Woman gets four months jail for false rape accusation against police officers
A WOMAN burst into tears as she was sentenced to four months in prison for making a false rape claim against police officers.
Two teens accused of attempted murder in shooting of man on bike
TWO teenage boys appeared overwhelmed in court after they were accused of shooting another young man on his bicycle earlier this month on Hercules Street.
Man accused of attempted theft of laptop
A MAN was granted bail after being accused of trying to steal a laptop from an electronic store in the Mall at Marathon last week.
Man charged for fatal shooting of Adebo Cambridge last week
A MAN was remanded in custody after being accused of killing a man in Monastery Park last week.
Bahamas Youth Flag Football League hosts 11 games during week three
THE Bahamas Youth Flag Football League hosted 11 matchups for week three on the fields opposite the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium on Saturday.
Baha Mar hoops: VJ Edgecombe and Baylor Bears in action Thursday
No. 22 St. John’s earned its first ranking in six years in last week’s poll and coach Rick Pitino’s team passed its first test, beating his son Richard and New Mexico 85-71 at Madison Square Garden.
'Can't go higher': Insurer says no no major hike in '25 storm cover
Insurers yesterday voiced optimism that Bahamian consumers will see "no significant increases" in hurricane coverage costs in 2025 after telling global reinsurers: "We cannot go any higher."
One dead, two injured in boat accident in North Andros
ONE young man is dead, and two others are getting medical treatment following a boating accident at sea in North Andros.
Hope of end to confusion over $200 fee to extend stay
BAHAMIAN marinas yesterday voiced optimism that the Deputy Prime Minister and Immigration have cleared up the “confusion” over the $200 ‘stay extension’ fee ahead of the peak winter boating season.
Welcome was ‘second-to-none’ in spite of discourse over fiancée, says Jones
JONQUEL Jones, WNBA champion and MVP, said she and her fiancée received a “second-to-none” reception throughout her homecoming tour.
‘High alert’ on security firms illegally hiring foreigners
THE Ministry of National Security is on high alert over suspicions that private security firms are illegally hiring non-Bahamians as security guards, violating the law.
CCA pledges hotels in Izmirlian appeal
Baha Mar’s contractor yesterday asserted it is “willing to pledge” its two Nassau resorts, which have a combined value of up to $355m, as security for its appeal against Sarkis Izmirlian’s $1.642bn damages award.
Kelly’s Toyland officially opens
On Saturday, November 9th, 2024, Toyland 2024 officially opened its doors, kicking off the holiday season with a spectacular celebration that brought joy and festive cheer to shoppers of all ages.
Cabinet approves construction of medium, high and super-maximum prison
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Monroe said Cabinet has approved the construction of medium, high, and super-maximum security housing units at the prison, which will include mental health cells, a clinic, and a medical facility.
‘No rocket science’: Ease housing crisis via 70% lot discount
A FOUR-TIME Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) president is urging the Government to “put a dent in the housing crisis” by offering home buyers lots at a 70 percent discount, adding: “It’s not rocket science.”
Resorts rebound from 5-15% fall occupancy drop
BAHAMIAN resort occupancies, which fell by between 5-15 percent during “a really soft” fall 2024, are now rebounding towards levels “pretty close or equal to” last year’s for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Gov’t beats bond buy back target at $216m
THE Government has beaten its debt buy back target by agreeing to repurchase almost $216m in Bahamian foreign currency bonds that were listed and traded on major international stock exchanges.
Nearly 2,000 to share Auto H&L compensation for interest overcharges
Almost 2,000 Bahamians will today start to receive a nearly-$1m collective payout as compensation for being over-charged interest on their loans by one of this nation’s largest used car dealers.
Voluntary withdrawal ‘does not apply’ to RBDF
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said a voluntary withdrawal order for Bahamians in Haiti does not apply to defence force officers.
