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Accused of breaking into home, assault and threats

A MAN was granted bail after being accused of breaking into a woman’s home in Nassau Village and threatening her with death.

Exuma man admits to having unlicenced firearm

A 21-year-old Exuma resident admitted to having an unlicensed gun on the Family Island on Christmas Day.

Vybz Kartel set to make long-awaited return to Bahamas

VYBZ Kartel’s long-awaited return to The Bahamas is set to take place at a concert organised by International Events and Production, with corporate sponsorship from Aliv and Bahamasair.

Murder rate up 8% over prior year

THE country recorded an eight percent increase in homicides from the 110 in 2023, according to The Tribune’s records.

Former officer and attorney arrested and interviewed in voice note probe

OUTGOING Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander said police arrested and interviewed a former high-ranking officer and an attorney at the centre of a major corruption investigation involving leaked voice recordings.

Saxons make history with fourth victory

THE Shell Saxons Superstars did it again, pulling off a fourth consecutive win of the Junkanoo season by unofficially clinching the 2025 New Year’s Day parade with a theme celebrating six decades of achievement and resilience.

‘No significant change’ in LGBTI+ support expected as Trump takes helm

AS The Bahamas prepares for a US republican administration, local human rights defender Alexus D’Marco expressed confidence that US advocacy for vulnerable communities, including LGBTI people, will remain steadfast.

Five Bahamians receive King’s New Year Honours

FIVE Bahamians have been recognised by His Majesty King Charles III in the 2025 New Year Honours for their contributions to business, religion, youth work, and community service.

First traffic fatality recorded for 2025

A TRAFFIC fatality, two separate stabbing incidents, and two boating incidents occurred over the New Years Day period.

Man granted conditional discharge for assaulting ex-wife

A MAN was granted a conditional discharge on Tuesday after he admitted to threatening and assaulting his ex-wife at Sir Lynden Pindling Estates last week.

Man accused of $9,000 housebreaking spree remanded

A MAN was remanded into custody on Tuesday after he was accused of a spree of housebreakings in western New Providence over the last two months leading to the theft of over $9,000 worth of property.

Father remanded after allegeådly taking daughter to US without permission

A 34-year-old man was imprisoned earlier this week after he was accused of absconding with his daughter to the United States without the child’s mother’s permission.

Nurses union to lobby for improved working conditions in 2025

WITH the new year underway, Bahamas Nurses Union (BNU) President Muriel Lightbourn said the union is focused on addressing several critical issues affecting nurses, including improved working conditions and concluding negotiations for a new industrial agreement.

BAARK! records rise in animal cruelty, neglect, and suffering cases

BAHAMAS Alliance for Animal Rights and Kindness (BAARK!) has seen an increase in animal cruelty, neglect, and suffering cases from 2023 to 2024.

Two men plead not guilty to armed robberies

TWO men denied their involvement in a string of armed robberies in New Providence that occurred last summer.

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