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Court orders psyc-eval for man accused of damaging kiosk

A MAN accused of damaging an Island Luck kiosk last month was remanded to prison for a psychological evaluation after displaying erratic behaviour and incoherent speech in court.

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Atlantis ‘not on market’ following record 2026

ATLANTIS’ top executive yesterday asserted that the Paradise Island mega resort is “not on the market right now” as it targets “a very strong” year-end and 2027 performance following “another record year”.

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Watchdog questions Senator over $1.5m voucher controversy

PARLIAMENT’S spending watchdog has questioned Jerome Fitzgerald, the Prime Minister’s former senior policy adviser, as part of its probe into whether taxpayer monies financed building vouchers distributed in the name of PLP candidates prior to the May 2026 general election.

11,000 new home ‘deficit’ in decade through COVID

The Bahamas suffered an annual 900-unit shortfall between new home completions and buyer demand for an entire decade up to and through COVID-19, with government rent controls and regulations further restricting affordable housing supply.

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Union demands action over leaks, mould, rodents at UB

THE Union of Tertiary Educators Bahamas has demanded immediate action over leaking classrooms, mould and rodent infestations at the University of The Bahamas, questioning what became of $25m the union said UB’s president claimed was received for campus improvements.

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Prison holds 1,700 despite capacity for 900

THE Bahamas Department of Corrections is holding about 1,700 people in a facility designed for 900, with authorities deporting nearly 500 foreign nationals this year and referring scores of Bahamians for possible early release as they try to ease chronic overcrowding.

Barnett-Ellis presses govt over 125% domestic surge

OPPOSITION Senator Michela Barnett-Ellis has demanded that the government explain what is driving a 125 percent surge in domestic-related reports and publish a national strategy to tackle domestic and sexual violence.

Atlantis celebrates excellence: Over 100 employees honoured at 27th Amethyst Awards

ATLANTIS recognised employees from across its more than 6,000-member workforce yesterday during the resort’s 27th Amethyst Awards.