Man shot dead and suspect shot by police
A MAN was shot dead in a truck on Saturday evening, close to a police station - prompting a police chase that ended with one suspect being shot by officers and another being arrested. A third suspect is still on the run.
Man killed in three-car crash
A 51-YEAR-OLD man was killed on Friday night in a three-car collision on Cowpen Road.
PM's views unknown over cruise port water park
THE prime minister's views on plans to develop a $35m water park at Nassau Cruise Port remain unknown in the wake of opposition voiced by Education Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin.
Govt to start construction on 50 homes in Grand Bahama
HOUSING and Urban Development Minister Keith Bell announced on Friday that the government will start construction of 50 new homes in Grand Bahama.
Probation over drugs charges
A 37-year-old male was given one year of probation after pleading guilty to having marijuana and cocaine.
Man accused of attempted murder
A 37-year-old man was sent to prison on Friday for attempting to end the life of Bernard Deveaux on Saturday, July 13.
Darville: Hospitals able to deal with uptick including COVID
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville said the nation's hospitals are well equipped to address infectious diseases given the recent increase in the number of persons testing positive for influenza-like illnesses, including COVID-19.
PM to be treated for sciatica in US
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville said Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis battled with sciatica for a “few months”, adding that he suffered excruciating pain in one of his legs when he stood.
RBDF calls off search for vessel claimed to be smuggling 60 migrants
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force received an unverified intelligence report from the United States Coast Guard that a vessel smuggling about 60 migrants left Abaco for Florida on July 4.
BETA Camp to host its annual STEM-based programme next week
STARTING next week, Bahamas Engineering and Technology Advancement (BETA) Camp will host its annual STEM-based programme under the theme: “Ignite, Inspire, Innovate.”
Adoption plea as govt caring for 150 children
THE government is caring for 150 children awaiting adoption.
Department of Gender and Family Affairs launches National Family Week
THE Department of Gender and Family Affairs launched National Family Week yesterday, an initiative Social Services Minister Myles Laroda said will help strengthen broken homes and restore healthy relationships.
Govt will donate $600k to Caribbean countries affected by Hurricane Beryl
THE government will donate $600,000 to Caribbean countries affected by Hurricane Beryl, according to Disaster Risk Management Authority chairman Alex Storr.
Bonaby denies UBonaby denies US claims Bahamas failing to investigate allegations of corruption S claims Bahamas failing to investigate allegations of corruption
DEPUTY Director of Public Prosecutions Eucal Bonaby said he had no information to support the United States’ claims that The Bahamas is failing to investigate corruption allegations against immigration officers at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre.
Fernander: was ‘recreational use’ Minnis’ original intent?
AFTER Dr Hubert Minnis endorsed legalising cannabis for recreational use, Bahamas Christian Council president Bishop Delton Fernander questioned if this was always the former prime minister’s “original intent”.
