Three to be charged with murder in Katrina Kelly disappearance
THREE people are expected to be charged with murder in connection with the disappearance of Eleuthera woman Katrina Kelly.
'Diamond in the Rough' training camps attract boys and girls
IN preparation for their fifth annual invitational this weekend, the Reloaded Baseball hosted its ‘Diamond in the Rough’ baseball and softball skills training camps for boys and girls.
Strachan offers condolences to family of late 'Nat' Knowles
VINCENT Strachan, president of the Boxing Federation of the Bahamas, offered condolences to the family of the late Nathaniel “Nat” Knowles.
Munnings gets set for World Masters
ALTHOUGH he's moved up in age category, multiple age group men's masters world indoor and outdoor record holder Timothy Munnings is eager to compete in his second World Masters Athletics Championships.
Abaco and Bimini hardest hit a year after Silver Airways’ demise
MORE than a year after Silver Airways’ demise, the unresolved airlift gap is still taking a toll on some of the country’s out islands, with Abaco and Bimini bearing the brunt of the lost connectivity.
Taxi union: Stop ‘cherry picking’ the law
THE BAHAMAS Taxi Cab Union (BTCU) has accused the Department of Road Traffic of “cherry picking” the law by threatening action against taxi drivers over potential road blockages while, it claims, failing to address what it considers unlawful operations by livery drivers.
BPL says two ‘equipment issues’ to blame for Downtown power outages
BUSINESSES in downtown Nassau were forced to contend with an extended power outage for a second day as Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) moved to address what it described as two equipment issues at the East Hill Street Substation.
Businesses lose thousands as Downtown suffers prolonged power outages
DOWNTOWN businesses are counting thousands of dollars in lost sales, spoiled food and additional expenses as a prolonged power outage on Bay Street and the surrounding area disrupted commercial activity and left tourists facing sweltering conditions yesterday.
PI beach club loses final bid before Privy Council
A PROPOSED Paradise Island beach club and lighthouse restoration project has suffered a final legal setback after the Privy Council ruled that the Crown Land lease at its centre was never binding on the Government.
BPL outages hit downtown businesses and tourists
TOURISTS cut short their vists to downtown Nassau yesterday, with some complaining about sweltering heat in shops and saying they would have spent more money ashore had hours-long power outages not forced businesses to close or operate in darkness.
State ordered to pay interim $80K to man paralysed in police shooting
A MAN left paralysed after being shot in the back by a police officer has secured an $80,000 interim payment from the state after developing a severe pressure ulcer that now requires surgery as the courts continue to determine how much he should ultimately receive for the 2016 shooting.
‘FNM needs to find a leader who can win’
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham has told the Free National Movement to find “someone who could win” if it wants to return to government, remarks some insiders interpreted as a sign that he does not believe Michael Pintard is the leader to take the party back to power.
Data commissioner says focus on AI should be ‘new opportunities,’ not job losses
DATA Protection Commissioner Michael Wright said The Bahamas should not approach artificial intelligence with fear over job displacement but instead focus on identifying and developing the skills needed to capture new opportunities in AI, cybersecurity and data protection.
Fire-safety violators at Junkanoo Beach are back in business
JUNKANOO Beach businesses hit with temporary closures over fire-safety violations are back in operation after addressing required safety measures, with the operators now pushing for greater engagement and reasonable time to comply before future enforcement action.
Suspect faces rape charges after viral voice recordings
A MAN accused of raping an 18-year-old woman twice in New Providence last weekend was remanded to prison yesterday.
Youth summer camp experience combines STEAM, sports & life skills
Building homes designed to withstand hurricanes may not be the typical summer camp activity, but nearly 100 young Bahamians were challenged to do just that as part of the Wenty Ford Sports Foundation’s Second Annual Winners’ Camp.
Police probe alleged sexual assault of 21-year-old woman
POLICE are investigating the alleged sexual assault of a 21-year-old woman by a man she knew after he reportedly offered her transportation on Wednesday.
Trespassing suspect claims he was only feeding cousin’s dogs
A REPEAT offender accused of trespassing on a Wulff Road property told a magistrate yesterday that he was only there to feed his cousins’ dogs, had recently been knocked down and was homeless because police failed to return him to Grand Bahama after his release from prison.
Two teenagers face charges in near-fatal Eleuthera shooting
TWO teenagers accused of a near-fatal triple shooting in Green Castle, Eleuthera, last weekend were remanded yesterday.
Man stands trial for alleged indecent assault of friend
A 30-year-old woman testified yesterday that a former male friend touched her inappropriately while she drifted in and out of consciousness at her home last year.
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