Families left homeless after shanty town blaze
FAMILIES were left homeless Sunday after a massive fire ripped through homes and vehicles in a shantytown in the Carmichael area.
Shaunae Miller-Uibo announces she is expecting first child
BAHAMIAN Olympic star Shaunae Miller-Uibo has announced today that she and her husband, Maicel, are expecting their first child.
Death threats made against the Prime Minister
THE Prime Minister’s office received two anonymous calls on Friday from someone who made death threats against Prime Minister Phillip Davis, prompting a full-blown investigation.
Police hunting for two men after attempted child abduction
POLICE have launched an island-wide manhunt for two men who tried to kidnap an 11-year-old girl on Thursday.
Environmental activist 'exceedingly happy' over action against oil spill company
A LOCAL environmental activist is “exceedingly happy” that action is being taken against the company responsible for last summer’s Exuma oil spill, adding it has been long overdue.
Three charged in connection with Andros armed robbery
THREE men were sent to prison on Friday in connection with the armed mugging last month of a businessman in Andros when over $10,000 in cash and a cheque was stolen.
Man bailed on firearm, ammunition charges
A MAN was granted $10,000 bail in court on Friday after being accused of being found by police with a loaded gun.
Man charged with sexually assaulting 10-year-old niece
A 38-year-old man was sent to prison on Friday after being charged with sexually assaulting his 10-year-old niece last month.
Art bringing awareness to young lives lost on the street
VIOLENCE in society was the inspiration behind artist Dwight Ferguson’s latest installation - a public artwork in Elizabeth Estates Park, which was unveiled on Saturday.
Teaching union chief concerned at school violence
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson said there is an ongoing concern about school violence.
Govt and BNT plant mangroves at Bonefish Pond National Park
THE government and Bahamas National Trust partnered for a tree planting ceremony at Bonefish Pond National Park in celebration of World Wetlands Day.
Anger over new business licence requirements for renewals
SOME small business owners expressed frustration over the new requirements affecting business licence renewals, describing them as “short notice”, “offensive”, “insensitive” and “cruel”.
FTX may only owe government real property tax, says AG
AFTER multiple government agencies were listed as FTX creditors, Attorney General Ryan Pinder said the only thing he’s aware of that could be owed to the government by the collapsed crypto currency exchange is real property tax.
Signing allows $150m Briland expansion
THE Davis administration signed an amended Heads of Agreement yesterday with developers behind the Briland Club Residences & Marina development that will allow for the expansion of the Harbour Island-based project, set to cost some $150m.
Company responsible for Exuma Spill ‘will face penalties’ says AG
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said yesterday the company responsible for last summer’s Exuma oil spill will face penalties.
