Officers identify drugs and quantity seized in Sonny Miller trial
TWO police officers testified yesterday in the trial of former Police Staff Association chairman, Sonny Miller, 46, identifying 87 packages of drugs seized in Acklins in 2022.
Man admits to knocking out neighbour with piece of wood
A MAN was placed on probation after admitting to knocking a neighbour unconscious with a piece of wood during an altercation on Deveaux Street last week.
Guilty plea to having gun gets man two-year prison
A MAN was sentenced to two and a half years in prison after admitting to possessing a loaded gun in his Bain Town home last weekend.
Man accused of stealing motorcycle granted bail
A MAN was granted bail after being accused of stealing a motorcycle in New Providence over the summer.
Strong winds caused by possible tornado or waterspout damage homes in Treasure Cove
A STRONG wind or waterspout resembling a tornado reportedly struck the Treasure Cove area yesterday, leaving a couple’s home severely damaged.
GB bracing for severe weather ahead of Hurricane Milton’s arrival
GRAND Bahama residents are bracing for severe weather conditions as Hurricane Milton makes its way towards Florida and approaches the northwest Bahamas.
‘Abaco residents still living in trailers will be evacuated ahead of storm’
DOZENS of Abaco residents living in government RV trailers will be evacuated ahead of Hurricane Milton amid concerns about potential flooding in Central Abaco due to reportedly uncleaned drainage systems.
Dad of teen killed in bike crash seeks answers
THE father of a teen killed in a traffic accident involving a car belonging to a senior judge wants closure and answers from the police about the circumstances of his son’s death.
Deleveaux: No charges to be brought against officer that shot family’s dog
DEPUTY Commissioner of Police Leamond Deleveaux said “no charges will be brought against the officers” involved in the tragic shooting of a family’s dog four months ago, a decision that has left the owner, Silvan Ferguson, angry.
Davis rules out formal inquiry on Dorian Deaths
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said investigations into Hurricane Dorian-related deaths are ongoing “administratively” to guide future actions, as his administration decided to forego a more formal inquiry that he once suggested might be necessary.
Storm warning
WEATHER forecasters and government officials yesterday announced school closures, warned of possible power outages, and urged residents in the northern and northwest Bahamas to brace for strong winds and heavy rain as Hurricane Milton nears, despite The Bahamas being expected to avoid a direct hit.
Pintard: Single major incident could deplete Rand Memorial Hospital’s blood supply
FNM leader Michael Pintard warned that the Rand Memorial Hospital is facing a shortage of blood bags, saying a single major incident could deplete the hospital’s supply.
Davis administration ‘fully supports BPL CEO removal’
ENERGY Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis said Bahamas Power & Light’s board removed Shevonn Cambridge as the company’s CEO, a decision the Davis administration “fully supports”.
Two year prison for guilty plea to having a loaded gun
A MAN was sentenced to two years in prison after admitting to having a loaded gun in his Baldwin Street home last week.
Counselling ordered for man who assaulted his kids
A 51-year-old man was ordered to attend counselling after admitting to assaulting his adult children at their home last month.
