Deadly crash in Eleuthera claims the lives of two men
TWO men, aged 21 and 28, were killed in a traffic collision in Eleuthera yesterday morning, marking the country’s latest road fatalities.
St James showdown
A POLITICAL fight is taking shape over the newly created St James constituency, with both major parties moving early to claim the redrawn western New Providence seat ahead of the next general election.
Thirteen Haitian Nationals convicted and Immigration deports 64 migrants
THIRTEEN Haitian nationals were convicted of immigration offences this week, while officials carried out the deportation of 64 foreign nationals to their home countries.
Bahamian researcher: Obesity drugs may prevent colorectal cancer
DRUGS commonly used to treat diabetes and obesity may also help prevent colorectal cancer, according to a new international study led by Bahamian researcher Dr Colton Jones.
Man accused of stealing $1,000 in cash from his grandmother
A 34-year-old man was granted bail yesterday after being accused of stealing $1,000 in cash from his grandmother on Christmas Day.
27-year-old accused of assault of woman with a rock gets bail
A 27-year-old man accused of assaulting a woman with a rock was granted bail yesterday.
Fire truck donation honours two North Abaco boys
THE family of 12-year-old Montana Ferguson say they wish it did not take his death in a Crown Haven house fire last year for North Abaco to finally receive a new fire truck.
Boundaries Commission proposes two new seats: St James and Bimini and the Berry Islands
THE long-awaited Boundaries Commission report was tabled in the House of Assembly today, confirming recommendations to create two new constituencies ahead of the next general election.
BNU chief vows transparency in hospital death investigation
AS investigations continue into the death of Clanesha Adderley at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Bahamas Nurses Union (BNU) president Muriel Lighbourn said she would not speculate on what happened until the probe is complete, but assured that the concerns are being taken seriously.
Roberts beats Watson in ‘opinion poll’ as concerns raised over its relevance
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party deputy chairman Obie Roberts defeated contender ZNS General Manager Clint Watson in what was described as an “opinion poll” held by the Southern Shores branch on Monday night, a vote that has since raised concerns about its relevance and conduct.
Berry Islanders call for standalone seat as boundaries report expected to be tabled today
WITH the Boundaries Commission expected to table its long-awaited report in Parliament today, Berry Islands residents are calling for their own parliamentary seat, warning that proposals to merge the island with Bimini would once again leave them overlooked.
Father of five killed on pedestrian crossing
A 64-year-old man became the country’s first traffic fatality of the year after he was reportedly struck while using a pedestrian crossing on Bahamas Games Boulevard, with his family calling for answers and justice.
School run stress: 15% quit or change their job
More than one in seven Bahamians have had to quit or change jobs to cope with the demands of school drop-offs and pick-ups, an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report has revealed, with more than one-third blaming this for inhibiting career and income-earning opportunities.
Tensions boil over at PLP meeting for Southern Shores
TENSIONS nearly boiled over outside the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) headquarters last night as members of the Southern Shores branch gathered for a meeting to express their views on potential election candidates Clint Watson and Obie Roberts.
90 percent of Port Lucaya merchants ‘struggle to survive’
NEARLY 90 percent of business owners at Port Lucaya Marketplace are struggling to survive, with several stores closing in recent months and others “hanging for dear life,” as merchants press the property’s owner for a temporary rent reduction amid declining foot traffic and stalled redevelopment.
