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FNM Deputy hits out at amendment to security branch members' medical insurance policy
FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Shanendon Cartwright called government’s amendment to the medical insurance policy for security branch members “disgraceful and heartless”.
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Police shooting of blind man in 2018 ruled a justifiable homicide
A Coroner’s Court jury has ruled that the fatal shooting of a blind man on a motorcycle in 2018 by a police officer pursuing an allegedly armed suspect, was a justifiable homicide.
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PM: Plans to develop performing arts school
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis says his administration is making plans to further develop The Bahamas' orange economy with a performing arts school.
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Approval sought for $65m Rose Island hotel project
The Government's investments chief yesterday disclosed that approval is being sought for a $65m resort Rose Island resort project to join $1.3bn worth of New Providence developments that have already received the go-ahead.
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PM: Bahamas' survival at stake over climate change
The Prime Minister has warned that The Bahamas will "not survive" unless it can become more resilient against, and better adapt to, the impact of climate change.
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THE CORONATION: King Charles III crowned in Westminster Abbey
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III was crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey, in a ceremony built on ancient traditions at a time when the British monarchy faces an uncertain future.
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SANDS: DNA TESTING COULD SPELL TROUBLE – FNM chairman warning of ‘significant upheaval’ from paternity proposal
FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands anticipates “significant upheaval” in The Bahamas if DNA tests are required to establish paternity among people wanting recognition as citizens following the Privy Council’s landmark ruling last week.
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Taxi Cab Union optimistic over ten percent increase in fare
The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union’s president yesterday voiced optimism that the imminent 10 percent fare increase will offset the industry’s “over saturation” after it was revealed that new vehicle loan requests jumped six-fold in late 2022.
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Gruesome discovery of dead man in Crooked Island
THE grim discovery of a dead man in the street with lacerations on his wrist and forehead disturbed the tranquillity of Crooked Island on Saturday morning, rocking an island of just 305 residents.
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Morgan Freeman receives Sir Sidney Poitier Tribute Award
HOLLYWOOD star Morgan Freeman was the guest of honour last night at the Bahamas International Film Festival - as he received this year’s Sir Sidney Poitier Tribute Award.
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Cutlass-wielding man dies after being shot by police in Grand Bahama
A man is dead after being shot by police in Grand Bahama on Sunday.
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'Protect the asset' focus in $400m UK financing talks
Climate resilient projects to protect critical assets such as the redeveloped Grand Bahama International Airport could be included in the up to $400m financing that The Bahamas is negotiating with a UK government agency.
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North Abaco port's $60m need as RFP is readied
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the Government is "moving quickly" to put both Abaco's commercial ports out to bid amid assertions that the northern location needs a $60m upgrade to make it commercially viable.
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Six design options for GB's $200m airport
Grand Bahama will be presented with six different design options for its new $200m airport, the winning bidder has revealed, with an announcement on the expected construction start expected "very shortly".
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Andros man missing at sea
AUTHORITIES are searching for Ryan Barr, a 21-year-old Andros resident who reportedly fell off a boat on Saturday and is still missing.
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Dependents not covered on insurance policies for new uniformed branches employees
STARTING from July, new employees of uniform branches would have to pay $700 monthly to include their spouses and children in their government-sponsored insurance policies, according to Police Staff Association Chairman Ricardo Walkes.
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Davis says he ‘mis-spoke’ on $400m draw down from UK EXIM Bank for GB airport
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the government would draw $200m from the $1bn the UK EXIM Bank has made available to develop the Grand Bahama International Airport — not $400m as he had previously said.
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Coleby-Davis: Inspection units to determine roadworthiness coming soon
MOBILE inspection units soon will be brought to the Bahamas to ensure that vehicles are road worthy.
