Local News

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.

OPM rejects Pintard’s claim of passports found on Bahamasair flight

THE Office of the Prime Minister last night rejected Free National Movement Leader Michael Pintard's claim that an investigation had been completed into a package of “unaccompanied” Bahamian passports allegedly found on a Bahamasair flight.

Work continues on site for roadside garage relocation

WORK has begun to prepare the Gladstone Road site where the government plans to relocate New Providence’s long-troublesome roadside garages, newly appointed Environment and Natural Resources Minister Zane Lightbourne said yesterday.

'Restraint will be tested'

CORRECTIONAL officers’ restraint and professionalism will be tested as they are now tasked with guarding the man accused of killing one of their colleagues, Commissioner of Corrections Doan Cleare admitted yesterday.

Fields: Deactivate inactive taxi and livery plates

A FORMER Nassau Cruise Port director has praised the government’s decision to recall nearly 800 inactive taxi and livery plates, but believes officials should go further by permanently deactivating them and imposing a moratorium to curb the oversaturated market.

The Tribune