US Embassy denies false visa requirement report
The United States Embassy has dismissed a false report circulating on social media claiming that Bahamians will require a visa to travel to the United States beginning in January 2025, replacing the current system that allows travel with a police record.
Missing Andros teens charged with break-ins
TWO runaway teens were remanded to Simpson Penn Centre for Boys yesterday after admitting to a spree of house break-ins in Andros earlier this month.
Four Bahamians arrested in Canadian gang bust
FOUR people from The Bahamas are among two dozen people Canadian police have arrested as part of an investigation into a street gang with allegedly close ties to a Bahamas-based gang.
Man charged with rape and murder of grandmother
A 25-year-old man charged yesterday with last week’s murder and rape of a 72-year-old grandmother allegedly received death threats while in police custody, prompting a magistrate to order that he be isolated while on remand at the Bahamas Department of Corrections.
PM: ‘The tree will be shaken until every bad apple falls’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis vowed decisive action against those “who have betrayed the trust of the Bahamian people” and pledged to soon introduce new legislation to strengthen oversight of law enforcement agencies after a US federal indictment highlighted explosive corruption allegations involving law enforcement officers and government officials.
Munroe denies role in cocaine scheme
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said he is not the “high-ranking politician” who was allegedly expected to authorise Bahamian law enforcement officials to facilitate a cocaine trafficking scheme to the United States for $2 million.
FRONT PORCH: Rotten at our core - The social collapse of The Bahamas
The brutal sexual assaults and murders of 12-year-old Adriel Moxey and 72-year-old Vernencha Butler outraged and horrified most Bahamians.
STATESIDE: Americans have much to be thankful for
It’s Thanksgiving in America this morning.
BBA names U15 Caribbean Cup team
THE Bahamas Baseball Association officially named the 18-member team set to represent the host country at the under-15 (U15) Caribbean Baseball Cup at the Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium.
COI protest for death penalty and crime reforms
THE Coalition of Independents (COI) protested outside Parliament, demanding a mandatory death penalty and reforms to tackle systemic crime.
What next in response to claims?
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis promised decisive action yesterday in the wake of allegations of a wide-ranging conspiracy involving corrupt Bahamian officials to smuggle drugs through The Bahamas and into the United States. He then delivered no such action.
Speaker’s behaviour in House
WEDNESDAY’S behavior by the Speaker and the Government in the House of Assembly was an irrefutable demonstration that the PLP lacks the commitment, desire, or understanding to operate in a democratic and accountable manner.
FNM: PM’s speech ‘empty rhetoric’ pointing to no significant action
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard criticised Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ communication concerning explosive allegations of corruption involving law enforcement officers, saying his comments were “empty rhetoric” that did not point to significant action.
Man warned and discharged for trying to sell marijuana to an elderly tourist
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after he was accused of trying to sell marijuana to an elderly American tourist earlier this week.
Police and RBDF chiefs pledge to deal with breaches of trust
AMID Free National Movement calls for his resignation, police Commissioner Clayton Fernander said yesterday that the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) is “committed to ensuring that transparency and accountability remain at the forefront” of its efforts.
Valley Boys receive $75k from new title sponsor Walker Industries
WITH a pledge of $75,000, Walker Industries will be the new title sponsor for the World-Famous Valley Boys, replacing Baha Mar.
Minnis renews calls for a Commission of Inquiry
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has renewed his call for a Commission of Inquiry following a recent US federal indictment alleging that high-ranking Bahamian officials and law enforcement officers were involved in drug trafficking operations to the United States.
Rebels lose in title game
The no. 2 UConn women’s basketball team spoiled the homecoming for Grand Bahamian coach Yolett “Coach Yo” McPhee-McCuin and the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) Rebels, winning the Baha Mar Women’s Championship 73-60 last night at the Baha Mar Convention Centre.
Blue Chip throwers sign to Louisville and Nebraska
THE Blue Chip Athletics Club, powered by Norwegian Cruise Line, continues to serve as the first stop on the journey to long-term success in the throwing events for Bahamian athletes.
Battle 4 Atlantis: Oklahoma hangs on to DEFeat Providence 79-77
Kobe Elvis scored 26 points, Jeremiah Fears added 20 and Oklahoma held on to beat Providence 79-77 in a odd finish at the Battle 4 Atlantis on Wednesday.
