No Cabinet approval for prison yet, says Minister
CABINET has yet to approve the Bahamas Department of Corrections plan for an expanded prison, which officials say is critical to getting accreditation.
‘Devoted father’ one of two men murdered on weekend
A DEVOTED father was killed yesterday morning in what his sister said was a case of the wrong person being shot.
HUNDREDS ORDERED: GET OUT OF SHANTIES – 400 notices issued for three unregulated Abaco communities
MINISTRY of Works officials have issued over 400 eviction notices across three shanty towns in Abaco, setting the stage for one of the largest shanty town demolition exercises in the country’s history.
Police investigate alleged drowning in Andros
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the drowning of a man in waters off Andros.
Woman in car shot and arrested after attempting to knock down officers
Police shot and arrested a 43-year-old woman after she attempted to knock down police officers in the area of Independence Highway and Baillou Hill Road this morning.
Woman dies after allegedly jumping from eastern bridge at Potter's Cay
Police are investigating after a woman died after allegedly jumping from the eastern bridge at Potter’s Cay on Sunday afternoon.
Man shot dead in Nassau Village
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead in Nassau Village on Sunday morning.
Man found shot dead in car
Police are investigating after a man was found shot dead in a car in the Yamacraw Beach Estates area on Saturday morning.
Shooting incident leads to car and motorcycle collisions
Police are questioning a 22-year-old man in connection with a shooting incident on Friday in the area of a business establishment off Marathon Road.
Police investigate apparent drowning incident
Police are looking into the circumstances surrounding an apparent drowning incident that claimed the life of a man on Friday.
Clubs & Societies February 2nd, 2024
On Thursday, January 25, the Bahamas Society for Human Resource Management (BSHRM) installed its new executive team at Goldwynn Resort and Residences. The local association is affiliated with Society for Human Resource Management, the largest body of Human Resource (HR) professionals in the world.
Rastafarians with small quantities of marijuana see decline in arrests
RASTAFARIAN Priest Rithmond McKinney said arrests of Rastafarians with small quantities of marijuana has declined.
Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association wins two-year court contest
AFTER a two-year court battle, the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association was awarded a victory against plaintiffs Bjorn Ferguson and Kenwood Kerr and can now conduct business as usual.
Police officer on motorcycle injured in traffic accident
Police are investigating after a police officer was injured in a traffic accident on Sumner Street, Nassau Village, on Friday morning.
Chinese Lunar New Year’s Celebration
The Chinese Embassy to the The Bahamas hosted a Chinese Lunar New Year’s Celebration yesterday at the newly renovated British Colonial Hotel. The event, which showcased Chinese cuisine, cultural programs, and dances, was to mark the beginning of the “year of the dragon”.
