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Dad testifies son showed no signs of suicidal thoughts

The father of Evan Fox told a coroner’s court yesterday that his son showed no signs of depression or suicidal thoughts in the days leading up to his death, calling the incident “completely out of character” as the inquest into the 33-year-old’s suspected suicide got underway.

American sexually assaulted by another guest at a hotel

POLICE are investigating an alleged sexual assault involving an American tourist at a hotel in western New Providence.

Man accused of having sex with eight-year-old step-granddaughter

A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after he was accused of having sex with his eight year old step-granddaughter three times this year.

Teen accused of murdering Terrie Nairn

A 16-year-old boy was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of murdering 54-year-old Terrie Nairn earlier this month on Whitfield Road.

Man charged with two counts of rape

A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of raping a woman he had offered a ride to earlier this month on East Bay Street.

Man accused in murder of Garvin Scavella

A 21-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of murdering 20-year-old Garvin Scavella in Fox Hill earlier this month.

Young Androsian hosts Baseball Camp

After years of academic and athletic excellence both locally and abroad, Justin Smith returned to his home this summer to give back to the community that shaped him.

School’s out, but learning doesn’t have to stop

The bags may be packed away and textbooks all stacked, but that should not suggest that learning takes a step back.

RBPF midyear report: Crime down, suicide concerns rise

The Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) has recorded a 14 per cent decrease in major crime for the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles’ during a press conference to deliver a midyear report today.

Dupuch-Carron to consider PLP bid

ROBERT Dupuch-Carron, founder of the Bahamas Aviation Climate and Severe Weather Networks Ltd (BACSWN), yesterday said he would be “honoured” to be considered as a Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) candidate for MICAL but stressed no formal request has been made by the party.

Man drowns after stabbing South African woman on ship

VIDEOS circulating on TikTok show the final moments of a 35-year-old South African man who went overboard on Friday after stabbing a female crew member multiple times aboard the Icon of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship.

AG: Authority will take Junkanoo Beyond bay

ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder has defended the Davis administration’s proposed Junkanoo Authority Bill, calling it a necessary step toward formalising the national cultural festival and expanding economic opportunities for Bahamian creatives.

LaRoda annouced as new Director of Immigration succeeding Pratt

STEPHEN LaRoda has been appointed Director of Immigration, succeeding William Pratt, whose return to the post in 2023 sparked controversy.

Clarke wins 100 JAMZ Secret Sound’s grand prize

LaToya Clarke is the grand prize winner of the 100 JAMZ Secret Sound 2025 contest!

TUC head pledged unified front for BGWU’s industrial action threat

TRADE Union Congress (TUC) president Obie Ferguson has pledged the unified support of all TUC-affiliated unions behind the Bahamas General Workers Union (BGWU) as it threatens industrial action over long-standing grievances at the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC).

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