Vagrant denies stealing $60 in bag
A MAN was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday on charges of vagrancy and theft.
Canadian accused of raping tourist
A CANADIAN MAN was remanded in Magistrate’s Court yesterday on rape charges against a female American tourist.
No monkeypox cases recorded in The Bahamas
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness has assured the public there are no confirmed cases of Monkeypox in the country.
Retrial for ‘killer’ given 65 years jail
THE Court of Appeal has ordered the retrial of a man who was convicted of murder and sentenced to over 60 years in prison.
Lawyer claims Gibson family threatened
CLOSE family members of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson have received threats from some officers closely involved in investigations at the Water and Sewerage Corporation, his attorney has alleged.
‘Lincoln Bain's gun licence should be taken away’
FORMER Senator Rodney Moncur has called on police to revoke the gun licence for Coalition of Independents leader Lincoln Bain.
Unions split as new congress is created
UNION leaders yesterday announced the launch of a new union congress with Belinda Wilson named as president.
Police passing out parade held in Grand Bahama
The Royal Bahamas Police Force Training College made history hosting a Passing Out for 200 new recruits – the largest ever to complete police training at one time on Grand Bahama.
Turkish man accused of indecent assault
A TURKISH man has been accused of indecently assaulting an American teenager while she was on vacation with her family in The Bahamas last week.
Two held over Harbour Island assault on US man
TWO men are expected to be arraigned before the Magistrate’s Court in Nassau today in connection with an alleged assault against an American on Harbour Island.
Four accused over firearm
FOUR men were arrested for possession of illegal firearm and ammunition discovered at a residence in Freeport.
Police investigate rape claim
GRAND Bahamas police are investigating an alleged rape carried out in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Suspected drowning on Exuma diving expedition
Detectives on Exuma are investigating the circumstances surrounding the suspected drowning of an American man on Friday.
Govt officially opens new Pinecrest subdivision
THE Davis administration officially opened the new Pinecrest subdivision on Friday, a move officials said was in keeping with the government’s promise to provide more affordable homes to Bahamians.
PM refuses to comment on Water and Sewerage investigations
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis on Friday refused to comment on ongoing investigations at the Water and Sewerage Corporation, a day after Long Island MP Adrian Gibson was taken into custody and questioned by police.
