13 suspected human and drug smugglers caught after joint operation
THIRTEEN suspected human and drug smugglers were apprehended on Friday off West End, Grand Bahama in a joint Royal Bahamas Defence Force and Bahamas Immigration Department operation. One Bahamian and 12 nationals from the Caribbean, South America, a
Day of the Seafarer
AS part of Disney Cruise Line’s commitment to inspire the next generation of maritime professionals, Disney Dream shipboard officers hosted a group of students onboard from the Bahamas Maritime Cadet Corps (BMCC) while the ship was docked in Nassau.T
New Providence hit by three armed robberies
THREE armed robberies took place within a 12-hour period in New Providence on Saturday, according to police reports. One of the victims was a woman in her late 50s who was robbed while cleaning her house. Another victim was beaten by two men during
Freeport man charged with two counts of attempted murder
A FREEPORT man on Friday was charged with two counts of attempted murder. Edvardo Evans, 33, of Bruce Avenue, appeared in court before Magistrate Charlton Smith where it alleged that on Sunday, July 7 at Freeport, he, being concerned with others, at
Police investigate armed robbery and homicide on Grand Bahama
Police in Grand Bahama are investigating an armed robbery and a homicide that happened within half an hour of each other early on Sunday.
Radio stations to go silent for Mdeez and others lost to violence
RADIO stations across the country will go silent for 10 to 15 minutes Monday in tribute to slain musical artist Devon “Mdeez” Knight and others who have lost their lives to violence.
Mother charged with assault, son with causing harm
A MOTHER and her minor son were arraigned on Friday in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court – one for assault and the other for causing harm.
PMH suspends non-emergency surgeries during investigation into possible sabotage
THE Princess Margaret Hospital is suspending non-emergency surgeries while it investigates possible sabotage at the hospital.
Creating solutions for plastic pollution
IN an effort to create solutions for plastic pollution, the Bahamas Plastic Movement (BPM) held its 6th Plastic Pollution Education and Ocean Conservation Camp at the Eleuthera Arts & Cultural Centre from June 22-28th.
Ministry 'not aware of additional funding requests for water polo team'
THE Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture has said it is not aware of any requests for additional funding from the Bahamas Aquatics Federation on behalf of the Bahamas Water Polo team.
Ricardo Smith likely to challenge Chester Cooper for PLP deputy leader post
RICARDO Smith is gearing up to challenge Chester Cooper for deputy leader of the Progressive Liberal Party yet again.
Power outages 'putting care home patients at risk'
CARETAKERS throughout New Providence say the constant power outages in the capital are putting the health of their elderly patients at risk.
Independence Day joy for mothers
THE mothers of the first boy and girl born on July 10 were yesterday presented with gifts as part of Princess Margaret Hospital’s annual Independence Day donation presentation. Symphany Charlton, 24, and Shonell Hepburn, 37, said they were surprised
'Tourists take risks when they go to swim with wild animals'
A TOUR boat operator said yesterday tourists and visitors assume risk when they snorkel, adding despite increased shark incidents the industry will survive.As he agreed it should be mandatory that every boat has basic medical equipment and medication
UPDATED: Mother of child found walking on Haven Road has been located
Police are reporting that the mother of the little girl who was found walking on Haven Road on Friday morning has been located.
