Engineer falls to his death at Freeport Container Port
THE death of a young engineer technician who fell from a crane at the Freeport Container Port on Boxing Day has cast a harsh spotlight on workplace safety at the transshipment terminal, as police investigate the circumstances surrounding the early-morning tragedy.
Police Commissioner: We have nothing to hide over man’s death while in custody
POLICE Commissioner Shanta Knowles has rejected suggestions of impropriety in the investigation into the death of Lasheiko Pratt, who died in police custody, insisting officers have “nothing to hide” as the victim’s family pushes for an independent autopsy.
Woman in critical condition after Coral Harbour Road assault
A woman remains in critical condition after being assaulted in a parking lot off Coral Harbour Road on Friday night, police said.
Man dies in alleged drowning off West Bay Street
Police have launched an investigation into the death of a man following an alleged drowning incident off West Bay Street on Friday.
Four arrested as police recover firearms in NP, Bimini
POLICE arrested four men in separate firearm recovery operations in New Providence and Bimini on Friday.
Worker killed in early-morning crane fall at Freeport Container Port
GRAND Bahama police are investigating a fatal industrial accident at the Freeport Container Port that claimed the life of Anderson Adderley early Friday morning.
One Family, Colours win 2025 Boxing Day Junkanoo
One Family Junkanoo & Community Organization has captured its first victory since 2022 with its theme, "1001 Arabian Nights: Tales of Mystery and Magic" at the 2025 Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade.
Christmas Day chase ends with $20k cocaine, firearm seizure
A 50-year-old man was arrested on Christmas Day after police seized an illegal firearm and an estimated $20,000 worth of suspected cocaine during a brief chase in the Twynam Heights area.
Police probe fatal Yellow Elder shooting
Police are investigating a fatal shooting in the Yellow Elder community on Christmas Eve that left one man dead and another hospitalised.
Sister calls for charges after hit-and-run death
THE sister of a 63-year-old retired customs officer killed in a hit-and-run earlier this month is calling for charges to be brought against the driver, saying her brother might still be alive had the motorist not fled and left the vehicle on top of him.
Aviation ambulances arrive for Family Islands
THE first six aviation-spec ambulances destined for the Family Islands have arrived in New Providence under a Heads of Agreement between the Government of The Bahamas and the Bahamas Aviation Climate and Severe Weather Network (BACSWN).
Grand Lucayan workers receive overdue pay before Christmas
AFTER weeks of uncertainty and mounting frustration, workers at the government-owned Grand Lucayan Resort began receiving overdue pay this week, days before Christmas.
No licenced firearms allowed at Junkanoo
POLICE are tightening the security net around Friday’s Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade, banning licensed firearm holders from bringing handguns downtown, ordering strict screening at entry points, and launching operations to find and remove any weapons hidden in advance.
Dr Charles Diggiss to step down as Doctors Hospital CEO in 2026
DOCTORS Hospital Health System has announced that Dr Charles Diggiss will step down as chief executive officer effective February 1, 2026, while continuing in his role as president, marking the end of a leadership chapter that has shaped the institution for decades.
PLP to re-nominate Petty for North Eleuthera seat
THE Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) has decided to re-nominate North Eleuthera MP Sylvanus Petty as its candidate for the next general election, The Tribune can confirm.
