Mitchell rejects claims PM Davis attacked the press
PLP chairman Fred Mitchell yesterday defended Prime Minister Philip Davis’ angry response to questions about his administration’s alleged ties to murdered businessman Warren “Spy” Ellis, saying the Prime Minister recognised a “put-up job” and invoking the term “propaganda prostitute” to describe a reporter perceived to be pursuing a gotcha question.
184 Haitian nationals repatriated to Cap-Haïtien in two-part operation
THE BAHAMAS repatriated 184 Haitian nationals to Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, in a two-part operation involving a Bahamasair flight from New Providence through Inagua.
Teen faces charges over motel and service station robberies
A TEENAGER was accused of a string of robbery-related offences, including an attempted robbery at a service station and robberies at a motel.
Man gets three months’ probation after admitting indecent exposure
A MAN was placed on probation for three months after admitting to trespassing on his neighbour’s property and exposing himself last week on Golden Isles Road.
Tourist admits drug possession and failing to declare cash
AN AMERICAN man forfeited $12,142 to the Crown after admitting to travelling through LPIA with marijuana and failing to declare more than $10,000 in cash to a US officer.
Negligence denied after dog allegedly causes harm to child
dmaycock@tribunemedia.netA MAN was charged in Grand Bahama’s Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday with negligently causing harm to an 11-year-old boy who was allegedly injured by a dog while walking in a residential neighbourhood.
Doctor details injuries observed during examination in rape trial
A DOCTOR testified that he examined a woman the day after she was allegedly raped and physically assaulted by the father of her child in Exuma in 2024 as his trial continued.
US invests $245,000 to restore historic Fort Montagu and cannons
THE United States is investing $245,000 to restore Fort Montagu, including major conservation work on its historic cannons, as part of an effort to preserve one of The Bahamas’ oldest surviving military landmarks.
Men risk safety to save resident from burning home
A GROUP of men risked their safety to rescue an elderly man trapped inside a burning Stapledon Gardens home on Monday, with one rescuer describing the experience as “wonderful”.
BUT seals deal for teacher’s pay agreement
TEACHERS scored a major victory yesterday, with the Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) securing salary increases, lump-sum payments and other benefits for its members after months of negotiations.
Four found dead after plane crash
AN American family was left heartbroken yesterday after their four relatives who went missing when their plane crashed in waters off North Andros were found dead, bringing a desperate search effort to a tragic end.
R M Bailey mourns lightning strike victim
R M Bailey High School’s community gathered yesterday to remember 16-year-old Anton Bowe, a Grade 11 student whose sudden death after being struck by lightning on the school grounds left his teachers and classmates struggling to come to terms with the tragedy.
Meteorologist urges caution during thunderstorms
A CHIEF meteorologist is urging Bahamians to take precautions during thunderstorms, advising people to go indoors when lightning is nearby and avoid activities that could increase their risk of being struck.
80 Grand Bahama jobs at risk at Bahama Rock
ABOUT 80 jobs in Grand Bahama are at risk as Bahama Rock prepares to cease production on September 18 as its permitted limestone reserves near exhaustion.
FNM senator urges probe of Simpson Penn conditions
FREE National Movement (FNM) Senator Arinthia Komolafe has called on the Davis administration to investigate allegations of unsafe working conditions and unfair labour practices at Simpson Penn Centre for Boys.
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- Prime Minister Philip Davis predicts his party's return to government in the 2026 general election
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- Liquor being sold at a store
- New Providence ahead of the lockdown
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- The disruption in Parliament
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- Video of fire at Bimini BPL
- Second video of Bimini BPL blaze
- Video of fire at Bimini BPL
