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Woman jewellery thief fails to overturn her two-year sentence
A WOMAN has failed in trying to get the appellate court to overturn her two-year sentence for stealing over $100,000 worth of watches from her employer, a high-end jewellery store on Paradise Island.
Graduation ceremony held for empowerment project
Graduation ceremony held for empowerment project
THE Community Empowerment Project hosted its first graduation ceremony at First Baptist Church where participants had taken classes, gaining skills in mathematics, English, baking, jewellery making, grooming, and straw plaiting.
Prison escapee fails to overturn his 18-year sentence for armed robbery
A FORMER prison escapee's hopes at overturning his 18-year sentence for robbing a local jewellery store and two people at gunpoint of over $100,000 worth of cash and merchandise have been dashed by the Court of Appeal.
BLUE LAGOON ISLAND AND MISS WORLD BAHAMAS TEAM UP TO PROTECT THE OCEAN
Miss World Bahamas Nyah Bandelier has spent much of her summer getting in touch with her inner child as a way to further promote the importance of reducing our consumption of single-use plastics...
Young Grand Bahamian jewelers capture beauty of the islands
Two Freeport natives are in the UK creating mementos honoring the beauty of The Bahamas while accenting it with the avant-garde style of the British capital through their jewelry brand.
Letter: Question: What is 'cash for gold'Answer: An invitation and green flag for robbers
Letter: Question: What is 'cash for gold'Answer: An invitation and green flag for robbers
This past Saturday morning in Cost Right car park, I was violently attacked and thrown to the ground while having my gold necklace ripped off my neck. I was fortunate in having friends nearby who were able to give the police a detailed description of the attacker and also the licence number of the get-away car.
It is unfortunate that we have reached a point where it is foolhardy when going out,...
Suspect wins 160k for police assault
Suspect wins 160k for police assault
A MAN who was unlawfully arrested, beaten by officers and falsely accused of stealing his own possessions was awarded over $163,000 in damages by the Supreme Court.
Man shot after coming to rescue of female friend
Man shot after coming to rescue of female friend
A MAN was shot after he attempted to stop an assailant from choking a female friend on Sunday night.
VAT cut from education fees, customs duty to be eliminated from some items
THE government is seeking to eliminate the 7.5 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on ancillary fees paid for education services in the country, Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday.
McCartney demands due diligence over Baha Mar buyer
McCartney demands due diligence over Baha Mar buyer
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney yesterday demanded the Christie administration reveal to Bahamians whether it has done due diligence in probing the dealings and business connections of proposed Baha Mar purchaser Hong Kong-based Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CTFE).