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Barge breaks from moorings
Barge breaks from moorings
A LARGE barge broke its moorings in Montagu harbour yesterday and was adrift for a number of hours before being captured and secured...
Drifting vessel runs aground
Drifting vessel runs aground
AN unmanned cargo vessel that broke free from mooring at the Port of Nassau overnight ran aground off Saunders Beach, drawing attention from curious residents yesterday.
Police investigate death of a female tourist on Exuma
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An investigation is underway by the Police on the island of Exuma into the death of a 64-year-old American woman from Florida, USA. According to initial reports from the Police: "Shortly after 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, 4 April 2024, a married couple was onboard a pleasure vessel moored near Black Point, Exuma, [...]
Eleuthera double death update
Eleuthera double death update
ELEUTHERA — The latest information out of Eleuthera has confirmed that a deadly fire and steam accident on board a ship Friday afternoon, reportedly registered as "New Amsterdam," – allegedly a Holland America Cruise Ship, has claimed the lives of two foreign nationals. Sources on the island said two Bahamian men were injured as well. [...]
Two arrested by police after marijuana seizure
Two arrested by police after marijuana seizure
POLICE in Harbour Island have arrested a man and a woman following the seizure of a quantity of marijuana on Saturday.
Man and woman held for marijuana possession in Harbour Island
POLICE in Harbour Island have arrested a man and a woman following the seizure of a quantity of dangerous drugs on Saturday.
Police in Bimini investigating drowning of 75-year-old American woman
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Police in Bimini are investigating the circumstances surrounding a drowning incident that claimed the life of a 75-year-old American woman from Southport, North Carolina. The incident reportedly occurred on Monday shortly before 8 pm. Initial reports indicate that the victim was onboard a sailboat moored at Honeymoon Harbor, and while transitioning from the [...]
Special Weather Update
Special Weather Update
Small craft and mariners are strongly advised to remain safely moored in port while beachgoers and swimmers are strongly urged to remain onshore
UPDATE: Investigation underway into Potter's Cay fire
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) Fire Services Department is conducting investigations into the events that led to a vessel and three vendor stalls being completely destroyed by fire at the northwestern section of Potters Cay Dock early Sunday morning. RBPF Fire Services responded and successfully extinguished the blaze; however, the vessel and [...]
Businessman Mario Carey Cries ‘Why are we giving away our natural resources for free?’
Real estate legend and diver Mario Carey heightened the urgency of his call for monetizing and monitoring the waters of The Bahamas in the face of record numbers of boats anchoring in harbours and bays threatening already decaying coral reefs and once abundant marine life.