Abaco volunteers grapple with ‘recurring hazard’ as shanty demolition site and junkyards burn
SMOKE from a bush fire at the former Gaza shanty town site drifted across north Abaco yesterday as volunteer firefighters struggled to contain flames residents say have become a recurring hazard since the area was demolished nearly two years ago.
Davis: 'We will not have any political activity during lent’
THE PLP launches its national election campaign today – but will suspend public political events just two days later in observance of the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday.
Symonette: ‘Inhumane’ to deport child killer after serving sentence
FORMER Immigration Minister Brent Symonette said deporting convicted murderer Chris Ferguson after he completes his 40-year sentence for killing Adriel Moxey would be “inhumane”, amid questions over the killer’s unresolved immigration status.
Man killed by cop ‘was known to him’
A 28-YEAR-OLD man who was shot and killed by an off-duty police officer in Kemp Road last week knew the officer, say local residents, contradicting initial police statements that he was an “unknown” man encountered at the officer’s home.
Neighbour helps rescue woman from house fire
A WOMAN was saved by neighbours who forced their way into her burning home off East Street South yesterday after an explosion tore through the interior, leaving her with upper body burns.
Pintard pledges to remove VAT from essential goods
FNM National Movement leader Michael Pintard said an FNM government would remove VAT from essential goods and services, framing the pledge as central to easing a cost-of-living squeeze he said has worsened under the Progressive Liberal Party.
Man pleads guilty in ‘planted drugs’ case
A 26-year-old man has pleaded guilty to drug charges related to an incident in which a relative claimed home camera footage showed police planting narcotics at his Carmichael Road home.
Judge denies bail again to robbery suspect who escaped custody
A SUPREME Court judge has again denied bail to a man awaiting trial for an armed robbery, ruling that his prior escape from custody and the strength of the Crown’s case outweighed any change in his circumstances.
$6,000 bail after alleged handgun threat
A 33-year-old man accused of threatening another man with a handgun after an argument has been granted bail.
Jury acquits man of 2021 murder and attempted murder
A JURY has acquitted a man of murder and attempted murder charges stemming from a 2021 shooting that left one man dead and four injured.
Man remanded for Boxing Day armed robbery
A MAN accused of robbing another man of his car, cash and phone at gunpoint on Boxing Day has been remanded to prison.
Bahamian students to share stage with world’s best at Iconique Ballet
BAHAMIAN dance students will take the stage alongside world-renowned performers when the Iconique Ballet returns to The Bahamas next month.
‘Rather give it away than throw it away’: Restaurant feeds needy families
RATHER than throw away extra food at the end of the day, a family-owned restaurant that relocated from Abaco to New Providence last year is giving away about 20 plates several times a week to families in need.
Comedy For A Cause play ‘SmartyPants’ opens to packed audience at Atlantis Theatre
Comedy For A Cause play ‘SmartyPants’ opened to a packed audience at The Atlantis Theatre on Thursday as it seeks to raise funds to benefit Bahamians in need.
Woman in hospital for apparent suicide attempt
A WOMAN was hospitalised Saturday afternoon after an apparent suicide attempt in the Yamacraw Hill Road area.
