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Family holds out hope a year after father vanishes at sea

A YEAR after a father of two disappeared at sea, his family remains hopeful he will return home alive.

Govt eyes expansion as third apprenticeship cohort finishes

THE government marked the completion of the third pre-apprenticeship cohort under the National Apprenticeship Programme on Thursday, as officials signalled plans to expand the initiative aimed at preparing young Bahamians for work in key sectors.

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Mother turns own tragedy into Easter hope for grieving children

CHILDREN grieving the loss of their fathers to murder were shown a gesture of love this Easter, as an entrepreneur partnered with an organisation to bring comfort through specially prepared baskets.

47-year-old granted bail after deadly weapon assault charge

A MAN accused of a firearm assault last weekend has been granted bail.

Teen sentenced to 18 months for MAC-11 submachine gun

A TEENAGE boy who admitted to having a submachine gun and ammunition was sentenced to 18 months in prison last Thursday.

59-year-old sentenced to two years in prison

A MAN who admitted to a violent robbery was sentenced to two years in prison last Thursday.

Man remanded over fatal shooting of ex-girlfriend

A MAN accused of the murder of his ex-girlfriend on Adderley Street last month was remanded to prison last Thursday.

Team Bahamas racks up 17 medals in strong CARIFTA start

TEAM Bahamas’ junior athletes delivered an early statement at the 53rd CARIFTA Games, collecting multiple medals across the opening two days of competition at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium.