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Post office clerks testify on Rudy King transactions

TWO post office clerks yesterday testified that they conducted transactions for Bahamian businessman Rudolph “Rudy” King that required authorisation from their supervisor.

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Woman denies helping to launder money

A 46-year-old woman who denied helping another person launder nearly $50,000 into a foreign country was yesterday granted bail ahead of her trial.

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Man accused of setting fire to church

A 22-year-old man was denied bail yesterday over allegations he set fire to a local church.

Public alert over real estate scam

THE general public has been put on high alert by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to be on the lookout for a real estate scam artist.

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Five face court for murders

FIVE men were yesterday charged with murder in the Magistrate’s Court in connection with five separate incidents - including one man accused of five murders.

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PM: Only way to end pandemic is vaccine

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has again appealed for Bahamians to get vaccinated against COVID-19, saying it is the only way to end this pandemic.

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Man still missing after boat accident

A BOATING accident on Sunday has left a man missing at sea.

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Algernon Allen tops honours list

SIXTEEN Bahamians have been chosen to receive a national honour this year, with former Cabinet minister Algernon Allen named as a special awardee.

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BPL union says some progress on ‘issues’

THE union representing Bahamas Power and Light workers said it has been assured by BPL’s executive management that several of their longstanding issues will soon be resolved after meetings were held between the two parties on Friday.

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Two dead in weekend accidents

TWO pedestrians are dead after separate traffic accidents in New Providence and Grand Bahama over the weekend.

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COVID claims life of five-month-old girl

COVID-19 related deaths have climbed by two to 254, with officials reporting that the country’s youngest victim is a five-month-old girl who died from the virus on June 26.

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‘Vigilante’ attack

A MAGISTRATE is set to determine the fate of a 21-year-old man who claimed he assaulted another man because he believed his father was a sex offender.

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Cheque fraud alert

POLICE are warning members of the business community to be on alert due to a recent spate of fraudulent cheques being circulated.

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SUSPECT FACES FIVE MURDER CHARGES: Accused due in court for killings as police detain other gunmen

A MAN accused of five murders will face court today over a series of killings dating back to 2018.

Man dies after being struck by vehicle

A man died after being struck by a vehicle on Saturday night.