Senate president calls for death penalty, but PM says ‘hanging is no solution’
AFTER Senate President Lashell Adderley called for the resumption of capital punishment following the murder of 12-year-old Adriel Moxey, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said hanging is “not a solution.”
Centreville Hilltop Agri-Village to become key tourism attraction, says Campbell
In a momentous event for both the local community and the agricultural sector, Centreville Member of Parliament, Jomo Campbell, hosted the groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated Centreville Hilltop Agri-Village.
Charge of attempted murder and gun possession in case of near fatal shooting in Eleuthera
A MAN was remanded in custody yesterday after he was accused of a near-fatal shooting in Eleuthera last weekend.
Man must pay $300 fine or risk two weeks jail for assault of his child’s mother
A MAN was fined in court after admitting to assaulting the mother of his child last weekend.
Woman faces $17k fine or 18 months jail Time for plot to defraud CIBC bank
A WOMAN faced $17,000 in fines after admitting to a plot that defrauded CIBC FirstCaribbean of $4,980 last August.
$2,000 fine for having 14oz marijuana
A MAN was ordered to pay a $2,000 fine after admitting to a drug offence.
‘Check the fine print’ says Rolle on Amazon shipping
Randy Rolle, chairman of the Consumer Protection Commission, said DHL representatives were “extremely responsive and provided good insight” as the Commission sought clarity on how taxes and fees will be attributed to orders that qualify for “free shipping” from Amazon.
$250m GB resort project begins with site clearance
The developers behind Grand Bahama’s $250m Six Senses resort project have begun site clearance in preparation for an official groundbreaking in the 2025 first quarter.
FNM calls Local Govt Bill a ‘missed opportunity’
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party officials hailed a new Local Government Bill as transformative during a debate in the House of Assembly, but opposition members accused the governing party of missing an opportunity to create substantial reform.
Missing schoolgirl’s lifeless body found
THE murder of a missing schoolgirl broke hearts and stirred outrage yesterday after her body was found in bushes near Faith Avenue South.
Body of schoolgirl found
THE body of a schoolgirl has been found by police south of Cowpen Road - and Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis has vowed to "turn this country upside down to find the criminal who did this and bring him to justice".
Family of missing man desperate for closure one year later
OVER a year has passed since 47-year-old Samuel Lafleur disappeared in Andros, and his family remains desperate for closure — whether that means finding his body or answers.
MARCO alert issued for 12-year-old Adriel Moxey
Police have issued a MARCO alert for 12-year-old Adriel Moxey, who has been missing since Monday evening.
Davis: No plan for profit margin increase for fuel wholesalers
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the government has no plans to raise profit margins for gas wholesalers.
Presence of Jones fiancée sparks LGBTQ+ discussion
A VIRAL voice note questioning the presence of WNBA champion Jonquel Jones’ fiancée during a school visit in Grand Bahama reignited national discussions on same-sex partnerships in The Bahamas, drawing contrasting responses yesterday from a leading LGBTQ+ advocate and the president of the Bahamas Christian Council.
