Thursday, July 31
Rescue efforts underway after plane makes emergency landing in Abaco
Authorities are working to rescue a pilot who had to make an emergency landing in a marshy area west of Treasure Cay this morning.
Credit ‘bubble’ fear on consumer loan terms
A senior banker is warning against Bahamian commercial lenders sparking credit “bubbles” and increased delinquencies by issuing loans that fail to reflect the borrower’s true credit risk.
Major PI project with $150m sales focus of legal fight
A Paradise Island development said to have generated "over $150m" in pre-sales is the focal point of a furious legal battle that has erupted between its former and current development partners.
NHI expansion will ‘fail’ if current woe not fixed now
National Health Insurance (NHI) will “fail completely” if it expands patient numbers and benefits without “immediately fixing” current payment backlogs, the Opposition’s finance chief argued yesterday.
Capo: $201m liability switch 'masks' Resorts World dump
Resorts World Bimini's original developer is alleging its Genting partner has converted an "illegitimate $201m liability" placed on the project's books into a loan to "mask" its financial "misallocations".
Immigration ruling by retired judge overturned
THE Court of Appeal has struck down a $575,000 judgment issued by a retired Supreme Court justice nearly three years after she demitted office, declaring the decision unconstitutional and legally void.
$56m deal signed for San Salvador roadworks and marina redevelopment
THE government has signed a $52.6m contract for the redevelopment of the road network in Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ San Salvador constituency - along with the expansion of its marina.
Accused cries at ‘not guilty’ verdict in underage sex case
A 35-year-old Abaco man accused of having unlawful sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old girl became visibly emotional on Thursday after a Supreme Court jury found him not guilty.
Minnis: Ban fast food on Family Islands
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has proposed introducing legislation to prevent international fast food franchises from operating in the Family Islands, citing the growing health crisis linked to poor dietary habits.
DEIDRE BASTIAN: Avoid misconceptions about entrepreneurship
We have all dreamed about starting our own business at least once.
Rashawn produces another hole-in-one
Rashawn Hanna produced the second hole-in-one shot on the same hole for Team Bahamas to highlight day two of competition at the 37th Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships.
‘Don’t judge Defence Force on the conduct of one or two men’
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe says the Royal Bahamas Defence Force should be judged not by the misconduct of one or two people, but by how the organisation responds and protects against future failures, a principle guiding the inquiry into alleged abuse at this summer’s Rangers camp in Eleuthera.
‘RBDF not offered complimentary Starlink service in SpaceX deal’
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe says the government pays more than $1m annually for Starlink satellite internet services used across law enforcement and security agencies, contradicting a recent international news report suggesting the services may have been provided free of charge as part of an agreement to allow SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket boosters to land in the country.
Decomposing body of man found in car near a residence on Wilton Street
A MAN’S body was found in an advanced state of decomposition inside a vehicle near a residence on Wilton Street yesterday afternoon.
Bills tabled ‘put public health at the centre of our national policy’
A SWEEPING package of health-related bills aimed at strengthening the nation’s healthcare system, expanding access, and modernising service delivery was debated in Parliament yesterday, drawing praise and criticism.
‘Much stricter environment when schools reopen with ID cards and campus controls’
PUBLIC schools across the country will enter a “much stricter environment” this September, with new rules requiring student ID cards, security escorts for visitors, and tighter campus controls, part of changes announced by Education Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin.
Immigration commission report ‘not handed to me yet,’ says Davis
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday he has not yet received the long-anticipated report from the Immigration Commission –– despite the government previously saying it was completed and ready for his review.
Privilege committee recommends White and Cartwright apologise over behaviour in the House of Assembly
THE House of Assembly’s Committee on Privilege has recommended that Opposition MPs Shanendon Cartwright and Adrian White apologise for misleading or inappropriate conduct during this year’s budget debate, warning that future acts of deception or disorder in Parliament should be met with formal condemnation.
Tennis sensation Khai Rees commits to Temple University in Philadelphia
BREAKOUT tennis sensation Khai Rees has committed to play ball for the Temple University Owls in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Oldtimers Softball All-Star Classic set for this weekend
THE New Providence Oldtimers Softball Association is scheduled to open its 2025 season this weekend with its All-Star Classic in the Archdeacon William Thompson Softball Park at the Southern Recreational Grounds.
Wednesday, July 30
‘Don’t burden Bahamians by tax fishing’, argues Senator
The Opposition’s lead senator yesterday urged the Government not to “put an onerous burden on Bahamians by fishing for taxes” amid expectations it will shortly clarify its vacation rental compliance drive.
Entrepreneurs expand retail roll-out in Super Value move
Two Bahamian entrepreneurs have expanded their cleaning products’ penetration of the New Providence retail market to Super Value after securing a spot in Kelly’s Home Centre two months’ ago.
Top court rejects ex-BEST chief in gas station seizure
The highest court in the Bahamian judicial system has declined to grant a former top environmental regulator permission for a last-ditch appeal against his ex-Shirley Street gas station’s seizure.
Contractors president calls for dedicated construction school
The Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday called for the creation of a school dedicated solely to the construction industry to “aggressively” tackle skilled labour shortages.
‘If there was evidence would I have not been charged?’
A MAN accused of attacking a fellow American at Atlantis’ nightclub has denied claims he severed the alleged victim’s foot during a violent altercation, calling the injuries a “freak accident”.
Sands: COI leader’s rejected court appeal ‘speaks to his character’
FNM chairman Dr Duane Sands says the Bahamian public must weigh Lincoln Bain’s “character” after the Privy Council rejected his final appeal in a civil case, cementing a judgment that he owes $64,000 to an investor.
OPM demands news agency retract story on SpaceX deal
THE Office of the Prime Minister has called on Reuters, a leading international news agency, to retract a story that claimed SpaceX offered free Starlink internet terminals to the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) as part of an agreement to land Falcon 9 rocket boosters in Bahamian waters.
Munroe says about ten to 15 percent of officers on extended sick leave
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe says the Royal Bahamas Police Force needs 2,000 more officers due to hundreds of inactive officers on indefinite sick leave, limited training capacity, and too few qualified applicants.
Kids ‘abused’ at Rangers camp
POLICE are investigating allegations that children in the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) Rangers programme were abused during a summer camp in Eleuthera, claims that include beatings, being forced to drink toilet water, and sexually inappropriate behaviour by an officer.
Pampering puppies for a day at the Humane Society
A pet supply store teamed up with the Bahamas Humane Society to give pets in need of a home a free pamper this week.
ALICIA WALLACE: The struggle is real - for young people
Everyone seems to agree that young people in The Bahamas are struggling.
Bahamian financial provider launches Abaco expansion
A Bahamian financial services provider has opened a new office in Abaco that will serve as its “hub for the northern Bahamas”.
Maximilian hole-in-one
Maximilian Landry knocked in a hole-in-one and Madison Carroll, Haley Hall and Chemari Pratt all earned top three individual performances to highlight Team Bahamas’ day one competition at the 37th Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships.
Versatile athlete, coach Larikah Russell set to be inducted into Hall of Fame
BAHAMIAN versatile athlete/coach Larikah Russell will be enshrined into the Southern Nazarene University Athletics’ 2025 Hall of Fame Class.
Kai Jones makes an impact as mentor at survival week start
THIS past Monday at the A.F. Adderley Junior High School Gymnasium was the official start of the much-anticipated Survival Week 2025.
Rahming defends against criticism that govt is hiring journalists to weaken media
FACING criticism that the Davis administration has weakened the media industry by hiring many reporters, director of communications Latrae Rahming is defending the practice, saying many of those recruited were already at the height of their journalism careers and looking for a change.
Contractors association head: most work permits for unskilled workers, not for technical trades
THE head of the Bahamas Contractors Association has pushed back against Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’s claim that foreign workers are needed to fill skilled labour gaps, arguing that most work permits go to unskilled positions while proposing a freeze on renewals for roles that recent school leavers could fill.
Wife of man in suspected suicide testifies family searched for him for two days
THE wife of Evan Fox told a Coroner’s Court yesterday that his family searched for the man for two days before his body was discovered, as the inquest into the 33-year-old’s suspected suicide began.
Plans for weekend of celebration to mark Freeport High’s 60th anniversary
THE Alumni Association of Freeport High School is preparing to mark its 60th anniversary with a weekend of celebration, culture, and remembrance that will bring together six generations of Warriors.
‘Case not about whether she loved him, a 13-year-old cannot consent to sex’
A SUPREME Court jury was urged on Monday to convict an Abaco man accused of sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl, after prosecutors pointed to explicit messages, nude photos, and the defendant’s own alleged admission that he was willing to “go to jail” for the child.
Man convicted of 2018 murder has life sentence overturned by Court of Appeal
A MAN convicted of the 2018 murder of Rico Archer had his life sentence overturned by the Court of Appeal yesterday, though his conviction still stands.
Accused of trying to smuggle prescription cough medicine onto prison grounds
A MAN was granted bail after being accused of trespassing onto prison grounds and attempting to smuggle prescription cough medicine into the facility earlier this month.
Man charged with injuring wife during dispute
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of seriously injuring his wife during a domestic dispute, despite her attempt to have the charge withdrawn.
Cruise port’s $26m expansion to add 350 jobs by early 2026
Nassau Cruise Port will create 350 new jobs by the 2026 first quarter through the completion of its $26m mega yacht, pool and “signature restaurant” expansion projects, it was revealed yesterday.
‘Golden girl’ Debbie set to return home
AFTER devoting three decades to competing as an athlete and then coaching collegiate athletes, “Golden Girl” Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie said it’s time to return home to spend more time with her family.
Tuesday, July 29
Four Injured in Hit-and-Run at Exuma Work Site
Four workers were injured after a vehicle sped through a marked work zone near the Fish Fry area in George Town, Exuma yesterday.
‘Subdued’ tourism hits growth ahead of better second half
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday said “subdued” tourism growth meant the Bahamian economy expanded at a “slightly moderated speed” during the 2025 first half.
Gov’t sells 130 Crown Land acres for $18m egg venture
The Government has approved the purchase of 130 Crown Land acres on Andros to facilitate development of an $18m egg production farm, the Central Bank revealed yesterday.
Atlantis plans $135m investment in Cove
Atlantis plans to invest around $135m over the next three years in a near-total overhaul of its Cove resort despite a modest fall in revenue per available room (RevPAR), it was revealed yesterday.
‘Pull out all stops’ on local vacation rental ownership
The Government was yesterday urged to “pull out all the stops” for Bahamian ownership and participation in vacation rentals amid expectations its tax compliance push may drive some to exit the market.
‘Eyeballs back’: PI reignites after ‘pretty dead’ 10 years
A “pretty dead” Paradise Island property market has been “reignited” by a $550m investment that has “put eyeballs back” on nearby developments such as Ocean Club Estates, realtors asserted yesterday.
CG Atlantic wraps up 2025 summer summer internship programme
CG Atlantic has concluded another successful year of its Group-wide Summer Internship Programme, which spanned six jurisdictions including Bermuda, Cayman, The Bahamas, Barbados, Trinidad, and Jamaica.
Officer accused of beating student at EP Roberts dismissed from RBPF
A RESERVE police officer accused of beating a fourth-grade student has been dismissed from the Royal Bahamas Police Force in connection with a separate matter, Commissioner Shanta Knowles said yesterday.
20 years jail for incest conviction
A 46-year-old Grand Bahama man convicted of five counts of incest with a minor was sentenced on Monday to 20 years in prison by a Supreme Court judge.
Two more seeking nomination for MICAL seat under the PLP banner
AT least two others are seeking the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) nomination for the MICAL constituency, in addition to Bahamas Aviation Climate and Severe Weather Network’s (BACSWN) founder Robert Dupuch-Carron, as interest in the south-eastern seat grows ahead of the next general election.
Knowles credits ethics training with reduction of misconduct in RBPF
POLICE Commissioner Shanta Knowles said the Royal Bahamas Police Force is working to rebuild public trust, revealing that 91 public complaints and 67 internal misconduct cases are currently under investigation.
