Ministry offers condolences over mass shooting in US
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement offering condolences over the two deadly mass shooting incidents that occurred in the United States over the weekend which left more than 30 people dead and many injured.
Three in hospital after shooting and stabbing incident on Grand Bahama
Three men are in hospital after a shooting and stabbing incident on Grand Bahama early on Monday.
Two dead in shootings hours apart
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead off East Street – hours after another homicide in New Providence.
Man shot dead in Ridgeland Park
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead in the Ridgeland Park area early on Sunday.
Friend says woman found hanging in Atlantis room was not suicidal
A CLOSE friend of the 25-year-old South African woman found hanging from a cellphone lanyard in an Atlantis hotel room last year insisted on Friday that her friend was not suicidal.
44 enrolled in Agriculture and Marine Resources' first diving programme
AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister Michael Pintard said 44 Bahamians are enrolled in the department’s first diving training programme.
'Minimal impact' on Post Office operations after mail and staff showered with water
TRANSPORT Minister Renward Wells said yesterday that operations at the Post Office continued with minimal impact after a broken valve caused mail and employees to be showered with water.
Residents urged to be vigilant amid increasing armed robberies
IN the wake of an increasing number of armed robberies in the capital, Chief Superintendent Solomon Cash of the Central Detective Unit urged residents to be vigilant and to take all necessary precautions to remain safe.
Rev CB Moss honoured at Government House
A LEADING pastor has been honoured in a ceremony at Government House.
American man, 12 Haitians arrested in Northern Abaco operation
AN American man found in possession of suspected marijuana was arrested with 12 Haitians during a joint operation in Northern Abaco on Thursday.
PLP won't commit on Fiscal Responsibility Act
THE Progressive Liberal Party will not commit to leaving the Fiscal Responsibility Act in place if it returns to power, PLP Chairman Fred Mitchell indicated yesterday. Robert Myers, a member of the Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG), told
It’s a privilege to thank these fine men and women, says PM
SEVEN distinguished Bahamians received the 2019 Queen’s New Year Honours at Government House yesterday. During his remarks, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis expressed his gratitude to recipients “who devoted their full measure in service of their fellow citizens”.
'What did we do? I felt so violated. My children were afraid. I was crying ...What I do? Am I a criminal?'
RIGHTS Bahamas chairperson Mona Agenor yesterday said she feels deeply violated and humiliated after she and family members were arrested in a joint operation with police and immigration officers.Ms Agenor is calling for immigration officers to wear
Hotel death – No signs of crime: Atlantis’ expert suggests woman ‘strangled herself’
AN American homicide detective yesterday counteracted suggestions by a South African forensic pathologist that the hanging death of a 25-year-old female guest at the Atlantis resort last year was likely a homicide staged to look like a suicide.
Only one in ten taught to swim
BAHAMAS Swimming Federation president Algernon Cargill wants a national programme to teach people how to swim, saying government research shows fewer than 10 percent of Bahamians can swim to save their lives.
