Abaco hurricane shelter to be ready by end of May, says PM
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said on Friday that the long-delayed hurricane shelter in Central Pines, Abaco, will be completed by the end of May — just in time for the start of hurricane season.
Race and politics in our nation
THE Bahamas, despite her size and geopolitical location weild a great deal of influence and sway within the region.
US judge postpones cocaine trafficking pretrial involving three Bahamian men
A US judge has postponed the pretrial conference for three Bahamian men accused of playing key roles in a transnational cocaine trafficking scheme, granting prosecutors more time to disclose evidence and explore possible plea deals.
Two charged with murder including prisoner accused of stabbing inmate
AN inmate accused of fatally stabbing another prisoner at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS) last month was charged with murder on Friday.
‘No spike seen in Bahamians detained by US Immigration’
THERE has been no increase in the detention or deportation of Bahamians by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) despite intensified enforcement under the Trump administration, according to Jerusa Lea Ali, Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
UPDATED: Marines being deployed to help fight GB fire
A TEAM of 26 marines are being deployed on Saturday to Grand Bahama to help tackle the wild fires that have broken out there - with National Security Minister Wayne Munroe warning that climate change has resulted in an early start to the fire season.
Teenager shot dead in early morning shooting
A TEENAGER is dead after an early Saturday morning shooting and a second man is injured after a separate shooting incident on Friday night.
Clubs and Societies March 28
The Cancer Society of The Bahamas received a grant in the amount of $6,500 from the MDRT Foundation, the charitable arm of MDRT (Million Dollar Round Table), The Premier Association of Financial Professionals.
Fined for bail violation while waiting trial for rape and armed robbery
A MAN awaiting trial for armed robbery was fined after admitting to breaching his bail conditions three times while in Harbour Island.
$500 fine imposed for pulling switchblade knife on man
A MAN was ordered yesterday to compensate someone he pulled a switchblade on in the area of Yamacraw Beach Drive last week.
Man gets two-year sentence for possession of loaded gun
A MAN was sentenced to two years in prison yesterday after admitting to possession of a loaded gun in Yellow Elder earlier this week.
Annual Agri Expo returns - with more than 80 vendors taking part
THE Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources is set to host its annual Agri Expo to promote Bahamian agriculture and strengthen food security.
Officials silent over tug and barge stranded on reef at Fowl Cay
MORE than a year after a tugboat and barge ran aground on a fragile reef in the protected Fowl Cays National Park, government officials remain silent on the stalled removal effort — despite repeated requests for answers.
Pathologist testifies that Wilkinson died from single gunshot to head in police-involved killing
A PATHOLOGIST testified yesterday that Deron Okoye Wilkinson died from a single gunshot wound to the head after being fatally shot by police in his car on Independence Highway in 2018.
Largest HBCU college fair to be held today in Grand Bahama
THE largest HBCU college fair will be held in Grand Bahama and New Providence this week, awarding millions in scholarships to Bahamian students.
