Tropical Storm Fiona being monitored closely
LOCAL weather forecasters are closely monitoring the development of Tropical Storm Fiona which is expected to affect the southeast Bahamas next week.
New organisation helping grandparents caring for their grandchildren
THE Bahamas Grandparents’ Support Foundation, a newly formed non-profit organisation, is helping grandparents who are caring for their grandchildren in their golden years.
Four arrests after suspected marijuana found
THE discovery of suspected marijuana at a residence in Hunters has resulted in the arrest of four people.
Two Americans charged in connection with $1.3m drug seizure
TWO American men were denied bail on Friday after they were allegedly found with $1.3 million worth of cocaine in Bahamian waters off the coast of Exuma.
Boy charged with bringing knife to school
A BOY was charged in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday when he tried to take a knife to school.
Man gets prison sentence for bail violation
A MAN was sentenced to a year in prison on Friday after admitting to violating the conditions of his Supreme Court bail on a murder charge.
Commissioner: Police did not search church
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said the Royal Bahamas Police Force never searched Abaco resident Bishop Silbert Mills’ church and the pastor is “no subject of no investigation”.
Three more deaths from COVID-19
MINISTRY of Health and Wellness officials have reported three more COVID-19 related deaths, pushing the nation’s death toll to 833.
‘Find a way to let all voices be heard on possible republic’
WITH the topic of The Bahamas possibly transitioning into a republic gaining attention again since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a local governance reformer said the conversation needs to be held in a “rational way” where all stakeholders have a chance to be heard.
Unlocking a new future
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis presented the keys to new homes in the Pinecrest subdivision to six government and essential workers yesterday.
Wilchcombe hopes consultations done by early next year
SOCIAL Services and Urban Development Minister Obie Wilchcombe said the government is hoping that consultations on the drafted Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2022, will be completed before early next year.
Lincoln Bain loses appeal over $64k repayment
FIREBRAND political activist Lincoln Bain has had the threat of a 90-day prison sentence eliminated despite losing his appeal against having to repay $64,000 over a failed investment deal.
Farmers market held to mark Caribbean Wellness Day
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness hosted its first farmers market last Friday to commemorate Caribbean Wellness Day. Caribbean Wellness Day is observed on the second Saturday of September.
Prime Minister to attend State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
The Office of the Prime Minister has released a statement on the Prime Minister’s travel to the State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II and UNGA 77th Session:
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- Prime Minister Philip Davis predicts his party's return to government in the 2026 general election
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- Liquor being sold at a store
- New Providence ahead of the lockdown
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- The disruption in Parliament
- Second video of fire at Bimini BPL
- Video of fire at Bimini BPL
- Second video of Bimini BPL blaze
- Video of fire at Bimini BPL
