JCNP confirms withdrawal from national parades, announces independent Junkanoo events
The Junkanoo Corporation New Providence (JCNP) has confirmed that its member groups — including the country’s largest and most iconic Junkanoo organisations — will not participate in this year’s government-run Boxing Day and New Year’s Day parades.
Mother found sleeping in car with sons now has housing
A SINGLE mother who made national headlines after being forced to sleep in her car with her two autistic sons is now staying in temporary housing provided by the Department of Social Services.
Major groups to sit out Junkanoo
THE country’s largest and most iconic Junkanoo groups — the Saxons, the World Famous Valley Boys, Roots, and One Family — have decided not to participate in this year’s upcoming holiday parades, a move that threatens to derail the nation’s biggest cultural celebration and deal a heavy blow to vendors and parade organisers.
Grand Bahama Games to return
THE Grand Bahama Games will kick off on Monday, November 3, marking its return after more than a decade.
OEF: Hurricanes never a distant threat
As Hurricane Melissa moved across the Caribbean and The Bahamas, we were all reminded once again of both our vulnerability and our strength.
Bahamasair: No one was abandoned
BAHAMASAIR has pushed back against claims that it abandoned Bahamian travellers stranded in Jamaica during Hurricane Melissa, insisting the passengers — who later got financial assistance from the Bahamian government to book extra hotel days — were told to board a relief flight before the storm but chose not to.
‘Stop overlooking residents in Abaco'
REBUILDING challenges and frustration over lingering infrastructure problems continue to shape political debate in North Abaco, where newly ratified Free National Movement candidate Terrece Bootle-Laing has entered the race promising stronger advocacy for residents who say they feel overlooked.
Psychiatric evaluation ordered
A MAN accused of breaking into Flamingos Bar on East Bay Street last week was ordered to undergo a psychological evaluation for erratic behaviour in court yesterday.
Man accused of gun assault
A MAN was granted bail after being accused of assaulting a couple with a gun in the Mall at Marathon parking lot earlier this month.
Teen admits to having loaded gun
A TEENAGE boy was remanded to prison yesterday after admitting to possessing a loaded firearm last weekend.
Closing arguments made in robbery trial
PROSECUTORS maintain that a man charged in connection with a 2021 armed robbery at Burger King on Prince Charles Drive was the getaway driver, while the defence claims he became an unwitting participant after giving someone a ride.
Energy minister hails St Andrew’s solar project as model for sustainability
ST ANDREW’S School has taken a major step toward renewable energy with the commissioning of a new solar power array, a milestone praised by Minister of Energy and Transport JoBeth Coleby-Davis as a model for sustainability and youth leadership.
Riding out the storm
RESIDENTS across the Central and Southeast Bahamas spent yesterday riding out Hurricane Melissa, which swept through the islands with heavy rain, powerful winds, and the threat of severe flooding.
Cooper: We will help Jamaica
THE Bahamas is preparing to help Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper said yesterday.
Officer ‘feared for life’ before shooting man wielding cutlass
AN officer testified yesterday that he feared for his life before his colleague shot and killed a man wielding a cutlass in Fox Hill in 2018.
TikTok star Fritz awaits date for bail
POPULAR TikTok personality Elias Fritz will have to wait until mid-November to learn whether he will be granted bail on attempted murder and armed robbery charges.
