Taxi driver wins court decision on unfair suspension from wharf
A TAXI driver who alleged he was unfairly barred from Prince George Wharf has been awarded $500 in nominal damages after Chief Justice Ian Winder ruled his suspension breached natural justice principles.
SpaceX booster landing impact study expected by summer with town hall meetings to follow
THE government has announced that an environmental impact assessment (EIA) is expected to be completed and submitted this summer relating to future SpaceX booster landings.
Attorney’s absence delays sentencing of man convicted of 2013 murder
A MAN convicted of a 2013 murder had his sentencing delayed because his attorney failed to appear in court.
Man rejects plea deal and fires lawyer before sentencing for attempted murder of policeman
A MAN abruptly withdrew from his plea deal and fired his attorney yesterday, just moments before being sentenced for the attempted murder of a police officer in 2022.
Guilty plea to knocking man unconscious
A MAN was remanded into custody yesterday after admitting he knocked another man unconscious during a violent altercation last month near Lucky Heart Corner.
The Bahamas represented at FALC2025 aviation conference in Doha, Qatar
The Bahamas is represented at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Facilitation Conference 2025 (FALC 2025), which took place from 14 to 17 April 2025 in Doha, Qatar, under the theme, “Facilitating the Future of Air Transport.”
Anne’s Town Community Clinic reopens, expanded and upgraded
THE Anne’s Town Community Clinic officially reopened, fully renovated and equipped to deliver modern, high-quality healthcare to residents of Kemp Road.
Firefighters bring bush fires on Abaco and Eleuthera under control
FIREFIGHTERS responded to separate bush fires in Eleuthera and Abaco yesterday, with police confirming that both blazes were contained and posed no threat to homes or businesses.
One-year jail sentence for housebreaking
A MAN was sentenced to one year in prison after admitting to breaking into a home in Tropical Gardens last month.
Three employees of passport office accused of helping three obtain forged passports
THREE employees of the Passport Office allegedly helped three men obtain forged Bahamian passports last October.
Man denied bail for armed robbery charge while on bail for rape accusation
A MAN with a pending rape charge was denied bail for an armed robbery he allegedly committed while on release awaiting trial last year.
Man accused of setting fire at old police station
A MAN was sent to prison after being accused of setting fire to the old Central Police Station Enquiries Department last week.
Bahamians warned of heightened US security including searches of electronic devices
BAHAMIANS travelling to the United States should brace for heightened border scrutiny, including potential searches of personal electronic devices, according to a new advisory from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Securities Commission meets with Police Chief and her team touting need for cooperation
POLICE Commissioner Shanta Knowles and her executive team met with Securities Commission Chairman Justice K Neville Adderley and Executive Director Christina Rolle during a courtesy call –– but officials did not take questions from the invited members of the press.
Original board of directors of Lucayan Towers South Condominium win Supreme Court decision
A SUPREME Court judge has ruled in favour of a group of directors in a long-running dispute over control of the Lucayan Towers South Condominium Association, ordering rivals who usurped authority of the complex to repay over $112,000 in maintenance funds used for personal legal fees and other unauthorised expenses.
