Island, Eleuthera, last week.

Man accused of importing 16 guns and more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition

A 35-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of importing 16 firearms and more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition into The Bahamas last month.

‘Great tool’: Multi-million SME Bahamas factoring unveiled

A Jamaican-headquartered investment house is spearheading a multi-million dollar accounts factoring proposal that could be “a great tool” for Bahamian small businesses if structured properly.

Major seafood name in court receivership

A well-known Bahamian seafood provider has been placed in Supreme Court-ordered receivership after defaulting on debt understood to be worth between $1m-$1.5m.

New challenge to New Providence Development’s control in the west

Five property owners have teamed to challenge New Providence Development Company’s long-standing control over the island’s western district while arguing that this is anti-competitive.

Boat captain: Saving summer fear ‘spot on’

A motor yacht captain yesterday said Bahamian tourism’s fears for the peak summer boating season are “spot on” after his vessel was recalled to the US three months early over the new and hiked fees.

Attorney’s counterclaim opposition ‘incredible’

A Bahamian attorney’s opposition to former clients bringing a counter-claim against her in the Supreme Court has been branded “incredible” by the Chief Justice.

Baha Mar to open new restaurant in fall 2025

Baha Mar will open its latest restaurant concept, developed by a two-time James Beard-award winning chef, at its Grand Hyatt resort in fall 2025.

BPL promises Briland’s woe ‘fixed’ by July end

Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) has promised Harbour Island hotels and businesses that “everything should be fixed” by month’s end following the island’s recent extended power outages.

BPL pushes back over energy cost criticisms

Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) yesterday responded to criticism over the rise in energy costs reported by a large business that it declined to name.

Independence Day sales ‘steady’ and picking-up

Merchants yesterday described Independence Day memorabilia sales as “steady” but said Bahamians appear to be preparing for a “very low key” holiday this Thursday.