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Victim’s torment in her final days

PEOPLE who knew Heavenly Terveus say the 21-year-old mother was terrorised and lived in fear in the last days of her life.

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Praise the lord - and FTX

FTX Digital Markets continued its push to give back to the community yesterday by donating over $500,000 to several local charities.

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Michael Foulkes standing for FNM chairmanship

FORMER Golden Gates MP Michael Foulkes nominated yesterday for the chairmanship of the Free National Movement.

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Two men charged in prayers murder

A MAN and a teenager accused of murdering a woman while she was on her way to a prayer meeting last week were remanded to prison yesterday.

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Churches demand – time to get tough

THE Bahamas Christian Council says laws relating to acts of domestic violence must be amended and penalties stiffened for perpetrators.

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69 new cases of COVID confirmed on Sunday

THE Ministry of Health recorded 69 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the nation’s confirmed case toll to 32,137.

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Rotary sets up satellite club in Cat Island

THE ROTARY Club of Nassau (RCN) has set up a satellite club on Cat Island.

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Immigration officer and DJ in court after viral video

AN immigration officer and a local DJ have been charged with causing grievous harm to a woman last week during an incident that was captured on video and later went viral.

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Bail denied in firearm case

A 20-year-old man who appeared in court yesterday on gun-related charges was denied bail ahead of his trial.

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Moxey leads way for free tests

GRAND Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey was the first to be tested during the launch of the free COVID-19 testing programme in Grand Bahama on Saturday.

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Crisis point for Grand Bahama over COVID hospitalisations

COVID-related hospitalisations are at a “crisis” on Grand Bahama, according to Dr Frank Bartlett, head of the island’s COVID-19 taskforce who reported that there are some challenges with space and staff shortage at Rand Memorial Hospital.

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Emirates to explore tourism initiatives with Bahamas

EMIRATES has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Public Service of The Bahamas to explore joint initiatives to promote tourism to the island nation.

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Audit of human resources to begin in public services

STATE Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle revealed on Friday her ministry will be conducting a human resources audit across the public service sector starting next month.

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Cruise ship sails to Bahamas to avoid fine

A CRYSTAL Cruises ship was diverted to The Bahamas over the weekend after a United States judge issued an arrest warrant for the vessel over its unpaid fuel bills, according to international reports.

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Family’s questions as crash claims three

A FATAL car crash that killed three young men has highlighted the weak quality of emergency services in Long Island and other Family Island communities, with the mother of one of the young men saying the families are incensed at how authorities responded to the crash.