Newborn unharmed as mom shot dead Sunday
THE youngest of Tia Sands’ two children sat innocently in a car on Sunday, unaware of the tragedy that had unfolded when her 23-year-old mother, affectionately known as “Redz,” was fatally shot on the side of her on Finlayson Street in Bain Town.
Woman who woke up on fire dies in hospital
A WOMAN who awoke on January 6 to find herself on fire died in hospital on January 22, and her family believes she was set ablaze by someone she knew.
Man killed on Cowpen Road knew shooter, says brother
THE brother of a man shot and killed over the weekend claimed his brother knew the shooter and “hailed” him before he was fired on without provocation.
Murder accused could still be extradited for US case
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said US prosecutors can still request the extradition of Donald Ferguson II, who was named in a United States indictment last month, despite him being charged in The Bahamas with a local murder.
Man and woman accused of stealing $20k from bank account of former judge
A MAN and woman were granted bail after they were accused of stealing $20,000 from the bank account of a former judge earlier this month.
Functioning fire truck arrives in Grand Bahama ready for service
GRAND Bahama now has a functioning fire truck.
FACING REALITY: Patriotism is diminishing
According to Wikipedia, patriotism is love for one’s country, shown through personal identification and concern for well-being.
PETER YOUNG: Trump’s extreme migration policy may influence Europe
It has become clear recently in Europe that anti-immigrant sentiment is growing.
Greene voted in as the new president
After a few resignations to switch spots, the Bahamas Volleyball Federation avoided a “vote of no confidence” in their president to reshape the executive board in office last year.
Congressional Black Caucus visits OPM
Prime Minister Philip Davis, Minister of Energy and Transport JoBeth Coleby-Davis and Ambassador to the United States Wendell Jones welcomed members of the Congressional Black Caucus to The Bahamas for discussions on strengthening U.S.-Caribbean relations at the Office of The Prime Minister on Monday.
Man charged with stealing $10,000 cash while employed at John Bull in Baha Mar
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after allegedly stealing over $10,000 in cash while working at John Bull at Baha Mar earlier this month.
PM: Use the law as a tool of empowerment
PRIME Minister Philip Davis encouraged young attorneys and legal scholars last night to use the law as a tool for empowerment and justice while tackling emerging challenges facing The Bahamas.
Man accused of breaking into medical centre on Collins avenue granted bail
A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of breaking into a medical centre on Collins Avenue in October.
Man loses appeal to be granted bail while waiting for firearm trial
A MAN awaiting trial for firearm possession was once again denied bail by the Court of Appeals.
Police searching for American woman who went missing while on diving excursion
ELEUTHERA police are searching for a 69-year-old American woman who went missing in waters off Cape Eleuthera yesterday.
Mitchell: PLP oversubscribed with aspiring candidates, 40 turned away
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party (PLP) chairman Fred Mitchell said the party’s most recent training session for aspiring candidates was “oversubscribed,” with 40 people turned away.
Nominations for National Honours open from February 1 to March 31
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell has announced that nominations for the 2025 National Honours will open on February 1 and close on March 31.
Hospitality sector wages rose by over 20% in 2023 according to BNSI report
AVERAGE weekly wages in the Bahamian hospitality sector rose by 20.8 percent in 2023, with men earning an average of $548 per week and women $540, according to a newly released Bahamas National Statistical Institute report.
Bahamas Baptist Sports Federation opens 2025 campaign with successful hosting of its Family Fun Run/Walk race
THE Bahamas Baptist Sports Federation opened its 2025 campaign with the successful hosting of its Family Fun Run/Walk race on Saturday.
Newly elected BBA president Clarence McKenzie: ‘I saw a lot of potential’
NEWLY elected Bahamas Baseball Association president Clarence ‘GJ’ McKenzie has already started to make an impact on the Family Island Associations with the view of increasing the participation of the Junior National Baseball Championships.
