Two men shot to death in less than 24 hours
A MAN was shot dead last night in the second murder of yesterday and the 53rd murder of the year.
Sex claim about senior govt official dubbed ‘just rumours’
AFTER sex-related rumours about a senior government member spread like wildfire over the weekend, communications director in the Office of the Prime Minister Latrae Rahming said the government is not distracted by “social media trolls”.
Andros woman pleads guilty to drug charge
A WOMAN was sentenced to three years in prison yesterday after admitting to holding a loaded gun and $40,000 worth of cocaine in her North Andros home last week.
BPL deal to bring ‘new era’
THE Davis administration unveiled its planned reforms for the country’s energy sector yesterday, pledging to modernise the electricity grid and introduce equity rate adjustments for more affordable and reliable electricity.
Hanna Martin addresses education concerns
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin is concerned about businesses catering to students during school hours and parents threatening school safety through disorderly conduct that require intervention from law enforcement officers.
BPL announcement ‘does not alleviate’ union concerns
BAHAMAS Electrical Workers Union (BEWU) president Kyle Wilson said the Davis administration’s announcement of plans to reform Bahamas Power and Light has not alleviated employees’ concerns about their future with the company.
Officer testifies that victim had replica gun and wore makeshift bullet-proof vest
JURORS in the Coroner’s Court yesterday heard that a man police killed in 2022 had a fake gun and a makeshift bullet-proof vest.
Woman accused of stealing almost $400k from two different people’s bank accounts
A woman’s police bail was extended yesterday after she was accused of stealing almost $400,000 from two the bank accounts of two people over two years.
One year later, family still waiting to bury Rony Jean-Charles
THE family of Jean Rony Jean-Charles, a Bahamas-born child of Haitian parents whose legal trials symbolised hope for many residents of Haitian descent, have yet to bury their loved one as the first anniversary of his murder approaches.
Three men dead in two separate marine incidents
RELATIVES of Dishon Russell, one of three men killed at sea over the weekend, are struggling to sleep after losing the 25-year-old in a jet ski accident.
Diagnosis of rare cancer upends swimmer’s life
SHAWN Neely’s swimming career was progressing almost precisely as he had dreamed until July 2022, when the diagnosis of a rare cancer upended his life.
Split divides Valley Boys
THE future of the Valley Boys is uncertain as two factions fight to be treated as the iconic Junkanoo group.
Thompson calls for transparency on $500m loan
East Grand Bahama MP Kwasi Thompson urged the government to be transparent with the Bahamian people regarding a $500m loan, insisting explanations provided do not make sense.
Bahamas Athletic Pride has inaugural signing day
THREE young ladies from the Bahamas Athletic Pride (BAP) softball programme are now set to take the next step in their young softball careers after last Thursday’s inaugural signing day over at JBLN’s Field of Dreams complex.
Bahamas drops match 7-1 against Trinidad & Tobago
WHILE numerous sporting events in New Providence were postponed due to a severe thunderstorm on Saturday, The Bahamas national men’s soccer team were in action versus Trinidad and Tobago at the SKNFA Technical Centre in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis.
