Court of Appeal quashes bail conviction of man charged in Shavez Hart’s murder
THE Court of Appeal has quashed the bail conviction and set aside the sentence of Dillon Ethan Jordan, the 28-year-old Abaco man who was previously found guilty of violating bail conditions while awaiting trial for the murder of Bahamian Olympian Shavez Hart.
Man accused of molesting step-granddaughter granted $9k bail
A 52-year-old man was granted bail on Friday after he was accused of molesting his step granddaughter twice in the last six months.
FAU and Island School partner to launch queen conch conservation project in Eleuthera
Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Institute has received a grant from the Longer Tables Fund to develop a community-based aquaculture facility for conservation and restoration queen conch on Eleuthera.
Man charged with murder of reserve inspector in RBC robbery
A 42-year-old man was charged on Friday with the murder of Reserve Inspector Lernex Williams during an armed robbery outside of RBC Palmdale earlier this month.
Man granted bail after gun, ammo allegedly found in car trunk
A MAN was granted bail on Friday after he was accused of having a loaded gun in his car near Lady Slipper Drive last week.
Murder charges dropped against teen in 2022 baby shower shooting
An 18-year-old man had murder and attempted murder charges dropped on Thursday after a witness gave testimony into the fatal 2022 baby shower shooting.
Merchants demand proof on counterfeit alcohol 'rumours'
Liquor store merchants yesterday urged the Bahamas' consumer watchdog to prove that rogue operators are selling counterfeit alcohol - a "rumour" said to have been circulating for around a year.
Ex-BREA chief: Don't hit us on unpaid VAT
A former two-time Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) president, now the country's ambassador to Morocco, has backed arguments that the industry should not be held liable for unpaid VAT on property sales.
'Great deal of stress' in boating fee fall-out
An Abaco resort proprietor says the boating fee reforms fall-out is "causing me a great deal of stress" with a US maritime body yesterday warning The Bahamas could lose its "boater-friendly" reputation.
VAT reforms ‘direct tax’ on business expansion
The Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday argued that VAT reforms effectively amount to a new tax on business expansion that will also “shrink” construction activity in that area.
Residents voice concerns on East Bay Street hotel/marina
Neighbours of a proposed East Bay Street condo hotel and marina project last night voiced concerns over potential noise pollution, invasion of privacy and adequate parking.
Portable stove cause of fire that killed child
A TRAGIC house fire that left a child dead and three others severely burned earlier this month was caused by a portable stove in the bedroom, Police Commissioner Shanta Knowles said yesterday.
Pinder: ‘I’m undecided’ on seeking renomination for South Abaco seat
WITH questions over his political future and criticism surfacing from within his party, Central and South Abaco MP John Pinder says he remains undecided about seeking renomination, citing ongoing discussions with his family.
$12m in firefighting vehicles requested, says police chief
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) has formally requested 21 firefighting vehicles and equipment, with an estimated price tag of $12m.
FNM announces 17 candidates
THE Free National Movement (FNM) ratified 17 candidates last night during a rally-style event at the party’s headquarters on Mackey Street.
CPSA signs long awaited industrial agreement with Public Hospitals Authority
AFTER years of stalled negotiations and mounting tension, the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) and the Consultant Physicians Staff Association (CPSA) have signed a long-awaited industrial agreement, a move hailed as a major breakthrough in healthcare labour relations in The Bahamas.
GB man under medical supervision after apparent suicide attempt
A 28-year-old Grand Bahama man is under close medical supervision following an apparent suicide attempt on Wednesday morning.
OEF: Summertime soil care
Summer is officially here with its hot, blindingly sunny days and warmer nights.
Bimini celebrates Edgecombe’s historic draft into the NBA
JUBILATION swept through Bimini on Wednesday night as 19-year-old VJ Edgecombe made history, becoming the island’s first native ever drafted into the NBA.
