Gunman Who Robbed Pregnant Cashier, Jailed for Six Years
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A man who robbed a cashier at gunpoint has been jailed for six years. Demetrius Barlett received the sentence after admitting to robbing Joe Food Mart in Freeport.
Nine Member Jury Selected for North Abaco MP’s Trial
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Nine jurors have been selected to hear the case of North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish.
12-Year-Sentence for Man Convicted of Raping Woman After Leaving Bar
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A 47-year-old man convicted of attacking and raping a woman as she left a bar has been jailed for 12 years.
Guatemala Police Raid Save The Children Offices For Alleged Child Abuse
GUATEMALA - Guatemalan police conducted a raid on Thursday at the premises of NGO Save The Children following allegations of child abuse, according to authorities.
Police Arrests Pro-Palestinian Protesters
UNITED STATES - Pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Southern California and other universities across the U.S. Have been arrested over the past three days.
I Reject Any Suggestion That The Bahamas Discriminates
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Social Services Minister Myles Laroda is weighing in on that US state department report citing the country's struggles with gender-based violence, lack of legislation to criminalize marital rape, as well as a lack of protection for the LGBTQI+ plus community.
Environment Minister: Spot Fines Are Only the Beginning
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Parliamentarians debating amendments to the Environmental Planning and Protection Act of 2019, specifically, measures to increase penalties associated with a range of offenses already outlined in the act.
Press Liaison: It Gives You That Added Boost To Press On
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Press Liaison Officer for the Royal Bahamas Police Force Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings was one of several community leaders awarded for her work in the community along with her efforts in the fight against crime.
Child Advocate: Hummingbirds United Are Going To Be A League Of Extraordinary Candidates
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Terneille Burrows, a child abuse advocate who has been vocal for many years, says she's forming an organization in response to an uptick in child abuse cases.
New Electricity Legislation Could Mean New Energy Tariffs
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - We could soon see the first changes in tariff rates for electricity services in over a decade thanks to the electricity bill 2024.