Man, 21, dies in Bimini after domestic altercation leads to shooting
POLICE in Bimini are investigating a shooting incident on Saturday that has left a 21-year-old man dead.
Man dies after drive-by shooting in Pinewood Gardens
A MAN shot in a drive-by shooting in Walnut Street, Pinewood Gardens, on Friday night has died of his wounds in hospital on Saturday afternoon, police in New Providence have confirmed.
Status hearing for man accused of 2015 murder
A MAN awaiting trial on a murder charge appeared in the Supreme Court for a status hearing on Friday morning.
Minnis: Efforts to shield Baha Mar deal from public 'outrageous'
FREE National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert Minnis on Friday agreed with Dame Joan Sawyer, who earlier this week suggested that there were no legal grounds to seal the new deal to open Baha Mar announced by Prime Minister Perry Christie last year.
Doctor voices health fears over landfill fires
A BAHAMIAN physician on Friday called for an "urgent" resolution to the recurrent fires that have plagued the New Providence landfill, charging that residents inhaling "God knows what" on a consistent basis can "gravely" affect their susceptibility to developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders in the long term.
University of the Bahamas aims for political town hall meetings
EFFORTS are underway by officials at the University of The Bahamas (UB) to secure representatives from every political party with a view to hosting a series of town hall meetings centred on national debate, political polling and scientific research.
New cruise port announced for East Grand Bahama
A NEW cruise port in East Grand Bahama will be constructed on the north shore west of Stat Oil in an area that has been determined to suffer the least devastating environmental effects.
Suspect faces court accused of three murder charges
A MAN wanted by police for questioning in a number of shootings in the capital found himself in Magistrate’s Court yesterday facing three murder charges.
US consultants flown in to assess dump fire
PRIME Minister Perry Christie said that the fire at the New Providence Landfill is “very close“ to being extinguished, and that consultants flown in from the United States by the government are now at the site.
Davis: 600 Bahamians hired by Baha Mar
MORE than 600 Bahamians have been hired at Baha Mar, according to Deputy Prime Minister Philip Davis as he rebuffed recent statements over the resort’s progress as negativity motivated by the election season and self-interest.
Bastian open to Island Luck moving into banking sector
ISLAND Luck CEO Sebas Bastian suggested yesterday that he is open to the idea of having his company enter the business of providing banking services to customers.
Teamwork credited for lull in murders
A recent lull in murders is the result of “consistency” in targeting “prolific offenders” and a “team approach” by law enforcement agencies in executing the government’s most recent anti-crime measures, Chief Superintendent Clayton Fernander said yesterday.
Ten-year limit on web shops
TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe announced in a statement yesterday that the government has decided to limit the number of gaming house operator licenses granted in The Bahamas to eight, a number that will be reviewed after a ten-year period.
March to highlight levels of sexual violence against women
A BAJAN hashtag encouraging women to share stories of sexual violence has transformed into a regional march with the support of the United Nations and local organisation Hollaback! Bahamas.
A glimpse behind the walls of prison
YOUNG men from the Yellow Elder community yesterday participated in a voluntary field trip to the prison as organisers appeal for a resurgence of community involvement and accountability in youth development.
