Junkanoo for Independence?
YOUTH, Sports, and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg has responded to backlash about a Junkanoo rush out held on Bay Street during last week’s Royal visit, saying the event was held because it was the right “timing” amid low COVID-19 cases.
Minnis: Keep Over-the-Hill project alive
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is urging the Davis administration to continue all of the initiatives outlined under the umbrella of the Over-the-Hill redevelopment project rolled out by the previous government.
Pintard: Govt should already have a plan
AMID a spike in murders in the country, Free National Movement Leader Michael Pintard has questioned the Davis administration’s plan to arrest the situation.
‘I arrived illegally 20 years ago’, migrant accused of fraud told officers
A HAITIAN man accused of entering into a fake marriage told immigration officers that he came into the country on an illegal vessel over 20 years ago, a court heard yesterday.
Man who punched pregnant wife ordered to take anger management
A 32-year-old man was yesterday ordered to attend anger management classes for three months after admitting to punching his pregnant wife during a heated argument last week.
Man fined after being caught stealing
A 30-year-old man who stole from a woman’s car last week was yesterday ordered to pay $250 to avoid spending eight months behind bars.
Leslie Miller: Republic issue is dead talk
FORMER Cabinet minister Leslie Miller says reignited discourse about The Bahamas possibly becoming a republic is “dead talk”, adding that he doubts any significant change toward removing Queen Elizabeth II as head of state will happen during his lifetime.
FMM gives recommendations for dealing with crime
On Sunday, the FNM released a statement with their recommendations for dealing with crime:
‘We’ll appeal Rudy King acquittal’
THE Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions plans to appeal a magistrate’s decision to acquit Bahamian businessman Rudolph “Rudy” King of fraud and money laundering charges on Friday based on a no-case submission by his defence team.
Two years in jail for club stabbing
A MAN was sentenced to two years in prison on Friday after stabbing two men at a club.
It’s over $6 a gallon to fill up your car
THE cost of fuel at pumps has shot up to over $6 a gallon at two major providers, with Economic Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis saying the situation is “volatile” and out of the government’s control due to international market fluctuations sparked from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Latest murder victim found slumped over in his vehicle
A MAN was found slumped over in his vehicle with gunshot wounds on Palm Tree Avenue last night.
‘URGENT’ MOVE ON CRIMEWAVE: PM holds conclave after recent spate of murders in nation
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday convened an “urgent” conclave with key stakeholders to address the sharp increase of murders in the country.
Exuma man accused over burglary and drugs
A MAN from Exuma was charged in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday with burglary and drug possession.
PM holds conclave on murders increase
Prime Minister Philip 'Brave' Davis held a conclave with various agencies on Sunday to address the recent increase in murders.
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- Prime Minister Philip Davis predicts his party's return to government in the 2026 general election
- Police car on store premises
- Liquor being sold at a store
- New Providence ahead of the lockdown
- Video of Parliament disruption
- The disruption in Parliament
- Second video of fire at Bimini BPL
- Video of fire at Bimini BPL
- Second video of Bimini BPL blaze
- Video of fire at Bimini BPL
