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Suspect charged with attempted murder and multiple break-ins, remanded to prison

A MAN accused of attempted murder and a string of shopbreaking offences was remanded to prison on Friday.

New healthcare facility to address long-standing "gaps" in follow-up injury care

HEALTH officials on Friday opened a new Public Hospitals Authority rehabilitation and wellness facility they said would close long-standing gaps in follow-up care for people recovering from injuries, living with disabilities or managing chronic conditions.

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Bahamas Health Ministry on hantavirus alert after cruise outbreak

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said officials are tracking a global hantavirus alert after an outbreak aboard a cruise ship killed three passengers.

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PRD: FNM voter register claims "inaccurate"

THE Parliamentary Registration Department has strongly rejected what it called “inaccurate and misleading” claims by the Free National Movement concerning the voter register, refuting assertions that election rules are being changed just days before the general election.

Ingraham accuses PLP of buying votes in Abaco

FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham accused the Davis administration of trying to influence Abaco voters by wiping electricity arrears for residents of Grand Cay and Moore’s Island, telling FNM supporters the Progressive Liberal Party was “trying to buy some votes”.

Below-average hurricane season forecast for 2026

THE Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be below average this year, with one international forecast projecting 13 named storms, six hurricanes and two major hurricanes.

Repeat child molester gets 13-years prison for latest attack

A REPEAT child molester was sentenced to 13 years in prison yesterday for having sex with a nine-year-old boy he lured into his home shortly after being released from prison for raping a five-year-old boy.

Man jailed for breaking into stall and stealing alcohol

A MAN who admitted breaking into an Arawak Cay stall and stealing $400 worth of property last month was remanded to prison yesterday.

Munroe: Ingraham has no record to talk about on immigration

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe accused the FNM yesterday of using former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham to prop up Michael Pintard’s leadership.

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Unfulfilled promises hurt PLP in Long Island race

LONG-TIME political observers believe FNM stronghold Long Island could be more competitive this election cycle, but a senior PLP campaign figure on the island doubts his party can take the seat.

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Pintard accuses PRD of altering election rules

OPPOSITION leader Michael Pintard yesterday accused Parliamentary Commissioner Harrison Thompson of seeking legal advice on whether potentially thousands of people whose names are not on the register could vote using regular ballots in Tuesday’s general election, saying such a move would alter election rules days before polling day.

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Minnis blames Bahamians for immigration crisis

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said The Bahamas’ ongoing immigration challenges are being fuelled not only by illegal migration, but by corruption within the country’s own systems, arguing that Bahamians have exploited vulnerable migrants seeking a better life.

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Davis urges Grand Bahamians to ‘choose progress’ over FNM

Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis urged Grand Bahamians to “choose progress” as he defended his administration’s record and criticized the opposition during a PLP rally in Pineridge on Thursday.

Health warning issued as heat index expected to reach 108°F

RESIDENTS across The Bahamas are being urged to take precautions as dangerous heat conditions are expected to push heat index values as high as 108°F beginning today and lasting into early next week.

Pollwatch Bahamas launches interactive election map

POLLWATCH Bahamas has launched an online election platform that lets users forecast results in all 41 constituencies as the country enters the final week before voters go to the polls.