BNU chief accuses Darville of hypocrisy on ministry's handling of suspended nurses
BAHAMAS Nurses Union President Muriel Lightbourn yesterday accused Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville of hypocrisy over his ministry’s handling of suspended nurses, as she revealed that more than 30 public health nurses have been suspended since she took office in 2023.
Murder victim's friend testifies in shooting trial
A MAN who survived a shooting incident that claimed his friend’s life told a Supreme Court jury yesterday that he watched the gunman press a weapon to his head before opening fire, as the trial into the 2022 murder of Emmanuel “Manny” Brown began before Justice Jeannine Weech-Gomez.
American man bitten by seven-foot reef shark while spearfishing near Chub Cay
A 24-year-old American man required seven stitches after being bitten by a seven-foot reef shark while spearfishing off Chub Cay in the Berry Islands on Sunday — the latest in a string of shark-related incidents involving US visitors in Bahamian waters this year.
BPL send seven-man team to help restore power in Jamaica
A SEVEN-member team from Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) has travelled to Jamaica to help restore electricity in communities devastated by Hurricane Melissa, joining the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation’s (CARILEC) regional disaster response effort.
Baha Mar pledges to address Melia replacement concerns
Residents living behind Cable Beach’s former Melia resort have voiced concerns about the noise, safety and impact on their daily lives from Baha Mar’s latest expansion plans to replace that property.
Police investigate armed robbery incidents in Nassau and firearm seizure in GB
POLICE are investigating three separate incidents — an armed robbery in Nassau, a shop-breaking on Collins Avenue, and a firearm seizure in Grand Bahama — that occurred between Friday and Saturday.
Realtors say no panic over ‘signs of slowing’
Realtors say there is “nothing to panic about” after it was suggested the Bahamian market “showed signs of slowing” with 2025 third quarter home listings down for New Providence, Abaco and Exuma.
Taxi cab drivers clash with police
THREE taxi drivers were arrested during scuffles with police as dozens of drivers paralysed access to the Nassau Cruise Port yesterday morning, blocking the entrance with their vehicles and refusing to move until long-standing grievances over what they call unfair treatment and worsening conditions were addressed.
Suspended nurse who exposed poor conditions at PMH has 'no plans' to pursue legal action
A SENIOR nurse suspended after publicly exposing deteriorating conditions at Princess Margaret Hospital said yesterday she has no plans to pursue legal action but hopes authorities will address the “serious concerns” she raised.
All major Junkanoo groups will participate in upcoming parades
ALL major Junkanoo A-groups will return to Bay Street for the Boxing Day and New Year’s Day parades, ending weeks of uncertainty about whether the nation’s premier cultural events would proceed without them.
Young man dies a week after stabbing incident
A YOUNG man who spent his 21st birthday fighting for his life in hospital after being stabbed in Yellow Elder Gardens has died, leaving his mother devastated and demanding justice.
Man on bail for murder fined for having marijuana
A 32-year-old man on bail for murder was fined $1,000 after pleading guilty to possession of Indian hemp with intent to supply.
Mom cries while denying she and daughter tried to murder tenants
A WOMAN wiped away tears in the Supreme Court on Friday as Justice Renae McKay urged her to compose herself as she denied taking part in a 2021 shooting in which she and her daughter are accused of trying to murder their tenants in Fox Hill.
Police investigating traffic fatality in Grand Bahama
POLICE are investigating a traffic accident in which a man died early Friday morning after his car slammed into a utility pole on Bethel Avenue, off Tonique Williams-Darling Highway, Grand Bahama.
Knowles tells new police recruits that expectations are high and margin of error is slim
COMMISSIONER of Police Shanta Knowles has warned new officers joining the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) that their roles come at a pivotal time when the organisation is under public scrutiny and focus on police conduct is high.
