Canadian: Police beat me with bat
A CANADIAN said his visit to The Bahamas with his girlfriend turned into a nightmare when police allegedly abused him –– beating him with a bat while he was handcuffed.
Gas explosion injures nine
A POWERFUL gas explosion tore through a home in Blue Hill South yesterday, injuring eight people, including three children and three adults who were left in critical condition.
Minister says Adriel suspect confessed to other murders
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday that a man has confessed to killing schoolgirl Adriel Moxey, 12, and a number of other people in Grand Bahama.
‘My ordeal in deadly attack’
A BARBER grazed by a bullet during a mass shooting at his Fox Hill shop is grappling with trauma as he reopens his business and considers leaving the area — or the profession — altogether.
New Year’s Junkanoo tickets still available
TICKETS for the New Year’s Junkanoo Parade remain available, as excitement builds following the Boxing Day Parade.
Man convicted of manslaughter told he does not qualify for early release
A MAN convicted of manslaughter in the 2015 death of an 88-year-old retired British doctor on Long Island has been informed that he does not qualify for early release due to good behaviour and must serve 11 years and three months in prison.
Tourism slowdown hits Commonwealth revenue
A BISX-listed brewery said its near three percent revenue decline is due to “demand slowdown” in the tourism sector.
Nine injured in explosion
NINE people have been injured, including children, after an explosion as a fuel tank filled up a tank at a property on Sunday.
Man accused of robbing woman at gunpoint
A MAN accused of robbing a woman at gunpoint over the spring had his charges transferred to the Supreme Court.
Man fined $4k after Christmas Eve shop break-in
A 22-year-old man was ordered to pay $4,000 in fines after he admitted to breaking into a shop on Christmas Eve while under the influence of drugs.
Woman granted bail in stealing case
A WOMAN was granted bail on Friday after she allegedly stole over $2,000 worth of property from a man on Paradise Island earlier this month.
Man accused of assaulting woman at nightclub
A MAN was granted bail on Friday after he was accused of assaulting a random woman at a nightclub on Christmas Day.
Saxons morale high following Boxing Day triumph
Morale is high for the Shell Saxon Superstars following their dominating performance in the 2024 Boxing Day Parade, where they claimed their third consecutive victory.
NAD issues warning over fake luggage sale post
The Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) has issued a warning about a fraudulent post claiming to sell lost luggage for just $2.
Christmas tree sales 'steady'
CHRISTMAS tree sales were steady and profitable for some retailers this year as many Bahamians rushed to decorate their homes for the holiday season.
'Police should have done more to find Taylor Casey', says mother
SIX months after the mysterious disappearance of American woman Taylor Casey, her mother continues to criticise the efforts of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) in locating her daughter.
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Friday, December 27, 2024
Extra power for Harbour Island - but Eleuthera still hit by outages
AN EXTRA 1MW of rental generation has been installed on Harbour Island after repeated complaints of power outages throughout Eleuthera.
Pintard seeks probe over CCA payments
THE FNM is still calling for an investigation into the China Construction America’s alleged connection to the PLP administration.
