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Drifting catamaran rescued by RBDF

THREE occupants of a disabled vessel are grateful for the assistance of members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force after they were safely escorted to harbour in the southern Bahamas early yesterday morning.

Dames defends efforts in search for missing man

NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday defended the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s search and rescue efforts for a missing man following a boating accident over the weekend.

Remembering ‘gentle giant’ Charles Sweeting

TRIBUTES have poured in for former Queen’s College principal and president of The Bahamas Conference of the Methodist Church Reverend Charles Sweeting, who died last week.

Pfizer’s vaccine here by August

HEALTH Minister Renward Wells said the country is expected to receive its first doses of the Pfizer vaccine through the World Health Organisation’s COVAX Facility soon, with additional doses of the brand anticipated to arrive in the country later this year.

‘Mother’ Pratt: It has been rough

FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Cynthia “Mother” Pratt says she’s happy to be recuperating at home after surviving horrific COVID-19 symptoms in hospital. “It’s been rough, oh it’s been rough, but praise God, I made it,” Mrs Pratt, 75, said yesterday.

‘KILLINGS PRODUCT OF OUR FAILURES’: Dames blames decades of neglect for murders but assures public ‘You’re safe’

DESPITE a recent spate of murders over the holiday weekend, National Security Minister Marvin Dames said Bahamians have no reason to feel unsafe, insisting police have the crime situation under control.

Bishop Ellis criticises Crystal Cruise protests

PROMINENT Mount Tabor Church pastor Bishop Neil Ellis has criticised Harbour Island residents whose protests prevented Crystal Cruises from anchoring its ships there as part of its home porting experience in The Bahamas.

Post office clerks testify on Rudy King transactions

TWO post office clerks yesterday testified that they conducted transactions for Bahamian businessman Rudolph “Rudy” King that required authorisation from their supervisor.

Woman denies helping to launder money

A 46-year-old woman who denied helping another person launder nearly $50,000 into a foreign country was yesterday granted bail ahead of her trial.

Man accused of setting fire to church

A 22-year-old man was denied bail yesterday over allegations he set fire to a local church.

Public alert over real estate scam

THE general public has been put on high alert by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to be on the lookout for a real estate scam artist.

Five face court for murders

FIVE men were yesterday charged with murder in the Magistrate’s Court in connection with five separate incidents - including one man accused of five murders.

PM: Only way to end pandemic is vaccine

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has again appealed for Bahamians to get vaccinated against COVID-19, saying it is the only way to end this pandemic.

Man still missing after boat accident

A BOATING accident on Sunday has left a man missing at sea.

Algernon Allen tops honours list

SIXTEEN Bahamians have been chosen to receive a national honour this year, with former Cabinet minister Algernon Allen named as a special awardee.

BPL union says some progress on ‘issues’

THE union representing Bahamas Power and Light workers said it has been assured by BPL’s executive management that several of their longstanding issues will soon be resolved after meetings were held between the two parties on Friday.

Two dead in weekend accidents

TWO pedestrians are dead after separate traffic accidents in New Providence and Grand Bahama over the weekend.

COVID claims life of five-month-old girl

COVID-19 related deaths have climbed by two to 254, with officials reporting that the country’s youngest victim is a five-month-old girl who died from the virus on June 26.

‘Vigilante’ attack

A MAGISTRATE is set to determine the fate of a 21-year-old man who claimed he assaulted another man because he believed his father was a sex offender.

Cheque fraud alert

POLICE are warning members of the business community to be on alert due to a recent spate of fraudulent cheques being circulated.

SUSPECT FACES FIVE MURDER CHARGES: Accused due in court for killings as police detain other gunmen

A MAN accused of five murders will face court today over a series of killings dating back to 2018.

Man dies after being struck by vehicle

A man died after being struck by a vehicle on Saturday night.

Two dead after separate shooting incidents

Two men are dead after separate shooting incidents on Saturday.

'There is hope for a better future' – Prime Minister's Independence remarks

2021 Independence Remarks from Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis.

Man dies after Flamingo Gardens shooting

A MAN died in hospital after he was shot outside his home in Flamingo Gardens on Thursday night.