Stray bullet kills innocent grandmom
TAMIKA Nottage-Cime was sharing pizza and watching television with her family on Monday night when stray bullets from a street shooting tore through the walls of her Wilton Street home, killing her outright as she cradled her one-year-old grandson in her arms.
American man fined $5,000 after attacking police at Goodman’s Bay
AN American was fined $5,000 after admitting to attacking four police officers and resisting arrest at Goodman’s Bay Beach last weekend.
Gibson’s ex-fiancée testifies she took immunity deal to tell the truth
LONG Island MP Adrian Gibson’s former fiancée told the Supreme Court yesterday that she took full responsibility for her actions as a business partner with him, while maintaining she entered an immunity agreement to tell the truth.
Former US Ambassador to The Bahamas dies at 86
THE US Embassy in Nassau has paid tribute to former US Ambassador to The Bahamas Arthur Schechter, praising his role in strengthening ties between the two countries and expressing condolences to his family.
Wife fears cover-up in hit-and-run investigation
NEARLY a month after Kareem Williams was killed in a hit-and-run, there has been no update on whether the prison officer who knocked him will face consequences, with his estranged wife saying she has received no word from authorities.
Husband of missing US woman speaks out after release
THE husband of a missing American woman who disappeared from their small boat ten days ago said he remains focused on finding her after police released him from custody due to insufficient evidence to bring charges.
Man accused of indecently assaulting cousin gets bail
A MAN accused of indecently assaulting his female cousin at a house in Sunset Park last week was granted bail yesterday.
Election season 2026 review: Fraudulent documents, empty campaigns, and long waits in line
EVERY election season, people are on high alert.
RBDF marine investigated over alleged assault on female recruits
A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force marine is under investigation after being accused of assaulting several female marine recruits, a defence official has confirmed.
82-year-old Bahamian shaken after midnight immigration raid
AN 82-year-old Grand Bahama man says he was left shaken after immigration officers allegedly broke into his home in the middle of the night without producing a warrant or identifying themselves.
PM and Church leaders reject FNM lottery plan
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has dismissed the Free National Movement’s proposed national lottery as a “gimmick”, joining some senior church leaders in opposing the plan.
Two arrested after fake voter card found at NIB
A SUSPECTED fake voter’s card presented at the National Insurance Board has led to the arrest of two people, including a Parliamentary Registration Department worker, in a case that comes amid heightened concerns about document fraud ahead of the May 12 general election.
Husband of missing US boater released
AN American man who was detained in connection with the disappearance of his wife at sea has been released from police custody without charge.
Suspect faces court for armed robbery and Collins Avenue rapes
A MAN accused of a series of rapes and armed robberies in the Collins Avenue area over the past month was remanded to prison yesterday.
Man jailed for six months for knife attack
A MAN was sentenced to six months in prison for a knife assault on Hay Street last week.
BPL bans drilling and wrapping campaign materials on utility poles
BAHAMAS Power and Light has warned political parties and the public that attaching campaign materials to utility poles — especially by drilling or wrapping fabric around them — is strictly prohibited, citing safety risks and potential damage to the country’s electrical infrastructure.
Gibson decides against independent Long Island run
LONG Island MP Adrian Gibson confirmed yesterday that he will not be offering himself as an independent candidate for the upcoming election.
National Development Plan bill delayed until after May election
NATIONAL Development Plan chairman Felix Stubbs has confirmed that long-promised legislation to establish a statutory planning institute will miss its intended deadline again, with the bill waiting in limbo until after the May 12 general election.
School bus narrowly misses house after colliding with car in Abaco
A CHAOTIC scene unfolded yesterday after students were forced to escape a school bus after it collided with a car, then narrowly missing a nearby house by inches.
