Child rights activist calls for court reforms
A CHILD rights activist has pointed to the United States, where Child Advocacy Centres let young sex abuse victims give their account once in a child-friendly setting and trained professionals share the testimony across agencies, as an example of protections missing in The Bahamas, where children are often forced to relive their trauma repeatedly before trial.
Tropical depression may form over Bahamas later this week
Bad weather could be on the way with the possible formation of a tropical depression in coming days.
Royal Caribbean opens new office at Elizabeth on Bay
ROYAL Caribbean has opened a new office at Elizabeth on Bay in Nassau, with officials saying the move reflects the cruise line’s more than 50-year relationship with The Bahamas and its ongoing investment in jobs, tourism, and community development.
Man accused of armed mugging and causing harm
A MAN was remanded to prison after being accused of attacking and robbing another man during an armed mugging on Windsor Lane earlier this month.
Teen accused of stabbing man granted $2,500 bail
A TEENAGE boy was granted bail yesterday after being accused of stabbing a man in New Providence over the summer.
Man charged with breaking into a home and business
A MAN was denied bail after being accused of breaking into a home and a business in New Providence.
Man charged with unlawful sex with underage stepdaughter
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of sexually abusing his stepdaughter over a three-year period in Cat Island and New Providence.
Man charged with rape of 71-year-old woman
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday accused of raping a 71-year-old woman earlier this month.
Wilson disputes minister’s claim all Nassau schools have principals
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin’s claim that all New Providence schools now have principals is being disputed by union leaders, who say several campuses remain leaderless three weeks into the new school year.
‘Deadly swing set appeared not correctly installed’
A BAHAMIAN playground contractor says the swing set that collapsed and killed a six-year-old boy in Grand Bahama last week appears not to have been properly installed.
Govt cancels bi-weekly pay reform after opposition
BAHAMAS Public Services Union (BPSU) president Kimsley Ferguson said he was informed by Prime Minister Philip Davis that the government will not move forward with biweekly payments for public servants, despite much-touted earlier announcements about planned payroll reforms.
Unions slam govt on wage increase
UNION leaders are blasting the government’s plan to raise wages for some public officers, saying the move lacks transparency, excludes key groups, and was announced without consultation.
Man accused of raping 19-year-old girl at residence on Charles Saunders Hwy
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday accused of raping a 19-year-old woman at a residence on Charles Saunders Highway last week.
Two accused of attempted murder of two people in drive-by shooting
TWO men were remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of attempting to kill two others in a drive-by shooting near Flamingo Avenue last week.
Six months jail for breaching bail conditions
A MAN was sentenced to six months in prison yesterday after admitting to breaching his bail while awaiting trial for an armed robbery charge.
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