Forensic biologist testifies DNA on condom doesn’t match man accused
A FORENSIC biologist testified yesterday that DNA found in a used condom linked to the alleged gang rape of a teenage girl in 2018 did not match the man on trial.
Conditional discharge for man who attacked tourists while high on cocaine
A MAN who attacked a tourist at Atlantis while high on cocaine was placed on six months’ probation yesterday.
Two charged with grievous harm in physical altercation
One of two men accused of seriously injuring another man during a fight on Lumumba Lane last month was yesterday denied bail.
Man pleads not guilty to car theft
A man was granted $5,000 bail yesterday after being accused of stealing a car.
Rhodes scholar finalist: Overcoming the odds
AT just 20, Bahamian-born Iyanda Hilton has beaten odds few could imagine. Once a child in constant pain from sickle cell disease, she is now a Rhodes Scholar finalist — one of the world’s most prestigious academic honours, recognising intellect, leadership, and service.
PM promises payments by Christmas as workers march on Parliament
Prime Minister Philip Davis committed to meeting with union leaders in the coming days as he promised dozens of workers that they will receive payments before Christmas.
Laroda: Bahamians need to have more kids to keep NIB sustainable
Bahamians have been told to have more children.
Munroe: Authorities need to ‘build better mousetrap’ after recent escape
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said authorities must study how a murder suspect managed to slip away from the Magistrates’ Court last Thursday and tighten security to ensure it never happens again, comparing the process to “building a better mousetrap.”
FNM candidate: Residents want general election
BRIAN Brown, the Free National Movement’s ratified candidate for Golden Isles, says residents would prefer a full general election instead of a by-election following the death of MP Vaughn Miller.
Walker confirmed
FORMER NFL star Herschel Walker has been confirmed by the United States Senate as the next US ambassador to The Bahamas, ending a 13-year vacancy in the post.
Long-delayed Accident and Emergency at PMH to be completed by late 2025
AFTER years of shifting timelines and missed targets, officials now say the long-delayed Accident and Emergency Department at Princess Margaret Hospital will not open until the end of 2025.
Protection Against Violence Commission will be in place before general election
SOCIAL Services Minister Myles LaRoda said the long-promised Protection Against Violence Commission will be in place before the next general election, even as activists accuse the government of dragging its feet on a key safeguard meant to protect women and children.
Woman pays $9k guarantee for attempted murder accused who failed to show up for court
A WOMAN who guaranteed bail for an accused attempted murderer was ordered to pay $9,000 after a Supreme Court judge ruled that the man “habitually” failed to appear for court and was no longer a fit and proper person to remain on bail.
Jamaican accused of phone phishing scam
A JAMAICAN man accused of taking part in a phone phishing scam that drained a local bank account was remanded to prison yesterday.
Woman accused of embezzling nearly $380,000 for company
A 54-year-old woman accused of embezzling nearly $380,000 from a local construction company was granted $70,000 bail yesterday after denying dozens of theft and money laundering charges frothier employer.
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