Goodman appeal is rejected
THE Court of Appeal yesterday affirmed the 55-year prison sentence of Kofhe Goodman, the man convicted of the murder of 11-year-old Marco Archer, after ruling his appeal had no “prospects of success”.
‘Y’all kill my son - God gonna deal with you’
A 25-year-old man was killed yesterday while approaching his Polhemus Street home in a brazen morning shooting. A relative identified the deceased as Stervante Moss.
Pintard - Oban was a ‘rookie mistake’
MORE than three years after the controversial Oban deal was signed, Minister of Marine Resources and Agriculture Michael Pintard suggested yesterday the government made “a rookie mistake” with the billion-dollar project, calling the deal “a clumsy execution of a ceremonial signing”.
Murder conviction overturned
THE Court of Appeal has overturned the 2019 murder conviction of Tyrone James Francis and replaced it with manslaughter. The court, in a ruling posted on its website on Thursday, has remitted the matter to the trial judge for resentencing.
Search for missing five suspended after capsize
SEARCH and rescue efforts have been suspended for the five people who were onboard a vessel that left Abaco and capsized off West End, Grand Bahama, last Thursday.
Marine says he hid behind desk to avoid being shot
MARINE Seaman Calvin Hanna hid behind an office desk in Government House’s guardroom to avoid being shot by another marine who is accused of killing their superior in 2019, a jury heard.
Marine says he hid behind desk to avoid being shot
MARINE Seaman Calvin Hanna hid behind an office desk in Government House’s guardroom to avoid being shot by another marine who is accused of killing their superior in 2019, a jury heard.
Eight admit illegal sailing
SEVEN Haitians and one Jamaican were charged with illegal embarkation in Freeport yesterday.
VIDEO: Nassau hit by stormy weather over the weekend
Stormy weather hit the capital over the weekend, with thunderstorms, heavy rain and lightning.
More BPL power cuts
PARTS of New Providence suffered through power cuts over the weekend, leaving many residents angry.
Minnis: I’m not doing enough
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said when it comes to improving the lives of Bahamians through concessions, he isn’t “doing enough”.
Cat Island man dies from COVID-19
A 59-YEAR-OLD Cat Island man became the country’s latest COVID-19 victim after he died from the disease on June 10. His death pushed the nation’s toll to 237.
CEO: Home port will benefit Bahamas
ROYAL Caribbean Cruise Line set sail from Nassau during its inaugural homeport voyage on Saturday.
Welcome back, Royal Caribbean
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis welcomed Royal Caribbean International back to The Bahamas after a year-long shutdown of the cruise industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
