Two charged with murder and attempted murder
TWO men were remanded into custody yesterday in connection with a double shooting last August that left one man injured and another — a popular local DJ — dead after months of battling for his life.
Man awaiting trial for three murders given one-year jail for bail breach
A MAN awaiting trial for three murders was sentenced to one year in prison Tuesday after admitting he had breached his bail conditions for more than 200 days.
Woman accused of scalding baby’s bottom
A 59-year-old woman was granted bail yesterday after being accused of negligently scalding a three-year-old boy she was babysitting in a bathtub last month.
Transport Ministry blames unlicenced jet ski operators over recent visitor rapes
THE Ministry of Energy and Transport, echoing jet ski operators, said recent rape investigations involving jet ski operators exposed significant involvement by unlicenced individuals not authorised by the Port Department.
IMF: Bahamas long-term economic outlook at risk over climate change
THE Bahamas’ long-term economic outlook is at serious risk due to the growing impacts of climate change, a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) report has warned.
Bahamian-born chemistry professor appointed to a US chemistry development committee
A Bahamian-born chemistry professor has been appointed to a key advisory committee responsible for shaping one of the most widely recognised high school chemistry programmes in the United States.
Minnis 'consulting' on future after being denied nomination
Former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said in a statement today he is consulting with constituents in Killarney and will "consider the road ahead" after being denied a nomination for the FNM in the next election.
Prison officer granted bail over alleged drug, alcohol smuggling
A prison officer was granted bail on Friday after he allegedly attempted to smuggle contraband, including drugs and alcohol, into prison last month.
Family of ‘drowned’ US tourist calls for independent autopsy
The family of a 23-year-old American tourist found dead on a Paradise Island beach is disputing police claims he drowned and has commissioned an independent autopsy, calling his death “suspicious.”
Spanish Wells man sentenced to 18 months in prison for burglary spree
A MAN from Spanish Wells Eleuthera was sentenced to 18 months in prison on Friday after he admitted to a series of house and shop break-ins on the island over the last five months.
Man accused of brutal street attack tells court he is "Superman"
A 41-year-old man accused of the savage attack on a 44-year-old mother of two Latasha Rolle near Poinciana Avenue last December claimed he was “Superman” as his matter was transferred to the Supreme Court last week.
Man sentenced to six months in prison for posting naked photos of ex-girlfriend online
A 23-year-old man was sentenced to six months in prison on Friday after he admitted to posting naked and lewd images of his ex-girlfriend online last October.
Darville: $75M allocated to upgrade PMH legacy and children’s wards
THE Davis administration plans to allocate $75 million in the midterm budget for major renovations at Princess Margaret Hospital’s legacy ward — including much needed upgrades to the children’s ward, according to Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville.
Cultural icon Patricia Glinton-Meicholas dies at 75
RENOWNED cultural figure Patricia Glinton-Meicholas has died.
Girl with cerebral palsy will get education, says ministry
THE Ministry of Education says a special needs student in Abaco is expected to resume in-person classes immediately after the identification of necessary support staff to replace a school employee who resigned.