Suicides increase by over 60 percent
SUICIDES and attempted suicides have risen across the country, even as major crimes continue to decline, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s (RBPF) mid-year report released yesterday.
EDITORIAL: Being Bound to Swear to The Dogmas of No Master
ON THE wall of the newsroom in The Tribune’s office on Shirley Street is a large sign – across which is emblazoned our motto.
PETER YOUNG: Tragedy of avoidable catastrophe in Gaza
The horrors happening in Gaza know no bounds.
Davis: Uptick in legal migrants due to labour shortage in construction
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has acknowledged an uptick in legal migration to address a growing labour shortage in the Bahamian construction sector, citing a lack of skilled local workers to meet rising demand.
AG: Govt targets first quarter 2026 for land adjudications
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said yesterday the government is targeting the first quarter of 2026 to begin land adjudications, marking a step toward overhauling the country’s outdated land ownership system.
FACING REALITY: Where has the warm Bahamian spirit gone?
WE had a distinct reputation of being a friendly nation, and most of our tourists returned several times.
School’s out, but learning doesn’t have to stop
The bags may be packed away and textbooks all stacked, but that should not suggest that learning takes a step back.
COP: We need additional 2,000 officers to address manpower shortfall
POLICE Commissioner Shanta Knowles acknowledged yesterday that the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) is facing a significant manpower shortage, estimating that an additional 2,000 officers are needed to effectively police the nation.
Young Androsian hosts Baseball Camp
After years of academic and athletic excellence both locally and abroad, Justin Smith returned to his home this summer to give back to the community that shaped him.
AG: Switch to new land system to start in 2026
The Attorney General yesterday voiced optimism that adjudications as part of the Davis administration’s land reforms will begin in the 2026 first quarter.
Taxi cab union to ‘turn up heat’ over its grievances
The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union (BTCU) yesterday said it expects “to turn up the heat in short order” to advocate for itself and as it prepares for industrial action with other Trades Union Congress (TUC) affiliates.
Central Bank eyes ‘fast payments’ in two years
The Central Bank wants all regulated financial institutions to start offering “fast payments” within the next two years, its Governor confirmed yesterday, as it targets greater uptake of digital wallets.
BTC moves to set new customer-focused ‘vibe’
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) says last week’s launch of its ‘Feel the Vibes’ initiative signals the carrier’s renewed focus on the consumer through an improved network and services.
Dad testifies son showed no signs of suicidal thoughts
The father of Evan Fox told a coroner’s court yesterday that his son showed no signs of depression or suicidal thoughts in the days leading up to his death, calling the incident “completely out of character” as the inquest into the 33-year-old’s suspected suicide got underway.
American sexually assaulted by another guest at a hotel
POLICE are investigating an alleged sexual assault involving an American tourist at a hotel in western New Providence.
Man accused of having sex with eight-year-old step-granddaughter
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after he was accused of having sex with his eight year old step-granddaughter three times this year.
Teen accused of murdering Terrie Nairn
A 16-year-old boy was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of murdering 54-year-old Terrie Nairn earlier this month on Whitfield Road.
Man charged with two counts of rape
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of raping a woman he had offered a ride to earlier this month on East Bay Street.
Man accused in murder of Garvin Scavella
A 21-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of murdering 20-year-old Garvin Scavella in Fox Hill earlier this month.
ILCA 4 Youth World Championships highlights
AFTER six exhilarating days of intense racing, the 2025 ILCA 4 Youth World Championships has officially drawn to a close.
Jonquel scores 14 points, grabs eight rebounds in 101-99 loss to Sparks
PROMINENT Bahamian WNBA player Jonquel Jones returned to the New York Liberty lineup on July 22
37th annual Jeff Rodgers Basketball camp opens at the Kendal Isaacs Gym
YESTERDAY marked the exciting opening of the 37th annual Jeff Rodgers Basketball Camp, hosted once again at the Kendal G.L. Isaacs Gymnasium.
‘Superman’ Sands new addition to the Wildcats
After a brief break, Bahamian triple jump superstar Leevan “Superman” Sands will return to the collegiate coaching ranks, teaming up with fellow Bahamian head coach Rolando “Lonnie” Greene as the University of Kentucky Wildcats’ new track and field assistant coach.
LETTERS: Clarifying drug costs in country
I recently read a letter published in your paper in which a concerned citizen called on the government and insurance companies to negotiate better drug prices, citing the high cost of medication in The Bahamas.
Pastors need to pastor, not condemn
IT’S all too common place in the very fabric of our Bahamian life.
Monday, July 28
‘Bodybuilding is back’
Judah Forbes, Alexander Kemp, Orick Nesbitt, Jackie Cleare and Denica Thompson came back to lead the list of team members for The Bahamas at the 52nd Central American and Caribbean Bodybuilding Championships in St Lucia.
Swimmers making a splash at the FINA Worlds in Singapore
THE first of the three Bahamas Aquatics teams to compete in international competition got started yesterday at the FINA LCM World Championships at the OCBC Aquatic Centre at the Singapore Sports Hub in Singapore.
Sand Wars Flag Football tourney rocks the Beach Soccer Stadium
THE sand was hot and the stakes even hotter this past weekend as the Sand Wars Flag Football Tournament stormed the Beach Soccer Stadium with three days of high-energy competition, featuring 16 elite teams from across the Caribbean.
Team Bahamas ready to compete in the Caribbean Junior Golf Championship
THE Bahamas Golf Federation’s national team has settled in and is getting ready to compete in the Caribbean Junior Golf Championship in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, starting today.
Justin Smith gives back to Behring Point
JUSTIN Smith, a proud native of Andros, returned home over the weekend to give back to Behring Point where he grew up with a baseball camp.
RBPF midyear report: Crime down, suicide concerns rise
The Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) has recorded a 14 per cent decrease in major crime for the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles’ during a press conference to deliver a midyear report today.
Dupuch-Carron to consider PLP bid
ROBERT Dupuch-Carron, founder of the Bahamas Aviation Climate and Severe Weather Networks Ltd (BACSWN), yesterday said he would be “honoured” to be considered as a Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) candidate for MICAL but stressed no formal request has been made by the party.
Man drowns after stabbing South African woman on ship
VIDEOS circulating on TikTok show the final moments of a 35-year-old South African man who went overboard on Friday after stabbing a female crew member multiple times aboard the Icon of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship.
AG: Authority will take Junkanoo Beyond bay
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder has defended the Davis administration’s proposed Junkanoo Authority Bill, calling it a necessary step toward formalising the national cultural festival and expanding economic opportunities for Bahamian creatives.
INSIGHT: Balancing act between constituency and party
ELECTION nomination season is proving a rough ride for the Free National Movement.
Bahamian firms partner to boost tourism experience
John Watling’s Distillery hosted a mixology and rum tasting session at its Buena Vista Estate location following the soft launch of its ‘We B Learnin’ Rum Academy.
Realtor to ‘put Bahamas on map’ via HGTV appearance
A realtor is seeking to “put The Bahamas on the map” as a destination for high-end homes through his upcoming appearance on HGTV’s House Hunters International show.
LaRoda annouced as new Director of Immigration succeeding Pratt
STEPHEN LaRoda has been appointed Director of Immigration, succeeding William Pratt, whose return to the post in 2023 sparked controversy.
Clarke wins 100 JAMZ Secret Sound’s grand prize
LaToya Clarke is the grand prize winner of the 100 JAMZ Secret Sound 2025 contest!
TUC head pledged unified front for BGWU’s industrial action threat
TRADE Union Congress (TUC) president Obie Ferguson has pledged the unified support of all TUC-affiliated unions behind the Bahamas General Workers Union (BGWU) as it threatens industrial action over long-standing grievances at the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC).
Teen boy in critical condition and four men in hospital after violent weekend
A TEENAGE boy is in critical condition, and four other men are recovering from gunshot and stabbing injuries following a string of violent incidents across New Providence over the weekend.
Police shoot one man and apprehend another suspected in weekend shooting
IN the aftermath of a shooting that left one man injured, police shot one suspect and arrested a second man.
Abaco radar back online with the aid of BACSWN
Real-time weather tracking and forecasting capabilities during the ongoing hurricane season will be greatly enhanced by the repair and recalibration of the Marsh Harbour weather radar, says the private firm contracted to manage and maintain the country’s weather radar network.
WORLD VIEW: Don’t celebrate the ICJ opinion on environmental harm just yet
On July 23, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered an advisory opinion at the request of the UN General Assembly - driven by small island states such as Antigua and Barbuda, Vanuatu, and the Maldives - declaring unequivocally that all nations “have a duty to prevent environmental harm” by limiting greenhouse‑gas emissions.
Davis: We are not in an immigration crisis
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has pushed back against criticism of his handling of immigration issues, insisting The Bahamas is not facing a crisis while touting his administration’s record of over 15,000 repatriations.
Some students concerned by new Visa fee, others happy they beat it
SOME Bahamian students studying in the United States say they are grateful to have secured their visas before a new $250 “visa integrity fee” comes into effect in October, pushing the total cost of a US student visa close to $800.
Davis ordained to Anglican Holy Order of Deacons
On Friday, The Feast of St. James the Apostle, Joshua Errison Vohn Davis was ordained to the Holy Order of Deacons in Holy Spirit Anglican Church, Chippingham.
Detained man denied medical treatment, says rights group
JARVIN Green, the disabled Jamaican man seen in a viral video being dragged by plainclothes officers on Shirley Street, is in immigration custody with a head injury and has reportedly been denied proper medical treatment, according to Human Rights Bahamas.
GAIN AN EDGE: ‘It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish’
In a speech that was thoughtful, moving and deliberate, one student’s powerful story turned the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute’s (BTVI) New Providence Main Campus commencement into a defining moment in his upward trajectory.
Sunday, July 27
Police shoot one man and arrest second after Deveaux Street shooting
IN the aftermath of a shooting that left one man injured, police shot one suspect and arrested a second man.
Two hurt in possibly linked incidents
TWO men have been injured after an incident on Saturday evening, with police thinking the injuries are connected.
Friday, July 25
Pintard once supported Junkanoo Authority plan
FREE National Movement Michael Pintard once described a Junkanoo Authority as essential to realising the festival’s full potential.
KC’s alarm over ‘death knell’ for development
An attorney yesterday warned that permitting the “ad hoc” removal of restrictive covenants will be “the death knell for orderly development in The Bahamas”.
Atlantis agrees to 70 voluntary separations
Atlantis has accepted just one-third, or 70, applications for voluntary redundancy by its middle management staff, the Government’s labour chief has confirmed.
April’s $137.5m swing ‘shakes confidence’ in Gov’t fiscal data
The Government’s $137.5m April reversal to a modest deficit “certainly shakes confidence” in the fiscal data it releases, a banker asserted yesterday, but “doesn’t impact The Bahamas’ financial situation”.
Ex-Bahamas broker chief hits ‘flawed’ $15.5m fine proposal
The principal of a former Bahamian broker/dealer has slammed recommendations that he be ordered to pay $15.537m in fines and disgorged profits as “flawed” and “punitive and political”.
Opposition urges disclosure over $61m 'short-term loans'
The Government was yesterday urged to provide full disclosure over almost $61m of "short-term advances" provided to five unnamed "government business enterprises" during the 2024-2025 third quarter.
Man accused of sex with girl, 13 ‘told police he loved’ victim
AN Abaco man accused of unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl allegedly told police he knew it was wrong to have feelings for a child but said he loved her, a Supreme Court jury heard yesterday.
35-year jail sentence 13 years on from murder
A MAN was sentenced to 35 years in prison yesterday for the 2012 fatal shooting of 25-year-old Dennis “Bush” Tynes on Lincoln Boulevard.
