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Financial crimes rise 54% to five-year-high

Financial crimes reported to the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) surged by 54 percent to 830 incidents in 2023 and representing a five-year high.

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Financial crimes rise 54% to five-year-high

Financial crimes reported to the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) surged by 54 percent to 830 incidents in 2023 and representing a five-year high.

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Father jailed for gun in sock drawer

A 38-year-old father was sentenced to 20 months in prison yesterday after admitting to having a loaded gun hidden in his sock drawer at his family home earlier this week.

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More athletes qualify for CARIFTA

A beautiful Saturday at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium was perfect for the athletes to turn in CARIFTA-qualifying performances at the 2024 Star Performers Track Classic.

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Cases of sex infections reduced over ten years

THE public healthcare system recorded 2,169 sexually transmitted infections in 2022, 61 per cent –– or 1,320 –– of which were syphilis cases.

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Man charged over sex attack

A 35-year-old man was remanded in custody yesterday after he was accused of sexually assaulting a 20-year-old woman at a business establishment last week.

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Man admits to four bail breaches, fined $2,000

A 20-year-old man was fined $2,000 after admitting to breaching his curfew while on release for a pending murder charge.

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Man charged with molesting 7-year-old girl remanded

A 20-year-old man was locked behind bars yesterday after he was accused of molesting his seven-year-old niece earlier this month.

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Largest Bahamas First stake targeted in acquisition move

The largest shareholding in Bahamas First may soon change hands with the potential buyer already signalling its desire to expand that ownership interest beyond the initial 20 percent.

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Roadrunners: More athletes qualify for the CARIFTA games

THE Roadrunners’ Diana Lynn Thompson Classic saw more athletes on the track and field attain the CARIFTA qualifying standards on Saturday at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium.

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BBFF can now boast of having 20 active professionals in the sport

WITH four more competitors earning their professional status this year, the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation can now boast of having 20 active professionals in the sport.

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Haitian Pastor helped 20 since demolition of shanty towns

LEAGUE of Haitian Pastors president Dr Jean Paul Charles said he helped 20 residents affected by recent demolitions in New Providence who needed money and food.

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Contractors hopeful of uptick - but cautious on bank rules

BAHAMAS Contractors Association president Leonard Sands does not see construction slowing down for 2024 and could see a 20 percent uptick, but warned restrictive banking policies could put a damper on the growth.

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20-year-old charged with two counts of murder

A MAN was remanded in custody on Friday after being accused of two fatal shootings in New Providence in the last two months.

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Exuma man accused of molesting ten-year-old girl on two occasions

A 20-year-old man was sent to prison yesterday after being accused of twice molesting a ten-year-old girl in Exuma last week.