THIRD ARREST IN BOAT DISASTER: Rescue services move to recovery mode after no survivors are found
SEARCH and recovery efforts for missing Haitian passengers from Sunday’s boating incident continued yesterday with negative findings, according to the Royal Bahamas Defence Force - as a third person was arrested over the tragedy.
Suspect accused of assault with intent to rape
A MAN was remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services from a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after he was charged of assault with intent to rape.
Charged over murder bid
A MAN was remanded in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after being accused of trying to kill another man with a gun.
Man accused over PI stabbing
A MAN was arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday for allegedly stabbing to death a man on Paradise Island last week.
Teen boys deny gun possession
TWO male juveniles were granted $7,000 bail yesterday after being found in possession of a loaded pistol.
Baldwin’s approach
I took note of Mr Natino Thompson’s response to an opinion piece I had forwarded to the dailies recently.
The old rules
The newest strain of COVID-19 is spreading like a wild fire on the west coast, fiercely and uncontrolled. Researchers are discovering how and why these strains affect us in different ways.
Bahamas wins Billie Jean King Cup opener
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association ladies team made a spectacular showing on day one of the prestigious Billie Jean King (BJK) Cup Americas Group II in the Dominican Republic.
Lashann Higgs signs with basketball club in Spain
LASHANN Higgs will remain in Spain this upcoming season but will sign with a new club in the LF Challenge league.
Bahamas water polo team qualifies for CAC Games
Bahamas Water Polo achieved another milestone and earned a berth to one of the most advanced levels of play in the region.
Shaunae Miller-Uibo on 400m event: ‘I’m putting it to rest’
EUGENE, Oregon (AP) — Shaunae Miller-Uibo ran away with the 400-metre title at world championships. Now, she may be walking away from the one-lap event for good.
Attorney General hails ‘trailblazing’ carbon Bill
The Attorney General yesterday hailed the Carbon Credit Trading Bill as “trailblazing”, asserting that The Bahamas is further ahead of the entire world in having a “specific framework” to regulate this multi-million dollar activity.
Gas dealers ‘optimistic’ despite wait over relief
Bahamian gas station operators yesterday said they remain “optimistic” about their relief negotiations with the Government despite the two sides not having met or communicated for “quite a while”.
Exuma oil spillage: ‘Polluter must pay’
An environmental activist yesterday said it was vital those responsible for last week’s Exuma oil spill pay the full clean-up cost and “meaningful penalties” to deter further pollution-related negligence.
WORLD VIEW: Will lethal heatwaves bring long delayed action on climate change?
Over the last few weeks, global warming has caused the deaths of thousands of people in Europe, and it has dislocated communities in the United States.
INSIGHT: High marks from a hero of the force
DESPITE the alarming incidents of murder and crime in the country, the officers of the Royal Bahamas Police Force are doing a “phenomenal job” – they are simply overwhelmed and need more support and resources, according to a former Assistant Commissioner.
THE KDK REPORT: Inside the window pane
JUST before sunset, the yellow, red and orange of the horizon are kissed by the dusk of a glooming nightfall. In those moments, light, for the final time that day, quickly but majestically peaks through the window pane.
INSIGHT: What lessons will be learned from Exuma diesel spill?
THE diesel spill at the Old Navy Base cove last week turned all eyes on Exuma – and once more brought the discussion about how well we are protecting our environment to the fore.
EDITORIAL: Criminals have no fear of the law
THE deaths of at least 17 people after a boat capsized in rough seas yesterday is more than a tragedy, it is a crime.