Privy Council declines to hear Bain’s appeal over failed $64k investment
THE UK-based Privy Council has declined to hear an appeal from Coalition of Independents leader Lincoln Bain and his company, Bani Shoe Warehouse, bringing a close to a long-running civil dispute over a failed investment arrangement dating back to 2010.
Dragged through the street: Wheelchair user pulled along road after being freed from detention
AN attorney has condemned the treatment of a disabled man seen in a viral video being dragged across Shirley Street by plainclothes officers, calling the act a violation of basic human rights.
South African man dead, woman injured after stabbing at sea
A South African man died after allegedly stabbing a woman crew member aboard a vessel in waters off San Salvador last night.
Man charged with near-fatal stabbing at bar
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of a near-fatal stabbing at a bar on Cordeaux Avenue last weekend.
SBDC grants $100,000 to aid disabled entrepreneurs
The Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) yesterday provided grant funding worth a collective $100,000 to ten entrepreneurs with disabilities.
IAN FERGUSON: Conserving energy amid brutal summer
Bahamian small businesses have, for many years, complained about the high and rising cost of energy.
DR KENT BAZARD: Is the Fast Food killing your gains?
LET’S not pretend it doesn’t happen.
Albany advances Bahamian chefs
Three chefs from the high-end Albany development recently returned from international training where they achieved new personal milestones and prepared to assume more senior roles.
Carnival hails $600m GB ‘game changer’
Carnival Cruise Line welcomed the first 5,000 guests to its $600m Celebration Key private port on Saturday with twice daily calls set to be made on the destination
17 Haitians detained in early morning Immigration raid in New Providence
Immigration officers detained 17 Haitian nationals during a pre-dawn raid in Nassau on Wednesday, as part of a targeted enforcement effort dubbed “Operation Morning Glow.”
Clubs & Societies July 25, 2025
Friday, July 25, 2025
Man accused of break-in and stealing car
A MAN has been remanded to prison after admitting to breaking into a Carmichael Road home and stealing a vehicle earlier this week.
PM insists electricity costs are less when compared to last year’s bills
THOUGH Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) customers are reeling from a spike in electricity bills, with some reporting increases of 25 to 30 percent, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis insisted yesterday the costs haven’t risen year-over-year.
‘High hopes’ expressed by this year’s graduates of LJM Maritime Academy
MORE than 40 graduates from the LJM Maritime Academy marked the completion of their training during a formal ceremony held at the Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium on Thursday morning.
Davis: Deaths of three Bahamian men in Haiti ‘unfortunate’ - warns against illegal activities
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has called the recent deaths of three Bahamian men in Haiti “unfortunate”, warning against involvement in dangerous, illegal activities as investigations continue into a suspected drug operation gone wrong.
50-year-old man accused of unlawful sex with a minor says he and 17-year-old boy were ‘lovers’
A POLICE officer played footage yesterday of a 50-year-old man saying that he and a 17-year-old boy were “lovers” as the defendant’s unlawful sexual intercourse trial got underway.
Davis calls criticism of $2m April deficit ‘political mischievousness’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has dismissed criticism of his administration’s financial reporting as “political mischievousness,” after a $137m swing between a projected April surplus and the actual deficit triggered sharp Opposition attacks and media scrutiny.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Do they have the right or have we just given up?
Real estate pioneer and triathlete Mario Carey, who spends a lot of time in the water and is as comfortable diving Dean’s Blue Hole as I am driving to work, has been ranting about the issue of foreigners raping our waters, taking our fish, conch and crawfish for commercial gain for years.
OEF: The important business of bees
Summertime is one of the prime periods when bees take centre stage. It could be the heat or the abundance of sweet, seasonal fruits and vibrant flowers blooming in glorious displays that seem to draw them out in buzzing swarms.
Urban Renewal and Church of God of Prophecy partner to launch ‘Love Your Neighbour Project’
In a move to strengthen community outreach and national development, the Urban Renewal Authority is partnering with the Church of God of Prophecy (COGOP) to support its national faith-based initiative, the “Love Your Neighbour Project.”
$17.9m airport expansion deal signed for Black Point, Exuma
BLACK Point, a small settlement in Exuma with about 400 residents as of 2010, is poised for an infrastructure upgrade with a $17.9m airport expansion set to begin in September.
Tourism’s future bookings ‘are looking quite strong’
Tourism executives yesterday shrugged off Atlantis’ decision to temporarily close the Coral Towers and said “forward bookings look as if they’re going to be quite strong”.
PM asserts energy ‘bills have not risen’
The Prime Minister yesterday defended his administration’s energy reform initiatives while maintaining that Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) “bills have not gone up”.
Men’s 4 x 100 relay team aims to qualify for Worlds
For those athletes and relay teams in the region yet to qualify for the World Championships in September in Tokyo, Japan, the North American, Central American and Caribbean Championships will provide that final opportunity.
Olympic sprinter Wanya McCoy ready to hit the track at BAAA Nationals
BAHAMIAN Olympic sprinter Wanya McCoy has been inactive for the past five months nursing a left quadriceps injury that sidelined him for both the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Indoor and Outdoor Championships.
Thursday, July 24
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Insurers: ‘No material increase’ over health costs via NHI reform
Bahamian insurers yesterday said that while they “don’t expect any material increase” in medical coverage costs due to National Health Insurance (NHI) reforms this cannot presently be guaranteed.
Seven-foot centre Kevin ‘KC’ Edgecombe heading off to college
ALTHOUGH he's been hampered by a birth defect, Kevin 'KC' Edgecombe hasn't let his irregular size nor his speech defect to deter him from his goal of playing basketball.
Explain April’s $137m deficit swing, PM told
The Opposition last night demanded the Prime Minister explain “the glaring discrepancy” between the $135.4m Budget surplus he projected for April 2025 and the actual $2.1m deficit outcome.
Auto H & L agrees to $200k interest overcharge penalty
One of this nation’s largest used car dealers has agreed to pay a $200,000 penalty to settle claims that it over-charged interest on vehicle loans it made to almost 2,000 Bahamians.
Hopes switch eases taxi and livery driver rivallry
The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union has officially joined the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in hopes that progress will be made to resolve the long-time rivalry between taxi and livery drivers.
Davis: ‘Seismic’ ruling on climate change effects
PRIME Minister Philip Davis hailed a ruling from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) yesterday as “seismic” for The Bahamas, declaring it a global acknowledgment that climate change threatens the very survival of small island nations.
Well-known attorney Harvey Tynes dead at 80
ATTORNEY Harvey Tynes, KC, has died at age 80, leaving behind a storied legal career.
Officer accused of raping girl, 16
A POLICE officer was remanded to prison yesterday after being charged with raping a 16-year-old girl in Mayaguana last month.
Bowleg: Support for National Junkanoo Authority runs deep
AMID the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence’s (JCNP) suspension of all Junkanoo-related activities, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg insists that support for the proposed national Junkanoo Authority Bill runs deeper than JCNP leaders suggest.
BPL bill rise ‘a nightmare’
An Opposition senator last night branded escalating Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) costs “a never-ending nightmare” as homeowners began to receive August bills showing 25-30 percent increases.
Op-Ed: When conservation works far too well
Across the globe, from South Africa to Australia, India and throughout the Caribbean, conservation efforts are yielding powerful results
STATESIDE: Trump, MAGA and conspiracy theories
Do you remember QAnon?
Taxi union returns to TUC affiliation
THE Bahamas Taxi Cab Union has severed ties with the Bahamas National Alliance Trade Union Congress (BNATUC) and returned to the Trade Union Congress (TUC), accusing its former affiliate of a conflict of interest and slamming the government for failing to protect the taxi industry from unregulated competition.
Davis defends plan for biometric voter card
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis hit back at opposition criticism yesterday, defending his administration’s plan to modernise the country’s voting system through biometric voter ID cards.
Police investigate suspected suicide in Abaco
Police have launched an investigation into the suspected suicide of a 27-year-old man in Bahama Palm Shores, Abaco.
FRONT PORCH: Gambling culture destroying lives and harming country
The drug era of the 1970s and 80s had a devastating effect on individuals, families, and communities, effects which are still being felt decades later.
Man charged with sacrilege accused of breaking into and stealing from church
A MAN was charged with sacrilege yesterday after allegedly breaking into and stealing from a church on Prince Charles Drive last week.
International stars join local talent for One Blood party
JAMAICAN reggae icon Junior Reid is set to perform at the One Blood reggae party this Saturday, as The Bahamas continues to attract international talent to its local stages.
‘We’re going to plant a million mangroves’
In recognition of World Mangrove Day on July 26, a coalition of government and non-governmental organisations has reaffirmed its goal: planting one million mangroves across The Bahamas by the end of next year.
Sailing through the summer
The Bahamas National Sailing School has been holding summer camps.
NPSA: Titans get 21-20 win over Mighty Mitts
THE New Providence Softball Association continued its regular season on Tuesday night in the Bankers Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
Court rules in favour of Kerr
After a lengthy three-year court battle, former presidential candidate Ken Kerr said he feels vindicated that the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association will now have to call the proper elections they sought after in 2021.
Bahamas girls display strong performances on day one
TEAM Bahamas’ girls put in some strong performances on day one against Puerto Rico.
Wednesday, July 23
Public parks in disrepair despite $7m overshoot of authority’s budget
FREE National Movement Senator Maxine Seymour is calling for transparency from the Bahamas Public Parks and Beaches Authority after it exceeded its 2024/2025 budget by $7m despite reports of deteriorating public parks across New Providence.
Ex-husband ‘saddled’ over mismanaged deli
An ex-husband has been “saddled” with the family business’s entire $100,000 debt, and ordered by the Court of Appeal, to pay his former wife a combined $221,406, for “mismanaging” its financial affairs.
‘Ahead of ourselves’ by up to 10% if Q4 repeat
Bahamian auto dealers are optimistic new vehicle sales can beat 2024’s banner total by 5-10 percent if they enjoy a repeat of last year’s fourth quarter, asserting: “Then we’ll really be ahead of ourselves.”
No automatic termination for Grand Lucayan’s staff
Grand Lucayan workers will not automatically be terminated when the resort closes to bookings next month and, instead, will be given the option to remain on staff via an employee retention initiative.
$7.5m PI food store under new manager
The former $7.5m Sawyers Fresh Market food store on Paradise Island has been acquired by an all-Bahamian management team following the previous owner’s early 2025 demise.
Atlantis confirms ‘temporary closure’ for its Coral Towers
Atlantis last night confirmed its Coral Towers complex will “temporarily close” after August 17 for what union leaders suggested will be an eight-week period due to a “significant drop-off” in bookings.
Rights group: Give update on ‘degrading’ video by officers
HUMAN Rights Bahamas is demanding an update into the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s handling of a disturbing incident involving a detained woman, after national security Minister Wayne Munroe confirmed that the viral video of the woman defecating on a police station floor violated force policy.
Costs mount to retrieve man’s body from Haiti
THE family of Shadrack Stuart says it is facing nearly $17,000 in costs to retrieve his body from Haiti, after the Bahamian man was killed in a suspected drug operation earlier this month.
Govt moving ahead on proposed Junkanoo bill despite JCNP protest
THE Davis administration says it will move ahead with consultations on a National Junkanoo Authority bill, despite the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence suspending all activities in protest over what it calls a rollback of self-governance and an attempt to centralise control.
Baby’s medical records ‘vanished’ during mom’s ten-year fight for justice
A MOTHER whose newborn baby was left severely disabled after a botched delivery at the Princess Margaret Hospital has broken her silence about the emotional and financial toll of a near-decade-long battle for justice, detailing how her marriage suffered and key medical records mysteriously vanished before they finally won $3.6m in their negligence case.
Victim’s sister: ‘People so cold’
A man who was struck in a hit-and-run, then rolled over by a second vehicle in an incident captured on a viral video, has suffered a broken spine, four fractured ribs, a broken leg, punctured lungs, and internal bleeding.
