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Grand Bahama health officials delighted to receive two new ambulances

GRAND Bahama health officials are grateful for the donation of two ambulances after the significant loss of emergency vehicles on the island during Hurricane Dorian. Hospital administrator Sharon Williams said all the ambulances at Grand Bahama’s em

Migrants held in Bimini

POLICE on Bimini apprehended five illegal immigrants on that island on Tuesday.

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One man shot dead, another injured in Eight Mile Rock

A man was shot dead and another was seriously injured in a shooting in Eight Mile Rock on Tuesday night.

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TWO FACE COURT OVER ATTACKS

TWO young men were charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s court yesterday with murder and attempted murder.

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Five held after drugs and cash found in Grand Bahama

FIVE people were arrested in Grand Bahama for various offences, including drug possession and possession of a large quantity of cash in separate incidents.

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31-year-old from Abaco charged with murder

A 31-year-old Abaco man accused of killing a father of two was charged with murder in the Marsh Harbour Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Kevin Gabriel, of Crockett Drive, appeared before Magistrate A Evans. It is alleged that on Friday, July 19, the ac

Men charged in Grand Bahama

Five men were arraigned on Friday in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court in connection with a number of serious offenses, including possession dangerous drugs, unlicensed firearm and ammunition.

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Freeport man on murder charge

A 25-year-old Freeport man was charged with murder in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

Hundreds fly to religious conference

THE Kingdom Partners Global Leadership Conference (KPGLC) 2016 will be held in Freeport, attracting 400 delegates to Grand Bahama from September 29 to October 3.

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Teen charge with assault with a deadly weapon

A 15-year-old boy was charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court with assault with a deadly weapon on Friday.

Hunt for policewoman’s killer

GRAND Bahama police have released a composite sketch of a man they believe can help in the ongoing murder investigation into the death of Theresa Thompson.

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German cruise ship visits freeport during world tour

THE MS Amadea, a chartered vessel of the German-based Phoenix Reisen, called at Freeport Harbour yesterday with over 500 German cruise passengers.

Six Chinese nationals held after overstaying

SIX Chinese nationals who overstayed their time in Grand Bahama were apprehended by Bahamian authorities at a resort in the Lucaya area on Independence Day. Bahamas immigration officials believe the group was taking steps to be smuggled into the Uni

US pre-clearance reopens at Grand Bahama airport

THE US pre-clearance service reopened on Thursday morning at the Grand Bahama International Airport nearly four weeks after the passage of Hurricane Matthew.

US pre-clearance reopens in Grand Bahama Airport

THE US pre-clearance service reopened on Thursday morning at the Grand Bahama International Airport nearly four weeks after the passage of Hurricane Matthew.

Cocaine worth $200,000 seized

FREEPORT – Police seized over $200,000 worth of suspected cocaine, which was found hidden in a bucket inside a vehicle, police reported on Thursday.

Biker killed in crash officially identified

FREEPORT – A motorcycle rider who was killed early Sunday morning on Grand Bahama has been officially identified as 29-year-old Keith Jamaal McCartney, of No 83 Hill Court.

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Drugs worth $2m seized by police

FREEPORT – Some $2 million worth of illegal drugs were seized by police during a drug bust in the Holmes Rock area late Wednesday evening.

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Authorities seize cocaine worth $2m

FREEPORT – Bahamian and US authorities discovered $2 million worth of cocaine, hidden among bags of coffee, in a container at the Freeport Container Port on Tuesday.

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Man convicted of having fake traffic inspector stickers

FREEPORT – A 21-year-old man who was arrested for possession of fake traffic inspector stickers and decals was convicted in Freeport Magistrates’ Court yesterday.