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Man acquitted over death of infant daughter 12 years ago

NEARLY 12 years after his infant daughter died in Eleuthera, a man was acquitted of manslaughter this week in a case long delayed by court backlogs.

Two charged with attempted murder and possession of gun

TWO men were remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of shooting someone during a robbery earlier this month.

Man accused of causing death of motorcyclist last year

A 32-YEAR-OLD man was granted bail yesterday after being accused of causing the death of 19-year-old motorcyclist Elcott Ferguson in a traffic accident on Kemp Road last December.

Knowles stands by official autopsy result indicating tourist drowned

POLICE Commissioner Shanta Knowles said yesterday the Royal Bahamas Police Force is standing by the official pathologist’s ruling that American tourist Dinari McAlmont drowned — even as the 23-year-old’s family rejects the finding and pushes for an independent investigation into what they call suspicious circumstances.

Munroe defends camera proposal for visitor safety

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe defended a proposal to outfit tourists and jet ski operators with body-worn cameras, insisting the measure would enhance safety and transparency in response to recent sexual assault cases involving jet ski rentals.

Five feared dead after suspected smuggling vessel capsizes

THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) intends to increase its maritime presence in the Northern Bahamas following the tragic capsizing of a suspected smuggling vessel en route to Florida.

Blaze causes major damage to Solomon’s, Cost Right and government offices

A MASSIVE fire engulfed the Hyacinth Stuart Building and surrounding commercial properties yesterday, forcing evacuations, halting operations at major retailers, and disrupting the planned move-in of several key government departments.

PM: US drug probe may be entrapment

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday a major US drug trafficking case involving Bahamian law enforcement officers appears, on the surface, to involve entrapment.

Domestic violence unit opens to offer support to victims

THE Royal Bahamas Police Force has officially opened the country’s first standalone Domestic Violence Unit — a 24/7 facility designed to provide immediate, coordinated, and compassionate support for survivors of abuse.

Bowe first Bahamian in space

AISHA Bowe clutched a miniature Bahamian flag as she soared past the Kármán line aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket yesterday, becoming the first Bahamian to cross the internationally recognised boundary of space.

Henfield eyes seat in Abaco

FORMER cabinet minister Darren Henfield is eyeing the Central and South Abaco seat.

Bowe set to make history as first Bahamian in space

AISHA BOWE is set to make history today as the first Bahamian to travel to space, joining the crew of Blue Origin’s latest mission under its New Shepard programme.

IMF: Energy reform may give 0.5% GDP boost

THE Davis administration’s proposed energy sector reforms could boost GDP growth by 0.5 percentage points by 2035 if successfully implemented, while also cutting emissions and lowering electricity costs for low-income households, according to a new International Monetary Fund report.

Man killed just weeks from birth of second child

THIRTY-year-old Leonard Symonette was just weeks away from welcoming his second child when he was shot and killed early Friday morning — a tragedy that has shattered his family.

Minnis won’t rule out election bid

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis hit back at the Free National Movement’s decision to drop him as its candidate for Killarney, calling the process “deeply unfortunate” and suggesting he has not ruled out seeking to serve the constituency again — though not necessarily on the FNM’s ticket.

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