Man in court on murder, firearm charges
A 24-year-old appeared before the Magistrate’s Court on Friday to face murder and firearm charges.
American man accused of killing his father
A 26-YEAR-OLD American man faced Magistrate’s Court on Friday accused of the first murder of 2024.
Man dead after Nassau Village shooting
A man is dead after a shooting in Nassau Village on Friday night.
Clubs & Societies January, 5th, 2024
On January 10, 2024, at 9.30am, the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc (Iota Epsilon Lambda and Phi Mu Chapters) in conjunction with the University of The Bahamas will host the 2nd Annual MLK High School Students Oratorical Competition.
Thompson calls on Davis administration to stop raising taxes on Bahamians
EAST Grand Bahama MP Kwasi Thompson wants the Davis administration to stop raising taxes and fees on Bahamians, saying this would help the country fight inflation.
ORG calls for swift action on implementation of the Freedom of Information Act
THE Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG) wants swift action on implementing the Freedom of Information Act, calling it a critical tool.
Cartwright says govt has no plan for fighting crime
FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Shanendon Cartwright said the government does not have a crime plan.
Man found with head injuries dies in hospital
Police are investigating the country’s latest homicide after a man found with injuries off Carmichael Road early on Friday, died in hospital.
BPSU vote results are not ratified
THE registrar of trade unions declined to certify the results of the Bahamas Public Services Union (BPSU) election after investigating complaints about irregularities, according to Labour director Howard Thompson.
Family hires lawyer after man’s Grand Bahama Shipyard fall
A MAN who fell 60ft from a tanker at the Grand Bahama Shipyard on December 16 has had two surgeries and doctors expect to soon operate on his leg.
Neighbourhood watch chief says police not talking to them any more
THE chairman of the Bahamas National Neighbourhood Watch Council said the body’s relationship with the Royal Bahamas Police Force has gone downhill, causing an increase in crime.
‘TALK TO THE GANG LEADERS’: Pintard urges conclave after latest murders
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said the government should have a conclave with gang leaders to figure out how to stop the bloodshed in the country.
Four men charged over $2.9m worth of marijuana
FOUR MEN were granted bail yesterday after they were allegedly found with $2.9m worth of marijuana off the coast of Ragged Island last week.
Man charged with assault with shotgun granted bail
A MAN was granted $5,000 bail after he allegedly assaulted someone with a shotgun on New Year’s Day.
Man accused of failing to charge monitor gets bail
A MAN on bail for armed robbery was once again granted bail after he allegedly failed to charge his electronic monitoring device.
