Gov’t demolishes 13th property in downtown
The Davis administration was yesterday said to have completed its 13th downtown Nassau property demolition in two years by levelling the Levy building in its drive to revive the city as a commercial hub.
Man ‘with HIV’ accused of rape and burglary
A 45-year-old man who claims to be HIV positive was arraigned in the Eight Mile Rock Magistrate’s Court yesterday on charges of rape and burglary.
PYL chair may challenge incumbent Cornish for North Abaco nomination
CHAIRMAN of the Progressive Young Liberals (PYL) Bryant Lowe is seeking the Progressive Liberal Party’s nomination for the North Abaco constituency, potentially challenging incumbent Member of Parliament Kirk Cornish, according to multiple sources.
‘Worst Water crisis’ claims by South Abaco community
RESIDENTS of Cherokee Sound say they are grappling with the worst water crisis in the community’s history, accusing both the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) and the Abaco Club on Winding Bay of failing to meet long-standing water supply commitments.
‘Pardon Columbus statue vandal’
CIVIL society groups across the Caribbean are calling on the Bahamian government to grant a full pardon to Shervandaze “Michael the Archangel” Smith, who was convicted in 2023 for smashing the Christopher Columbus statue outside Government House in 2021.
AMMC head denies staff claims of toxic working environment
THE managing director of the Antiquities, Monuments & Museum Corporation (AMMC), Don Cornish, has denied allegations that staff are working in a toxic environment under his leadership.
National Museum launches new outdoor exhibition at Collins House
A NEW outdoor exhibition launched by the National Museum of The Bahamas is highlighting critical chapters of the nation’s political and social evolution, tracing the country’s road to independence through a series of historic flashpoints.
Man struck by two vehicles - neither stopped to help him
A VIDEO circulating on social media has sparked outrage after capturing a disturbing hit-and-run incident in which a pedestrian was struck by two separate vehicles, neither of which stopped to help.
Charged with killing man while driving garbage truck
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused in a fatal traffic accident on Prince Charles Drive in March that claimed the life of a 63-year-old man.
PETER YOUNG: Data leak causes untold damage
In recent weeks, one of the biggest stories in the British media has produced startling headlines and endless analysis.
Man accused of touching 11-year-old step-daughter inappropriately on two occasions
A 48-year-old man was granted bail yesterday after being accused of indecently assaulting his 11-year-old stepdaughter on two occasions this year.
Boy accused of attempted murder and car theft
A 15-year-old boy was remanded to the Simpson Penn Centre for Boys yesterday after being accused of attempted murder and vehicle theft.
Man charged with stealing car at gunpoint
AN 18-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of stealing a vehicle at gunpoint last year.
Police investigating a suicide attempt in GB
POLICE on Grand Bahama are investigating a suspected suicide attempt involving a woman who reportedly took a large amount of over-the-counter medication.
Niccolo P Small Cadet Programme sees two graduates join Met Dept
TWO graduates of the Niccolo P Small Meteorology Cadet Programme have officially joined the Department of Meteorology as full-time staff, an achievement for the government’s initiative to develop a new generation of Bahamian meteorologists.
Cooper defends govt reporting on visitor expenditure after IMF warning
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper has defended the government’s reporting on tourism spending following concerns from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which warned The Bahamas may be overstating visitor expenditure.
BACSWN announces ten $25k scholarships to bolster meteorological expertise
IN a push to build Bahamian expertise in meteorology and climate sciences, the Bahamas Aviation, Climate and Severe Weather Network (BACSWN) has announced ten scholarships valued at $25,000 each.
A catalyst for the growth of Junkanoo
Junkanoo has been stifled for too long; it is time to open the cage and let her fly free.
Three Americans airlifted to US for medical treatment after boating accident in Abaco
THREE American men were airlifted to the United States for further medical treatment after they were injured in a boating accident in Abaco, on Sunday evening.
Roker: Feed Ya Self to be every Saturday event
Roker’s Gas Station is partnering with Nu Gaia Farms through its Feed Ya Self initiative in a bid to highlight what is produced by Bahamian farmers and other small businesses.
