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33-year-old found guilty of 2012 murder of Dennis Tynes

A 33-year-old man has been found unanimously guilty of the 2012 murder of Dennis Tynes, 25, near East Street.

Company closure fears on business ease and costs

The Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive yesterday warned that failing to resolve ever-growing challenges with the cost and ease of doing business will “inevitably force” companies to close their doors

Cruise lines rename their Bahamian private island

Two cruise lines yesterday announced the renaming of a Bahamian private island destination to RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay.


Sandals chief addresses staff in Bahamas, eight other countries

The Sandals resort chain recently held a second group-wide meeting for 2024 that saw Adam Stewart, its executive chairman, address employees from nine countries including The Bahamas.

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Govt track record on accountability laws is slow

THE Davis administration’s plan to create an independent commission to investigate misconduct allegations against law enforcement officers comes after it has been slow to push broad measures that enhance transparency, accountability, and public trust in public officials and critical institutions.


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US indictment involving Bahamian officers ‘had errors’, says Cooper

DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper said a US federal indictment making explosive corruption allegations about law enforcement officers had “errors”.

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White denies assisting in Cartwright’s toss of mace

ST Anne’s MP Adrian White denied playing a role in helping FNM deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright throw the Speaker’s mace out of a House of Assembly window last week.

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Junkanoo at risk in row with govt

THE long-simmering feud within the Valley Boys has thrown the Junkanoo community into chaos, sparking fears that the Boxing Day and New Year’s Day parades will be postponed or cancelled as the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence clashes with the Davis administration.


Bahamas Striping delivers thousands of Thanksgiving meals across the country

THE Bahamas Striping Group of Companies (BSGC) recently concluded its second annual “Let’s Make a Difference” Thanksgiving Meal initiative, delivering thousands of meals to families in need across the country.

Over ten percent foreign air departure decline a ‘seasonal trend,’ says Romer

A 11.1 percent decline in foreign air departures has been described as a seasonal trend by director of aviation Kenneth Romer.

FNM theatre or calculated risk?

ALL hell broke loose on Bay Street last week.


Who are we after all this chaos?

Who are we?

Biggest reputation damage yet

THE 1980s drug era was one of the darkest times in our modern history.

Teen accused of triple shooting that left two dead in Pinewood Gardens

A 16-year-old boy was remanded in custody yesterday after he was accused in a triple shooting in Pinewood Gardens that claimed the lives of two men earlier this month.


16-year-old charged with stealing motorcycle at gunpoint and threatening to kill victim

A 16-year-old man was remanded in custody yesterday after he was accused of stealing a man’s motorcycle at gunpoint and threatening to kill him earlier this month.

Two years jail for man who had loaded gun

A man was sentenced to two years in prison yesterday after admitting to having a loaded gun on West Bay Street last week.

Woman gets community service for stealing

A WOMAN was ordered to serve 150 hours of community service yesterday after admitting to stealing $219 while working at an Esso Gas Station last week.


Lawsuit dismissed over damages to bus after wrong fuel pumped

THE Bahamas Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit a man filed over the damage his public service bus suffered when gasoline was mistakenly pumped into his diesel-operated vehicle at a Grand Bahama gas station in June 2015.

Pintard renews call for Junkanoo commission amid latest controversy

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard renewed his call for a Junkanoo commission amid uncertainty about the status of the Boxing Day and New Year’s Day parades.