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Police search for two men missing at sea

Police are searching for two men that left the Berry Islands by boat enroute to Chub Cay yesterday and are now reportedly missing at sea.

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‘Never in a million years’: Resort, advisers deny link to DPM smear

An Exuma resort developer and its advisers yesterday denied any involvement with videos that the Deputy Prime Minister asserted have defamed him and plan to file police complaints themselves.

Polymers: Trump tariff ‘not going to come to’ Freeport departure

Polymers International’s top executive yesterday asserted “it’s not going to come to that” when asked if the new US 10 percent tariff on Bahamian exports, plus the Chinese ship fee, could end its presence in Freeport.

Ex-husband to be paid $21,600 after test shows child was not his

A WOMAN has been ordered to compensate her ex-husband $21,600 after the Supreme Court ruled in his favour when it was revealed that the couple’s youngest child was not biologically his.

Elderly man embraces govt rescue as sister fights to save family property

AS government officials moved to demolish a shabby house at the intersection of Peter Street and Blue Hill Road yesterday, emotional pleas from a family member to preserve the building clashed with the wishes of its long-time occupant, who welcomed the intervention.

Coalition bolstered by Lewis’ addition to party

THE Coalition of Independents (COI) secured a seat in the House of Assembly for the first time yesterday, gaining mainstream representation after Central Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis resigned from the Free National Movement (FNM) and joined the party.

Dr David Allen warns of growing mental health crisis in country

DR David Allen says a rise in suicidal ideation among attendees of his Family People Helping People Project reflects the broader surge in suicides and suicide attempts seen across The Bahamas this year, warning that the trends observed within the group are part of a growing mental health crisis in the country.

Man charged with attempted housebreaking

A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of attempting to break into a home in Hope Town last month.

Murder accused fined for breaching bail

A MAN awaiting trial for attempted murder was fined yesterday after admitting to breaching his bail conditions for more than 100 days.