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Teen charged in murder of Ishniequa Culmer

A 19-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being charged with the murder of 26-year-old Ishniequa Culmer last month off Wulff Road.

Man accused of incest with 8-year-old daughter

A 48-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of engaging in incestuous relations with his eight-year-old daughter earlier this year.

$100m upgrade and modernisation of Freeport Container Port launched

HUTCHINSON Ports has launched a $100m upgrade of the Freeport Container Port (FCP), one of the most significant infrastructure investments in the terminal’s history.

Severe travel advisory issued for travel to Haiti over violence, kidnappings and political instability

THE Bahamian government has issued a severe travel advisory urging citizens to avoid all travel to Haiti, citing escalating gang violence, widespread kidnappings, political instability, and a humanitarian breakdown.

Police ‘still investigating’ attack two years later

TWO years after an American tourist was allegedly attacked inside Atlantis’ Aura nightclub and left with graphic injuries, Bahamian police claim the case is still under investigation with no charges filed.

Ringing bell of victory in fight against breast cancer

AN emotional bell-ringing ceremony at the Cancer Centre Bahamas turned into a powerful moment of joy and healing for American tourist LaTonya Jordan, who chose New Providence as the place to celebrate the end of her fight with breast cancer.

Outrage at police video of detainee

A GRAPHIC video showing a half-naked Caucasian woman defecating inside a Bahamian police station ignited outrage yesterday and triggered a misconduct investigation within the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF).

Murder victim ‘was just waiting on ride for work’

TERRIE Nairn, known affectionately as “Yardy”, was steps from his front door, waiting for a ride to work, when gunfire tore through his neighbourhood and changed everything.

Govt health officials see rise in cases of HIV

THE Bahamas recorded 156 newly diagnosed cases of HIV in 2024, up from 130 cases in 2023.

Body found in GB believed to be that of missing man

The body of an elderly Sweeting’s Cay man reported missing this week is believed to have been discovered yesterday afternoon following an extensive search conducted by police and residents in the community.

Wife offers tribute to officer after fatal crash

THE wife and a former colleague of Police Sergeant Michael Lockhart Jr, a father of six killed in a car crash on Queen’s Highway in Eleuthera on Tuesday, remembered him yesterday as a devoted family man and respected officer.

Proud moment for DJ Ovadose as he is sworn in as a cultural ambassador

DJ Ovadose was officially sworn in yesterday as a cultural ambassador for The Bahamas.

Minnis: Real immigration threat is greed and corrupt Bahamians

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis says the real threat to immigration enforcement in The Bahamas isn’t porous borders — it’s greed and corruption among Bahamians themselves.

Killarney MP: Sebas is a ‘respectable individual’ who has the right to pursue political office

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has defended Island Luck co-founder Sebas Bastian’s right to pursue political office, calling him a “respectable individual” who should not be denied opportunities available to other Bahamians.

‘However they split Killarney, I will win’

FORMER Prime Minister and Killarney MP Dr Hubert Minnis says he supports the idea of splitting his constituency to reflect population growth, calling it a “viable option”.

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