Injuries after Oasis of the Seas accident at GB Shipyard
One of the world's largest cruise ships was today involved in a major accident at the Grand Bahama Shipyard.
Testing the water on helping our hospitals
THE preliminary talks between Johns Hopkins Medicine and local health officials continued over the weekend, with the president of the institution’s global ventures scheme touring several facilities in New Providence.
Mystery abductor strikes yet again
AN eight-year-old boy was lured from his home on Fox Hill Road south into a silver car and later dropped off near the New Providence Landfill on Friday.
It hurts, it’s been ruined: After 38 years, senior officer opens up on force departure
THE government’s handling of the pre-retirement leave process for several senior police and defence force officers “ruined” their departures, according to outgoing Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean.
BPL chief operating officer resigns
BAHAMAS Power and Light confirmed yesterday the immediate resignation of its Chief Operating Officer Christina Alston.
‘Bring in mentorship scheme for children at risk’
THE Ministry of Education should consider a law enforcement-based mentorship programme for at risk youth, departing Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean has recommended.
Man found shot at business
A MAN is in hospital after he was shot in Grand Bahama on Saturday, police said.
The Bahamas matches US in gender equality report
THE Bahamas has been ranked 62 out of 187 nations in a recent World Bank report analysing countries where women are fully equal to men under the law.
Living the dream
On a small road with big dreams, members of the Lewis Street community gathered on Saturday to unveil their Dream Wall of Respect, pictured, a vibrant collection of murals with powerful messages of love and hope and tributes to heroes.
Three accused of overstaying
THREE foreign nationals, two Colombians and one Haitian, were arraigned in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Friday for overstaying and illegal landing.
Four face court over marijuana charges
FOUR men were charged with possession of dangerous drugs in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
Boy reunited with parents after another abduction
Police are investigating another child abduction in the capital after a boy was taken from outside his home and dropped off near the City Dump.
'Long way to go' in Grand Lucayan process
WHILE a letter of intent has been signed for proposed new owners to take over the Grand Lucayan, there is a long process ahead.
Two in court accused of electricity theft, causing damage to GB Power Company
TWO men accused of electricity theft and causing damage to Grand Bahama Power Company property of over $650,000 were arraigned in the Freeport Magistrate's Court on Friday.
Money-laundering charges dropped against Michelle Reckley and four co-accused
ALL of the money-laundering charges against former Urban Renewal Deputy Director Michelle Reckley and her four co-accused have been dropped.
