So hot it’s a record-breaker
SCORCHING weather sent The Bahamas to a record heat index on Saturday, with Chief Meteorological Officer Patricia Weeks warning that the heat would worsen.
Son ‘was at the wrong place at the wrong time’
THE father of a 22-year-old man murdered on Saturday believes his son was simply at the “wrong place at the wrong time”.
NEW CLAIMS BY FNM OVER BELL BEHAVIOUR: ‘Permits given to people in custody and businesses without valid licences’
A HOST of irregularities under Immigration Minister Keith Bell have been alleged by FNM leader Michael Pintard - including work permits granted to arrested individuals who had made no application, for businesses that had no licence and interventions that led to concerns being raised by Immigration Director Keturah Ferguson.
Two dead after Mason's Addition shooting
Two men are dead after a shooting incident in the Mason’s Addition community, shortly after midnight on Saturday.
Four rescued after small aircraft crashes into water near Governor's Harbour
Four people have been rescued after a small aircraft crashed into water shortly after takeoff from Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, on Friday evening.
Court of Appeal rejects Adrian Gibson's constitutional motion
THE Court of Appeal rejected Adrian Gibson’s latest constitutional motion on Friday, paving the way for his corruption trial to begin on Monday.
Lawyer for officers in Azario Major case launches appeal
The lawyer for the four officers in the case of Azario Major changed his constitutional motion into an appeal in the Supreme Court on Friday as he seeks to overturn the finding of homicide by manslaughter against his clients.
Union gives BPL 30 days to address concerns
THE union representing electrical workers has given Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) a 30-day ultimatum to address their concerns related to hazardous pay, pension and medical benefits, among other issues.
Warning for boaters as Fortune Bay Canal dredging work underway
GRAND Bahama boaters and vessel operators are warned to be careful at the Fortune Bay Canal where dredging is underway.
Two charged with recent murders
TWO MEN were locked behind bars after they were accused of two separate murders in New Providence earlier this month.
Two men deny sex charges in separate incidents
TWO MEN, charged in the Supreme Court on Friday, denied sexual assault charges in separate incidents involving minors.
Christie: Efforts to solve Haiti crisis are a ‘work in progress’
FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie, a member of a group of former regional leaders trying to resolve the crisis in Haiti, said efforts remain a “work in progress”.
Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 21st July: Freeport
STARTS: 07/21/2023 3:46 PM EDT EXPIRES: 07/21/2023 6:00 PM EDT
University offers mental health qualification
THE University of The Bahamas said it would offer a master’s programme in mental health and school counselling, “areas where there is a clear and present need”.
Police probe drowning of American man
POLICE in New Providence are investigating the drowning death of a 46-year-old male of Pennsylvania, USA.
