Haitian community comment on ‘tragic loss’ of Jean Rony
JEAN Rony Jean-Charles’ legal trials symbolised hope for many residents of Haitian descent.
Bahamians in Florida bracing for hurricane, flights impacted at home
BAHAMIANS in Florida are bracing for Hurricane Idalia, a Category Three storm expected to hit the state today.
Treatment of swimming pigs investigated after viral video
THE Ministry of Tourism is investigating a report alleging pigs have been mistreated at an excursion business in Grand Bahama.
Darville: Most people contracting more severe form of dengue fever
SEVENTY-SIX per cent of people diagnosed with dengue fever have type three of the virus, a more severe form of the disease, according to Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville.
FAMILY OF EIGHT-YEAR-OLD IN SHOCK AFTER SHOOTING: Mother afraid to return home after daughter shot in leg
THE mother of an eight-year-old girl shot in the leg in Flamingo Gardens on Monday night said she is afraid to return home, is struggling to sleep and can’t stop replaying the moment when a man in all-black sprayed bullets on her and her children, endangering their lives.
Doctor testifies she observed 11 gunshot wounds on the body of Deangelo Evans
A FORENSIC pathologist testified that she observed 11 gunshot wounds on Deangelo Evans’s body during an autopsy, concluding he died as a result of gunshot wounds to the torso and extremities.
Man on attempted murder charge pleads guilty to gun and ammunition possession
A MAN accused recently of a botched murder attempt in Nassau Village was sentenced to 15 months in prison after he admitted to having a loaded gun in his bedroom closet.
Man fined $5,000 for seven pounds of marijuana
A MAN was fined $5,000 after admitting to having $7,000 worth of marijuana last week.
Ministry unveils road improvement equipment
MINISTRY of Works officials showcased road improvement and flood mitigation equipment worth more than $1m yesterday.
Man accused of sexually assaulting a woman after a night of drinking
A MAN was sent to prison yesterday accused of sexually assaulting a woman after a night out drinking in July.
$200m Carnival Cruise Lines development in Grand Bahama to be named Celebration Key
CELEBRATION Key is the name for the $200 million project Carnival is developing in Grand Bahama.
DEPP are reviewing BPL document regarding diesel spill in Andros last year
DEPARTMENT of Environmental Planning and Protection officials are reviewing Bahamas Power & Light’s documents concerning a diesel spill at its north Andros power station last year.
Local fuel prices nearing $6 per gallon as crude oil costs increase
BAHAMAS Petroleum Retailers Association Vice-President Vasco Bastian said an increase in crude oil prices explains why gas prices are nearing $6.
Aviation unions sign three year $1.8m industrial agreement which will benefit 117 members
THE Bahamas Air Navigation Services Authority and the Bahamas Air Traffic Controllers Union signed a $1.8m three-year industrial agreement yesterday.
Investigation nearly complete into police officer accused of beating students in Bimini
DEPUTY Police Commissioner Leamond Deleveaux said an investigation into the alleged beating of several Bimini Primary School students earlier this year is almost complete.
