Abaco and Crooked Island experience power outages
DAYS after experiencing a power outage, parts of Abaco and Crooked Island were hit with another disruption over the weekend.
Who is Oran Munroe?
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed it has raised concerns through diplomatic channels regarding the safety and security of a Bahamian national who is currently being “unlawfully detained” in Venezuela.
Eleuthera man accused of rape
A 53-year-old man has been accused of raping and causing harm to a 27-year-old woman in Eleuthera.
Bahamas government advises against Venezuela travel amid US operation
THE Bahamian government has advised citizens not to travel to Venezuela following the US military operation that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
Teen charged with rape on cruise ship
A 17-year-old boy was arraigned in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday in connection with the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl aboard a cruise ship.
Sands says voter registration changes risk election confusion
AS the Parliamentary Registration Department ramps up preparations ahead of the next general election, Free National Movement (FNM) chairman Dr Duane Sands has raised concerns about recent changes being implemented by the department, warning that they could create confusion and undermine public confidence.
Stay home and avoid crowds, magistrate warns drug offender
A magistrate on Friday urged a young man to avoid risky situations after convicting him of possessing Indian hemp and placing him on probation.
Bahamas warns citizens not to travel to Venezuela amid security crisis
The Government of The Bahamas has advised Bahamians not to travel to Venezuela, citing escalating security concerns following US military action in the country.
US strikes Venezuela, captures Maduro and his wife
The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of the country.
Man charged with stealing church vehicle
A MAN was accused of stealing a vehicle belonging to the South Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists over the summer.
Haiti bound passenger caught with $18K
A MAN bound for Haiti was stopped at the airport after authorities found more than $18,000 hidden in his luggage and clothing.
Man and young girl wounded after gunfire erupts in Pinewood home
GUNFIRE tore through a Pinewood Gardens home just after midday on December 31, leaving a 48-year-old man and a juvenile girl wounded.
Eight Bahamians recognised in King’s New Year Honours list
EIGHT Bahamians have been recognised in King Charles III’s 2026 New Year Honours, with awards spanning business, religion, tourism, education, the arts and community service.
Knowles promises new plan after prisoner bus collision
POLICE Commissioner Shanta Knowles said officials are working on a new plan for transporting inmates after a rush-hour crash involving a police prison bus left a 21-year-old man hospitalised at the foot of the Sir Sidney Poitier Bridge last month.
Brothers awarded $15k each after wrongful ‘Fat Boy’ arrest
TWO brothers who were wrongly detained by police on suspicion of murder for nearly 24 hours have each been awarded $15,000 in damages by the Supreme Court.
Bowleg says era of 12-hour Junkanoo parade must end
THE era of 12-hour Junkanoo parades must come to an end, Youth, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg said yesterday as frustration mounted this season over lengthy delays that left many spectators waiting through the night.
CLEAN SWEEP: One Family captures captures second consecutive Bay Street victory
ONE Family tightened its grip on Bay Street yesterday, capturing the New Year’s Day title to complete a back-to-back sweep after winning the Boxing Day parade days earlier.
Police investigate death of seven-year-old girl
POLICE are investigating the death of a seven-year-old girl who died after reportedly ingesting a food product yesterday.
Fox hits out at political parties in New Year message
AMBASSADOR-at-Large Rick Fox has again publicly criticised the country’s political parties, renewing calls for reform and transparency in a New Year’s message — the latest broadside from a diplomat appointed by the sitting administration who has signalled his intention to enter frontline politics.
