Trump whisked from stage following apparent assassination attempt
Donald Trump's campaign says he is "fine" after being whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, after what law enforcement officials are treating as an apparent assassination attempt.
Judge tells men: 'If you cannot control your liquor, don’t drink'
TWO men who were caught fighting at the Independence Junkanoo parade were ordered to be on good behavior for six months or risk going to prison.
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Friday, July 12, 2024
Cannabis Bill debate to start on Monday
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said he does not anticipate any amendments to the compendium of cannabis bills scheduled to be debated on Monday despite the outcry from the Rastafarian community.
Hatian man accused of marijuana possession with intent to supply denied bail
A HAITIAN man accused of drug possession told a magistrate on Friday that it was her “fault” she couldn’t speak his native language after expressing difficulty understanding English during his arraignment.
Teen girl ordered to pay $1,000 for punching woman
A TEENAGER who punched a woman in the face and gave her a black eye last month was warned not to make the same mistake again after being ordered to be on good behavior for six months.
Police hold two men over shared video of man having sex with young girl
GRAND Bahama police took two men in custody after the social media circulation of a video showing an adult male having sex with a young girl.
Police probe calls in Scotland Yard
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force has formally asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to send diplomatic notes requesting Scotland Yard’s help investigating voice notes that purport to capture a quid-pro-quo arrangement involving a senior police officer and a gang leader, according to a senior Davis administration official.
‘Bar Association chief should speak on probe’
ATTORNEY Romona Farquharson believes the Bahamas Bar Association (BBA) president should say whether an attorney at the centre of a high-profile investigation involving a senior police officer would be allowed to sit on the association’s committees pending the outcome of the police probe.
Mom ‘didn’t want gender identity to be distraction’
TAYLOR Casey’s mother said she was hesitant to reveal her daughter’s transgender identity because she did not want it to distract from efforts to find the missing Chicago native.
Bahamas broker guilty of US legal violations
A BAHAMIAN broker/ dealer’s principal yesterday vowed “this is far from over” after a jury found himself and his former company guilty of violating US securities laws when operating from Nassau.
Kate Moss truly deserving of the title ‘hero’
THIS year’s National Honours have been announced – and it is the story of the person to receive the Order of National Hero whose story stands out.
Election call for 6 years was ignored
As a dedicated 30-year member of the Valley Boys, I watched Mr. Brian Adderley’s press conference yesterday with great disappointment.
Minnis calls for commission of inquiry into gang activity in the country
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis called for a commission of inquiry into gang activity in The Bahamas as the Royal Bahamas Police Force faces controversy following the release of voice notes that purport to capture a financial quid-pro-quo arrangement involving a senior police officer and a murdered gang leader.
Election call for 6 years was ignored
As a dedicated 30-year member of the Valley Boys, I watched Mr. Brian Adderley’s press conference yesterday with great disappointment.
Man found with gunshot wounds to his head becomes country’s 63rd murder
A MAN was killed yesterday morning, the 63rd murder of the year.
Toddler dies at hospital after reportedly drowning in a bucket
A ONE-YEAR-OLD boy died in hospital a day after reportedly falling into a bucket.
Police: Still no answers from govt after medical insurance cancelled
SOME members of security branches are still seeking information from the government after their families’ medical insurance policies were cancelled.
Importance of new US embassy
BEFORE the PR machine of government goes off crazily let’s put in true perspective what the truth and significance of the size of the new Us embassy is all about.
