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Young dad killed by a single bullet

NEW Providence police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a man in the Cowpen Road area on Saturday.

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‘MALICIOUS LIES’: Forbes-Smith hits back saying she’s victim of abuse and fake stories

FORMER Disaster Reconstruction Authority Managing Director Katherine Forbes-Smith said a claim on social media that she sold a generator intended for Hurricane Dorian victims for personal profit is a “bold-faced, malicious lie.”

University to hold youth caucus

ONE Young World, the global forum that connects the world’s most impactful young leaders, will hold its first Bahamas caucus at the University of The Bahamas on Thursday.

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Six-year-old tells court of abuse at hands of man

A SIX-YEAR-OLD girl gave testimony in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday about the alleged sexual abuse she endured from a man on trial for unlawful sexual intercourse.

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Ministry to offer on-the-spot vaccinations after walkabouts

THE Ministry of Health and Wellness’ social mobilisation unit will set out for a third weekend on a walkabout in key communities to offer on-the-spot vaccinations and educational resources to its residents.

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Man shot dead in Pinewood Gardens

A MAN was shot dead in Pinewood Gardens on Thursday night.

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Man accused of assaulting mother of his child

A MAN was arraigned in court on Friday accused of assaulting the mother of his child.

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Two face charges of unlawful sexual intercourse

TWO men were arraigned in separate cases on charges of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor on Friday.

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Two arrests after suspected marijuana found on boat at Potter's Cay

TWO men were arrested after police found $65,000 worth of suspected marijuana on board a boat docked at Potter’s Cay on Thursday.

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Disaster Reconstruction Authority set for forensic audit after 'gross incompetence'

DISASTER Reconstruction Authority Executive Chairman Alex Storr said UHY Bain & Associates, an accounting firm, will forensically audit the authority after an operational review found many signs of mismanagement.

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101 nominate for party officer positions in FNM convention

ONE hundred and one people have nominated for party officer positions at the Free National Movement’s upcoming convention.

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Elected Freeport councillors inaugurated

NINE elected local government councillors of the City of Freeport District Council were officially inaugurated and presented their certificates on Wednesday evening on Grand Bahama.

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Farewell to a titan of the religious community

THE nation bid final farewell to a titan of the religious community at the state recognised memorial of Reverend Dr Charles W Saunders yesterday at Salem Union Baptist Church.

Small business board announced at ‘crucial time in our economic life’

THE new board of directors of the Access Accelerator, Small Business Development Centre were announced yesterday.

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Sir Godfrey Kelly dies age 93

SIR Godfrey Kelly, KCMG, 93, died at his Eastern Road home at about 10.30am yesterday shortly after eating breakfast.