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2024 National Honours list

The Investiture and Conferment of National Honours ceremony was held at Baha Mar on October 14, 2024. Read the full list of honors.

MOFA clarifies role in assisting Bahamians jailed abroad

THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified its role in supporting Bahamians incarcerated abroad following social media concerns over allegations the government has neglected nationals serving sentences Panama.

Judge sets $9k bail for man twice-accused of illegal firearm possession

A Supreme Court judge has granted bail of $9,900 to a man charged with possessing an illegal firearm, firearm parts, and ammunition.

Glass Window Bridge closed due to high swells

THE Glass Window Bridge in Gregory Town, Eleuthera, was closed on Friday due to high swells and tides following Hurricane Milton.

Former parliamentarian Philip Galanis 'respected political figure'

TRIBUTES continued to pour in on Friday for former parliamentarian Philip Galanis, with former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham remembering him as a dedicated and respected political figure who transcended partisan lines.

Gaming employee accused of stealing $5K

A WOMAN was granted bail on Friday after she allegedly stole over $5,000 while working at Paradise Games in July.

Pair granted conditional discharge after pleading guilty to causing harm

TWO MEN were granted a conditional discharge on Friday after they admitted to attacking and injuring a man last week.

Man admits to assaulting his ex

A MAN was granted bail after he allegedly threatened to seriously injure his ex-girlfriend at the Mall at Marathon last week.

Shipping companies lead in consumer complaints

COMPLAINTS against shipping companies increased this year, with people complaining about prices and lost packages, according to Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) chairman Randy Rolle.

All clear - and time to clean up

THE Bahamas received the all-clear for its northern islands yesterday following the passage of Hurricane Milton, which caused flooding and power outages in Bimini and Grand Bahama but resulted in minimal damage overall.

A year on and still no answer on WSC death

A YEAR after Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) employee Tony Scriven died in a workplace accident, meaningful information about the findings from the investigation into his death have still not been disclosed.

PM Davis mourns passing of 'progressive warrior' Philip Galanis

PROMINENT accountant, former parliamentarian, and columnist Philip Galanis has died.

Horror as boy, 8, is found hanged

AN eight-year-old boy died in a suspected suicide yesterday.

DRMA say they are not involved in Dorian investigation

THE Disaster Risk Management Authority (DRMA), responsible for preparing the country for disasters, is not involved in what Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis referred to as administrative efforts to investigate deaths related to Hurricane Dorian, according to DRMA Managing Director Aarone Sargent.

Govt officials to meet soon to finalise a fund to help countries affected by climate change

GOVERNMENT officials will meet their counterparts in December for what is expected to be the final meeting that establishes the processes and protocols for a Loss and Damage Fund that helps developing countries affected by climage change.

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