Straw Market cooling to battle ‘unbearable’ heat
The Bay Street Straw Market is set to receive a cooling system to address complaints that it is too hot for vendors and consumers alike, its governing authority revealed yesterday.
Straw vendors vent over Fort Charlotte relocation
Straw vendors relocated to Fort Charlotte from Fort Fincastle to facilitate improvements to the latter’s water tower yesterday said they are “suffering” from slow sales and infrastructure challenges.
‘Kino’ Burrows extends his Raw Talent Sports programme
WITH his goal of getting as many young players off to college or to play professional basketball, Jaraun “Kino” Burrows has extended his locally-based Raw Talent Sports programme.
Bahamas equestrians bring home bronze
After ending the first day of competition in sixth place, Team Bahamas’ four-member equestrian team rallied to secure another bronze medal at the World Clubs Tournament in Lamotte-Beuvron, France, yesterday.
Charity Golf Tournament all set for August 4
A MOVING and purposeful press conference was held yesterday morning at the Fusion Superplex to officially launch the fundraising efforts surrounding the 2nd annual Charity Golf Tournament, hosted by the Pi Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
Pro basketball player Kenny Isnord home for rest and relaxation with his family, friends
AFTER completing his fourth season playing professional basketball in France, Kenny Isnord says there’s nothing like coming home for much-needed rest and relaxation with his family and friends.
New Providence Baseball League continues its inaugural regular season
NATHAN Miller collected three hits in three at-bats, as the Joshua Outlawz defeated the Community Baseball League All-Stars 15-0 on Monday as the New Providence Baseball League continued its inaugural regular season.
Tuesday, July 22
Blake Road storage reclaimed over $1.166m unpaid tax fears
A 765-unit Blake Road storage facility has been reclaimed by its owner over fears it was about to be seized and auctioned-off to recover $1.165m in unpaid real property taxes.
Switcha chief ‘100%’ confident on voluntary liquidation escape
The entrepreneur behind the popular Bahamian-made drink, Switcha, yesterday asserted he is “100 percent” confident the brand will escape voluntary liquidation and emerge even stronger.
GB Power ‘confident it can hold fort’ on further outages
Grand Bahama Power Company “seems pretty confident they are going to be able to hold the fort” with no further major outages for summer 2025, private sector representatives have disclosed.
Realtor renews plea for tax consistency
A Bahamian realtor has renewed plea for tax consistency and continuity in the sector amid concerns that constantly changing rates represent an increased investment risk for overseas buyers.
Gov’t demolishes 13th property in downtown
The Davis administration was yesterday said to have completed its 13th downtown Nassau property demolition in two years by levelling the Levy building in its drive to revive the city as a commercial hub.
Man ‘with HIV’ accused of rape and burglary
A 45-year-old man who claims to be HIV positive was arraigned in the Eight Mile Rock Magistrate’s Court yesterday on charges of rape and burglary.
PYL chair may challenge incumbent Cornish for North Abaco nomination
CHAIRMAN of the Progressive Young Liberals (PYL) Bryant Lowe is seeking the Progressive Liberal Party’s nomination for the North Abaco constituency, potentially challenging incumbent Member of Parliament Kirk Cornish, according to multiple sources.
‘Worst Water crisis’ claims by South Abaco community
RESIDENTS of Cherokee Sound say they are grappling with the worst water crisis in the community’s history, accusing both the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) and the Abaco Club on Winding Bay of failing to meet long-standing water supply commitments.
‘Pardon Columbus statue vandal’
CIVIL society groups across the Caribbean are calling on the Bahamian government to grant a full pardon to Shervandaze “Michael the Archangel” Smith, who was convicted in 2023 for smashing the Christopher Columbus statue outside Government House in 2021.
AMMC head denies staff claims of toxic working environment
THE managing director of the Antiquities, Monuments & Museum Corporation (AMMC), Don Cornish, has denied allegations that staff are working in a toxic environment under his leadership.
National Museum launches new outdoor exhibition at Collins House
A NEW outdoor exhibition launched by the National Museum of The Bahamas is highlighting critical chapters of the nation’s political and social evolution, tracing the country’s road to independence through a series of historic flashpoints.
Man struck by two vehicles - neither stopped to help him
A VIDEO circulating on social media has sparked outrage after capturing a disturbing hit-and-run incident in which a pedestrian was struck by two separate vehicles, neither of which stopped to help.
Charged with killing man while driving garbage truck
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused in a fatal traffic accident on Prince Charles Drive in March that claimed the life of a 63-year-old man.
PETER YOUNG: Data leak causes untold damage
In recent weeks, one of the biggest stories in the British media has produced startling headlines and endless analysis.
Man accused of touching 11-year-old step-daughter inappropriately on two occasions
A 48-year-old man was granted bail yesterday after being accused of indecently assaulting his 11-year-old stepdaughter on two occasions this year.
Boy accused of attempted murder and car theft
A 15-year-old boy was remanded to the Simpson Penn Centre for Boys yesterday after being accused of attempted murder and vehicle theft.
Man charged with stealing car at gunpoint
AN 18-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of stealing a vehicle at gunpoint last year.
Police investigating a suicide attempt in GB
POLICE on Grand Bahama are investigating a suspected suicide attempt involving a woman who reportedly took a large amount of over-the-counter medication.
Niccolo P Small Cadet Programme sees two graduates join Met Dept
TWO graduates of the Niccolo P Small Meteorology Cadet Programme have officially joined the Department of Meteorology as full-time staff, an achievement for the government’s initiative to develop a new generation of Bahamian meteorologists.
Cooper defends govt reporting on visitor expenditure after IMF warning
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper has defended the government’s reporting on tourism spending following concerns from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which warned The Bahamas may be overstating visitor expenditure.
BACSWN announces ten $25k scholarships to bolster meteorological expertise
IN a push to build Bahamian expertise in meteorology and climate sciences, the Bahamas Aviation, Climate and Severe Weather Network (BACSWN) has announced ten scholarships valued at $25,000 each.
A catalyst for the growth of Junkanoo
Junkanoo has been stifled for too long; it is time to open the cage and let her fly free.
Three Americans airlifted to US for medical treatment after boating accident in Abaco
THREE American men were airlifted to the United States for further medical treatment after they were injured in a boating accident in Abaco, on Sunday evening.
Roker: Feed Ya Self to be every Saturday event
Roker’s Gas Station is partnering with Nu Gaia Farms through its Feed Ya Self initiative in a bid to highlight what is produced by Bahamian farmers and other small businesses.
‘Most’ freed after Norman’s Cay Immigration operation
Multiple government agencies raided Norman’s Cay yesterday following allegations of Immigration law violations but “most” foreign workers were subsequently released as their papers were in order.
Monday, July 21
Pastors top Politicians in ‘Peace on da Street’ Basketball Classic
IN a spirited battle of faith and governance, the annual “Peace on da Streets” Basketball Classic Pastors vs Politicians game lit up the Kendal G.L. Isaacs Gymnasium yesterday evening, drawing a lively crowd and showcasing a blend of competition, camaraderie and community unity.
Gardiner ‘back on track’ with victory
After stopping and not completing in his previous meet, Bahamian Olympic and world champion Steven Gardiner got back on track with a victory over the weekend.
‘Golden Girl’ Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie honoured
‘GOLDEN girl’ Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie was overwhelmed by the recognition she got this past week on her return home.
‘Get Your Spike On’ volleyball tourney champions crowned
THE Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated secured bragging rights as the old and new champions of the “Get Your Spike On” Volleyball Tournament.
BLTA sending U12 team to competition in Dominican Republic
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) is sending the fifth team for international representation at the U12 Team Competition in the Dominican Republic.
Team Bahamas to compete at World Clubs Tournament
FOR the second consecutive year The Bahamas has fielded a team of four riders to compete at the World Clubs Tournament in Lamotte-Beuvron, France.
Up to 50% of high-end homes listed ‘off-market’
Up to 50 percent of high-end, multi-million dollar Bahamian residential properties seeking buyers are being promoted “off-market” rather than publicly via the Multiple Listing System (MLS).
University ordered to pay ex-finance chief $158,000
The University of The Bahamas (UoB) has been ordered to pay its former finance chief almost $158,000 after the Industrial Tribunal determined there were “glaring discrepancies” in its evidence.
Thirty workers fired at Norman’s Cay project
Around 30 employees were terminated by the Norman’s Cay resort development on Friday, senior labour officials confirmed yesterday, due in part to the closure of a well-known restaurant.
AML Foods sees $23m Old Trail blaze payout
AML Foods has received a more than $23m payout from its insurers to cover the damage and loss caused by the mid-April blaze that destroyed its Solomon’s Old Trail and Cost Right stores.
Norman’s Cay employees stunned at mass layoffs
Dozens of workers at Norman’s Cay were abruptly laid off on Friday morning in a mass termination that left stunned employees scrambling to leave the island, some with half their belongings still inside staff quarters.
Junkanoo groups wary over proposals for new authority
A DRAFT bill proposing the creation of a National Junkanoo Authority to oversee all Junkanoo parades nationwide is receiving mixed reactions within the Junkanoo community, with some groups rejecting the move and others withholding judgment pending further details.
Pintard called ‘vindictive’ as Wells rejected as candidate
THE Free National Movement has rejected former MP Renward Wells as its Bamboo Town candidate and is expected to choose former Senator Heather Hunt instead, decisions that have sparked fierce backlash from the constituency association, which accuses party leadership of punishing supporters of former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis.
Father of ten-year-old shot dead at water pump
A 32-year-old father was gunned down early on Friday while fetching water from a pump, becoming the country’s 50th murder victim for the year.
$3.6m in damages for botched birth
A doctor has been ordered to pay more than $3.6 million in damages after a botched delivery left a newborn boy with lifelong brain injuries and near-total physical disability.
Tour operator hopeful $600m project alters ‘slow’ bookings
A Grand Bahama eco-tourism operator is optimistic a partnership with Carnival’s Celebration Key will change the “slow” bookings pace.
Gov’t targeting further Family Island airport improvements
The Government will this week sign contracts for the redevelopment of Black Point airport in the Exuma cays, its aviation chief revealed, with Georgetown’s airport set to receive a new air traffic control tower.
Straw vendors ‘packed like sardines’ amid lower sales
Vendors at the Bay Street Straw Market are blaming the economy, stall placement and poor market conditions where they are “packed like sardines” for reduced sales and incomes.
Man accused of assaulting his girlfriend and stealing over $5,000 from her purse
A 35-year-old man was granted bail on Friday after being accused of assaulting his girlfriend and stealing more than $5,000 from her last month.
INSIGHT: Community-based treatment - helping the suicidal find healing
Suicide statistics in The Bahamas are at alarming levels.
WORLD VIEW: A stinging slap - Did it hurt political power or press freedom?
When it occurred, in Guyana, it caused a serious period of apprehension.
KDK Report: When the doctor becomes a patient
As a child, with all our time in surplus, the rhythm of life felt slow and warmly repetitious.
Tributes paid to diplomat Missouri Sherman-Peter
ANGELA Missouri Sherman-Peter, who held a series of senior diplomatic and public service roles, has died.
BACSWN secures six EMS vehicles for Family Islands
SIX aviation-grade ambulances are headed to the Family Islands as part of a donation from the Bahamas Aviation, Climate and Severe Weather Network (BACSWN), with the first two expected to arrive by October.
BACSWN signs landmark contract with Middle East’s leading provider of emergency medical services
TO enhance emergency response capabilities for aviation-related incidents throughout The Bahamas, Response Plus Medical (RPM), the Middle East’s leading provider of pre-hospital care and emergency medical services, has been awarded a landmark contract by the Bahamas Aviation, Climate and Severe Weather Network Ltd (BACSWN).
Coroner’s Court suspended as evidence marshall recalled
THE Coroner’s Court has been forced to suspend all upcoming inquests after its evidence marshal, Angelo Whitfield, was abruptly recalled by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) last week.
