Storage tenants fume as $260k battle rages
Furious tenants at a Blake Road-based storage facility have been unable to recover thousands in deposits and pre-paid rents that are now entangled in an escalating Supreme Court battle between the property’s current and former operator.
Melissa ‘light at end of short tunnel’ for hotels
Family Island hotels impacted by Melissa will be able to see “light at the end of a very short tunnel” even though their planned early November re-openings may be slightly delayed by post-storm clean-up.
Four nominate in for by-election battle
THE race for the Golden Isles seat heated up on Friday as four candidates were officially nominated to contest the upcoming by-election, each pledging change, opportunity, and more inclusive leadership.
Toastmasters mourn after mentor Derek Rolle fatally shot
DISTINGUISHED Toastmaster Derek Garcia Rolle was fatally shot in south-eastern New Providence on Thursday night, sending shockwaves of sadness and disbelief through the local toastmasters’ community.
Crooked Island farmer appeals for help after Hurricane Melissa devastates crops
A CROOKED ISLAND farmer is appealing for government assistance after Hurricane Melissa devastated his five-acre farm, which had supplied fresh fruit to his community.
Residents voice frustration over repatriation delays after Hurricane Melissa
RESIDENTS in the southern Bahamas began returning to normalcy following Hurricane Melissa, with repatriation efforts wrapping up on Sunday.
Man jailed for 22 years for stabbing roommate over false affair claim
A MAN was sentenced to 22 years in prison on Friday for attempting to kill his roommate, whom he falsely believed was having an affair with his wife.
Police renew appeal for mother of abandoned newborn to come forward
POLICE Commissioner Shanta Knowles yesterday renewed appeals for the mother of a newborn baby found abandoned in bushes off Marshall Road to come forward, saying officers are concerned for her wellbeing.
Uncertainty deepens over Junkanoo parades
THE upcoming Boxing Day and New Year’s Day parades are facing growing uncertainty as conflicting reports emerge over which Junkanoo groups will participate in the government-run events and which will perform under the Junkanoo Corporation New Providence (JCNP).
BACSWN assists DRMA, US Coast Guard with hurricane evacuation flights
THE Bahamas Aviation, Climate and Severe Weather Network (BACSWN) played a key role in supporting evacuation efforts ahead of Hurricane Melissa, providing critical weather data that helped coordinate flights in collaboration with the US Coast Guard and the Disaster Risk Management Authority (DRMA).
St Augustine’s College student dies during school trip to Panama
A 16-year-old Bahamian student died in Panama after reportedly falling from the 27th floor of a high-rise hotel while attending an international robotics competition in Central America.
38 migrants convicted of immigration offences
Thirty-eight foreign nationals were convicted in Magistrate’s Court this week for various immigration offences, including overstaying and illegal landing.
Murder suspect denied bail over alleged police shooting
A MAN awaiting trial for two murders and the attempted murder of five police officers has been denied bail by the Supreme Court.
Man jailed for church break-in and assault on Eleuthera
A MAN was sentenced to three months in prison on Friday after admitting to breaking into a church and injuring a man during two separate incidents on Eleuthera.
INSIGHT: Junkanoo bust up may mean an empty Bay
THE road to Bay for Junkanoo this year is proving harder than ever.
Three officers under probe after murder suspect’s court escape
THREE police officers are under investigation in connection with last month’s escape of an accused murderer from the Magistrate’s Court Complex on South Street.
AML marks 50 years with $50,000 donation for 10th annual food drive
AML FOODS Limited has launched its 10th annual Feed 5000 Holiday Feeding Programme, marking the milestone with a $50,000 donation as the company celebrates its 50th anniversary.
US mobilises aid and private sector support for Bahamas after Hurricane Melissa
THE United States has pledged continued support to The Bahamas in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, mobilising both government and private sector resources to assist with relief and recovery efforts across the southern and central islands.
Two men remanded over fatal shooting of Mekhi Taylor
TWO men were remanded to prison on Friday in connection with the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Mekhi Taylor, who was gunned down while standing outside a parking lot with friends on University Boulevard last weekend.
Woman accused of stealing over $30K from security firm granted bail
A WOMAN was granted bail on Friday after she was accused of stealing more than $30,000 while working in the accounts department of a local security company.
