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Passengers of Western Air have scare on Grand Bahama flight

TERRIFIED Western Air passengers prayed and braced for impact on Saturday as their plane made an emergency landing.

Andros upset over road repair delays

CAPTAIN Leslie Johnson spent $760 to replace control arms on his car after the jeep fell into holes on South Andros’ bad roads. His wife’s car –– just purchased on Friday –– began squeaking and had to be taken to a mechanic. Brandon Miller, meanwhile, is planning to replace his car tyres two weeks after getting new ones.

One man dead as 36 cases of COVID-19 reported in six weeks

CASES of COVID-19 are on the rise in New Providence and Grand Bahama, with one man dying.

After 16-year-old girl killed as house riddled with bullets, PM asks: PRAY FOR END TO VIOLENCE

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said he was saddened and shocked by recent murders in the country.

Man killed in seventh murder of year

A MAN was shot dead on Saturday afternoon in the seventh murder since the start of the new year.

Miss Bahamas Universe resigns claiming lack of support

MISS Bahamas Universe Melissa Ingraham has resigned from her position, saying her decision was due to the disappointing experiences and a lack of support from the Miss Bahamas Universe Organisation.

Hotel union signs industrial agreement with Graycliff

THE Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union signed a five-year industrial agreement with Graycliff Hotel and Restaurant on Friday.

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.