INSIGHT: The crisis we cannot ignore
THE latest warning over travel to Haiti should not be needed for anyone who has given even half a glance at the state of that nation – even more curious is that what seems to have prompted it is an incident involving a massive drug bust that left three Bahamians dead.
Over 1,000 Bahamians register security cameras with RBPF
MORE than 1,000 Bahamians have registered their security cameras with the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF), part of an expanding surveillance initiative aimed at tackling crime through real-time monitoring.
Body of missing elderly Sweeting’s Cay resident found deep in swamp in East GB
THE body of 65-year-old Errol “Dooby” Tate was found deep in a mangrove swamp on Thursday, bringing a tragic end to a two-day search that began after the Sweeting’s Cay resident was reported missing.
Labour averaging over 400 applications per month for non-resident workers
THE Department of Labour is receiving an average of 400 labour certificate applications each month — a mandatory requirement employers must meet before applying for a work permit to hire a non-Bahamian.
BGWU threatens industrial action over outstanding pay and lapsed health insurance
THE Bahamas General Workers Union (BGWU) is threatening industrial action if the government fails to resolve outstanding salary increments and restore lapsed health and life insurance coverage for employees at the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC).
Celebration Key welcomes its first 5,000 passengers
CARNIVAL Cruise Line officially opened its $600m private cruise destination, Celebration Key, in East Grand Bahama on Saturday, welcoming 5,000 passengers aboard the Carnival Vista, the first ship to dock at the long-awaited port.
Man accused of murder of Philip Adderley withdraws bail application
ONE of the men accused in the murder of Phillip Adderley, whose bound body was found near Stuart’s Cove last year, has withdrawn his bail application and will remain in custody until his trial.
‘Seize the opportunity’ outside $600m project
The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s president is hoping entrepreneurs outside Celebration Key “seize the opportunity” to attract a share of the increased spending brought by Carnival’s guests.
Saturday, July 19
Murder accused opts to stay in jail
One of the defendants in the murder of Phillip Adderley, a man whose body was found bound near Stuart’s Cove last year, withdrew his bail application and will remain in prison pending his trial.
Friday, July 18
Tributes paid to Missouri Sherman-Peter
ANGELA Missouri Sherman-Peter - who held a series of senior diplomatic and public service roles, has died.
Man accused of beating ex-girlfriend
A MAN accused of seriously injuring his girlfriend after beating her in front of her child was granted bail on Friday.
Woman jailed after restaurant fight
A WOMAN was sentenced to two months in prison on Friday after she admitted to beating up another woman at a restaurant on Paradise Island last week.
Man accused of attacking girlfriend
A MAN was granted bail on Friday after he was accused of attacking his girlfriend and stealing over $5,000 in cash last month.
EDITORIAL: Police's bad behaviour deserves no tolerance
THE viral video that circulated yesterday of an encounter in a Bahamian police station between officers and a woman who had been detained really is a case of everyone being in the wrong.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Whose land is it anyway?
The subject of land reform is probably one of the most important issues facing us. Yet it feels so complicated that most of us do exactly what I’ve been doing – hoping others with a better understanding, good common sense and a lot of wisdom will make the right decisions and we can just carry on worrying about the things we understand and can manage.
ERIC WIBERG: Hogsty Reef sees 60 wrecks in 250 years
Given Spanish silver coins were found, I would estimate at least 150 wrecks hit Hogsty Reef or atoll since 1500. Here are short accounts of some 50 or more of them from the 1780s to the 1950s.
Rutherford making her presence felt
She comes from a well-known sporting family that includes legendary triple jumper Frank Rutherford, quarter-miler Dennis Darling and twin football players Devard and Devaughn Darling.
‘Peace on Da Street’ classic: Clergy vs Politicians showdown
EVERY year the focus of attention for the Hope Center’s ‘Peace on da Street’ Basketball Tournament has been the showdown between the Politicians and the Clergy.
Coach Geron Sands reflects on historic All-Star appearance
ALTHOUGH he didn’t perform anywhere near what was anticipated, Bahamian mentor and coach Geron Sands said the experience of pitching for New York Yankees’ second baseman Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr will be a memory that he will cherish for the rest of his life.
DR KENT L BAZARD: Five reasons you are not losing weight
LET’s address the elephant in the room — quite literally. According to the most recent Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) report, The Bahamas now ranks number one in obesity in the Americas. That’s a heavy title, and not the kind we should be proud of.
$600m Carnival port contract at legal fight heart
The port services contract for Carnival’s $600m Celebration Key project is at the heart of a bitter legal dispute between a Freeport-based shipping agent and its former general manager.
Don’t ‘bottleneck’ a property market at 95% of sale price
A prominent Bahamian realtor yesterday warned tax administration reforms must not create “bottlenecks” that slow a “strong” property market where sellers are getting up to 95 percent of the asking price.
Judge rejects injunction bid in Exuma family land battle
The Supreme Court has refused to grant an injunction barring a nephew from “forcibly evicting” his relatives and family members from an Exuma property used for a water sports and tourism business.
Yacht owners: ‘Growing sense of uncertainty about Bahamas’
Yacht owners and managers are warning that The Bahamas is increasingly viewed as “an unpredictable and difficult destination for charter operations” due to consistent tax and fee hikes and other reforms.
Land reform ‘legal and economic milestone’
A Bahamian realtor yesterday asserted that the Government’s land reforms “will be remembered as one of the most important legal and economic milestones in Bahamian history” if implemented correctly.
MP challenges strategy for land reform implementation
The Opposition’s finance spokesman has challenged the Government’s land reform implementation strategy while voicing fears there may be insufficient personnel to effectively implement the changes.
Payments provider ‘leading charge’ on agency banking
A local payments provider says it is “leading the charge” for agency banking in The Bahamas.
End to Long Island airport airlift capacity limitations
The Government’s aviation chief yesterday asserted that the “obstacle limitations” of Long Island’s airport are being eliminated through its runway expansion project.
Container Port aims to fill 120 positions
Freeport Container Port has partnered with the Department of Labour to hold a second job fair as it aims to fill 120 posts linked to its $100m expansion project.
New farmers’ markets set for the Mall and PI
Farmers’ markets will be held on consecutive weekends at key New Providence locations in a bid to satisfy growing public interest in living healthy and eating fresh.
IAN FERGUSON: Workplace amenities can aid employee productivity
Offering extra workplace amenities can be an effective way to incentivise staff by boosting morale, improving their well-being and fostering a sense of value and belonging. These services will ultimately increase productivity levels. By offering amenities as part of the employee benefits package, companies can create a positive work environment, foster loyalty and, ultimately, achieve better business outcomes.
Man pleads guilty to beating and stabbing dad
A MAN was sentenced to two and a half years in prison yesterday after admitting to stabbing and beating his father during an argument last week.
Charged with threatening man with flare gun
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of threatening another person’s life with a flare gun earlier this month.
Teen charged in murder of Ishniequa Culmer
A 19-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being charged with the murder of 26-year-old Ishniequa Culmer last month off Wulff Road.
Man accused of incest with 8-year-old daughter
A 48-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of engaging in incestuous relations with his eight-year-old daughter earlier this year.
$100m upgrade and modernisation of Freeport Container Port launched
HUTCHINSON Ports has launched a $100m upgrade of the Freeport Container Port (FCP), one of the most significant infrastructure investments in the terminal’s history.
Severe travel advisory issued for travel to Haiti over violence, kidnappings and political instability
THE Bahamian government has issued a severe travel advisory urging citizens to avoid all travel to Haiti, citing escalating gang violence, widespread kidnappings, political instability, and a humanitarian breakdown.
Police ‘still investigating’ attack two years later
TWO years after an American tourist was allegedly attacked inside Atlantis’ Aura nightclub and left with graphic injuries, Bahamian police claim the case is still under investigation with no charges filed.
Ringing bell of victory in fight against breast cancer
AN emotional bell-ringing ceremony at the Cancer Centre Bahamas turned into a powerful moment of joy and healing for American tourist LaTonya Jordan, who chose New Providence as the place to celebrate the end of her fight with breast cancer.
Outrage at police video of detainee
A GRAPHIC video showing a half-naked Caucasian woman defecating inside a Bahamian police station ignited outrage yesterday and triggered a misconduct investigation within the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF).
Murder victim ‘was just waiting on ride for work’
TERRIE Nairn, known affectionately as “Yardy”, was steps from his front door, waiting for a ride to work, when gunfire tore through his neighbourhood and changed everything.
Govt health officials see rise in cases of HIV
THE Bahamas recorded 156 newly diagnosed cases of HIV in 2024, up from 130 cases in 2023.
Body found in GB believed to be that of missing man
The body of an elderly Sweeting’s Cay man reported missing this week is believed to have been discovered yesterday afternoon following an extensive search conducted by police and residents in the community.
Thursday, July 17
EDITORIAL: Should the public pay for political campaigns?
THE suggestion by former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis that political parties should be publicly funded is sure to cause a stir.
FRONT PORCH: Why are so many voters undecided and cynical?
Both major parties are reportedly finding that neither is clearly nor decisively ahead as they prepare for the next general election. The race appears generally tight, with the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) and the Free National Movement (FNM), seeing certain advantages, weaknesses, and risks. Insiders are trying to answer a basic concern: “Why are so many voters undecided?”
STATESIDE: Spectators bewildered by Trump on yet another stage
London, New York, Paris and Donald Trump came together on Sunday, and while some aspects of this were predictable others, spectacularly, were not.
Eleutherans to be honoured
Some of the top community builders and sporting icons, including Dexter Cambridge, Richard “The Lion-Heart” Johnson and Chris “Fireman” Brown, will be honoured for their contributions to the development of the island of Eleuthera next weekend.
Minister Mario Bowleg on tour
MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg spent the past week touring government-sponsored summer camps across New Providence.
Independence Day Basketball Tourney empowers youth
IN a vibrant celebration of sportsmanship, community spirit and national pride, Senator Michael Halkitis, minister of economic affairs and leader of government business in the Senate, joined forces with GroveMade Empire, a dynamic non-profit organisation rooted in the Grove community, to host a thrilling Independence Day Basketball Tournament.
Olympian Allan Murray forms BEAST Aquatics swim club
NOW we know exactly what the dynamic coaching trio of Olympian Allan Murray, Kristina Murray and Joshua Murray is doing next season which should also be really exciting news for many Bahamian swimmers.
National Sailing Committee chairman Dallas Knowles praises Turtlegrass developer
A MAN who grew up in the heartland of America, hundreds of miles from the nearest ocean and would later make an island whose waters he fell in love with his home, was praised today as being “the most dedicated supporter of sloop sailing in The Bahamas.”
Customs apologises for incorrect private aviation fee mix-up
Bahamas Customs’ top official has apologised for “any mistake” after a private aviation organiser revealed attendees at one of the world’s top air shows were given incorrect fee information by an officer.
$60m lobster exports need ‘negligible’ Trump tariff rise
The Bahamas’ annual $60m lobster exports to the US can only withstand a further 2-3 percentage point Trump tariff increase before they become “too expensive to consume”, it was revealed yesterday.
Polymers chief: ‘We’ll work way around’ Trump’s tariffs
Polymers International’s top executive yesterday voiced optimism that “we’ll work our way around” whatever tariff increase Donald Trump decides to impose on Bahamian exports to the US.
$25m Doctors Hospital in GB to bring 90 jobs
Significant construction of Doctors Hospital’s Grand Bahama location is expected to be concluded by the end of year, with a boost of 90 jobs and at a cost of more than $25m.
SBDC executive to take on chamber board role
THE Small Business Development Centre’s (SBDC) executive director, Samantha Rolle, now also has a new post with the aim of boosting the centre’s goals.
Cable Bahamas scoops five awards from Ookla
THE Cable Bahamas Group of Companies has been named the fastest fixed network in the Caribbean - one of five awards it picked up at the Ookla awards.
PM: Land reform will settle long-standing disputes
Prime Minister Philip Davis said land reform bills passed yesterday will restore confidence in the country’s land registration system, expedite property sales and settle long-standing property disputes.
