RBPF warns of rise in phishing scams
THE Financial Crimes Investigation Branch of the Royal Bahamas Police Force is warning of a rise in phishing scams that trick victims into giving away their banking details through fake texts, phone calls, and websites.
Severe weather in Miami causes three flights to divert to LPIA
THREE flights bound for Miami were diverted to New Providence on Monday due to severe weather at the destination, leaving nearly 200 passengers stranded for hours.
Man charged with rape and robbery of woman in GB
A 24-year-old man was denied bail last week after being charged with raping and robbing a woman at knifepoint at a Grand Bahama inn in January.
Prosecution closes in trial of a high school coach accused of sex with teen
THE prosecution closed its case yesterday in the trial of a high school coach accused of sexually assaulting an underaged male student four years ago.
Man charged with having $110k worth of marijuana and cocaine in his home
A MAN was granted $25,000 bail yesterday after being accused of having $110,000 worth of cocaine in his home last week.
Man charged with possession of a gun and ammo and deceit of public officer
A MAN was remanded to prison on Monday after being accused of carrying a loaded gun and falsely claiming to be a police officer.
Engineering room fire at Comfort Suites due to lightning striking transformer
COMFORT Suites said a fire which broke out in its engineering room on Monday evening was sparked when lightning struck a transformer during bad weather.
Car crash causes three schools to close early
THREE schools in Grand Bahama were forced to dismiss students early yesterday after a traffic accident toppled utility poles, cutting off power and water and leaving hundreds of children without lights, air conditioning, or functioning toilets.
Pintard: Large Cabinets undermine Parliament’s independence and voice
OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard yesterday warned that oversized Cabinets undermine Parliament’s independence by limiting the number of truly independent voices in the legislature and its committees.
Former PM Minnis’ son has abortion charges against him dismissed
ABORTION charges against Dr Jamil Minnis, son of former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, were dismissed yesterday, along with charges against the mother and sister of a 15-year-old Harbour Island girl accused of helping her end a pregnancy.
Immigration Commission’s report expected by year-end
AFTER repeated delays, Immigration Commission chair Alexandra Hall said yesterday the long-awaited draft report should finally reach Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis by the end of the year.
Bahamasair pilot in flight row fired
BAHAMASAIR has fired a captain after a cockpit dispute in Abaco left more than 100 passengers stranded, with officials stressing the incident was isolated and not representative of the airline’s standards.
Cooper: Constituencies Commission still ‘grappling with complex issues’
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper said yesterday the Constituencies Commission will not complete its report before Parliament reopens in October, adding that the body is still grappling with “complex issues”.
US says Haitian visas in Bahamas nothing new
FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard said yesterday that US officials told the opposition they do not expect a major change in Haitian nationals travelling to The Bahamas to apply for visas, noting this has long been the practice.
AIDS Foundation aiming to raise $10k with New York-themed ball
THE Bahamas AIDS Foundation is set to host its 29th annual Red Ribbon Ball, bringing a powerful New York-inspired vision to the fight against HIV and AIDS in the Caribbean.
