Haitian man jailed over fake Bahamian voter card
A HAITIAN man was sentenced to one year in prison yesterday after he admitted to having a fraudulent voter’s ID and NIB card.
Activist warns COI immigration plan threatens constitutional rights
AN immigration activist has warned that sweeping changes proposed by the Coalition of Independents risk undermining constitutional protections and lack clear plans for implementation.
Bain questions election integrity over police access to ballot vault
COALITION of Independents leader Lincoln Bain yesterday cast doubt on the integrity of the coming general election, alleging without evidence that police control over access to a vault containing election materials left the process vulnerable to interference.
Man on the run for five years remanded over gunpoint rape
A MAN who was on the run for more than five years was remanded to prison yesterday over the alleged rape of a young woman in her home in 2020.
Thief blames burning hands in attempted stealing case
A REPEAT offender claimed that he had a burning urge to steal when he was sentenced to two months in prison for attempted stealing yesterday.
Family holds out hope a year after father vanishes at sea
A YEAR after a father of two disappeared at sea, his family remains hopeful he will return home alive.
COI 100 day play would end naturalization in first few weeks
THE Coalition of Independents is proposing to end naturalisation in The Bahamas within its first week in office, part of a 100-day immigration plan that would overhaul border control, enforcement and citizenship policy.
Equality Bahamas: Govt failing on gender-based violence
EQUALITY Bahamas says the Davis administration has not treated gender-based violence as a priority this term, pointing to limited support systems for victims and its refusal to criminalise marital rape.
American woman missing after falling overboard
A SEARCH is under way for a missing American woman who reportedly fell overboard during a nighttime boat trip in Abaco with her husband, prompting a joint response from Bahamian and US authorities.
Eleuthera project to be ‘game changer’
A US developer is pledging to “create a life-altering, forever game changing experience” for visitors and Governor’s Harbour residents alike via a resort, marina and boutique casino destination featuring a combined $650m in investment and real estate sales.
US investor unveils $650m Eleuthera ‘game changer’
A US developer is pledging to “create a life-altering, forever game changing experience” for visitors and Governor’s Harbour residents alike via a resort, marina and boutique casino destination featuring a combined $650m in investment and real estate sales.
WORLD VIEW: Caribbean forced to reconsider US trade ties
THE Caribbean has not set out to loosen its trade dependence on the United States. It is being driven to do so.
Silent erosion: Ingratitude and the death of the common good
THERE is a hollow space in our public life where a simple “thank you” once lived.
Teen sentenced to 18 months for MAC-11 submachine gun
A TEENAGE boy who admitted to having a submachine gun and ammunition was sentenced to 18 months in prison last Thursday.
Govt eyes expansion as third apprenticeship cohort finishes
THE government marked the completion of the third pre-apprenticeship cohort under the National Apprenticeship Programme on Thursday, as officials signalled plans to expand the initiative aimed at preparing young Bahamians for work in key sectors.
Mother turns own tragedy into Easter hope for grieving children
CHILDREN grieving the loss of their fathers to murder were shown a gesture of love this Easter, as an entrepreneur partnered with an organisation to bring comfort through specially prepared baskets.
47-year-old granted bail after deadly weapon assault charge
A MAN accused of a firearm assault last weekend has been granted bail.
59-year-old sentenced to two years in prison
A MAN who admitted to a violent robbery was sentenced to two years in prison last Thursday.
Man remanded over fatal shooting of ex-girlfriend
A MAN accused of the murder of his ex-girlfriend on Adderley Street last month was remanded to prison last Thursday.
