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‘Visitor decline due to global uncertainty’

GEOPOLITICAL uncertainties and global economic shifts have contributed to a four percent decline in stopover visitors to The Bahamas between January and March 2025, tourism officials claim.

Officer testifies at inquest two casings recovered from scene were from AK-47

A POLICE armoury officer testified yesterday that some of the casings recovered from the Cowpen Road scene, where three men were shot and killed by police in 2020, came from an AK-47— a weapon he claimed is not issued to police.

Outgoing RBDF head has ‘no ill will’ for govt not renewing his contract

OUTGOING Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) Commodore Raymond King said yesterday that he holds no ill will toward the Davis administration for not renewing his contract.

Commodore: Procurement process too bureaucratic

DEFENCE Force Commodore Raymond King said yesterday that the procurement process for vessel repairs is too bureaucratic and urgently needs to be streamlined.

Abaco fire crews fight to tackle hotspots

A BUSH fire near Bahama Palm Shores triggered an urgent response Monday as emergency crews worked to contain hotspots sparked by wildfires that scorched Abaco over the weekend, damaging infrastructure and forcing school and business closures.

‘Son targeted by his killers’

TWO families are demanding answers after a violent weekend in New Providence left four men dead, including a 34-year-old man allegedly killed by someone he trusted and a 31-year-old fatally shot in what relatives believe was a case of mistaken identity.

Bush fire threatens homes near Sapodilla Restaraunt on West Bay Street

A BUSH fire near homes on Sea Beach Boulevard off West Bay Street erupted Monday morning, threatening several properties after dry brush ignited.

‘National Drug Prescription Drug Programme will be fully integrated into NHI by February 2026’

THE government is targeting February 1, 2026, for the full integration of the National Prescription Drug Plan (NPDP) into the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), following a recent virtual stakeholder consultation.

Ministry of Health signs $2m contract to retrofit National Reference Laboratory

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville signed a nearly $2m contract with Scorpio Construction Ltd on Friday to retrofit a National Reference Laboratory at the former Bahamas Mortgage Corporation building on Russell Road, Oakes Field.

Mother tells inquest son ‘terrified’ of officer

THE mother of Deshoan Smith, one of three men shot and killed by police in a 2020 incident, said he was “terrified” of one of the officers involved when he was hospitalised for a separate shooting in 2019.

RBPF holds three day court of enquiry tribunal workshop

THE Royal Bahamas Police Force launched a three-day disciplinary workshop yesterday at police headquarters in New Providence, the organisation’s first event of its kind.

Man charged with molesting 15-year-old

A 21-year-old man was granted bail yesterday after being accused of molesting a 15-year-old girl last month.

Businessman alleges woman extorted $14,000

A 36-year-old woman was granted bail yesterday after being accused of extorting $14,000 from a local businessman.

Celebrating Bahamian talent and culture in UK

THE Performing Arts Alive Theatre (PAAT) of Grand Bahama recently returned from its inaugural Pride of The Bahamas tour in the UK, a two-week cultural showcase celebrating Bahamian talent.

Man accused of libel against a police officer

A MAN accused of libel against a police officer on WhatsApp was granted $3,000 bail on Friday.

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