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American man pleads guilty to assault on cruise ship worker

AN American man pleaded guilty to assaulting a cruise ship employee aboard the vessel.

Chamber calls for more police patrols downtown

THE Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’s Confederation (BCCEC) called on the police to increase patrols in all commercial areas after a downtown incident captured on camera.

Preschool owner charged with failing to pay NIB contributions

A NURSERY and preschool owner plead not guilty to failing to pay over $15,000 in National Insurance Board contributions for the past five years.

Org announces Map4 Good to help non-profit organisations

THE Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG) announced the launch of Map4 Good Bahamas, an initiative to improve access to resources and support for non-profit and faith-based organisations nationwide.

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Mitchell: Climate change is Bahamas’ number one issue

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said Prime Minister Philip Davis has indicated that climate change is the number one policy issue for The Bahamas.

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Man killed in morning murder

A man in his late 20s to early 30s was found dead on Finlayson Street in Bain Town following reports of gunshots on Wednesday morning. Superintendent Devon Robinson of the Southern Division confirmed that the incident appears to have originated on Bowe Alley, with the victim attempting to flee north before collapsing.

Single dads and grandparents seeking food assistance

THE number of single fathers and grandparents facing food insecurity in The Bahamas has risen, with demand for assistance showing no signs of decline, according to Hands For Hunger executive director Keisha Ellis.

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PM calls for end of Cuba embargo

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis reaffirmed The Bahamas’ position on Cuba during his Diplomatic Week opening address at the Grand Lucayan Resort, calling for an end to the trade embargo restricting economic exchange with the island nation.

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American mega resorts owner in negotiations to buy Atlantis

The multi-billion dollar owner of iconic Las Vegas mega resorts such as Caesars Palace, MGM Grand and the Venetian is exploring a deal for Paradise Island's Atlantis resort.

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'Bring integrity commission now'

CALLS for an independent Integrity Commission have intensified after revelations surrounding former Christie administration officials involved in the Baha Mar conflict with Sarkis Izmirlian and China Construction America (CCA).

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Trump wins White House

Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the US Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.

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Third cohort of the National Youth Guard sees 63 men and women graduate

SIXTY-three men and women from across the nation graduated as the third cohort of the National Youth Guard yesterday, pledging to serve, protect, and lead with honour.

Sweeting’s Cay man charged with vehicular manslaughter

A MALE Sweeting’s Cay resident was charged in Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Monday in connection with the August road death of a motorcyclist.

National Neighbourhood Watch Council head says relationship with police improving

THE chairman of the Bahamas National Neighbourhood Watch Council, Keno Wong, said the council’s relationship with the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) has “rekindled”, despite past criticisms of police inactivity.

Client suing TSWCCU over what he claims are unauthorised withdrawals

A CLIENT of the Teachers and Salaried Workers Cooperative Credit Union Limited sued the company, alleging it breached its fiduciary duty and acted negligently by facilitating several unauthorised withdrawals from his fixed account, totalling $14,000.

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