Victim’s sister: ‘People so cold’
A man who was struck in a hit-and-run, then rolled over by a second vehicle in an incident captured on a viral video, has suffered a broken spine, four fractured ribs, a broken leg, punctured lungs, and internal bleeding.
Straw Market cooling to battle ‘unbearable’ heat
The Bay Street Straw Market is set to receive a cooling system to address complaints that it is too hot for vendors and consumers alike, its governing authority revealed yesterday.
Straw vendors vent over Fort Charlotte relocation
Straw vendors relocated to Fort Charlotte from Fort Fincastle to facilitate improvements to the latter’s water tower yesterday said they are “suffering” from slow sales and infrastructure challenges.
Pro basketball player Kenny Isnord home for rest and relaxation with his family, friends
AFTER completing his fourth season playing professional basketball in France, Kenny Isnord says there’s nothing like coming home for much-needed rest and relaxation with his family and friends.
Man ‘with HIV’ accused of rape and burglary
A 45-year-old man who claims to be HIV positive was arraigned in the Eight Mile Rock Magistrate’s Court yesterday on charges of rape and burglary.
PYL chair may challenge incumbent Cornish for North Abaco nomination
CHAIRMAN of the Progressive Young Liberals (PYL) Bryant Lowe is seeking the Progressive Liberal Party’s nomination for the North Abaco constituency, potentially challenging incumbent Member of Parliament Kirk Cornish, according to multiple sources.
‘Worst Water crisis’ claims by South Abaco community
RESIDENTS of Cherokee Sound say they are grappling with the worst water crisis in the community’s history, accusing both the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) and the Abaco Club on Winding Bay of failing to meet long-standing water supply commitments.
‘Pardon Columbus statue vandal’
CIVIL society groups across the Caribbean are calling on the Bahamian government to grant a full pardon to Shervandaze “Michael the Archangel” Smith, who was convicted in 2023 for smashing the Christopher Columbus statue outside Government House in 2021.
AMMC head denies staff claims of toxic working environment
THE managing director of the Antiquities, Monuments & Museum Corporation (AMMC), Don Cornish, has denied allegations that staff are working in a toxic environment under his leadership.
National Museum launches new outdoor exhibition at Collins House
A NEW outdoor exhibition launched by the National Museum of The Bahamas is highlighting critical chapters of the nation’s political and social evolution, tracing the country’s road to independence through a series of historic flashpoints.
Man struck by two vehicles - neither stopped to help him
A VIDEO circulating on social media has sparked outrage after capturing a disturbing hit-and-run incident in which a pedestrian was struck by two separate vehicles, neither of which stopped to help.
Charged with killing man while driving garbage truck
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused in a fatal traffic accident on Prince Charles Drive in March that claimed the life of a 63-year-old man.
Man accused of touching 11-year-old step-daughter inappropriately on two occasions
A 48-year-old man was granted bail yesterday after being accused of indecently assaulting his 11-year-old stepdaughter on two occasions this year.
Boy accused of attempted murder and car theft
A 15-year-old boy was remanded to the Simpson Penn Centre for Boys yesterday after being accused of attempted murder and vehicle theft.
Man charged with stealing car at gunpoint
AN 18-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of stealing a vehicle at gunpoint last year.
