Kelly’s Toyland officially opens
On Saturday, November 9th, 2024, Toyland 2024 officially opened its doors, kicking off the holiday season with a spectacular celebration that brought joy and festive cheer to shoppers of all ages.
Cabinet approves construction of medium, high and super-maximum prison
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Monroe said Cabinet has approved the construction of medium, high, and super-maximum security housing units at the prison, which will include mental health cells, a clinic, and a medical facility.
Voluntary withdrawal ‘does not apply’ to RBDF
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said a voluntary withdrawal order for Bahamians in Haiti does not apply to defence force officers.
Ruling overturned for officers accused of assaulting prisoner
THE Court of Appeal has overturned a magistrate’s decision to discharge three prison officers accused of causing harm to Michael McIntosh, an inmate at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS).
85% of guns were bought in the US
A LARGER proportion of firearms recovered in The Bahamas was traced to the United States compared to any other Caribbean country, a new report highlights.
Airport authority employees vote on whether to remain with BPSU
AIRPORT Authority employees voted on Friday to determine whether the Bahamas Public Services Union (BPSU) or the newly formed Bahamas Public Sector and Health Professionals Union (BPSAHPU) would serve as their bargaining unit.
Fundraiser looks to raise $40k for Bahamian singer Elon Moxey
AN online fundraiser has been launched to raise $40,000 for Bahamian singer Elon Moxey, who may need to have both of his legs amputated.
Bahamasair chairman optimistic amicable agreement will be reached with union
BAHAMASAIR chairman Tanya Pratt said negotiations are continuing and expressed optimism about reaching an amicable agreement with the airline’s union regarding outsourcing ground handling services to Nassau Flight Services.
Bahamasair makes inaugural non-stop flight to Jamaica
PASSENGERS cheered as Bahamasair’s inaugural direct flight from New Providence to Montego Bay, Jamaica, landed, marking a new chapter in regional travel.
Munroe cautions graduates against corruption at RBPF passing out event
ONE hundred recruits graduated from the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s training programme in a ceremony on Friday.
Man remanded over fatal Huyler Street stabbing
A MAN was remanded into custody on Friday after he was accused of the fatal stabbing of 57-year-old man on Huyler Street last week.
Teens remanded over stabbing as victim arraigned for separate murder
TWO 18-year-old boys were remanded into custody on Friday after they were accused in a near-fatal stabbing on Huyler Street last week.
Man sentenced to one year for housebreaking
A MAN was sentenced to one year in prison after he admitted to breaking into a residence in New Providence earlier this year.
Piper Aztec plane crash near GB airport - minor injuries reported
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) has launched an investigation into a crash involving a Piper Aztec PA-23-250 aircraft this afternoon.
