Man convicted of 2018 murder has life sentence overturned by Court of Appeal
A MAN convicted of the 2018 murder of Rico Archer had his life sentence overturned by the Court of Appeal yesterday, though his conviction still stands.
Accused of trying to smuggle prescription cough medicine onto prison grounds
A MAN was granted bail after being accused of trespassing onto prison grounds and attempting to smuggle prescription cough medicine into the facility earlier this month.
Man charged with injuring wife during dispute
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of seriously injuring his wife during a domestic dispute, despite her attempt to have the charge withdrawn.
Four Injured in Hit-and-Run at Exuma Work Site
Four workers were injured after a vehicle sped through a marked work zone near the Fish Fry area in George Town, Exuma yesterday.
CG Atlantic wraps up 2025 summer summer internship programme
CG Atlantic has concluded another successful year of its Group-wide Summer Internship Programme, which spanned six jurisdictions including Bermuda, Cayman, The Bahamas, Barbados, Trinidad, and Jamaica.
Officer accused of beating student at EP Roberts dismissed from RBPF
A RESERVE police officer accused of beating a fourth-grade student has been dismissed from the Royal Bahamas Police Force in connection with a separate matter, Commissioner Shanta Knowles said yesterday.
20 years jail for incest conviction
A 46-year-old Grand Bahama man convicted of five counts of incest with a minor was sentenced on Monday to 20 years in prison by a Supreme Court judge.
Two more seeking nomination for MICAL seat under the PLP banner
AT least two others are seeking the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) nomination for the MICAL constituency, in addition to Bahamas Aviation Climate and Severe Weather Network’s (BACSWN) founder Robert Dupuch-Carron, as interest in the south-eastern seat grows ahead of the next general election.
Knowles credits ethics training with reduction of misconduct in RBPF
POLICE Commissioner Shanta Knowles said the Royal Bahamas Police Force is working to rebuild public trust, revealing that 91 public complaints and 67 internal misconduct cases are currently under investigation.
Suicides increase by over 60 percent
SUICIDES and attempted suicides have risen across the country, even as major crimes continue to decline, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s (RBPF) mid-year report released yesterday.
Davis: Uptick in legal migrants due to labour shortage in construction
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has acknowledged an uptick in legal migration to address a growing labour shortage in the Bahamian construction sector, citing a lack of skilled local workers to meet rising demand.
COP: We need additional 2,000 officers to address manpower shortfall
POLICE Commissioner Shanta Knowles acknowledged yesterday that the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) is facing a significant manpower shortage, estimating that an additional 2,000 officers are needed to effectively police the nation.
AG: Govt targets first quarter 2026 for land adjudications
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said yesterday the government is targeting the first quarter of 2026 to begin land adjudications, marking a step toward overhauling the country’s outdated land ownership system.
Dad testifies son showed no signs of suicidal thoughts
The father of Evan Fox told a coroner’s court yesterday that his son showed no signs of depression or suicidal thoughts in the days leading up to his death, calling the incident “completely out of character” as the inquest into the 33-year-old’s suspected suicide got underway.
American sexually assaulted by another guest at a hotel
POLICE are investigating an alleged sexual assault involving an American tourist at a hotel in western New Providence.
