Family still haunted by man’s disappearance five years ago
IT has been five years since Trevaughn Edwards, then 25, vanished without a trace after relocating to Eleuthera for a construction job, a disappearance that continues to haunt his family.
Davis stands firm behind pre-election MoU with TUC calling it a ‘wise decision’
DESPITE growing friction with the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis is standing firm on the government’s decision to sign a pre-election Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the organisation, calling it a “wise decision”.
Parliamentary Registrar sees budget increase to $1.5m due to upcoming election
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said preparations for the next general election must begin during the upcoming fiscal year as the government significantly increases funding to support electoral readiness.
Despite no line item in budget, officials maintain Cannabis Authority secured for upcoming year
THOUGH the 2025/2026 Draft Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure contain no explicit reference to cannabis or the Cannabis Authority, senior officials maintain that funding for the body and its regulatory rollout has been secured for the upcoming fiscal year.
Family ‘can’t forgive’ as they call for justice for murder victim
A FAMILY is shattered following the murder of 30-year-old Philip Ferguson, shot on Sunday on Sugar Apple Street in Pinewood Gardens, just a few corners away from his home.
Man convicted of raping 9-year-old girl
A MAN was found guilty of raping a nine-year-old girl while she was home alone in 2020.
Officer’s death ruled homicide, not suicide
A JURY has ruled the 2021 shooting death of Police Constable 4276 Robert Wright Jr a homicide, rejecting earlier claims that the officer took his own life.
Munroe defends police over crime reporting
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe has defended the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s (RBPF) approach to disclosing information of public interest amid scrutiny over the force’s recent reporting practices.
Son: I killed and cut up my father
A MAN from Acklins admitted in court yesterday to killing and dismembering his father last week on the Family Island.
FNM senator calls for examination of justice system after son acquitted of firearm charges
FREE National Movement (FNM) Senator Darren Henfield expressed relief and gratitude yesterday after his son was acquitted of firearm charges but said his family is seeking legal advice on its next steps.
Flamingo Air reintroduces flights to Farmer’s Cay, Exuma
FLAMINGO Air has reintroduced services to Farmer’s Cay, Exuma, this week, marking the beginning of regular weekly scheduled flights to that island.
Govt website redesign promises ‘AI, improved accessibility and real-time support’
THE government’s newly redesigned website, www.bahamas.gov.bs, was unveiled yesterday as a major leap in digital public service delivery, featuring artificial intelligence, improved accessibility, and real-time user support.
Shooting in Pinewood Gardens sends three men to hospital
Police are investigating a shooting that left three men in hospital yesterday.
Lundy expects Abaco storm shelter to be ready July 1
WITH forecasters warning of an intense hurricane season ahead, the government expects the long delayed shelter in Marsh Harbour to be ready by July 1.
Claims govt stalling as no cannabis funding seen
THE Bahamian government has allocated no funding for cannabis regulation in its 2025/2026 budget, prompting Marijuana Bahamas founder Renaldo Cartwright to accuse officials of stalling the rollout of reforms passed nearly a year ago.
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