Court orders evaluation for woman in dog attack case
A 73-YEAR-OLD woman accused of allowing a dog to maul a three-year-old girl was ordered to undergo a psychological evaluation after she was unable to give her name when asked in court.
Slain primary teacher ‘murdered by husband’
A MAN was accused yesterday of plotting the kidnapping and murder of his wife, primary school teacher Jillian Pinder, as her grieving relatives packed a courtroom and said they felt some relief that charges had finally been brought more than three months after her abduction.
Dialysis patients now face surgery delays after GB surgeon’s departure
AT least eight dialysis patients in Grand Bahama are waiting for surgery needed to maintain access for treatment, with some forced to travel to New Providence because there is no longer a surgeon at Rand Memorial Hospital performing the procedure.
Lightbourne says Davey’s Creek Bridge could be finished within next few weeks
THE Davey’s Creek Bridge project in Lowe Sound, North Andros, is expected to be completed within the next few weeks, according to North Andros MP Leonardo Lightbourne, as residents continue to await a resolution to a long-standing transportation issue.
Davis: 8.2m could face climate displacement
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis warned that as many as 8.2 million people across the Greater Caribbean could be displaced by climate change by 2050, calling for greater adaptation financing to help vulnerable communities remain in their homelands.
Bastian: Small states must help shape global AI
INNOVATION and National Development Minister Sebastian Bastian has called for small island states to be included from the outset in global artificial intelligence and disaster-resilience initiatives, warning that access to rapidly advancing technology will mean little without the capacity to use and sustain it.
Woman awarded $4,750 after being mauled by two pit bulls
A WOMAN mauled by two pit bulls after entering a Finlayson Street property to buy breakfast was awarded $4,750 after a magistrate found the dogs’ owner failed to take reasonable precautions to protect people entering the premises.
Officer tells court she feared for her life during shooting
A POLICE officer testified that she feared for her life after a gunman opened fire near her family’s Quakoo Street home in 2022.
Tourist ordered to pay two officers injured while resisting arrest
A TOURIST was ordered to pay $500 to each of two police officers she injured while resisting arrest outside the RIU Hotel on Paradise Island last week.
Caregiver alleges sexual assault and death threat at residence
A 41-year-old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted at a Soldier Road home after her employer’s boyfriend locked her inside, threatened her life and tried to stop her from escaping.
Man, 45, accused of trying to undress sleeping 12-year-old girl
A 45-year-old man was arrested after allegedly breaking into an Abaco trailer home and trying to unzip a 12-year-old girl’s clothing while she was sleeping early Monday morning.
RBDF and CAAB give kids back-to-school boost
CHILDREN at the Nazareth Centre received haircuts, hair-braiding services and care packages as the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) and Civil Aviation Authority Bahamas joined forces to help them prepare for the new school year.
Minister outlines Bahamas’ stance on AI and resilience
A Cabinet minister has given The Bahamas’ views on artificial intelligence (AI), disaster resilience and turning technology advances into development gains at two meetings held alongside the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.
Legal advice demand drives law firm’s free annual clinic
A BAHAMIAN law firm yesterday said demand for affordable legal guidance continues to drive participation in its annual free legal clinic, with attorneys reporting recurring needs ranging from divorce and adoption matters to employment, landlord-tenant and business woes.
Tourism Development partnering to better equip young Bahamians
The Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) is partnering with Junior Achievement (JA) for a second year in a bid to equip young Bahamians with the knowledge, skills and experience to succeed in an increasingly competitive global economy.
Bahamians making a name for themselves at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad
THE Bahamas Chess Federation is being represented by a 10-member team competing at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Collegiate tennis player Khai Rees' sophomore season off to flying start
A CHANGE in location has already paid off big dividends for Bahamian national team tennis player Khai Rees on the division one collegiate tennis circuit in the United States.
Global Sun wins bankers' golf tournament
Global Sun wins bankers' golf tournament
GLOBAL Sun turned a day of competition at Royal Blue Golf Club into a championship performance, finishing first in the second Bankers Athletics Association Golf Tournament of the year.
Kai Jones and Efes capture SuperCup
KAI Jones added some hardware to his growing European basketball résumé on Sunday, helping Anadolu Efes capture the 2026 VTB United League SuperCup with an 88-82 victory over Lokomotiv Kuban.