Land reform to begin with phased approach
THE Government is to use a phased approach to land reform - starting with pilot adjudication zones. South and Central Andros MP Leon Lundy yesterday said pilot projects will commence on select islands including Andros, Grand Bahama and Abaco. He said they will test “processes, technology and community outreach strategies”.
Wife offers tribute to officer after fatal crash
THE wife and a former colleague of Police Sergeant Michael Lockhart Jr, a father of six killed in a car crash on Queen’s Highway in Eleuthera on Tuesday, remembered him yesterday as a devoted family man and respected officer.
Proud moment for DJ Ovadose as he is sworn in as a cultural ambassador
DJ Ovadose was officially sworn in yesterday as a cultural ambassador for The Bahamas.
Minnis: Real immigration threat is greed and corrupt Bahamians
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis says the real threat to immigration enforcement in The Bahamas isn’t porous borders — it’s greed and corruption among Bahamians themselves.
Killarney MP: Sebas is a ‘respectable individual’ who has the right to pursue political office
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has defended Island Luck co-founder Sebas Bastian’s right to pursue political office, calling him a “respectable individual” who should not be denied opportunities available to other Bahamians.
‘However they split Killarney, I will win’
FORMER Prime Minister and Killarney MP Dr Hubert Minnis says he supports the idea of splitting his constituency to reflect population growth, calling it a “viable option”.
Man granted bail despite pending trial for murder and having a prior conviction
A 23-year-old man has been granted $15,000 bail for armed robbery, despite already being on bail for a murder charge and having served time for a prior conviction.
Accused of threatening man’s life with shotgun
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of threatening someone’s life with a shotgun in Long Island on Independence Day.
$3,000 fine for stabbing man with cutlass in dispute over garden tools
A MAN was fined $3,000 and ordered to pay compensation yesterday after admitting to stabbing another man in the stomach, allegedly during a dispute over tools on St George’s Avenue.
‘Public should fund political parties’
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis says the public purse should help fund political parties as part of campaign finance reform.
Murdered son faced years of threats
YEARS of threats and unresolved conflict culminated in the murder of a 23-year-old man found shot off Springfield Road yesterday, his mother says.
Dad faces charges after his two children allegedly found starving
A MAN was arraigned yesterday on charges of child cruelty after authorities allegedly found his two young children wandering the streets and eating from garbage bins.
Mitchell: General election at least a year away
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party chairman Fred Mitchell says he doesn’t expect the next general election to go all the way to October 26, 2026, the final date of the current parliamentary mandate, but believes it’s “at least a year” away.
Wednesday, July 16
‘Jazz’ first Bahamian to take part in the MLB All-Star Classic
IT was quite an unforgettable experience for Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr as he became the first Bahamian to participate in the Major League Baseball All-Star Classic at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.
Former quarter-miler Tonique Williams joins media academy
FORMER quarter-miler Tonique Williams, one of the most decorated Bahamian track and field athletes during her prime, has added another feather in her cap in her post-athletic career.
PEACE ON DA STREETS: ‘We had some scheduling issues and some errors’
DAY two of the 30th anniversary “Peace on Da Streets” basketball tournament unfolded at the Hope Center yesterday, where packed courts witnessed both on-court intensity and off-court hiccups, as scheduling issues and game delays tested the patience of team and fans alike.
'Activities, not hotels, is what Downtown needs'
Downtown Nassau merchants and straw vendors yesterday urged the Government to focus on creating more activities for locals and tourists rather than attracting new hotels to the area.
BTC chief targeting digital divide’s close
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) chief executive says that bridging the digital divide through increased Internet connectivity can significantly boost this nation’s economic output.
Nurses president voices staff concerns over new hospital
The Bahamas Nurses Union’s (BNU) president yesterday challenged whether there will be enough trained medical staff to cover New Providence’s new $267m hospital and all other facilities.
Ex-PM: End ‘bragging’ rights’ political mentality
Politicians “must move away from self-gratification and bragging rights”, an ex-prime minister asserted yesterday, joining his former health minster over fears the new hospital will become a “white elephant”.
Ex-judge’s private island for sale in victim recovery
A ten-acre undeveloped private island in the Exumas is being advertised for sale in a bid to recover millions of dollars for the alleged victims of a former MP and Supreme Court judge.
MP’s law firm closed by BPL Village Rd outage
An Opposition MP yesterday revealed his law firm suffered “a major handicap” when a Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) outage left Village Road residents and businesses without electricity for a day-and-a-half.
Bank profits jump $108m to beat half-a-billion mark
The Bahamian commercial banking industry enjoyed a nine-figure year-over-year increase to $509.9.m in collective profits for 2024, the Central Bank revealed yesterday.
Tribunal: No evidence of Atlantis casino ‘bullying’
The Industrial Tribunal has found “no compelling evidence” to support an Atlantis table gaming supervisor’s claims she was bullied by a casino “coven” during her probationary period.
Murder charges for pair discontinued
TWO men had charges of murder and attempted murder discontinued yesterday in connection with a 2019 triple shooting in Peardale, after prosecutors indicated they no longer wished to proceed with the case.
$1.45m airport heist trial delayed until September
THE trial of Akeil Holmes, one of the last surviving suspects in the $1.45m airport heist in 2023, was delayed yesterday until September.
‘Who’s enforcing laws on alcohol for teenagers?’
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers (BUT) president Belinda Wilson is calling for greater enforcement and oversight of alcohol sales, following the release of the latest Global School Health Report, which shows a troubling rise in teen alcohol use.
Bail appeal denied for suspect in 2023 bar shooting
A MAN accused in a deadly 2023 bar shooting had his second bail appeal dismissed yesterday by the Court of Appeal.
Guidance counsellor guilty of assault
Guidance counsellor Sophia Morley has pleaded guilty to assaulting a colleague during a heated dispute at Jack Hayward Junior High School, which left the victim’s eyeglasses damaged.
Campaign finance reform failure ‘a broken promise’
THE Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG) and Free National Movement (FNM) MP Kwasi Thompson have responded to the Prime Minister’s announcement that campaign finance reform will not happen before the next general election - ORG calling for public dialogue, and Thompson accusing the government of deliberately avoiding transparency.
Bishop wants fairness in talk on immigration, not xenophobia
IMMIGRATION concerns are a long-standing “legacy issue” that predictably rise to the forefront during election season, Bahamas Christian Council president Bishop Delton Fernander said yesterday.
ALICIA WALLACE: Statistics are only a shock because teenagers are being ignored
It seems to have shocked government officials and education administrators that 20 percent of teenagers have attempted suicide and 25 percent have considered suicide.
‘I was attacked by my ex - and police are not taking it seriously’
A 25-year-old woman says police are not taking her domestic violence complaint seriously after her ex-boyfriend allegedly body slammed her, punched her in the face, and fractured bones in her face, all in front of her child.
Man shot by prison officer ‘likely stashing contraband’
PRISON Commissioner Doan Cleare said that the man shot by a correctional officer at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services last week was likely attempting to stash contraband for an inmate.
Driver dies in Eleuthera crash
POLICE on the island of Eleuthera are investigating a fatal traffic accident that occurred on Tuesday afternoon in the settlement of Upper Bogue.
MAn accused of sex with seven-year-old
A 36-year-old man was remanded to prison on Monday after he was accused of having sexual intercourse with a seven-year-old girl last week.
Report cites ‘loss of control’ in plane crash
A US-registered aircraft that went down near Marsh Harbour last year likely crashed due to a loss of control in flight, according to the final report from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA), which cites gusty crosswinds and possible pilot impairment as contributing factors.
Murder suspect on run thought to be involved in Haiti drug operation
AN Abaco man who had been on the run for seven years is believed to be among the Bahamians connected to a deadly drug operation in Haiti — with his family now desperate for answers about his whereabouts and whether he is still alive.
‘Third man dead’ in Haiti drug bust
A Bahamian man who initially survived a deadly maritime drug bust in Haiti has died under suspicious circumstances, the third Bahamian now believed to have been killed in connection with the same incident.
Voters sign up to register - and sound alarm over nation’s path
BAHAMIANS registering to vote outside the Parliamentary Registration Department (PRD) this week expressed deep dissatisfaction with the direction of the country, a sentiment that often signals shifting political momentum.
Man sentenced to five years of jail for drug-related charges
A 63-year-old man was sentenced to five years in prison on Wednesday after being found guilty in connection with a $1.5m cocaine bust in Exuma in 2021.
Tuesday, July 15
EDITORIAL: Are we counting on miracles on our seas?
THE collision that Brent Slough was lucky to survive should never have happened. Mr Slough was snorkelling in Exuma – just as many a Bahamian and many a tourist had done before him – when he was struck by a speeding boat, with its propeller ripping into his body.
‘Tipping off the Peace on Da Street’
THE 30th anniversary of the “Peace on Da Street” basketball tournament tipped off yesterday evening with a powerful display of unity, purpose and raw community energy, setting the tone for what promises to be a momentous week of basketball and upliftment.
Chisholm Jr falls short in round one
With just three shots to his ledger, Bahamian Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr got eliminated in the first round of the Major League Baseball’s 2025 Home Run Derby last night in Atlanta, Georgia.
Triple jumper Kaiwan Culmer pleased with his progression
KAIWAN Culmer, considered the next Bahamian triple jumper to watch, has shown a vast improvement since connecting with his legendary mentor Leevan “Superman” Sands as his coach in Tallahassee, Florida.
Bahamian sprint phenom Printassia Johnson excited about switch to 200/400m
ALL her life, Bahamian sprinter Printassia Johnson was running the 100 and 200 metres until an injury this year forced her to switch to the 200/400m combo.
PETER YOUNG: Relations back on track for old allies
Britain and France were in the news last week with the state visit of President Macron to London. It was the first such visit to the UK by the leader of a European Union country since Britain left the bloc in 2020.
PETER YOUNG: Relations back on track for old allies
Britain and France were in the news last week with the state visit of President Macron to London. It was the first such visit to the UK by the leader of a European Union country since Britain left the bloc in 2020.
IVOINE INGRAHAM: Politics is not time for nursery rhymes, it’s serious business
Politics is not the time for nursery rhymes. It is not “one two buckle my shoe, three four shut the door”, or “goosey gander, where should I wander”, which are for kids and should not be allowed to enter politics.
PM warns on threat of ‘digital colonisation’
Prime Minister Philip Davis KC warned regional partners about the dangers of “digital colonisation” as he opened the 40th CANTO communications conference.
Liberty chief: Turn vision into action to connect Caribbean
Liberty Caribbean's top executive has called for the forging of new public-private partnerships (PPP), infrastructure initiatives and policy frameworks to build a Caribbean that is "gigabit‑enabled".
Reviving wellfields saves Water Corp some $1.3m
The Water and Sewerage Corporation’s (WSC) top executive yesterday said investment in New Providence’s fresh water wellfields has saved $1.3m - and increased output by 50 percent - in just one year.
Digital Caribbean means ending connectivity gaps
The Caribbean’s political and communications leaders have called for the closing of connectivity gaps, policy reforms and improved collaboration for the region to fulfill its digital potential.
Maritime safety boost call following Exuma accident
A group of Exuma resorts and businesses is urging the Government to enhance maritime safety enforcement to protect swimmers and divers from speeding boats and jet skis in Bahamian waters.
DPM: ‘We’re going to bring back downtown nightlife’
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday said the Government is “courting investors” for proposed hotel sites in downtown Nassau and Cable Beach as it strives to revive Bay Street nightlife.
East Bay St hotel opponents voicing ‘done deal’ suspicions
Opponents of a proposed East Bay Street condo hotel and marina yesterday voiced suspicions it was “a done deal” after the project received its conditional go-ahead despite their protests.
Cable urging ‘sustainable and balanced’ satellite competition
Cable Bahamas yesterday renewed its call for a competitive “level playing field” with satellite communications providers that is “fair, sustainable and balanced” for both consumers and the economy.
