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Man stands trial for alleged indecent assault of friend

A 30-year-old woman testified yesterday that a former male friend touched her inappropriately while she drifted in and out of consciousness at her home last year.

Two teenagers face charges in near-fatal Eleuthera shooting

TWO teenagers accused of a near-fatal triple shooting in Green Castle, Eleuthera, last weekend were remanded yesterday.

Trespassing suspect claims he was only feeding cousin’s dogs

A REPEAT offender accused of trespassing on a Wulff Road property told a magistrate yesterday that he was only there to feed his cousins’ dogs, had recently been knocked down and was homeless because police failed to return him to Grand Bahama after his release from prison.

Police probe alleged sexual assault of 21-year-old woman

POLICE are investigating the alleged sexual assault of a 21-year-old woman by a man she knew after he reportedly offered her transportation on Wednesday.

Youth summer camp experience combines STEAM, sports & life skills

Building homes designed to withstand hurricanes may not be the typical summer camp activity, but nearly 100 young Bahamians were challenged to do just that as part of the Wenty Ford Sports Foundation’s Second Annual Winners’ Camp.

Mom of crash victim speaks on heartbreak and grief

A MONTH after losing her only son in the fatal North Andros plane crash, Apostle Dr Jan Jones still struggles to separate the waves of grief crashing over her, admitting that she’s at a place where “me myself don't know where I'm at.”

Former photographer faces eviction, blindness in battle with kidney failure

A BAHAMIAN family living in Jacksonville, Florida, is appealing for public support after 37-year-old father-of-five Terrel Carey was left unable to work by end-stage kidney disease, diabetes and severe vision loss.

Teachers union demands 20% pay raise over 3 years

BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson said teachers are seeking a 20 percent salary increase over three years after the government presented a salary package it had previously rejected.

PM on BPL Crisis ‘The buck stops here’

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday defended Energy Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis amid questions over her relative silence amid ongoing controversy at Bahamas Power and Light (BPL), declaring that “the bucks stops here”.

Repairs over 85 percent complete ahead of school reopening

SCHOOL repairs are 85 to 90 percent complete ahead of school reopening, Education Minister Chester Cooper said yesterday, with the government spending in “the region of $20m” on the works this year.

Grand Cay generator repair delayed until end of week

RESIDENTS of Little Grand Cay face a further setback in the restoration of electricity as repairs to a replacement rental generator have been delayed until the end of the week.

Officers win damages over unlawful arrest in Acklins

THE Supreme Court has ruled that two police officers were unlawfully arrested and detained during a 2022 drug investigation in Acklins, finding that their constitutional right to liberty was breached.

Suspect admits to raping woman during home invasion

A 47-year-old man admitted to sexually assaulting a woman during a 2024 home invasion in the middle of his trial yesterday.

Shooting victim charged with attempted murder after near-fatal street shootout

A MAN was accused of a near-fatal shooting near Augusta Street earlier this month involving two men who allegedly shot him during the same exchange.

$7,000 bail for man charged with indecent assault of a 13-year-old girl

A MAN was accused of indecently assaulting a 13-year-old girl in New Providence earlier this month.

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