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Florida woman files lawsuit accusing American Airlines of framing her in drug smuggling plot

A FLORIDA woman has filed a lawsuit accusing American Airlines of framing her in a drug smuggling plot that left her jailed for nearly a week in Nassau’s Fox Hill prison, enduring conditions she says included sleeping on urine-soaked concrete and facing threats of rape.

DRMA: Northern islands urged to shelter in place as flooding persists

The Disaster Risk Management Authority (DRMA) has lifted the tropical storm warning for the central Bahamas and parts of the northwest after Imelda passed, but cautioned that residents in Abaco, Grand Bahama and Eleuthera must remain sheltered.

East Grand Bahama residents urged to evacuate ahead of Tropical Storm Imelda

Residents of east Grand Bahama were urged to evacuate over the week- end after officials issued a mandatory order for settlements in east end ahead of the approaching storm system.

Motorcyclist in Grand Bahama becomes 50th traffic fatality of the year

A MOTORCYCLIST was killed in a traffic accident on Grand Bahama on Thursday night, bringing the country’s traffic fatality count to 50 for the year.

‘This loss is devastating,’ says sister

A lifeguard was fatally shot in Fox Hill on Thursday while on his way to buy orange juice, after falling ill from suspected food poisoning.

PLP MP and Cabinet Minister Vaughn Miller dead at 64

THE country was stunned yesterday by the sudden death of Environment and Natural Resources Minister Vaughn Miller, 64, who collapsed without warning in the early hours of the morning, becoming the second sitting Cabinet minister to die during the Davis administration.

Storm shutdown: Tropical Storm Imelda hits New Providence, heads for GB, Abaco

RESIDENTS across The Bahamas have hunkered down as Tropical Storm Imelda lashed islands with heavy rain and moderate winds, forcing flight cancellations, school closures and the shutdown of government offices.

Tropical Depression Nine tracking through The Bahamas

As heavy rains and strengthening winds spread across the central and northwestern Bahamas, emergency shelters have been activated on several islands in preparation for Tropical Depression Nine.

Cabinet minister Vaughn Miller dies

The government has confirmed the death of Cabinet Minister and Golden Isles MP Vaughn Miller.

Evacuation orders issued for Grand Bahama and Abaco

A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for eastern Grand Bahama, parts of Abaco, and nearby cays in the face of the approaching tropical storm.

Family Islands stock up and brace for AL94

RESIDENTS in the Family Islands say they are stocked, prepared and on standby as disturbance AL94 continues to strengthen, with forecasts warning of tropical storm conditions this weekend.

Tropical Storm Warning issued as AL94 strengthens

A TROPICAL storm warning was issued for the central Bahamas and a watch for the northwest on Friday, as forecasters said disturbance AL94 was gradually strengthening and could reach tropical storm strength by Sunday.

Businessman denies knowledge of 10 guns, ammo found in shipment

A Businessman claimed that he had no idea there were guns in a box shipped by his company in 2023 as his firearm importation trial continued last week.

Judge denies bail in Bimini Marina murder case

A JAMAICAN National was denied bail for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 32-year-old James Sands at a Bimini Marina 2024.

Man sentenced to two and a half years over $26k marijuana stash

A MAN was sentenced to two and a half years in prison on Friday after he admitted to having $26,000 worth of marijuana in his home on Lawton Avenue last week.

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