Truancy hotline contacted over 100 times since beginning of year
MORE than 100 people have called the national school attendance hotline to report absent students since its launch earlier this year, according to acting Education Director Dominique McCartney-Russell.
Miss Teen loses title for alleged behaviour breach
CAMERONIQUE Evans, the young teen who won Miss Teen Universe Bahamas 2024, was stripped of her title because of an alleged breach of her contract related to professional behaviour and conduct – allegations that Ms Evans calls “disheartening and unfounded”.
$200k needed to help those in need
GREAT Commission Ministries needs over $200,000 this holiday season to help the increasing number of people seeking food and housing, according to Bishop Walter Hanchell, founder and president of Great Commission Ministries.
Misuse of funds for small home repairs ‘still being investigated’, say police
DEPUTY Commissioner of Police Leamond Deleveaux said an investigation into the alleged misuse of funds in the Small Home Repairs Programme under the Minnis administration is ongoing, a year after telling reporters the investigation was 80 percent complete and that the public should hear the outcome “shortly”.
WSC manager testifies he was ‘reluctant’ to sign tank paint deal
ROBERT Deal, general manager of the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC), testified in court yesterday that he was reluctant to sign a document related to a water tank painting project in which he was not directly involved.
Valley Boys faction leader ‘confident’ of the way forward in legal battle
A Supreme Court judge has granted a request to allow the Way Forward Valley Boys Junkanoo Group to be included in the ongoing legal battle with rival faction, The World-Famous Valley Boys Junkanoo Club.
RBPF celebrates 60 years of women in policing
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) celebrated 60 years of women in policing yesterday, noting the organisation has had more than 600 female officers who have attained every rank, except for Commissioner of Police.
Man charged with the murder of Eddie Miller
A MAN was remanded into custody yesterday after being accused of the fatal shooting of businessman Eddie Miller outside a shopping centre on Faith Avenue in September.
Murder accused arraigned for death of John Ward
A MAN was remanded into custody yesterday after he was accused of a murder that occurred in Bain Town last week.
Family Island population decline ‘not new’
PRIME Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis downplayed concerns about declining populations on the Family Islands, describing the trend as “nothing new” and noting that migration to New Providence has been ongoing for decades.
Rattlesnake sighting in Eleuthera has authorities working to protect island
A RARE sighting of a diamondback rattlesnake on Harbour Island, Eleuthera, has triggered long-term environmental monitoring, as experts warn of the risks posed by the venomous, non-native species.
‘Officer in Coleby-Davis car incident attempted suicide’
THE police officer who accused Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis of hitting him with his vehicle in 2022 attempted suicide last week, according to National Security Minister Wayne Munroe, who also said the officer had recently faced drug-related charges.
Family argues over land after murder
A LANDLORD’S attempt to collect months of unpaid rent turned deadly when he was allegedly stabbed to death by a tenant on Saturday, according to his family.
Man in hospital after stabbing
A man is in hospital after a stabbing on Sunday morning.
Munroe: No concern over gun trafficking after Trump’s victory
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe dismissed concerns about gun trafficking into The Bahamas following Donald Trump’s re-election as US President last week.
