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Man accused of sexually assaulting his girlfriend's underage daughter claims she fabricated allegation because he disciplined her

A MAN accused of sexually assaulting his girlfriend’s underage daughter at their Williams Lane home in 2024 claimed the complainant fabricated the allegation because he had disciplined her.

Jamaican man who imported $10,600 worth of cocaine into New Providence fined $25,000

A JAMAICAN man who imported $10,600 worth of cocaine into New Providence last weekend was fined $25,000 yesterday.

Woman accused if stealing $4,400 from a person's bank account granted bail

A WOMAN accused of stealing $4,400 from a person’s bank account in June was granted bail yesterday.

School uniform assistance increased by $50 per child as families prepare for new academic year

THE government has increased school uniform assistance by $50 per child as families prepare for the new academic year, with eligible applicants now able to receive up to $230 through the programme.

Bahamas Union of Teachers urges its members to stay on guard

THE Bahamas Union of Teachers has urged members to stay on guard after accusing the government of abandoning negotiations for a new industrial agreement, escalating the standoff between the two sides.

Royal Nassau Sailing Club’s Summer Camp boosts confidence and teamwork

Dozens of young sailors are spending their summer learning far more than how to handle a boat as the Royal Nassau Sailing Club’s annual summer camp continues to introduce children to the sport while emphasising teamwork and confidence on the water.

Government receives 170 Leica Survey Equipment Kits to strengthen national geospatial capacity

The Government of The Bahamas has received a donation of 170 Leica Survey Equipment Kits from Ordnance Survey, United Kingdom, through the British High Commission, in support of strengthening the nation’s surveying and geospatial capabilities.

Pilot accused of LPIA sentenced to six months for marijuana possession

A PILOT awaiting trial for murder and charges stemming from a $15.3m drug seizure in 2024 was sentenced to six months in prison yesterday after admitting to possessing an ounce of marijuana in his prison cell.

Man remanded after breaching bail conditions for 66 days

A MAN awaiting trial over a near-fatal bar shooting in 2022 was remanded to prison yesterday after allegedly breaching his bail conditions for 66 days.

AG: DNA testing could be available locally before end of year

THE Bahamas could have the capacity to conduct DNA testing locally before the end of the year, Attorney General Wayne Munroe said yesterday, as families of victims killed in the Independence Day plane crash in Andros face waits of up to eight weeks to identify and bury their loved ones.

Hope for housebound mother after public appeal

A 47-YEAR-OLD mother who has spent more than six years confined to her home because of severe lymphedema says she finally has reason to hope after a public appeal for help led to intervention from the National Health Insurance Authority and an upcoming medical evaluation that could mark the beginning of her long-awaited recovery.

Two men killed hours apart in separate shootings

A WAVE of gun violence left two men dead less than 10 hours apart yesterday, with surveillance footage capturing the final moments of one victim before he was fatally shot in a hail of bullets.

Roadside memorial for Shirley Street crash victims removed

GRIEVING parents of five teenagers killed in the Shirley Street crash have been left distressed after a roadside memorial was cleared without warning, depriving them of the chance to retrieve photographs and other items honouring their children.

Christian Council calls for "balanced approach" to sex offenders list

THE Bahamas Christian Council has called for a “balanced approach” to the Sexual Offenders Register, arguing that while protecting children and vulnerable persons must remain the nation’s highest priority, making the database fully public could create unintended consequences.

Family devastated after father-of-five electrocuted to death

HOURS after telling his eldest son he loved him, 68-year-old John Walkes was electrocuted while working at a Bimini marina, leaving his wife and five children struggling to comprehend the sudden loss of a devoted father who had travelled from Exuma in search of work.

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