ALICIA WALLACE: The right (not) to vote . . .
DEMOCRACY is contingent upon the participation of the people and is under threat any time that our participation is curtailed, whether by architect or individual decision.
PM defends savings bank as post office renamed for former Postmaster Saunders
THE Shirley Street Post Office was officially reopened and renamed the John V Saunders Post Office yesterday, as Prime Minister Philip Davis defended the role of the Post Office Savings Bank and rejected calls for its elimination.
Govt faces election with most Accountability promises unmet
THE Progressive Liberal Party is seeking a second term without implementing almost any of its pre-election transparency and accountability promises.
American woman raises concerns over circumstances of mom’s disappearance at sea
THE daughter of a missing American woman, believed to have fallen overboard during a boat trip with her husband, has raised concerns about the circumstances of her mother’s disappearance, saying “prior issues” of domestic violence may be relevant to the investigation.
Bus drivers warn of action over fuel costs
BUS drivers are warning that “the next few days will be crucial” as they weigh their next move amid rising fuel costs and mounting financial strain.
Mom not told son’s leg ‘amputated’ at PMH
A TEENAGE national rugby player allegedly had part of his leg amputated at Princess Margaret Hospital without his mother being consulted – and the Public Hospitals Authority will have to pay damages after leaving it too long to challenge allegations of negligence.
‘God is good’ as missing GB fishermen found safe
TWO Grand Bahama men reported missing at sea after failing to return from a fishing trip have been found alive, bringing an end to a police search-and-rescue operation.
Activist warns COI immigration plan threatens constitutional rights
AN immigration activist has warned that sweeping changes proposed by the Coalition of Independents risk undermining constitutional protections and lack clear plans for implementation.
Bain questions election integrity over police access to ballot vault
COALITION of Independents leader Lincoln Bain yesterday cast doubt on the integrity of the coming general election, alleging without evidence that police control over access to a vault containing election materials left the process vulnerable to interference.
Man on the run for five years remanded over gunpoint rape
A MAN who was on the run for more than five years was remanded to prison yesterday over the alleged rape of a young woman in her home in 2020.
Lawyer argues no case in Eleuthera gun trial
A LAWYER argued that the prosecution failed to prove its case that his clients allegedly had a gun in their vehicle in Eleuthera.
Haitian man jailed over fake Bahamian voter card
A HAITIAN man was sentenced to one year in prison yesterday after he admitted to having a fraudulent voter’s ID and NIB card.
Thief blames burning hands in attempted stealing case
A REPEAT offender claimed that he had a burning urge to steal when he was sentenced to two months in prison for attempted stealing yesterday.
GB man remanded for stabbing inside local barh
A 28-year-old Freeport man accused of stabbing a young man inside the packed Fairplay Lounge at Port Lucaya Marketplace appeared in court on Tuesday, charged with attempted murder.
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.
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