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64-year-old accused of vehicular manslaughter in accident that killed 36-year-old motorcyclist

A 64-year-old man accused of causing a fatal crash on Carmichael Road that claimed the life of a 36-year-old father was remanded to prison yesterday.

Police officer charged on two counts of indecent assault

A POLICE officer has been charged in connection with allegations of indecent assault.

Authorities still have not found escaped murder accused

POLICE were tight-lipped when asked yesterday if they had received any information to help capture an accused murderer who escaped from the Magistrates’ Court Complex on South Street Thursday. Authorities still do not know the man’s whereabouts.

Crooked Island residents frustrated by decades of neglect of basic services

FUEL shortages, crumbling infrastructure, and decades of neglect have left Crooked Island residents struggling to maintain even the most basic services, with health care, transportation, and tourism all under strain.

Former AG: Any govt planning referendum should do it early

FORMER Attorney General Sean McWeeney says any government planning a constitutional referendum should act early and start small.

Laroda sounds alarm on growing crisis of elder abuse in the country

SOCIAL Services Minister Myles Laroda has sounded the alarm on the growing crisis of elder abuse and neglect in The Bahamas, calling for immediate national action to protect the country’s senior citizens from mistreatment, abandonment, and housing insecurity.

Couple’s marital fight erupts in court battle

A MARRIED couple were warned in court on Friday after arguing about their marital problems before a magistrate.

After Miller’s death, voter support fractured

THE death of Vaughn Miller has created a vacant seat and exposed deep fractures in voter confidence, with long-time Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) supporters disillusioned, some pledging to defect, and others questioning whether politics itself can deliver meaningful change.

Over $12m in drugs seized by law enforcement operations on weekend

LAW ENFORCEMENT agencies seized nearly $12.3m worth of suspected cocaine in two major drug operations over the weekend, one on Cat Island and another on Grand Bahama.

Four-year-old who saw dad murdered still traumatised

A FOUR-YEAR-OLD girl who witnessed her father’s murder still plays with dolls as if speaking to him, a haunting reflection of the trauma she carries months after the brutal shooting.

Pinewood tired of years of promises

AFTER decades of wading through floodwater and replacing ruined furniture, Pinewood Gardens residents voiced frustration and hope as officials unveiled a $20 million drainage plan.

Man shot in Montell Heights last week has succumbed to injuries in hospital

POLICE have confirmed that a 24-year-old man who was shot in Montell Heights last week has died from his injuries.

Police investigate apparent suicide attempt

POLICE are investigating an apparent suicide attempt involving a 24-year-old man at a home on Zion Boulevard early Saturday morning.

Govt providing temporary housing for multiple residents displaced by flooding from Imelda

THE government is providing temporary housing for multiple residents displaced by flooding and roof damage during Tropical Storm Imelda, according to Social Services Minister Myles Laroda.

Cafe Coco explosion and fire caused panic throughout shopping plaza

PANIC swept through the Harbour Green Shopping Plaza on Thursday when a fire at Café Coco triggered an explosion that sent shockwaves through nearby stores, leaving staff fearing a plane had crashed into their building.

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