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Man accused of near-fatal shooting

A MAN accused of a near-fatal bar shooting in Andros last week was remanded to prison yesterday.

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Govt considering Fox Hill land for about 80 affordable homes

THE Davis administration is considering developing about 13 acres of vacant land along Bernard Road into an affordable housing subdivision that could accommodate roughly 80 homes, Fox Hill MP Fred Mitchell said yesterday.

Fitzgerald urges Caribbean to seize digital sovereignty

MINISTER of Economic Affairs Senator Jerome Fitzgerald yesterday warned that the Caribbean risks a new era of "digital colonisation" unless governments take greater control of data, technology infrastructure and artificial intelligence.

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Govt moves to expand special education to address island waitlist

THE Davis administration is moving to expand special education capacity in Grand Bahama after officials found more than 50 children waiting for placement at the island’s Beacon School, with two schools now being refurbished to accommodate additional special education units.

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Violence commission gets home but not ready yet

THE Protection Against Violence Commission will be officially housed in a new building on Pitt Road this month, bringing it one step closer to becoming fully operational, although it will still not be able to provide direct support to victims.

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BCC calls for 21 days of prayer to combat crime and corruption

THE Bahamas Christian Council (BCC) is calling on Bahamians to join a mass prayer rally in Rawson Square on August 30 to take a stand against crime, corruption and other social ills plaguing the country.

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Ex-police sergeant loses bid to overturn his dismissal

A FORMER police sergeant accused in a sweeping US cocaine and firearms trafficking case has lost his bid to overturn his dismissal from the Royal Bahamas Police Force.

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Amputee remains hopeful despite a lack of concrete assistance

A YOUNG man who lost both legs and two fingers after an infection says he is not disappointed that an overwhelming public response to his plight has so far translated into little concrete assistance, insisting he remains grateful and hopeful that more help will come.

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‘Generator use right during power crisis’

BAHA Mar Senior Vice-President Robert Sands has defended the practice of major businesses switching to backup generators when the electricity grid is strained, describing it as “good corporate citizenry” as New Providence continues to grapple with recurring power outages.

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Mom seeks cure for toddler’s mystery illness

A FOUR-YEAR-OLD girl who once walked, talked and ate normally has lost those abilities amid a mysterious medical decline marked by daily seizures, leaving doctors still unable to determine what is causing her condition.

BEMU rejects ministry claims over promotions, warns of strike

THE Bahamas Educators Managerial Union has rejected the Ministry of Education’s claim that it has substantively addressed administrators’ promotion concerns.

Baha Mar expects occupancy to defy traditional slow season

BAHA Mar expects occupancy during the traditionally slow late-summer and early-autumn period to run 10 to 15 percent ahead of last year, extending a strong 2026 performance.

Judge denies bail to murder suspect accused of stealing car

A MAN awaiting trial for a 2022 murder in Exuma was denied bail after being accused of stealing a car in New Providence earlier this year.

Man on bail for 2023 murder remanded over bail violations

A MAN awaiting trial for a 2023 murder was remanded to prison yesterday after he was accused of breaching his bail conditions for 117 days.

Bamboo Shack worker granted bail over $7,000 theft charge

A WOMAN accused of stealing more than $7,000 while working at two Bamboo Shack locations last month was granted bail.

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