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Two ZNS board members quit over political interference claims

TWO Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas board members have resigned amid claims of political interference after the board’s directive to keep general manager Clint Watson off the job until after the general election was overridden.

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Stray bullet kills innocent grandmom

TAMIKA Nottage-Cime was sharing pizza and watching television with her family on Monday night when stray bullets from a street shooting tore through the walls of her Wilton Street home, killing her outright as she cradled her one-year-old grandson in her arms.

Election season 2026 review: Fraudulent documents, empty campaigns, and long waits in line

EVERY election season, people are on high alert.


Man accused of indecently assaulting cousin gets bail

A MAN accused of indecently assaulting his female cousin at a house in Sunset Park last week was granted bail yesterday.

Husband of missing US woman speaks out after release

THE husband of a missing American woman who disappeared from their small boat ten days ago said he remains focused on finding her after police released him from custody due to insufficient evidence to bring charges.

Wife fears cover-up in hit-and-run investigation

NEARLY a month after Kareem Williams was killed in a hit-and-run, there has been no update on whether the prison officer who knocked him will face consequences, with his estranged wife saying she has received no word from authorities.


Former US Ambassador to The Bahamas dies at 86

THE US Embassy in Nassau has paid tribute to former US Ambassador to The Bahamas Arthur Schechter, praising his role in strengthening ties between the two countries and expressing condolences to his family.

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Gibson’s ex-fiancée testifies she took immunity deal to tell the truth

LONG Island MP Adrian Gibson’s former fiancée told the Supreme Court yesterday that she took full responsibility for her actions as a business partner with him, while maintaining she entered an immunity agreement to tell the truth.

American man fined $5,000 after attacking police at Goodman’s Bay

AN American was fined $5,000 after admitting to attacking four police officers and resisting arrest at Goodman’s Bay Beach last weekend.


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04142026 EDITION

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

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RBDF marine investigated over alleged assault on female recruits

A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force marine is under investigation after being accused of assaulting several female marine recruits, a defence official has confirmed.

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82-year-old Bahamian shaken after midnight immigration raid

AN 82-year-old Grand Bahama man says he was left shaken after immigration officers allegedly broke into his home in the middle of the night without producing a warrant or identifying themselves.


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PM and Church leaders reject FNM lottery plan

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has dismissed the Free National Movement’s proposed national lottery as a “gimmick”, joining some senior church leaders in opposing the plan.

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Two arrested after fake voter card found at NIB

A SUSPECTED fake voter’s card presented at the National Insurance Board has led to the arrest of two people, including a Parliamentary Registration Department worker, in a case that comes amid heightened concerns about document fraud ahead of the May 12 general election.

Husband of missing US boater released

AN American man who was detained in connection with the disappearance of his wife at sea has been released from police custody without charge.


WORLD VIEW: The cost of Netanyahu’s wars

When the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran was announced on 7 April 2026, the immediate reaction across much of the world was relief.

FACING REALITY: The slow creep of mediocrity - why silence is costing us our future

There was a time—not long ago—when pride was not a slogan, but a standard.

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US ex-cop reunites with Doctor’s Hospital surgeon who saved his life

WITH tears in his eyes, Ray Wood finally met the man he believes gave him a second chance at life.


1,000 Bahamians graduate from free Upskill programme

THE government yesterday celebrated 1,000 Bahamians who graduated from its online learning initiative, Upskill Bahamas.

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Davis says Grand Bahama on rebound, warns Port Authority

PRIME Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis declared that Grand Bahama is on the rebound during a rally last night, pointing to investment, job creation and long-awaited developments on the island.