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Infant dies after allegedly falling inside swerving car

A TEN-MONTH-OLD girl died early Friday after allegedly falling from the front seat of a car when the driver swerved to avoid another vehicle on Prince Charles Drive.

PM opens renovated social services hub for thousands

MORE than 4,000 people who rely on government assistance will be able to access Social Services, gender and family affairs, temporary shelter services and the Protection Against Violence Commission from one renovated Horseshoe Drive facility.

BEYOND THE BORDERS: Familial caregiving is not employment - defending against erroneous adjudications

ADJUDICATIONS conducted by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services


INSIGHT: My trip to China - An amazing past and promising future

AS the saying goes, every country must chart its own path to development — for better or for worse. Along that path are hills and valleys, victories and losses, and moments that can either make or break a nation.

Jury acquits man accused of setting his relatives on fire

A MAN was acquitted on Friday of attempting to murder his grandmother and uncle after prosecutors accused him of setting them on fire during a heated dispute at Gibbs Corner in 2023.

Bail revoked for murder suspect after missing police check-ins

A MAN awaiting trial for a 2021 fatal shooting on Second Street was remanded to prison after allegedly breaching his bail conditions for 77 days.


Man accused of defrauding two women in fake apartment scheme

A MAN was accused on Friday of defrauding two women of $4,100 through an alleged fake apartment scheme last month.

Jamaican man, 66, accused of assaulting 15-year-old girl

A 66-YEAR-OLD man was accused on Friday of indecently assaulting a 15-year-old girl earlier this month.

54-year-old man killed in traffic accident

A 54-YEAR-OLD man died after a two-vehicle collision on Fox Hill Road South on Saturday night.


Cruise worker suspected suicide attempt

A 29-YEAR-OLD Kenyan man was hospitalised in serious condition on Saturday after allegedly ingesting a cleaning chemical aboard a cruise ship in a case of suspected suicide.

Casino needed to fund Eleuthera project, says developer Jacobs

JEFF Jacobs ended a community meeting on Thursday announcing “if there is no casino, there’s no Jeff” but pledged $100,000 toward a fire station to Governors Harbour residents regardless of whether the development happens.

Colina net profit rises to $24.3m for first half of year

A BISX-LISTED insurer and financial services group reported a $24.3m net profit for the first half of 2026, with its insurance service result rising by $2.7m as the company pointed to stronger underlying operating performance.


TUC backs BEWU over new BPL overtime policy

THE BAHAMAS National Alliance Trade Union Congress (BNATUC) has thrown its support behind the Bahamas Electrical Workers Union (BEWU) in its trade dispute with Bahamas Power and Light (BPL), accusing the utility of breaching its industrial agreement by unilaterally introducing an overtime policy.

Green Turtle Cay developer presses ahead despite rejection

THE BUSINESSMAN behind a controversial proposed Green Turtle Cay development is seeking approval in Nassau to move forward with his Gillam Bay project after it was unanimously rejected by both the community and the council.

Developer abandons PPP plans for Governors Harbour Crown Land

DEVELOPER Jeff Jacobs has abandoned plans to pursue a public-private partnership with the government involving Crown Land in Governors Harbour after facing sustained opposition.


Holder named COO as BGC shifts leadership

Bahamas Grid Company (BGC) has appointed Ryan Holder as its new chief operating officer as the company moves to a “fully independent, all-Bahamian-led management team”.

Guidance for constituents at MP Rahming’s first branch meeting

Marathon residents received guidance on mortgage financing, real estate, insurance and construction during a homeownership initiative.

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BBF pleased with progress of men's national basketball team in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers

BAHAMAS Basketball Federation president Euguene Horton said they are pleased with the progress made by the men’s national basketball team in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers.

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Carl 'Flashy King' Hield back to full strength

AFTER recovering from an ankle injury that prevented him from completing his appearance at the Commonwealth Games, Carl 'Flashy King' Hield said he's back to full strength as he defends his titles in a professional fight this weekend.