Five feared dead after suspected smuggling vessel capsizes
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) intends to increase its maritime presence in the Northern Bahamas following the tragic capsizing of a suspected smuggling vessel en route to Florida.
Blaze causes major damage to Solomon’s, Cost Right and government offices
A MASSIVE fire engulfed the Hyacinth Stuart Building and surrounding commercial properties yesterday, forcing evacuations, halting operations at major retailers, and disrupting the planned move-in of several key government departments.
PM: US drug probe may be entrapment
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday a major US drug trafficking case involving Bahamian law enforcement officers appears, on the surface, to involve entrapment.
Domestic violence unit opens to offer support to victims
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force has officially opened the country’s first standalone Domestic Violence Unit — a 24/7 facility designed to provide immediate, coordinated, and compassionate support for survivors of abuse.
Bowe first Bahamian in space
AISHA Bowe clutched a miniature Bahamian flag as she soared past the Kármán line aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket yesterday, becoming the first Bahamian to cross the internationally recognised boundary of space.
Henfield eyes seat in Abaco
FORMER cabinet minister Darren Henfield is eyeing the Central and South Abaco seat.
Bowe set to make history as first Bahamian in space
AISHA BOWE is set to make history today as the first Bahamian to travel to space, joining the crew of Blue Origin’s latest mission under its New Shepard programme.
IMF: Energy reform may give 0.5% GDP boost
THE Davis administration’s proposed energy sector reforms could boost GDP growth by 0.5 percentage points by 2035 if successfully implemented, while also cutting emissions and lowering electricity costs for low-income households, according to a new International Monetary Fund report.
Man killed just weeks from birth of second child
THIRTY-year-old Leonard Symonette was just weeks away from welcoming his second child when he was shot and killed early Friday morning — a tragedy that has shattered his family.
Minnis won’t rule out election bid
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis hit back at the Free National Movement’s decision to drop him as its candidate for Killarney, calling the process “deeply unfortunate” and suggesting he has not ruled out seeking to serve the constituency again — though not necessarily on the FNM’s ticket.
Second reported fire at derelict building off Mackey Street within recent weeks
FIRE officials are investigating a blaze that tore through an abandoned building on Ivanhoe Road near the Salvation Army on Saturday night — marking the second reported fire at the property in recent weeks.
Man accused of 2020 killing of ten-year-old denied bail again
A MAN accused of killing ten-year-old Lorencia Walkes in a 2020 drive-by shooting has once again been denied bail after a Supreme Court judge cited his extensive record of bail violations and public safety concerns.
Body of caucasian man found in bushes off Grand Bahama highway yesterday
POLICE have confirmed the discovery of the body of a Caucasian man believed to be in his mid-thirties in bushes off Grand Bahama Highway on Sunday morning.
PLP Golden Isles Constituency Branch declares its full support for Miller
THE Progressive Liberal Party’s Golden Isles Constituency Branch has declared full support for its MP Vaughn Miller, rejecting claims he has neglected the constituency or abandoned residents.
Man ordered to compensate teen niece $5,000 for indecent assault
A 44-year-old man was ordered to compensate his 17-year-old niece $5,000 yesterday after he admitted to touching her inappropriately and kissing her neck while giving her driving lessons last weekend.
