Series of arrests by police
POLICE made a series of arrests on Friday in connection with human smuggling, illegal firearm possession, and the discovery of undocumented immigrants in a busy day of law enforcement activity.
Blue Lagoon worker fired over Whatsapp conversation
A FORMER Blue Lagoon employee of 21 years was fired for a conversation she had on WhatsApp with a subordinate after the dialogue was displayed on the company’s computer system and discovered by a manager.
Man found shot dead on roof of unfinished home
A MAN became the country’s 89th murder victim on Saturday after police found him unresponsive with a gunshot wound on the roof of an unfinished home around 7am.
Doctors Hospital unveils loyalty program at Abaco Business Outlook
DOCTORS Hospital unveiled its new Loyalty Advantage Membership Program (LAMP) at the 20th Annual Abaco Business Outlook, targeting persistent challenges surrounding access to affordable healthcare.
Police to contact Taylor Casey's family
Three months after her mysterious disappearance, police yesterday said they plan to contact the family of missing American woman Taylor Casey soon about their investigation.
PM Davis calls out climate funding gaps and announces The Bahamas' bid for 2032 Security Council at UN
PRIME Minister Philip "Brave" Davis delivered a speech at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, highlighting the urgent need for climate action and announcing The Bahamas' candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2032-2033 term.
Defense seeks reduced sentence for man convicted of unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl
THE attorney of a 27-year-old man convicted of having unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl argued for his client to receive a two-year imprisonment sentence.
UB students say ChatGPT improved their performance - admit that some use it to cheat
UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas students say ChatGPT has improved their academic performance but admitted that some have used it to cheat.
Mother who died in fiery car cash found to have contributed to the accident that claimed her life
A MOTHER of five who died in a fiery car crash on the Grand Bahama Highway in January 2011 was found to have contributed to the accident that claimed her life, affecting the amount of damages those connected to her death had to pay.
‘People commiting crimes against elderly should see stiffer penalties’
ACTING Director of Social Services Charlamae Fernander said people who commit crimes against the elderly and other vulnerable groups should face stiffer penalties than others.
‘Number of nurses needed more than Darville’s figure’
BAHAMAS Nurses Union president Muriel Lightbourn disagrees with Health Minister Dr Michael Darville’s claim that the nurse shortage has been halved, pointing to a lack of replacements for retiring and resigning nurses.
‘Only 132 people have taken free HIV/AIDS drug’
Only 132 people in 2023 were reported to be on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a critical HIV prevention drug freely available in The Bahamas, according to Dr Nikkiah Forbes, director of the National HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Programme at the Ministry of Health.
‘I fear for my life since stab attack’
A WOMAN fears for her life and feels the authorities are failing her after she was allegedly physically assaulted in the presence of her three children, sustaining severe injuries to her head from a knife.
HYPE looks to stop young boys becoming murderers
A NEW programme called HYPE is being introduced in primary schools to disrupt the journey some young men take toward becoming murderers, Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe said.
Inaugural recipients of NPIPB scholarships
QUINN Brown and Mia Moss are the inaugural recipients of the Nassau and Paradise Island Promotion Board (NPIPB) scholarships, awarded in partnership with the Lyford Cay Foundations.
