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Accused can't explain how DNA was found near victim's home

DWYANE Belizaire yesterday vehemently denied murdering his godmother but could not explain how his DNA was found under her fingernails and inside a condom police found in bushes behind the the victim’s home. Belizaire, 33, took the stand yesterday m

Sailor in the spotlight

Joshua A Weech began sailing in January of 2015 at age 9. His older brother, then age 12 was already sailing so Joshua was around the Nassau Yacht Club whenever his brother had sailing. Joshua expressed an interest in starting and the rest is history

Mingoes hit rivals for six

The University of The Bahamas Mingoes won six events at the 17th Star Performers Track and Field Classic over the weekend to open local competition.

$1m of school repairs in Grand Bahama to begin soon

EDUCATION Minister Jeffrey Lloyd announced on Friday about $m of school repairs will start soon at the Hugh Campbell Primary in Grand Bahama.

$188m SOE subsidy 'definition of insanity'

The government is awaiting “imminent” receipt of a study on how to “optimise” the loss-making state-owned enterprises (SOEs) responsible for virtually its entire first half $188m fiscal deficit.

Gaither shines in Houston meet

It was another successful weekend for a number of Bahamians, representing their respective college and university track and field teams at various meets around the United States.

Boldly going out to set records at Star Trackers

THERE were qualifying performances for the Carifta Games and a number of meet records set as the Star Trackers Track Club hosted their 27th Star Performers Track Classic on Saturday at the Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium.

Mingoes hold off fightback

The University of the Bahamas Mingoes led the Leno Regulators by as much as 28 points, but in the fourth quarter of their New Providence Basketball Association’s division one match-up on Friday night, UB almost let the Regulators back in the game.

Disney unveils website for its Eleuthera project

Disney Cruise Line has unveiled a website dedicated to its Lighthouse Point project in a bid to keep Bahamians informed about progress on the Eleuthera-based destination. The website, www.DCLLighthousePoint.com, was designed by a Bahamian company, F

Island Luck co-founder a 'fugitive', says judge

A federal judge has branded one of Island Luck's co-founders a "fugitive" from US justice in rejecting his bid to have near-decade old human smuggling charges thrown out.

14 small businesses in Grand Bahama receive grant funds

FOURTEEN small businesses in Grand Bahama received grant funding yesterday to get them back on their feet and reopen following Hurricane Dorian. State Minister for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson said the grants were awarded in conjunction with the Smal

Shooting is year’s first murder for Grand Bahama

GRAND Bahama recorded its first murder for 2020 when a young man was shot dead on Tuesday evening in the “Ghetto” area of Freeport.

Laroda confident over GB Airport and Lucayan sale

GRAND Bahama Chamber of Commerce president Greg Laroda is confident major announcements could be made soon concerning the sale of the island’s airport and the beleaguered Grand Lucayan resort. Mr Laroda believes the airport is vital in terms of the

Leniency plea - for 107lbs of marijuana

AN attorney was unsuccessful in her bid yesterday to have a magistrate impose a lighter sentence for drug possession on her Jamaican client because of the prime minister’s stance on decriminalising small amounts of marijuana.

Attempted murder charge

A man was charged with attempted murder and firearm possession in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Nigel Forbes, 42, of No 16 Bradfield Lane, was charged with attempted murder and three counts of possession of a firearm with intent to put

Murder accused says his bruises were caused by 'lovemaking' and basketball

The man accused of murdering a middle-aged woman on Valentine’s Day three years ago at Seagrape, Eight Mile Rock, had told the lead police investigator that the bruises and abrasions on his body were caused from “lovemaking” with his girlfriend and w

Charisma, Sasha burn up track

Charisma Taylor and Sasha Wells, who could be headed for a collision course in the NCAA Division One Indoor Track and Field Championships, had some outstanding performances over the weekend for their respective colleges.Taylor, competing for Washingt

NPBA: Mingoes stop Rebels 83-70

THE University of The Bahamas Mingoes never trailed against the Patmor Rebels in NPBA action Monday and led by as much as 15 points en route to the 83-70 victory at the AF Adderley Gym on Monday night. Robert Joseph led the Mingoes with 25 points, i

Campbell cutting red tape on Dorian relief

IN response to frustrations, Social Services and Urban Development Minister Frankie Campbell said his ministry has removed red tape over requests for hurricane relief assistance to help residents on Grand Bahama. “Having heard the frustrations, the

Two men remanded on unlawful sex charges

TWO men were remanded to prison yesterday over allegations they each had sex with a teenaged girl.

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