Bail granted for man accused of fraud
A 41-year-old man who denied defrauding two other men of thousands of dollars was on Thursday granted bail ahead of his trial.
Man shot dead hours after double homicide
A MAN was shot dead on Wednesday night just hours after a double homicide in the Pitt Road area.
Broughton family reach out to help those in need
WHILE the COVID-19 pandemic brought lots of bad news and tragedy this year, it was also a time for the spirit of goodwill to shine.
The Bahamas faced a year of loss from COVID
THE first case of coronavirus, a 61-year-old woman from New Providence, was reported in March.
Wrap up well - there’s a cold start to the new year
THE weather outside won’t be frightful as the popular Christmas tune goes, but delightful for most Bahamians as they will definitely have to pull out those blankets come Monday morning when temperatures will drop, putting a chill in the air.
Union anger at change in Atlantis gratuities
THE hotel union’s president has accused Atlantis of trying to financially “break the backs” of employees after it decided to unilaterally change how gratuities are paid.
One Atlantis casino worker tested positive for COVID
THE Atlantis resort on Paradise Island said one casino worker tested positive for COVID-19 more than two weeks ago, dispelling social media reports that claimed 10 of its workers had the disease.
Court to consider oil submissions today
LAWYERS representing environmental activists, the government and Bahamas Petroleum Company tussled over applications seeking judicial review of BPC’s exploratory oil drilling during a Supreme Court hearing yesterday.
PLP vice-chairman Terence Bethel dies, aged 57
FAMILY, friends and political colleagues yesterday paid tribute to Progressive Liberal Party vice-chairman Terence Bethel, who died suddenly at his home on Wednesday morning at the age of 57.
Murder accused one of two men gunned down
TWO men, including one who was charged with murder, were found shot dead in the Pitt Road area yesterday.
POLICE SHOOT MAN WHO ‘PULLED GUN’: One suspect killed and three more on the loose, say officers
A POLICE-involved shooting yesterday left one man dead and three suspects on the loose.
45 Haitians charged in court
FORTY-FIVE Haitian nationals apprehended during a recent interdiction operation on Long Island were charged with illegal landing in the Magistrate’s Court this week.
Man jailed over gun
A 21-year-old man who was found with an unlicensed gun that he claimed he planned to sell was yesterday sentenced to 13 months in prison.
Probation for attack on security guard
A 54-year-old man who broke a door while assaulting a security officer at Domino’s Pizza was put on probation yesterday for six months. The incident occurred after the man became upset that the pizza chain did not have the toppings he wanted and security tried to escort him out.
Teenager denied bail for robbery
A TEENAGER has been sent to prison for allegedly robbing a food store earlier this week.
