Man accused of Harbour Island double shooting
A MAN was remanded into custody yesterday after being accused of a fatal shooting on Harbour Island last week, which left one man dead and another injured.
Victory for Wilson in teacher union vote
BELINDA Wilson won a decisive victory in the Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) recent election, securing re-election as president.
$1m fee conflict resolved at Bazaar
GRAND Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey said the government had reached an agreement with the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) to settle over $1m in outstanding maintenance fees owed by owners of the International Bazaar, paving the way for its long-anticipated sale and redevelopment.
Govt to audit healthcare fund - but no timeline or details
THE Davis administration has initiated an internal audit of its Catastrophic Healthcare Fund, a move announced by Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville this week — though no timeline or detailed scope of the review has been provided.
Pleasant Bridgewater fails to overturn ban
An ex-PLP MP, who was one of two defendants in the $25m extortion mistrial involving Hollywood actor John Travolta, has failed to overturn the “improper conduct” ban on her practicing as an attorney.
‘We did it’ - kidney transplant a first
AFTER a total of five hours in the operating room, a team of doctors successfully completed a significant kidney transplant yesterday at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH), where a father donated a kidney to his son.
An inspirational night
COME June 28, the William Thompson Auditorium will be transformed into a sanctuary of sound and inspiration as the Bahamas Coalition of Advocates for Disability Awareness and Services teams up with the Disability Empowerment Group to present Gospel Mania 2025: A Glorified Inspirational Experience.
Broken no more
THOSE who are broken in heart and spirit may find the comfort during an upcoming gathering this Saturday. Women from across the island are expected to gather at Zion South Beach for a life-changing encounter rooted in faith, healing, and community.
MP to donate smoke detectors after wave of house fires
FOLLOWING a string of house fires in Bain and Grants Town, including one this week that killed a five-year-old boy, MP Wayde Watson says he will purchase 200 smoke detectors to improve fire safety in the community.
Campbell hails Bahamas egg prices as he defends Golden Yolk project
Agriculture and Marine Resources Minister Jomo Campbell said The Bahamas was the first country in the region to provide locally produced eggs for less than $10 during the recent egg crisis.
KEITH ROYE II: Bahamas must meet the AI future head-on
Walk into almost any industry today and, whether it is finance, health care, tourism and even construction, you will hear about Artificial Intelligence (AI).
FRONT PORCH: It’s really a small world after all
“Keep your world big,” a late mentor repeatedly and sternly advised.
Deadman’s Cay airport work to start ‘next month’
Construction of the runway at Deadman’s Cay airport is expected to begin next month and Long Islanders should see movement with the terminal within 60 days.
Investigation into boy’s death
Police have launched an investigation into the death of a young boy who died after being taken to the South Beach Clinic for a second time in as many days.
Pintard: Why give $10m loan to company not in good standing?
Opposition leader Mr Michael Pintard has sounded the alarm over a $10m government loan issued to Carmichael Village Project Development Company Ltd — a firm not in good standing with the Registrar General and allegedly failing to meet legal obligations.
Two women arrested in fight at graduation
POLICE have arrested two women involved in a physical altercation captured in a viral video at a high school graduation.
Two years in jail for driver who killed two in collision
A 32-year-old man was sentenced to two years in prison yesterday for causing the deaths of two people in a fatal traffic accident on East Street South in October 2023.
Up to 12 years in jail recommended for sex attack on cousin
A PROSECUTOR recommended that a 24-year-old man serve a ten to 12-year prison term for the attempted sexual assault of his 15-year-old female cousin in 2021.
Davis pledges judicial reform
Prime Minister Philip Davis outlined a slate of judicial reforms on Wednesday during his keynote address at the Conference of Chief Justices and Heads of Judiciary of the Caribbean at the Baha Mar Resort.
12 years on from murder, killer jailed for 25 years
A MAN convicted of the 2013 murder of Terrell Williams broke down in tears after he was sentenced to 25 years in prison yesterday.
