New jury impanelled for inquest into police involved shooting of Aliko Collins
A NEW jury was impanelled in the inquest into the fatal police-involved shooting of 21-year-old Aliko Collins in Pinewood Gardens in 2017.
Minnis restates police corruption probe concerns
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis reiterated his concerns about an investigation into police corruption stemming from voice notes that leaked in July.
Symposium focuses on mental health and suicide prevention
SONIA Cox-Hamilton did everything she could to support her son Sean through his struggle with depression, but couldn’t stop him from tragically ending his own life.
Man charged with murder of Renaldo Roberts in July
A MAN was remanded to prison after being charged with killing another man over the summer.
Playstation goes pro
SONY is launching an upgraded version of its current PlayStation model.
Sebastian Walcott promoted to Double A
Standout Bahamian minor leaguer Sebastian Walcott continues to progress in minor league baseball.
Smooth operators book ticket to best-of-seven
THE R&B Operators wasted little time in doubling up the Black Scorpions to book their ticket to the New Providence Softball Association ladies’ best-of-seven championship series.
Hall of famers to be honoured
WHILE there is consideration on whether or not a national championship or invitational tournament will take place, the Bahamas Softball Federation will be going forth with the hosting of their 2024 Hall of Fame Induction.
BGDBA: Patrollers, Ballers advance, semis begin tonight
The Bamboo Shack Patrollers and Nassau Flight Services Ballers have secured their spots in the semifinals of the Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association (BGDBA) playoffs which are slated to begin at 7.30pm tonight at the DW Davis Gymnasium.
Shutout for Chisholm and Yankees
IT wasn’t the outcome that third baseman Jasrado ‘Jazz’ Chisholm Jr and his New York Yankees expected in game two of their three-game series against the Kansas City Royals.
About 180 workers file for NIB benefits since Exuma resort’s closure
LABOUR director Howard Thompson said the Ministry of Labour has registered about 180 workers from temporarily closed Sandals Emerald Bay for National Insurance Board (NIB) benefits.
Pintard condemns govt for failing to disclose ‘crucial details’ of Saudi loan
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard has condemned the Davis administration for failing to disclose “crucial details” regarding loans with Saudi authorities.
Nygard sentenced to 11 years prison
A CANADIAN judge described Peter Nygard as a “sexual predator” who exploited his position and wealth to abuse young women before sentencing him to 11 years in prison yesterday.
Internal auditor at WSC says painting contract ‘three times’ more than others
AN internal auditor at the Water and Sewerage Corporation revealed yesterday that the corporation paid vendors contracted to paint water tanks “three times” the quoted amount per tank compared to estimates submitted by another company interested in the project.
GBPA has made contributions to both parties, says Hayward
GRAND Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) director Rupert Hayward said the authority has made equal financial contributions to the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) and the Free National Movement (FNM), insisting the GBPA is “politically agnostic”.
‘No role for police chief on shootings’
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe claimed neither the director of public prosecutions (DPP) nor the commissioner of police has a role in deciding the fate of officers who get adverse findings following police-involved killings.
Cadets celebrate graduation
The Bahamas Meteorological Cadets recently celebrated the graduation of its 2024 cohort, with 17 students completing the programme — a notable increase from last year’s inaugural group.
Five Bahamians awarded Chevening scholarships
FIVE Bahamians with a vision to improve the country have been awarded Chevening scholarships to pursue master’s degrees in the United Kingdom.
Norius notches first placing
JIMMY Norius, still seeking more financial support to continue competing in the sport of bodybuilding, pulled off his first placing since turning professional two years ago.
PETER YOUNG: New tough action set to protect European borders
In the direct words of United Nations bureaucrats, migration has become a global phenomenon in the 21st century.
