Uncertainty deepens over Junkanoo parades
THE upcoming Boxing Day and New Year’s Day parades are facing growing uncertainty as conflicting reports emerge over which Junkanoo groups will participate in the government-run events and which will perform under the Junkanoo Corporation New Providence (JCNP).
BACSWN assists DRMA, US Coast Guard with hurricane evacuation flights
THE Bahamas Aviation, Climate and Severe Weather Network (BACSWN) played a key role in supporting evacuation efforts ahead of Hurricane Melissa, providing critical weather data that helped coordinate flights in collaboration with the US Coast Guard and the Disaster Risk Management Authority (DRMA).
St Augustine’s College student dies during school trip to Panama
A 16-year-old Bahamian student died in Panama after reportedly falling from the 27th floor of a high-rise hotel while attending an international robotics competition in Central America.
38 migrants convicted of immigration offences
Thirty-eight foreign nationals were convicted in Magistrate’s Court this week for various immigration offences, including overstaying and illegal landing.
Murder suspect denied bail over alleged police shooting
A MAN awaiting trial for two murders and the attempted murder of five police officers has been denied bail by the Supreme Court.
Man jailed for church break-in and assault on Eleuthera
A MAN was sentenced to three months in prison on Friday after admitting to breaking into a church and injuring a man during two separate incidents on Eleuthera.
INSIGHT: Junkanoo bust up may mean an empty Bay
THE road to Bay for Junkanoo this year is proving harder than ever.
Three officers under probe after murder suspect’s court escape
THREE police officers are under investigation in connection with last month’s escape of an accused murderer from the Magistrate’s Court Complex on South Street.
AML marks 50 years with $50,000 donation for 10th annual food drive
AML FOODS Limited has launched its 10th annual Feed 5000 Holiday Feeding Programme, marking the milestone with a $50,000 donation as the company celebrates its 50th anniversary.
US mobilises aid and private sector support for Bahamas after Hurricane Melissa
THE United States has pledged continued support to The Bahamas in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, mobilising both government and private sector resources to assist with relief and recovery efforts across the southern and central islands.
Two men remanded over fatal shooting of Mekhi Taylor
TWO men were remanded to prison on Friday in connection with the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Mekhi Taylor, who was gunned down while standing outside a parking lot with friends on University Boulevard last weekend.
Woman accused of stealing over $30K from security firm granted bail
A WOMAN was granted bail on Friday after she was accused of stealing more than $30,000 while working in the accounts department of a local security company.
Women’s national basketball team getting ready for FIBA Caribbean Championships
THE Bahamas women’s national basketball team continued its preparation for the upcoming FIBA Caribbean Championships with a practice session held at the D.W. Davis gymnasium this past weekend.
Mingoes late goal edges Renegades 2-1
IT was their second match in three days but the University of The Bahamas Mingoes got a late goal from captain Ronaldo Green to defeat Renegades 2-1 in the Bahamas Men’s Soccer League (BMSL) play on Wednesday.
GBTA hosts FOCOL Junior Tennis Tournament at YMCA
THE Grand Bahama Tennis Association hosted another edition of the FOCOL Junior Tennis Tournament at the YMCA.
Edgecombe scores 17 as 76ers’ unbeaten run snapped by Celtics
VALDEZ “VJ” Edgecombe and the Philadelphia 76ers’ undefeated season start came to an end this past weekend, when the Boston Celtics ended their four-game win streak in the 109-108 loss at home in a tense NBA Cup game.
Plane lands without landing gear at Exuma airport
A U.S.-registered aircraft was forced to land without its landing gear at Exuma International Airport around 5pm Friday after experiencing a mechanical malfunction, authorities confirmed.
NJC: National Junkanoo parades “remain on track”
The National Junkanoo Committee (NJC) has dismissed reports of uncertainty surrounding this year’s Boxing Day and New Year’s Day parades, insisting that preparations are “well underway” and the national events remain on schedule.
Fusion quiet on claim of disconnect
The Fusion Superplex complex has been forced to rely on its back-up generator for at least three consecutive days this week after Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) disconnected its electricity supply over an unpaid bill.
