NASSAU, BAHAMAS -Family Of All Murder Victims (FOAM) organization President Khandi Gibson will host a community legal clinic and job fair on May 11, 2024 on R.M. Bailey Park which is geared toward helping individuals looking to expunge minor infractions from their police records, free immigration and legal consultation, passport signing as well as other […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – An intelligence-led operation conducted by the police and officers from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force on Thursday April 18, 2024, resulted in the arrest of 10 adults and the confiscation of the firearms, ammunition, suspected drugs and counterfeit currency. Authorities confirmed Friday morning that the Operation Eagle Claw led to the discovery […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A 17-year-old male is being questioned in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on Thursday April 18 2024, around 6:45 a.m. Initial reports indicate that the victim was cycling along Carmichael Road when he was struck off his bicycle by two unknown males, both of whom were reportedly armed with blunt […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A 34-year-old American male from Indiana is in police custody after he was found in possession of suspected Heroin at the country’s main gateway, Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA). Officers from the Airport Division arrested the male shortly after 4:00 p.m. on Thursday April 18, 2024. The Drug Enforcement Unit will conduct […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — On Monday, April 15, a total of 274 Haitian nationals were repatriated from Matthew Town, Inagua, to Cap-Haitien, Haiti, aboard the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s HMBS Lawrence Major. The repatriation operation, led by David Rolle, Senior Immigration Officer, and his team of officers, saw the ship depart Matthew Town on Sunday, April […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Ranfurly Home for Children opened phase two of its transitional home project on Thursday April 18, 2024; the overall aim is to support the transition of young adults from Child Protective Services into independent living. President of The Ranfurly Home for Children Joey Premock said the organization welcomed its first resident […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander said he supports the passing of the Anti-Gang Bill (2024) and the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill 2024, which was passed in the House of Assembly on Wednesday. Fernander asserted that the bill will be critical in the police force’s fight to rid the country of criminal enterprises that […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Airport Authority and the Public Managers Union (PMU) signed a long awaited industrial agreement at  Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) on Thursday morning. PMU President Leslie Munnings said he is joyous about the historic occasion; he highlighted that the first-time industrial agreement signing will play a role in laying the foundation […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Opposition Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Michael Pintard, Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper, other FNM officials and Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander arrived at the House of Assembly (HOA) on Thursday morning to sign the book of condolences for former FNM parliamentarian and former HOA Deputy Speaker Don Saunders Sr, who is Lying […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – President of the Bahamas Christian Council Bishop Delton Fernander expressed concerns Thursday morning that the church has not consulted on the Anti-Gang Bill (2024) and the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill 2024, which was tabled in the Lower Chamber on Wednesday April 17, 2024. Prime Minister Philip Davis asserted that the bill will […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Executive Director of The Bahamas Crisis Center, Dr. Sandra Dean-Patterson, while lauding Prime Minister Philip Davis’ “rape is rape” comments, said not enough is being done to criminalize marital rape and other forms of sexual violence against women and girls; she maintains that laws need to be amended to ensure that they […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Labour and Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle told media Wednesday morning that the Director of Labour Howard Thompson Jr is conducting meetings with both the Bahamas Communications Public Managers Union (BCPMU) and the Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union (BCPOU) to ensure that all parties are on one accord to avoid […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Health & Wellness Minister Dr. Michael Darville said the vast technological advancements in stem cell research in country will soon begin attracting researchers and scientists from around the world; he comments were made in parliament Wednesday morning during the laying of the  Longevity and Regenerative Therapy Bill 2024. The bill will repeal […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS -Harsh and hefty penalties being dished out by the Davis Administration to tackle gang related activity in country as the war against gang and gun violence continues. Prime Minister Philip Davis began debate in the House of assembly on the Anti-Gang Bill (2024) and the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill 2024 Wednesday morning reaffirming […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister of Works Clay Sweeting affirmed Wednesday morning that demolition of shanty town homes will continue as scheduled despite recent reports that shanty town residents across the nation have been appealing for an extension. Residents in these unregulated communities have made requests to the Ministry of Works to allow the Unregulated Communities […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A 23-year-old female is being questioned in connection with attempting to kill a 29-year-old male with her vehicle while in the area of Carmichael Road on Tuesday April 16, 2024. Initial reports indicate that shortly after 10:00 p.m., the victim and the suspect, both occupants of a gray Jeep vehicle, were involved […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police are currently investigating a fatal shooting incident that claimed the life of a 36-year-old male on Tuesday April 16, 2024, in the Ridgeland Park community. Initial reports indicate that around 10:15 p.m., the victim was walking on Antol Avenue when the occupants of a dark-colored Japanese vehicle pulled alongside him; one […]