‘Administrative error’ blamed for publishing of $183m road contract awarded to Bahamas Striping
A $183 million roadwork contract awarded to a company affiliated with Bahamas Striping was mistakenly published due to an “administrative error” after being paused by Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis, according to the Office of the Prime Minister.
CIBC’s Walk for the Cure event raised $74,000 for cancer organisations
Hundreds of participants running, jogging, and walking across The Bahamas last October has led to $74,000 being donated to several cancer care organizations.
New migration report says thousands of Bahamians have sought asylum
THOUSANDS of Bahamians have sought refuge abroad, with 2,742 officially registered as refugees or asylum seekers, according to a new regional migration report by the International Organization for Migration.
GB landlord shot dead after attempting to collect rent
A Grand Bahama landlord was shot dead on Monday after attempting to collect rent, marking the island’s first murder for the year.
69 retired officers receive Salver Award recognising years of dedicated service
SIXTY-NINE retired officers of the Royal Bahamas Police Force were yesterday presented with a Salver Award in recognition of their contribution and years of dedicated service.
Teen accused of aiding in $1.5m airport heist in 2023
A man was granted bail after being accused of helping a suspect in the 2023 $1.5 million airport heist evade custody.
Reserve officer accused of beating fourth grade student is before a police tribunal
A RESERVE police officer accused of beating a fourth-grade student in front of classmates is before a police tribunal, Deputy Commissioner Kirkwood Andrews said yesterday, the most concrete update to an incident that made headlines several months ago.
Man accused of molesting 11-year-old girl
A man was remanded in custody yesterday after being accused of molesting an 11-year-old girl on two occasions last August.
57-year-old denies molesting granddaughter
A 57-year-old man has denied molesting his underaged granddaughter over a four-year period.
Rape case against officer discontinued
A 42-year-old police officer had a rape charge against him withdrawn after being accused of sexually assaulting a 25-year-old woman in his police vehicle last year.
Man shot and killed in GB
A man has been shot dead in an incident in Grand Bahama.
Man and two Colombian women charged with soliciting sex and vagrancy
A MAN and two Colombian women have been accused of soliciting sex and vagrancy on Talbot Street last week.
Motorcyclist dies in latest traffic fatality
A TRAFFIC accident claimed the life of a motorcyclist early yesterday morning, police said.
Jury empanelled for man accused of killing 5-month-old daughter in 2013
A JURY was empanelled yesterday to hear the long-delayed manslaughter trial of a father accused of causing the death of his five-month-old daughter in Eleuthera in 2013.
Denalee Penn Mackey seeking Southern Shores nomination under FNM banner
FUNERAL director Denalee Penn Mackey, who sought the Progressive Liberal Party’s nomination in North Abaco in the last general election, is seeking the Free National Movement’s nomination in the Southern Shores constituency, citing proximity to her family, business, and a desire to be more accessible to constituents as reasons for her decision.
