Police linked ‘Monster’ Neely to Dirty South gang for decades
Police linked Duran “Monster” Neely to the Pinewood Gardens–based Dirty South gang for more than a decade - but case after case brought against him collapsed in court.
Darville: Groundbreaking for $267m specialty hospital ‘very soon'
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said groundbreaking for the $267m specialty hospital will take place “very soon,” as the government finalizes loan arrangements and moves ahead with site preparations.
Swimmers make their debut on the world stage
THE Bahamas was proudly represented by a six-member team at the World Junior Swimming Championships held this past week in Otopeni, Romania.
Senator Seymour says she will not seek office in upcoming general election
FREE National Movement (FNM) Senator Maxine Seymour announced yesterday that she will not seek elected office in the upcoming general election, though she pledged her continued loyalty to the party and commitment to public service.
Govt to introduce electronic medical records as they seek to digitise healthcare system
THE Bahamas is set to introduce electronic medical records before the end of the year, marking a major step towards a fully-digitised healthcare system, according to Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Michael Darville.
Man accused of stabbing two people to undergo psychological evaluation
A MENTALLY ill man was ordered to undergo a psychological evaluation in prison after being accused of a stabbing two men with a knife on the same day.
$8,000 Bail granted for man accused of causing fatal traffic accident in Exuma
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of causing a fatal traffic accident in Exuma that claimed the life of young father Kevon Taylor.
Six months jail for man admitting to injuring someone with a rock in attack
A MAN was sentenced to six months in prison yesterday after admitting he injured another man with a rock during an altercation on Marathon Road last December.
Two weeks prison for bail violation for man waiting for attempted murder trial
A MAN awaiting trial for the 2024 attempted murder of Rayshuan Rolle was remanded on Monday after admitting to breaching his bail conditions.
Baha Mar cuts ribbon on two state-of-the-art paddleball courts
BAHA Mar’s Racquet Club added a new addition to its growing amenities with the official ribbon cutting of two state-of-the-art paddleball courts.
Principals halt work as union dispute with ministry escalates
PRINCIPALS and senior administrators walked off the job this week, leaving schools unprepared for next Monday’s reopening, after the Bahamas Education Managerial Union (BEMU) voted not to return to work until the Ministry of Education resolves long-standing disputes over allowances, promotions, and other issues.
Children found rummaging through dumpster now in protective care
TWO young children who were allegedly starved by their father and found scavenging from a dumpster have been placed in protective custody and enrolled in school, according to Social Services Minister Myles LaRoda.
Murder count rises
Police are investigating a shooting that left a 37-year-old man dead on Monday night in western New Providence.
13-year-old dies in house inferno
A 13-year-old boy died when a fire broke out at the friend’s house he was staying in overnight, turning the building into a blazing inferno.
Three men survive lightning strike on boating trip
A PEACEFUL boating trip in Abaco turned into a terrifying ordeal when lightning struck three men at sea, flooding their vessel and forcing an airlift for one of them to New Providence.
$200m Exuma resort plan slammed as ‘catastrophic’ for environment
A LOCAL environmental advocate has denounced the government’s approval of the $200m Rosewood Exuma development on Sampson Cay as a “catastrophic” blow to the island’s fragile ecosystem.
Poachers top concern for fishing industry
Fishermen were “spared” with the passing of Hurricane Erin, and poachers remain top concerns for the industry, says Keith Carroll, the National Fisheries Association’s (NFA) president.
‘Livery drivers also have mouths to feed’
A taxi and tour operator argued that taxi drivers must provide better service while defending livery drivers’ right to earn a living as well.
CPC eyes vendor verification system to boost consumer confidence
Senator Randy Rolle, Chairman of the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC), says the agency is exploring the introduction of a vendor verification system aimed at strengthening consumer confidence and ensuring safer transactions, particularly for tourists and online shoppers.
