Murder victim remembered as 'cool person'
"CALL the ambulance," a shooting victim implored people who tried to help after he was hit by gunshots on Wednesday night. He later died in hospital.
University: 'Zero tolerance' for sexual impropriety
The University of The Bahamas has declared it has "zero tolerance" for sexual impropriety after a series of allegations on social media about inappropriate behaviour.
RBPF delivers care packages across island
THE ROYAL Bahamas Police Force delivered care packages to people in a few New Providence communities yesterday.
Economic problems force delay in promotions
THE country’s economic situation has caused the Royal Bahamas Police Force to have to fill vacancies “incrementally” and wait for sufficient funds to address shortages.
Davis: We support worldwide protests over Floyd killing
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday his party stands in solidarity with the protests across the world over the killing of George Floyd, the African American who died last week while being detained by police officers in Minnesota.
PM: Weekend lockdowns will be lifted from June 13th
Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced on Thursday that the weekend lockdowns due to COVID-19 will be lifted on June 13th – next weekend. However, the 9pm-5am curfew will continue, Monday to Sunday.
Steer clear of protests – Ministry
MINISTRY of Foreign Affairs officials are urging Bahamians living in or visiting the United States not to get involved in ongoing protests.
Families worry as toxic toads found in gardens
RESIDENTS in Venetian West say they are fearful for the safety of their children and pets after an invasive and toxic toad species was recently discovered in the western community.
Activists call for better treatment of migrants at Detention Centre
RIGHTS Bahamas is calling for better treatment of distressed and anxious migrants at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre.
Ambulance crashes on Shirley Street
A patient had to be transferred from one ambulance to another after a crash on Shirley Street on Thursday afternoon.
That’s friendly of you! Jubilee Gardens shows how to hit it off with your neighbours
AMONG more than 400 competitors, the Jubilee Gardens Neighbourhood Watch Group achieved second place in NUSA’s 2020 “Neighbourhood of the Year’’ category.
Bahamasair accepting bookings for domestic flights
BAHAMASAIR is now accepting bookings for domestic flights which resume on Monday, with airline officials saying there will be different protocols in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Two men missing at sea
Grand Bahama police, along with the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, BASRA, U.S Coast Guard and local fishermen, are searching for two residents of Eight Mile Rock who have yet to return from a fishing trip at sea.
One man dead, another injured after separate shootings
One man is dead and another is in hospital after two separate shooting incidents on Wednesday night.
‘WHY IGNORE THE PROBLEMS HERE?’: Activist asks why U.S. police brutality enrages us but not local issues
AS Bahamians show solidarity with protests against excessive and deadly policing of black people in the United States, one local activist says residents should show similar interest in incidents of questionable police conduct in The Bahamas.
