Rapper ‘accidentally killed by accomplice’
YAPHET Newton, the country’s latest shooting victim, rapped about dreaming that he had been shot — years before police believed one of his own accomplices accidentally killed him during an attempted hit in Wilson Tract Monday night.
Funeral home thief gets one year and probation breach sentence
A MAN who broke into a Robinson Road funeral home and stole $900 last month was sentenced to one year in prison yesterday, along with 18 months for breaching his probation over an attack in which a school principal's finger was broken.
Sands defends pandemic-era water tank painting projects
FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands defended pandemic-era water tank painting projects as the defence opened its case in the criminal trial of Adrian Gibson and others yesterday, but told the prosecution he could not say who received the contracts.
Man charged in fatal shooting of 24-year-old on Bay Street
A MAN has been charged with murder in the shooting of a 24-year-old man near Bay Street and Parliament Street last month, an attack whose aftermath was captured in a graphic video widely shared on social media.
School drug incidents more than triple despite overall decline in offences
SCHOOL dropouts are directly linked to criminal behaviour, Assistant Commissioner of Police Chaswell Hanna said, revealing that every murder victim aged 18 or younger in 2025 had left school.
Shoppers say they are not seeing VAT savings
SIX months after the government removed VAT on unprepared food, shoppers in New Providence say they are not seeing the savings at the checkout, and several believe food stores have raised prices to claw them back.
New judge takes over drug case involving former Bahamian officers
A NEW US judge has been assigned to hear the upcoming drug trafficking trial involving former senior Bahamian law enforcement officers and alleged drug traffickers.
North Eleuthera runway repairs expected to take 12 days
REPAIRS to North Eleuthera airport's deteriorating runway, which led Western Air to suspend flights to the island last week, are expected to take about 12 days once paving begins, with crews working overnight so the airport can stay open.
FACING REALITY: Black crab syndrome
IN the Bahamas, we have talked for generations about what we call the “black crab syndrome.”
ALICIA WALLACE: Restaurants: the good...the bad...and the ugly!
A FEW weeks ago, I spent a few days in Chicago—a city known for its beautiful summers, walkability, and excellent dining options.
Ten-year jail sentence for knife attack on ex-girlfriend
A MAN who admitted trying to kill his ex-girlfriend with a knife outside her Sea Breeze home in 2022 was sentenced to ten years in prison yesterday.
Developer obligated over Cabbage Beach ongoing public access
THE CONSORTIUM developing the $550m Four Seasons Ocean Club Residences is obligated to use “best efforts” to give Bahamian vendors-only access to Cabbage Beach via the project site during construction and provide a public right-of-way upon completion.
Willisa returns from Panama as triple crown champion
SELF-trained Willisa Armstrong will be returning home Wednesday from the NPC Panama Fall Classic in Panama City over the weekend as a triple crown champion.
100 Jamz celebrates 33 years of broadcast excellence with massive Anniversary Concert and Octoberfest Celebration
Radio House and 100 JAMZ, The People’s Station, extend their deepest gratitude to the Bahamian public, corporate partners, and venue management following the triumphant turnout at the 100 JAMZ 33rd Anniversary Concert and OctoberFest Celebration, held on Saturday, October 3 at the National Stadium Grounds.
Mother charged with child cruelty after leaving 10-month-old outside for hours
A 20-year-old mother was accused of leaving her 10-month-old son outside his father’s New Providence home for hours last week, resulting in the infant being admitted to hospital.
Grand Bahama Chamber: Port Lucaya businesses remain on life support
THE president of the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce has warned that more businesses at Port Lucaya Marketplace could close unless plans to redevelop its marina get back on track, after Agave Restaurant temporarily shut its doors, affecting some 40 workers.
Veteran journalist Steve McKinney dies aged 64
VETERAN journalist and broadcaster Steve McKinney, whose career in Bahamian media spanned more than four decades and included work in print, television, radio and government communications, died yesterday at the age of 64.
Saxons face legal threat after pulling out of final
THE chairman of the Bahamas Junkanoo Music Festival, a new Junkanoo music competition, has accused the Shell Saxon Superstars of breaching their contract by pulling out of its final on Sunday, despite the group leading the field by more than 100 points.
Teen drowns in canal just days before 17th birthday
A 16-YEAR-OLD student drowned while swimming with friends in a canal behind South Sea Estates on Sunday, days before his 17th birthday and months before he was due to graduate.