Deltec: We fight on for $20m despite asset freeze defeat
A Bahamian bank yesterday pledged it will not be deterred from pursuing $20m “unlawfully withheld” by a payments provider despite a Florida court rejecting its bid to freeze these assets.
WSC looks to halve 3 million gallons lost in leaks by end of next year
THE Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) is currently losing more than three million gallons of water per day but is aiming to cut that figure in half by the end of next year, according to Devon Wilmott, WSC’s waste manager.
Prison officer shoots man who opened fire on him
A PRISON officer shot a man early yesterday morning at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services after the suspect allegedly opened fire on him.
Bus driver acquitted of sex assault of 15-year-old girl
A 40-year-old bus driver was acquitted yesterday of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl who had been reported missing in Yamacraw Estates in 2023.
Save Exuma Alliance calls for crackdown on reckless boating
A GRASSROOTS coalition in the Exumas is calling on the Bahamian government to urgently crack down on reckless boating, citing a surge in dangerous incidents tied to the explosion of boat traffic around popular tourist attractions like the Swimming Pigs.
Minister: ‘I did everything right’ on $267m hospital’s financing
A Cabinet minister yesterday revealed US government-backed institutions showed “no appetite” to finance the new $267m hospital while the UK offer emerged when the China deal was “95 percent done”.
Family grieves for mom and daughter
A MOTHER and her daughter were killed in a violent car crash early Saturday morning, a tragedy that has left their family struggling to cover burial costs. Yesterday, a third person in the car, a 33-year-old man, was also pronounced dead.
China: Is there a US loan proposal on the table?
THE Chinese embassy has challenged the United States to say whether it ever offered The Bahamas a competing loan for a new hospital, after the US criticised the Davis administration’s $195m agreement with Beijing.
Sebas rejects pastor’s claim that he is trying to reinvent himself
SEBAS Bastian has defended his role in the rise of the web shop industry, rejecting calls from a prominent pastor to repent for what the clergyman described as years of profiting off the poor.
Cannabis Authority’s work ‘moving too slowly’
A DIRECTOR on the Cannabis Authority says the authority’s work is moving too slowly. “Almost like everything in our country, it’s just slow, almost to a stop,” said Bishop Simeon Hall, who also served as co-chair of the former Marijuana Commission.
Monday, July 14
EDITORIAL: Importance of finding the best deal
THE diplomatic sparring between the US and China has continued over the signing of a deal to provide a loan towards a new hospital for New Providence.
GB Power outage woe branded ‘pretty brutal’
Grand Bahama Power Company is “definitely competing for weakest link” in the island’s economy at present with last week’s outages described by private sector executives as “brutal”.
Bahamas bank defendant in $28m unpaid US tax lawsuit
A Bahamian financial institution is a defendant in a lawsuit demanding that a “bankrupt” client return trust assets domiciled in this nation to settle almost $28m in unpaid US federal income taxes.
Big Game marina off 50% as Gov’t eyes tripling boat fees
A prominent Bimini resort’s marina business plunged by 50 percent compared to normal July 4 weekends after the enactment of revised boating fees that the Government expects to triple its revenues.
Cable fears starlink may force them out of market
Cable Bahamas is warning it may “be forced to exit the market and/or file for bankruptcy” if regulators fail to ensure it can compete on equal terms with Elon Musk’s Starlink and other satellite providers.
Two Bahamians believed dead in drug-related incident in Haiti
AT least two Bahamians are believed to have been killed in Haiti — including a well-known Moore’s Island man, The Tribune has learned.
A welcome jobs boost in GB as Celebration Key opens to fanfare
CARNIVAL Cruise Line unveiled its $600m Celebration Key to more than 8,000 Bahamians this weekend, offering a first look at what is expected to become one of the region’s most visited cruise destinations and a powerful economic engine for Grand Bahama.
US hits out at China after hospital deal
THE Davis administration sidelined a British offer to fund a new hospital and signed a $195m deal with China last week, drawing US warnings about the risks of Chinese investment.
INSIGHT: Are we really independent?
INDEPENDENCE this year felt a little different – and for me it was not just down to the downpour of rain that forced the schedule to be rearranged.
Woman accused of attacking man with her car
A 34-year-old woman was granted bail on Friday after she was accused of attacking a man with her vehicle and causing property damage on Poinciana Avenue last week.
‘Jazz’ Chisholm Jr in Home Run Derby
Tonight will be a very special one for Bahamian Major League Baseball player Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr and his local coach and mentor Geron Sands.
‘May your soul rest in peace’ Winston Marshall, 72
THE Bahamas has lost one of the most brilliant minds and avid supporters of track and field in the passing of Winston Marshall.
Two women die in two-car collision on Baillou Hill Road and Kim’s Crescent on weekend
Two women died and several other people were injured in a crash in the early hours of Saturday morning.
PM: Bahamians would have to decide if country joins Caribbean Court of Justice
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said it is ultimately up to the Bahamian people to decide whether the country should adopt the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as its final court of appeal, amid renewed regional pressure for CARICOM states to move away from the UK-based Privy Council.
FNM alleges Poincianna Inn shelter is a ‘hazard zone’ as residents to be evicted by end of month
TROUBLING allegations have surfaced about dire conditions at the Poinciana Inn shelter, including reports of bedbug-infested beds, sewage leaks, and mould, as residents face possible eviction by the end of the month.
Police investigating two shootings, one fatal, and the discovery of two bodies
POLICE are investigating a series of incidents across the Bahamas over the weekend, including two shootings –– one of them fatal –– the discovery of two male bodies in separate locations, and an attempted suicide.
WORLD VIEW: Rise of weaponised drones an urgent regional threat
The Caribbean faces a new and urgent threat: weaponised drones in criminal hands are rapidly proliferating into the hands of criminal actors, non‑state militias, and private contractors.
Pintard accuses Davis govt of ‘broken, politicised and corrupt’ immigration system
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard has accused the Davis administration of enabling a “broken, politicised and corrupt” immigration system, pledging that an FNM government would overhaul immigration laws, tighten enforcement, and restore public trust through a national plan to secure The Bahamas’ borders.
Two years jail for Brazilian in $7.5m drug bust
A Brazilian man was sentenced to two years in prison last week after admitting involvement in a $7.5m drug bust in Mayaguana last year.
Man accused of raping 16-year-old girl
A 45-year-old man was remanded to prison on Friday following allegations that he raped a 16-year-old girl on Balfour Avenue earlier this month.
Man charged with breaking into an Acklins home
A 21-year-old man was granted bail on Friday after being accused of breaking into a woman’s home in Acklins earlier this month.
GAIN AN EDGE: UB students embark on cultural immersion trip in Nanjing, China
While the majority of students at the University of The Bahamas (UB) pursue their academic journeys on home soil, the institution’s bold internationalisation agenda is opening doors to transformative global experiences and preparing graduates to thrive in an increasingly interconnected and dynamic world.
Devynne Charlton back in action, Gardiner out
QUARTER-milers Steven Gardiner and Printassia Johnson, sprinter Adam Musgrove, triple jumper Kaiwan Culmer and high hurdler Devynne Charlton shared the spotlight over the weekend in various track and field meets around the world.
‘VJ’ honoured to be recipient of the Lignum Vitae Award
VALDEZ “VJ” Edgecombe Jr, the latest Bahamian sporting personality to rise to fame and fortune, said he was surprised that he was among the latest Bahamians to be honoured by the Bahamas Government.
Bahamas’ 14-and-under girls win inaugural softball title at Babe Ruth International
THE Bahamas’ 14-and-under girls national softball team celebrated their Independence holiday by winning the inaugural softball title at the 2025 Babe Ruth International Invitational in Fort Myers, Florida.
BFA hosts official League Awards at the Beach Soccer Stadium
THE Bahamas Football Association (BFA) hosted its official League Awards on Saturday, June 28 at the Beach Soccer Stadium, celebrating the best of Bahamian football during the 2024 2025 season.
Wayde Watson holds 4th annual Bain & Grants Town Summer Games track meet
THE Bain and Grants Town communities were abuzz with excitement this past Saturday as the fourth annual Wayde Watson Bain and Grant’s Town Summer Games track meet took over the old Thomas A. Robinson stadium, bringing together youth, families and national heroes in a celebration of athleticism and community spirit.
31st annual AID Claycourt Tennis from August 2–16
PLANNING is well underway for the 31st edition of the annual AID Claycourt Tennis Championships which is all set to be held at the Gym Tennis Club in Winton Meadows, Nassau, August 2-16.
Sunday, July 13
Three Bahamians killed in Haiti on 'drug vessel'
AT least three Bahamians are believed to have been killed in Haiti — including a well-known Moore’s Island man — in what appears to be a deadly drug-related incident, The Tribune has learned.
Saturday, July 12
Govt signs $267m deal with China to build new specialty hospital
THE Davis administration on Friday signed a framework agreement with the Chinese government for the construction of a new speciality hospital for New Providence, with the project’s cost now reduced to $267 million — down from the original $290 million.
Govt breaks ground on new $50m correctional facility
THE Davis administration broke ground on Friday for the long-promised new high/medium security facility at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS) — a move officials say will boost the country’s capacity for justice, safety, and rehabilitation.
PM: Teen suicide rates a ‘national and moral crisis’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis on Friday described the results of the Ministry of Health’s Global School Health Report as both “staggering” and heartbreaking, calling the high rates of suicide attempts among Bahamian teens a “moral and national” issue that demands urgent action from all sectors of society.
Friday, July 11
EDITORIAL: Timely message from BCC president
BRAVO to the Bahamas Christian Council president. Bishop Delton Fernander got up and spoke during the ecumenical service at this year’s Independence celebrations – and wasted no time in calling out those who are conveniently quiet when it suits them.
PM welcomes Sebas' political interest, rules out gaming law change
Prime Minister Philip Davis today welcomed the political aspirations of Island Luck co-founder Sebas Bastian but told reporters that there was no consideration to amend the law barring individuals with gaming licenses from serving in Cabinet.
FTX Bahamas: $290m claims unpaid on KYC
FTX’s Bahamian subsidiary has yet to pay some $290m in previously-approved creditor claims because it has yet to be supplied with the necessary Know Your Customer (KYC) verification.
‘Nothing exotic’ on $373m one-year bond conversion
A Bahamian banker last night said there is “nothing exotic” about the Government seeking to refinance 59 percent of its $632.5m Bahamian dollar bonds due to mature this year as Treasury Bills.
Online marketplace alert after victim loses $60,000
The Consumer Protection Commission’s chairman is urging Bahamians to proceed with “extreme vigilance” when using online trade and barter marketplaces after one victim was scammed out of $60,000.
Super Value: Energy costs ‘out of hand’ in $200k spike
Super Value’s president is asserting that energy costs “seem out of hand” after the supermarket chain’s electricity bill increased by almost $200,000 in just two months.
Pintard blasts ‘off-books’ loans disguised as PPPs
The Opposition’s leader is voicing concern that multiple public-private partnerships (PPPs) agreed by the Davis administration are really “off-the-books” loans that further increase the $11.7bn national debt.
A little rain not enough to spoil the nation’s party
TWENTY-FIVE vendors, musicians, dancers, and patriots were among those left disappointed after heavy rain disrupted The Bahamas’ 52nd Independence celebrations on Wednesday.
Brice backs change to law keeping her out of Cabinet
SEABREEZE MP Leslia Brice says she supports amending the Gaming Act, a law some believe may have cost her a spot in Cabinet.
BCC chief calls out church hypocrisy
BAHAMAS Christian Council president Bishop Delton Fernander has condemned what he described as a culture of hypocrisy within the church, accusing many pastors of failing to live by the values they preach and only speaking out when it benefits their political affiliations.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Calming our wild, wild West waters
It is impossible to think of The Bahamas without thinking water.
STATESIDE: Has Trump awakened to who Putin really is?
