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A Grand Bahama woman reportedly hung herself in her Malibu Reef home Saturday night according to police. Eyewitness News understands that she was discovered by relatives who alerted authorities shortly before 6:00 p.m. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death. Investigations are ongoing.

Southern New Providence dark after BPL Blue Hills fire The newly appointed board at Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) Company might be considering re-engaging some of the employees who were let go during the voluntary separation exercise earlier this summer, according to Bahamas Electrical Workers Union (BEWU) president, Paul Maynard. This revelation came after another fire erupted over the weekend that...

Challenges persist at the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) following a week of cancelled surgeries due to a failed air-conditioning unit. Health Minister Dr. Duane Sands told Eyewitness News that short-term goals are being achieved in an attempt to alleviate the mushrooming issues. Presently, he said, renovations are underway and new equipment is being sought to improve the hospital’s operations. “There is...

The Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) is hosting a technology workshop for small businesses this week. Executive Chairman of the BAIC, Michael Foulkes, told media on Friday at a press conference that as The Bahamas positions itself to become the new silicon capital of the Caribbean, the BAIC has realized the importance of commencing a tech workshop for small...

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman, Senator Fred Mitchell implored the Free National Movement (FNM) government to exhibit more transparency as to reasons behind the frequent Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) fires at the Blue Hill and Clifton Pier’s Power Plant in Nassau. “The PLP is again calling on the Minnis government to provide the Bahamian people with a full, frank...

While the University of The Bahamas (UB) guns after modernizing the tertiary institution, its president Dr. Rodney Smith recently revealed that it will also begin reviewing the university’s process of admission in order to minimize the growing loss of potential students. Dr. Smith admitted that UB has experienced a significant loss in potential students over the year, due partially to...

With an aim to significantly reduce the incidents and deaths from prostate cancer in the country, US TOO, a non-profit prostate cancer education and support network, has partnered with The Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU) to screen at least 10,000 Bahamian men this year. BHCAWU President, Darrin Woods told Eyewitness News he is encouraging all men to...

Event to support Bahamas Sickle Cell Association On Thursday, September 27, 2018, Sunryse Information Management will host its 11th Annual Shred Day event at the Western Esplanade near Arawak Cay. Each year, the company invites members of the public to shred up to 100 lbs of confidential documents free of charge. In exchange, Sunryse donates $1 for every 10lbs shredded to a local...

Another well recognized retired Bahamian track and field athlete is getting the opportunity to coach at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I level. Former Olympian Derrick Atkins this weekend was named assistant coach at Western Carolina University (WCU). He will be responsible for coaching the Catamount sprints, hurdles and relay groups. Prior to signing with WCU, Atkins spent...

The University of The Bahamas’ (UB) men’s soccer team went winless on the road over the weekend. On Saturday, UB fell 4-1 to Johnson University. Tristin Arnold scored the lone goal in the game for UB. On Friday, UB lost 3-0 to Florida College. So far UB is 0-3-1 in international play.

Wanted murder suspect Timothy Cole turned himself in to police yesterday morning a day after an all-points bulletin was issued for his arrest. While it is unclear what murder Cole is wanted for, he presented himself to Eyewitness News along with family members, concerned about his safety, before he went to the Central Detective Unit (CDU). Officers, however, were tight-lighted...

Edison Sumner resigned as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employees Confederation (BCCEC) on Friday after details of his 10-year securities industry ban and over $200,000 in fines surfaced last week. In a letter addressed to the BCCEC's Chairman Mike Maura Jr., Sumner said the resignation is with immediate effect. Earlier this week, the Chamber stood by Sumner...

The reservations department at the national flag carrier, Bahamasair has been dissolved and its services outsourced to a call centre in Grand Bahama the company's Managing Director Tracey Cooper confirmed Friday. The issue was a bone of contention for staff earlier this summer. Executives of the Airport Airline Allied Workers Union (AAAWU), argued that they were not included in the...

Twenty-seven-year-old Amber Weech, who was reported missing since Wednesday, September 12, was found Friday night with no apparent harm according to family members. According to Gina Wallace, Weech's aunt, Weech made her way to her father's house. "We just got the news, God is good," said a relieved Wallace. With the help of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force's (RBDF) southern coastal team, Weech's...

Two women were hauled before the magistrate court on two drug charges Friday morning. Margaret Smith, 60, of Windsor Place, Soldier Road, clad in a black and white dress and black cardigan, and Chavon Johnson, 43, of Hutchinson Street, Bain Town, were arraigned before Deputy Chief Magistrate Subusola Swain in. The duo is accused of conspiring to possess and possession...

"I want my plants back," was the cry of Maria Simmons on Thursday, pleading to anyone who would listen. The matter was so dear to her heart that it brought her to tears. On Friday, however, she was singing a new tune. Simmons, a retired nurse who has lived in the same house since 1958, said she does not have a...

Wingman D’Andre Vilmar will begin his collegiate basketball career with the Grizzly Basketball team at Missouri State University-West Plains. The 6’4” guard joins a highly touted recruiting class at West Plains. “I’m really excited about this group,” Grizzly head coach Chris Pop said during a recent interview. “We’ve gotten bigger, more athletic. The overall talent level is high. It’s just...

International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) 200-meter (m) Diamond League champion, Shaunae Miller-Uibo returned to Nassau on Thursday after finishing the 2018 outdoor track and field season undefeated in both the women’s 200 and 400. In addition to capturing the Diamond League title in the 200, Miller-Uibo also won the 200 at the IAAF Continental Cup in Orstrava, Czech Republic....