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Police report over $100K in credit card fraud on Grand Bahama as cyber crime increases

Grand Bahama Police are investigating over $100,000 in reported credit card fraud on the island, according to Assistant Commissioner of Police BK Bonamy Jr.

Ministry of Transport expresses ‘deep concern’ about rise in traffic fatalities

TWO women were killed in separate traffic accidents in New Providence over the weekend, prompting police to advise drivers to slow down.

BUT will pursue industrial action if teachers not paid monies owed

BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson threatened to lead her union to industrial action if teachers do not receive their responsibility allowance by next month.

Grand Bahama residents concerned about naked vagrant in neighbourhood

CONCERNED residents of a Grand Bahama community complained to the island’s new top police officer about a man who roams naked, rummaging through their garbage bins.

Search ends for missing American teen

THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force has suspended its search for an American teen who reportedly jumped overboard from a pleasure vessel in Bahamian waters last week.

RCI spending $50m to restore western PI beach environment

AN estimated $50m will be spent to restore the western Paradise Island environment that will feature Royal Caribbean International’s Royal Beach Club project if it gets final approval, according to RCI’s chief product and innovation officer Jay Schneider.

The Budget Communication – as it happened

Prime Minister Davis says the Budget aims to strengthen national security, economic security and the lives of people of The Bahamas. He says the global economy is showing signs of improvement although there is still much work to be done to recover from recent challenges. He adds that average consumer prices rose in the US by eight percent, while policy rate of interest has been raised ten times, driven primarily by rising inflation. He highlights the effects on The Bahamas in terms of higher borrowing costs.

Abaco Dump continues to burn as residents’ concerns not addressed

SOME Abaco residents believe the government’s failure to address issues involving the burning of debris at Abaco dump sites has subjected people to health problems.

Lawyer for police ‘looks to quash’ Azario ruling

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday that the lawyer of the police officers involved in the killing of Azario Major had asked the Supreme Court to quash the finding of a Coroner’s Court inquest.

Munroe rejects criticism on MP rape claim investigation

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe rejected criticism yesterday about the length of the police investigation into a woman’s allegations of abuse involving a sitting MP.

GOVT SILENT ON NIB INCREASE IN BUDGET – Sands: Administration ‘is dodging the issue’ over state of fund

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis is expected to discuss fiscal stability measures when he delivers his budget communication today – but officials have been mum on whether he will announce an increase in National Insurance Board contribution rates.

Man on murder charge gets bail after failed to charge ankle monitor

A MAN awaiting retrial for a murder charge was granted bail after he was accused of failing to charge his court-ordered electronic monitoring device (EMD).

Weather eAlert: Second disturbance of the year

Tuesday, 30th May, 2023.

Two traffic fatalities, both women, in accidents over weekend

TWO women were killed in separate traffic accidents in New Providence over the weekend, prompting police to advise drivers to slow down.

PM calls port ‘major step forward’ in revitalising Downtown Nassau

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis hailed the opening of the new cruise port as a “major step forward in the transformation of Nassau” on Friday, emphasising the importance of the opening to the downtown area.

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