Sebas rises with win, as Fox fails and Munroe only minister to lose seat
RICK Fox’s high-profile bid for Parliament collapsed in Garden Hills last night, while Wayne Munroe became the only Cabinet minister to lose his seat and businessman Sebastian “Sebas” Bastian, the other outsized personality in the race, won in Fort Charlotte.
Former PM rejected by voters in historic independent bid
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Minnis’ break from the Free National Movement ended in a humiliating defeat last night, as Killarney voters rejected his independent bid and closed a nearly two-decade chapter in the seat he had represented since 2007.
Pintard non-committal on leadership after FNM loss
THE Free National Movement suffered a crushing defeat in yesterday’s general election, one that is expected to trigger an intense internal reckoning and pressure for Michael Pintard to step down as leader.
Landslide for Brave
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis shattered three decades of political precedent last night, leading the Progressive Liberal Party to a historic second consecutive term and ending a long cycle in which Bahamian voters repeatedly threw governments out after one term.
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Officials promise smoother voting process at the polls
PARLIAMENTARY Registration Department officials say they expect voting to run more smoothly today than last month’s chaotic advanced poll, with enough results expected by 9pm to show how the next government is taking shape.
Decision Day: Bahamians head to polls to choose next govt
BAHAMIANS go to the polls today to decide whether Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis secures the rare mandate for a second consecutive term, or whether they return the Free National Movement to power, extending the political ping-pong that has defined modern Bahamian elections.
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Davis urges voters to 'choose progress' at PLP’s final rally
THE Progressive Liberal Party closed its campaign last night with a final rally at Montagu Park as Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis made his last appeal before today’s general election.
Pintard promises change at final FNM rally
FNM leader Michael Pintard closed the party’s campaign last night with a sweeping pitch for change, opportunity and accountability, telling Bahamians on the eve of the general election that the Free National Movement offers “a different path to not only rescue a nation, but to create opportunities for thousands of Bahamians” struggling under the Davis administration.
Sister demands answers after brother dies from bar beating
A MAN who returned home badly injured after an alleged attack at a bar off Faith Avenue, suffering extensive internal injuries and trauma throughout his body, died 13 days later in the hospital.
Caribbean Princess passengers denied entry over Norovirus
PASSENGERS and crew aboard the Caribbean Princess were not permitted to disembark at the Nassau Cruise Port after Bahamian health officials confirmed an increase in onboard gastrointestinal illnesses linked to Norovirus infection, according to the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
Man acquitted of sexually assaulting his young niece
A 29-year-old man was acquitted yesterday of sexually assaulting his 11-year-old niece in 2021.
Man remanded after shootout with off-duty police officer
A MAN accused of robbing and shooting at an off-duty officer outside a convenience store on Carmichael Road West last month was remanded to prison yesterday.
Man sentenced to 18 months for Eleuthera police escape
A MAN who admitted escaping from an Eleuthera police station last week was sentenced to 18 months in prison.
Two men remanded over $6.4m Andros marijuana bust
TWO men were remanded to prison yesterday after they were accused of involvement in a $6.4m drug bust in waters off Andros last week.
Woman in Eight Mile Rock found unresponsive in suspected suicide attempt
A 40-year-old Eight Mile Rock woman was hospitalised on Sunday after she was found drifting in and out of consciousness in a bathtub following an apparent suicide attempt, police said.
American drowns while snorkelling in Bimini
A 69-year-old American tourist died on Sunday after becoming unresponsive while snorkelling in waters off Bimini, police said.
Prison officer strikes gunman with car
A CORRECTIONS officer told police he struck an alleged gunman with his vehicle after the man reportedly opened fire on him outside a business establishment on Prince Charles Drive early Monday morning.
Man allegedly stabbed by family member
A 44-year-old man was stabbed multiple times and left in critical condition on Sunday after a violent confrontation with a relative in the Chippingham area, police said.
