Bail for teen accused of housebreaking
A TEENAGER accused of breaking into someone’s home last year was granted bail yesterday.
Man faces court over possession of pistol
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of possessing a loaded firearm in New Providence last weekend.
Rise in suicides - but reduction in attempts
SUICIDES increased by 33 percent in 2024, while attempted suicides decreased by 38 percent.
Tragedy as mother and daughter die days apart
A FAMILY in Abaco is reeling after a mother and daughter died just days apart, leaving loved ones in mourning.
Munroe: Govt does not owe $100m for police insurance
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe has dismissed claims that the government owes more than $100m to the Police Staff Association’s (PSA) insurance provider, Colina, and that officers’ medical coverage is at risk.
Police facing trial on Deangelo death
TWO police officers will face a manslaughter trial for killing Deangelo Evans, 20, in Mason’s Addition in 2018 after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) reversed an earlier decision not to charge any officer in the case.
Immigration offences up by five percent last year
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) reported a five percent increase in immigration-related offences in 2024 compared to 2023, with 101 cases recorded, up from 96 the previous year.
‘Why no decriminalisation despite cannabis law?’
AS the government moves forward with cannabis reform, critics are questioning why decriminalisation measures have yet to take effect, despite the passage of cannabis legislation.
Munroe: Complain to inspectorate if police response is inadequate
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said people should complain to the Police Complaints Inspectorate if they are unsatisfied with the response of the Complaints and Corruption Branch of the Royal Bahamas Police Force to their complaints.
Activists: Govt has failed women again
HUMAN Rights Bahamas has joined critics in condemning the Davis administration for refusing to pass legislation criminalising marital rape, expressing disappointment over recent comments by Attorney General Ryan Pinder while calling on voters to send a strong message at the polls and beyond.
Runoff needed after tied vote in Eight Mile Rock
ABOUT 400 eligible West Grand Bahama District voters could return to the polls next week for a runoff local government election for the Eight Mile Rock East Township.
Bella’s killer fails in latest bid to overturn 25-year sentence
DARION Smith, who pleaded guilty in 2023 to the 2021 murder of Bella Walker, has failed in his latest attempt to overturn his 25-year prison sentence.
Acid attack suspect remanded in custody
A WOMAN was remanded into custody yesterday after being accused of an acid attack in December.
Scooter thief jailed
A MAN was sentenced to 18 months in prison yesterday after admitting to stealing two scooters from a marina on Paradise Island last week.
Businessman admits selling liquor without a licence
A BUSINESSMAN was fined in court yesterday after admitting to selling liquor at his store without a licence last week.
