MAN DIES IN HOSPITAL: On Monday, police received information that a 19-year-old man who was a victim in a shooting in Flamingo Gardens on Friday, died in hospital. The victim was previously reported as a juvenile; however, further investigation revealed that he is an adult.

Coach Larikah Russell, a highly decorated tennis professional and national champion, will be inducted into the 2025 Hall of Fame Class of Southern Nazarene University (SNU) Athletics. ournews.bs/bahamian-tenni…

Four Injured In Hit-And-Run At George Town, Exuma Work Site The Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) released a statement on a hit-and-run incident that left four of its workers hospitalised.

St. Andrews International School President Gordon Mckenzie says he is happy with the school’s decade-long partnership with Aisha Bowe’s Hack It Bahamas. The school also focuses on STEM and has introduced coding languages like Python since being inspired by the camp.

In tonight’s City In Focus we speak with Lucaya International School’s Head of Secondary Nigel Kirkby. He talks to us about creating a learning environment where all students are welcomed.

NEW NATL RECORD: Lamar Taylor, out of lane 6, won his heat and finished 22nd overall in the men’s 100m freestyle at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. His time was 48.52, a new national record.🇧🇸🔥💪🏾 📹 Georgette Albury

NEW ROADS: The government signed a $52.6 million contract with GDA Paving & Construction to transform San Salvador’s infrastructure. The contract includes 40 miles of roadways which will receive asphalt paving and other repairs.

NOTICES GIVEN: Works Minister Clay Sweeting says 30-day notices for demolition have been given to several shantytowns in Eleuthera and Andros. He also says demolition will also occur at two more shantytowns in New Providence.

Former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis says he supports technological advancements like the new biometric cards to fight corruption, strengthen democracy, and uphold the “one man, one vote” principle.

The Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) will pay tribute to the late Bill Wallace, former Chairman of the National Junkanoo Committee (NJC), with a combined Junkanoo Rush Out on Tuesday, August 5th, immediately following his memorial service.

BREAKING: Police are investigating the discovery of a man's body which was found in a vehicle near a home on Wilton Street just before 1:30pm today.

The Appeal Court has overturned a landmark award that held the Immigration Department liable for $575,000 in damages and ordered a new trial. ournews.bs/panel-overturn…

Despite years of public consultations, studies, and promises, the country still lacks a fully functional, unified public bus system. ournews.bs/19-years-later…

Grand Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey proudly reflected on the Goombay festival’s roots, noting how it began on the island and has since inspired celebrations across the country. ournews.bs/goombay-summer…

Appeal Court judges have upheld the murder conviction of a man found responsible for an ambush shooting, but they said his life sentence was too harsh and ordered a new judge to impose a fixed sentence. ournews.bs/new-judge-orde…

Works and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting says the bulldozers will be out again to tear down shantytowns in New Providence in the next two weeks. ournews.bs/fire-trail-sha…

Lamar Taylor's historic 2025 season continues at the international level as he emerged with a new national record in the 100m free against the top swimmers in the world. ournews.bs/taylor-sets-ne…

CONGRATS: Congrats to Zaylie Elizabeth Thompson who competed in the women’s 100m freestyle this morning at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore today. Zaylie finished with a time of 59.45s in heat 5 of the race. She placed 47th out of 84 participants overall.🇧🇸🔥💪🏾🥳