Rescued Bimini fishermen blast authorities over official response
FIVE Bimini fishermen spent a night drifting helplessly in rough seas after their boat ran out of fuel, with waves slamming the disabled vessel as they slept on its floor before local boaters found them the following morning.
Bahamian accused of smuggling 18 people into United States
A BAHAMIAN man accused of trying to smuggle 18 people from Bimini into Florida was arrested after the overloaded boat lost steering and began taking on water about 22 miles off Miami-Dade County, according to a US federal complaint.
AG: Lack of a body will not stop Kelly murder prosecution
ATTORNEY General Wayne Munroe said the absence of Katrina Kelly’s body does not prevent prosecutors from pursuing a murder case, saying a death can be proved through circumstantial evidence.
Crown seeks up to 20 years for attempted murder of ex
A MAN who admitted trying to kill his ex-girlfriend by stabbing her at her home in 2022 appeared in the Supreme Court yesterday for sentencing submissions.
Judge denies bail for man accused of murder and rapes
A MAN awaiting trial for multiple violent crimes, including a 2018 murder and a series of alleged rapes in the Carmichael area in 2023, was again denied bail.
Police officer who slapped man at game faces tribunal
THE police officer accused of slapping a man during a Bahamas National Basketball Team game in July is now facing proceedings before the Police Tribunal, Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles revealed yesterday.
Family seeks answers months after fatal tow truck crash
NEARLY three months after 67-year-old security officer Joshua Rolle was struck and killed by a tow truck while walking home from work in Grand Bahama, his family is still waiting to learn whether anyone will be held criminally responsible.
Mom accuses police of beating son in custody
A BIMINI mother has accused police officers of beating her 26-year-old son while he was in custody, pulling down his pants and attempting to grab his penis as officers allegedly questioned him about drug dealing on the island.
Commissioner: Leaked police plan helped criminals evade officers
A LEAKED police operational order exposed details of a New Providence-wide crackdown targeting illegal firearms, ammunition, drugs and wanted suspects, prompting an investigation into who disclosed the restricted document and warnings that the leak could have helped criminals evade officers.
Crash survivor leans on faith in her recovery
NEARLY two months after surviving a crash that killed five young people, 18-year-old Bianca Mathurin says she is getting stronger every day and hopes to use the experience to bring others closer to God.
One in three earn five C’s or better
ONLY about one in three candidates who sat five or more BGCSE subjects this year earned at least five C grades or better, even as the overall A-D pass rate edged up to 71.49 percent, according to results education officials disclosed yesterday.
Police to target truancy, disruptive parents and warns children about edibles
POLICE will target parents who create disturbances involving teachers and administrators on school campuses and monitor barber shops for students during school hours as part of a back-to-school enforcement push that will also warn children about marijuana edibles packaged to resemble popular products.
Tribune publisher Dupuch-Carron wins prestigious African Innovation Excellence Award
The Tribune's Publisher and founder of Bahamas Aviation, Climate and Severe Weather Network has received a prestigious international award at a glittering ceremony in London.
Three men shot dead in separate attacks
THREE men were shot dead in separate attacks across New Providence over the weekend, including a landscaper whose suspected killers allegedly opened fire on police during a pursuit that ended with three men escaping and an 18-year-old woman under arrest.
British Airways passengers report 'a smell of burning'
A LONDON-BOUND British Airways flight returned to New Providence 90 minutes after taking off on Friday, with passengers reporting fumes, a smell of burning and possible electrical problems.
Three charged with murdering Katrina
THREE Eleuthera residents were charged on Friday with the murder of missing mother Katrina Kelly, more than a week after her disappearance prompted an extensive search and rewards totalling up to $52,500 for information about her whereabouts.
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Police seize estimated $1.68m of suspected cocaine, firearm and ammunition in Exuma
POLICE seized an estimated $1.68m worth of suspected cocaine, along with a firearm and ammunition, during a joint operation in Exuma on Saturday.
Man hospitalised after falling about three storeys at GB police headquarters
A 20-year-old man was hospitalised after falling about three storeys while installing air-conditioning units at Police Headquarters in Grand Bahama on Friday.
