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NASSAU| A 39-year-old New Providence man was on Monday charged with murdering the key witness in his upcoming armed robbery trial. Prosecutors allege that Venice Bay resident Adnan Oliver breached the conditions of his bail in that case by failing to report to a police station 81 times between January 3, 2026 and July 8, []
NEW York| Prosecutors said the recommendation depends on Goodman continuing to co-operate with authorities, fully disclosing information and meeting other conditions, including having no disqualifying criminal history. “The defendant also agrees to fully cooperate with the Government in all proceedings, whether administrative or judicial, involving the forfeiture to the United States of all rights, title, []
NASSAU| The homicide count climbed to 42 over the weekend following the killing of Omar Miller, a man 50 who was fatally shot and killed while he sat in his vehicle at a residence on Cowpen Road, just east of Golden Isles Road. Gunfire rang out after a dark-colored SUV pulled up near Miller’s vehicle hitting the []
FNMS do not want ROLLINS! NASSAU| The opposition Free National Movement (FNM) has postponed its planned post-election review of its performance in the May general election, according to the party’s chairman, Dr. Duane Sands. Sands said the meeting, referred to as a postmortem conclave, will not take place in July, but that preparations are actively []
The number of new cancer cases worldwide could rise to nearly 35 million annually by 2050 if urgent action is not taken, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns in its latest report. According to the WHO, cancer remains the second leading cause of death globally, with nearly 10 million deaths each year. The organization emphasizes []
GUYANA| Scores of people are feared to have drowned after a passenger ferry capsized off the coast of Guyana on Saturday night local time. Sixty-seven people were rescued on Sunday, officials said, but since then rescue workers have been unable to locate any more survivors. According to the ferry’s passenger list, it was carrying 116 []
NASSAU, The Bahamas — Deputy to the Governor General, the Rt. Hon. Ruby Ann Darling attended the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s 53rd Bahamas Independence Reception at Coral Harbour Base, Coral Harbour, New Providence on Saturday evening, July 18, 2026. Also in attendance was the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Myles LaRoda, and Commander of []
Ladies and gentlemen, Good afternoon, It is a pleasure to join you as we celebrate the opening of your new offices and another milestone in J.P. Morgan’s long history in The Bahamas. A move like this is a statement of confidence. It reflects a belief in the future, and today it sends a clear message: []
NASSAU| A defence force officer has admitted to breaking the law by failing to renew his shotgun license for more than a decade. Kareem Rolle was arrested when police officers carried out a search warrant at his Trinidad Avenue home on July 5 and seized his shotgun and five shells. Rolle hasn’t renewed his shotgun []
NASSAU| Cynthia Neely, age 90 of Sanford Drive and formerly of Bimini, Bahamas died at Doctors Hospital on Saturday 11th July 2026. She is survived by her daughters: Sonya Neely Smith and Thallise Neely; sons: Raynor, Antoine (Abigail) and Trevaughn (Cherelle) Neely; sisters: Phyllis Alexander, Joan Davis, Agnes Johnson and Rita Moxey; brothers: Pastor Alvin []
