Trump taps Walker for Ambassador to Bahamas
UNITED States President-elect Donald Trump said he will nominate Herschel Walker to be US ambassador to The Bahamas.
Govt bill to investigate law enforcement criticised
BAR Association president Kahlil Parker criticised the Davis administration’s proposed Independent Commission of Investigation Bill, saying it fails to resolve lingering questions about the operation and management of law enforcement agencies amid declining public trust.
Judge approves adoption despite AG Office alleging citizenship concerns
A JUDGE approved a man’s adoption of a teenager shortly before his 18th birthday, despite the Attorney General’s Office alleging it was a means to circumvent citizenship laws and the Department of Social Services opposing it due to the boy’s advanced age.
Mom beaten in the street: Woman’s legs broken in broad daylight attack as people watched on
A MOTHER of two suffered two broken legs after a vicious, broad daylight assault from a man she reportedly didn’t know after she stepped off a jitney on Baillou Hill Road, leaving bystanders stunned and prompting questions about the delay in intervening.
Performing Arts Alive Theatre helping develop young talent in Grand Bahama
PERFORMING Arts Alive Theatre (PAAT) is leaving a mark on young lives in Grand Bahama by nurturing talent, instilling confidence, and creating opportunities for students to excel in the performing arts.
Man charged with unlawful sexual intercourse with 15-year-old girl
A 58-year-old man yesterday denied molesting an underaged 15-year-old girl four times earlier this year.
Cousin testifies Adrian Gibson sole signatory for Edwileno Holdings
IN the ongoing criminal trial of Adrian Gibson and others, the Long Island MP’s cousin, Rashae Gibson, testified yesterday that he was the sole signatory for Edwileno Holdings, a company involved in purchasing property in both Shirley Park and Venice Bay.
Munroe: DEA Freeport office closure unrelated to recent federal indictment
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said the closure of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) office in Freeport, Grand Bahama, is not connected to a recent explosive federal indictment or reflective of trust issues between the two countries.
Body of French national found after being missing in waters near Exuma
POLICE discovered the body of a 21-year-old French national after he was reportedly trapped in rough waters and reported missing on Monday in Exuma.
Three people claiming police abuse in 2018 have court date set for February next year
THREE plaintiffs in an alleged police abuse trial were informed that their next court date is set for February next year, seven years after police allegedly tortured them for a criminal confession in Eleuthera’s Governor’s Harbour Police Station in January, 2018.
Legendary entertainer "Peanuts" Taylor dies
THE prime minister has paid tribute to "Peanuts" Taylor, saying he is "deeply saddened" by the news of his death. Mr Davis said: "The Bahamas has lost one of its finest sons."
Search underway for French tourist missing at sea
A 21-year-old French man from Canada was reported missing at sea in Exuma yesterday.
No update from US on shooting of Metayer
MONTHS after the shooting of Sylvens Metayer, the man purportedly behind the release of voice notes that plunged the police force into controversy this year, Florida police say they still have no updates on the investigation.
Mom who left daughter home charged with child cruelty
A 23-year-old woman admitted to leaving her six-year-old daughter home alone in court yesterday after the child was found wandering Market Street last Friday afternoon.
Boxing Day Junkanoo parade tickets 97 percent sold out, says chairman
JUNKANOO Corporation of New Providence chairman Dion Miller said tickets for the Boxing Day parade are almost sold out, while nearly 50 percent of New Year’s Day parade tickets have been sold.
