Painter dies after fall from rooftop
A MAN died on Friday after falling from a roof he had been hired to paint at a home on Ocean Drive in western New Providence.
Man awaiting murder trial denied bail a second time
A MAN awaiting trial for a 2024 murder that prosecutors say was carried out in retaliation for his brother’s killing has been denied bail for the second time this year.
Man in hospital after stabbing attack in GB
A 37-year-old man was left hospitalised on Saturday night after he was stabbed multiple times during an attack outside a business in Mack Town, Grand Bahama.
Goldie’s destroyed as massive fire sweeps Fish Fry
Firefighters are battling a massive blaze at Arawak Cay’s Fish Fry that has been burning for about an hour, leaving several popular restaurants destroyed or severely damaged.
19-year-old turns lunch money into boutique business
AT 19, entrepreneur Dashia Moxey is running a growing clothing boutique, juggling multiple side businesses and studying law, after turning the lunch money she saved in high school into the capital for her own store.
'Christmas come early'
SCORES of looters in small boats swarmed a stranded container barge yesterday, hauling away goods in such volume that some joked “Christmas come early for Abaco” – while others phoned around asking if anyone had a boat to spare.
‘Exterminate cane toads to protect your family and pets’
CANE toads have become a permanent part of The Bahamas’ ecosystem, a local expert has warned, as sightings surge across New Providence and officials advise residents to kill the invasive species on sight to protect pets, wildlife and themselves.
China donates $85k for Hurricane Melissa relief
CHINA has pledged new disaster relief support to The Bahamas after Hurricane Melissa, with the Chinese government approving about US$84,665 under the China-Caribbean Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Fund.
Man waiting trial for murder has bail application denied
A MAN awaiting trial for the murder of Anthony Sullivan was denied bail earlier this week.
Prosecution rests case in 2022 murder trial
THE prosecution has closed its case in the trial of the man accused of murdering Emmanuel Brown, who was gunned down on Seventh Street in 2022.
Jury dismissed after defendent claims he formerly worked with one of jurors
A JURY in an armed robbery trial was dismissed yesterday two weeks into a trial after it emerged that the defendant had previously worked with one of the jurors.
Car wash owner identifies shooters in 2022 attack
A MAN testified yesterday that he survived being shot four times by two men he had known for years, telling a Supreme Court jury he recognised both attackers as they opened fire on him at his East Street car wash in 2022.
Health conditions will play part in US visa application process
A visa consultant who assists applicants says the Trump Administration’s recent immigration directive on health screenings will heighten fear among people applying for an American visa.
Albany developer receives presidential pardon from Trump after insider trading admission
ALBANY developer Joe Lewis has received a presidential pardon from US President Donald Trump, clearing the way for The Bahamas-based billionaire to re-enter the United States after pleading guilty to insider trading last year.
UB students ordered to sit exams in rooms deemed unusable due to mould
CONCERNS about mould in several classroom blocks at the University of The Bahamas intensified this week after students claimed they were instructed to sit end-of-semester exams in a room that had recently been deemed unusable.
