Man accused of molesting 12-year-old girl
A 23-year-old is locked behind bars after he allegedly molested a 12-year-old girl twice this month.
Judge allows Shiver to stay with parents in US
AN American woman accused of plotting to kill her husband had her bail terms varied so she could move to her parent’s home in Alabama, United States, as she awaits trial in the Supreme Court in March.
So many are still in need
DOZENS slept in their cars overnight on Thursday, awaiting food vouchers from the Fox Foundation’s 9th annual Christmas giveback.
Underwater photographer calls to regulate chumming
A POPULAR underwater photographer joined calls to regulate chumming following a shark attack that killed Lauren Erickson Van Wart, 44, two weeks ago as she paddle-boarded three-quarters of a mile off Sandals Resort.
‘I WAS VICTIM OF SEX ATTACK IN DETENTION’: Woman claims assault by Immigration officer - and says son was beaten too
A PREGNANT Jamaican woman claimed she was sexually assaulted in immigration custody and continually abused after complaining about an officer’s actions. She claimed an officer touched her sexually without her consent.
Man charged with stealing $5k of cigarettes from shop
A MAN was ordered to pay $5,000 bail after being accused of a shop break-in in Eleuthera that led to the theft of more than $5,000 worth of cigarettes.
Two men charged with robbing a man at gunpoint remanded
TWO men were sent to prison yesterday after they allegedly robbed a man at gunpoint in the South Beach area last week.
Man accused of injuring a man with a sword gets bail
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after he allegedly injured a man with a sword in Nassau Village last week.
East GB MP and residents call on govt to repair seawall destroyed by Dorian
KWASI Thompson, MP for East Grand Bahama, has called on the government to restore the seawall in High Rock.
Govt to take ‘aggressive’ approach to building airports, says Romer
THE construction of some Family Island airports is set to be completed by 2025 as the government takes an “aggressive” approach to the building process, according to Dr Kenneth Romer, deputy director general of the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation.
Police Traffic Division looking to introduce red light camera technology
THE top traffic cop said yesterday that police want to introduce red light camera technology to improve the enforcement of road rules, but additional dialogue between police and lawmakers is needed to determine if the technology will be embraced.
Quaker brand granola cereals recall over potential salmonella contamination
A PRODUCT recall has been issued for granola bars and granola cereals from the Quaker Oats Company.
Participants of Bahamasair plane design competition upset over chosen artwork
THE decoration of a new Bahamasair plane sparked complaints from artists who submitted designs for a competition.
‘Whatever is needed’ will be spent on CARIFTA costs
YOUTH, Sports, and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg said the government would spend whatever is necessary to make certain next year’s CARIFTA Aquatics Championships is “great”.
Blue Lagoon ferry back in service
TRANSPORT Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis said the Port Department has approved Blue Lagoon Island to restart its ferry services “subject to the revised operational protocols”.