Something significant might just have happened on Tuesday afternoon in hot, humid Washington, DC.
IMF: Tourism spending data potentially overstated
THE Bahamas may be overstating how much money tourists are spending, and the gap could be helping to mask larger economic problems.
Pompey Rolle heads list of over 200 Bahamians recognised in this year’s Independence Honours
POMPEY Rolle, the enslaved man who led a revolt in Exuma nearly 200 years ago, has been named a National Hero, the highest honour in the country.
Man sentenced to 20 years jail for sex abuse of 7-year-old boy
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually abusing a young boy, whose subsequent suicide attempt was linked to the trauma of the abuse.
Father fights for custody of daughter injured in recent murder-suicide in Montel Heights
THE father of a 12-year-old girl injured in a murder-suicide is fighting for full custody, claiming the system failed to protect his daughter after she pleaded to leave her mother’s home.
Family of South African girl killed on yacht arrive in country to seek justice
THE parents of a 20-year-old South African stewardess found dead aboard a luxury yacht in Harbour Island last week have arrived in The Bahamas to repatriate her body and pursue justice for her killing after a fellow crewmember was formally charged with her murder.
OEF: Eleuthera - Island where heaven and earth meet
This spring marked 22 years since my first visit to the island of Eleuthera.
KEITH ROYE II: Don’t swat away the drone logistics future
Imagine ordering a package online and, instead of waiting days or even weeks, a small flying drone delivers it to your doorstep in under an hour.
GBPC warns of outages for next four to six weeks due to scheduled maintenance
GRAND Bahama residents are being warned to brace for brief power outages over the next four to six weeks as the island’s power company carries out scheduled maintenance and sources additional temporary generation to strengthen its electricity grid.
Consumer Protection warns public over rise in social media marketplace complaints
The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) is warning the public about a rise in complaints linked to social media transactions, particularly on marketplace, trade, and barter pages.
Hoffer Sport’s chief slams ‘false rumour’ of closure
Hoffer Sport’s chief executive last night slammed as a “false rumour” speculation that the retailer plans to close its Bay Street location.
Treasure Cay concern on project’s push-back
Treasure Cay homeowners and locals are still optimistic that the resort community’s revival will materialise while voicing concern that the potential developer continues to push the timeline back.
Dominican deal importing fruits now grown in Andros
The North Andros Chamber of Commerce president says the island’s farmers are “disappointed” the Government may agree a deal to mass import fruits from the Dominican Republic that they produce.
New GB enterprise hailed as ‘tech tourism at its best’
The Deputy Prime Minister has hailed the launch of a Grand Bahama-based mobile app and discount savings website as “smart business, smart tourism and tech tourism at its best”.
D-Squad Basketball Celebrates 20 years with CWCO’s Support
WHAT began as a small effort to give young people a constructive outlet has grown into an impactful summer camp with participants benefiting from structured practices, personal development sessions and opportunities to compete.
Thursday, July 10
Wednesday, July 9
RAINED OFF: Independence celebrations hit by weather
Tonight's Independence celebrations have been hit by weather - and will be televised-only, with no audience.
EDITORIAL: A challenge to uplift The Bahamas
ANOTHER Independence anniversary is upon us. Tonight, many of us will go out to celebrate, to go to the official ceremonies, both in New Providence and on other islands, and count down the moments to midnight.
EDITORIAL: Who will step up for Haiti?
THE problems facing Haiti continue to spill over to affect the wider region – ourselves included.
Decathlete Kendrick Thompson reflects on his bronze-medal feat
ALTHOUGH he didn’t achieve his ultimate goal, Bahamian Kendrick Thompson said he was still extremely pleased with his men’s decathlon bronze-medal performance at the Decastar Meet over the weekend.
Yankees move ‘Jazz’ back to second base
While he prepares for the Major League’s 2025 All-Star Classic next week, Bahamian Jasrado ‘Jazz’ Chisholm Jr has been moved back to second base for the New York Yankees.
Tonny Simon Jr receives water polo scholarship
NOBLE Preparatory Academy 2025 graduate Tonny Simon Jr is heading to McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois on an academic and athletic scholarship for water polo.
Denycko Bowles Elite Skills Basketball Camp hosts its annual Parent Interaction Day
IT was all smiles and sweat at the Denycko Bowles Elite Skills Basketball Camp yesterday, as the camp hosted its much-anticipated annual Parent Interaction Day.
Bahamian’s bookings surged 45% on ‘illegal’ foreign charter’s arrest
A Bahamian charter operator, who played a key role in apprehending a foreign rival accused of operating illegally in this nation, yesterday revealed his bookings surged 45 percent after the arrest.
Treasure Cay buyer ‘holding off’ amid October target for permits
The potential buyer of Abaco’s Treasure Cay resort says it is “holding off” from starting any development work as it targets obtaining all necessary permits and approvals by October 2025.
Eliminate ‘silos’ call as 75% of boaters to cut Bahamas visits
The Bahamas must better align tourism and tax policy “silos” to ensure it does not force stopover visitors “to save up for a lifetime” to enjoy this nation’s “lifetime of experiences”, a senior executive is arguing.
Bimini fishing tournament sees no boating fee effect
A large visitor turnout is still expected at the 75th Bimini Native Fishing Tournament scheduled for July’s end despite the ongoing outcry over new and increased fees for boaters.
‘Bankrupt’ attorney banished in $6m mortgage loans mess
A “bankrupt” attorney who failed to “perfect security” for a BISX-listed lender’s 50 mortgage loans, worth a combined $6m, yesterday saw his banishment from the legal profession upheld.
Teenage boys facing drive-by shooting charges
TWO teenage boys were remanded to the adolescent unit of prison yesterday after being accused of a near-fatal drive-by shooting on Homestead Avenue last month.
Candace Fields: Shark conservation is about balance
CANDACE Fields grew up in The Bahamas curious about what swam beneath the surface.
Attorney loses bid to overturn ruling that struck him from Bar
ATTORNEY Raymond A Rolle has lost his bid to overturn a disciplinary ruling that saw him struck from the roll of Bahamian attorneys after being found guilty of serious professional misconduct.
Sebas’ plans questioned as he eyes bid for Fort Charlotte
TRAVIS Robinson, the frontrunner for the FNM’s nomination in Fort Charlotte, says he’s unfazed by talk that prominent businessman Sebas Bastian may enter the race—but openly questioned his motives.
‘Big Beautiful Bill’ adds $250 to US visa cost
BAHAMIANS applying for United States visas face significantly higher fees under sweeping new immigration legislation signed into law by US President Donald Trump on July 4.
Sebas ‘considering political bid, but have not decided yet’
SEBAS Bastian says he has not decided whether he will enter front-line politics but is considering it.
‘Unlawful sex with teenage girl in exchange for favour’
A TEENAGE girl has testified that a bus driver had sex with her 15-year-old friend in exchange for a favour two years ago.
A challenge to uplift The Bahamas
ANOTHER Independence anniversary is upon us.
2 dead, 2 hurt in bloodbath
A MOTHER and her 12-year-old daughter were shot and injured, and her boyfriend killed, after the woman’s ex stormed into their Montel Heights home early Tuesday morning with a gun and a cutlass, unleashing deadly violence.
LETTERS: Govt has priorities wrong
As we approach our nation’s 52nd anniversary of Independence, we must reflect on our state of affairs.
Retired public teacher takes govt to court over pension
A RETIRED public school teacher who spent more than four decades in the classroom is taking the government to court, claiming he’s been unfairly denied a pension owed to him for years.
18-year-old denied bail in assault case
An 18-year-old man was denied bail after being accused of assaulting another man with a firearm in New Providence last week.
ALICIA WALLACE: No changes for gender equality
Another year of Independence has come and gone, and The Bahamas remains in the same place that it has been for decades when it comes to women’s rights and gender equality.
LETTERS: Celebration Key a win for Bahamas
I was happy to see the grand opening of Celebration Key this month.
Annual inflation rate continues its decline
THE annual inflation rate is continuing to decline in figures reporting through to April this year.
Two years in jail for man who threw away gun during chase
A 24-year-old man was sentenced to two years in prison yesterday after admitting to throwing away a gun during a police chase on a motorcycle earlier this year.
Chamber supports plan for accounts factoring
THE Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) is backing an accounts factoring proposal, while hailing chamber member Simplified Lending “is a local first mover in the industry”.
ORG: Agreement crucial first step in developing public trust
The Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) is commending the Davis administration for signing agreement hailed as “a crucial first step” in developing public trust and sustainable growth.
Tuesday, July 8
Chisholm Jr named to his 2nd All-Star Game
BAHAMIAN Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr added another feather to his cap when he was selected yesterday to participate in his second Major League Baseball All-Star Game - his first with the New York Yankees.
NBA debut: ‘VJ’ Edgecombe Jr explodes for game-high 28 points in 93-89 loss to Jazz
VALDEZ “VJ” Edgecombe Jr’s debut in the National Basketball Association for the Philadelphia 76ers was a spectacular one on Saturday night.
Twelve-month probation for man admitting to threatening someone with a BB gun
A 36-year-old man was placed on 12 months’ probation yesterday after admitting to threatening someone with a BB gun over the weekend.
American granted $10,000 bail after being charged with assaulting a man on a boat
AN American tourist was granted $10,000 bail yesterday after being accused of injuring another man during an altercation aboard a vessel in Harbour Island, Eleuthera, last week.
Man accused of importing 16 guns and more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition
A 35-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of importing 16 firearms and more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition into The Bahamas last month.
‘Great tool’: Multi-million SME Bahamas factoring unveiled
A Jamaican-headquartered investment house is spearheading a multi-million dollar accounts factoring proposal that could be “a great tool” for Bahamian small businesses if structured properly.
Major seafood name in court receivership
A well-known Bahamian seafood provider has been placed in Supreme Court-ordered receivership after defaulting on debt understood to be worth between $1m-$1.5m.
New challenge to New Providence Development’s control in the west
Five property owners have teamed to challenge New Providence Development Company’s long-standing control over the island’s western district while arguing that this is anti-competitive.
Boat captain: Saving summer fear ‘spot on’
A motor yacht captain yesterday said Bahamian tourism’s fears for the peak summer boating season are “spot on” after his vessel was recalled to the US three months early over the new and hiked fees.
Attorney’s counterclaim opposition ‘incredible’
A Bahamian attorney’s opposition to former clients bringing a counter-claim against her in the Supreme Court has been branded “incredible” by the Chief Justice.
Baha Mar to open new restaurant in fall 2025
Baha Mar will open its latest restaurant concept, developed by a two-time James Beard-award winning chef, at its Grand Hyatt resort in fall 2025.
BPL promises Briland’s woe ‘fixed’ by July end
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) has promised Harbour Island hotels and businesses that “everything should be fixed” by month’s end following the island’s recent extended power outages.
BPL pushes back over energy cost criticisms
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) yesterday responded to criticism over the rise in energy costs reported by a large business that it declined to name.
Independence Day sales ‘steady’ and picking-up
Merchants yesterday described Independence Day memorabilia sales as “steady” but said Bahamians appear to be preparing for a “very low key” holiday this Thursday.
PETER YOUNG: Importance of foreign aid
International or multilateral assistance is frequently subject to controversy, but provision of special bilateral aid by richer countries to poorer ones has always been a matter for special debate.
IVOINE INGRAHAM: The Bahamas - an alcoholic society
It has been recently announced, but no news, that alcohol use among teens has reached “crisis levels”, according to a senior official at the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Well, blow me down with a feather. It has also been said that from the sampling of interviews, more than one in every five of our young are suicidal, which is devastating.
RBDF finalising plans to add 62-metre patrol vessel to strengthen border security
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) is finalising plans for a new 62-meter offshore patrol vessel that will serve as its flagship, part of a broader modernisation strategy aimed at strengthening border protection and curbing illegal activities at sea.
BPL: Technicians investigating cause of fault that lead to New Providence outages
BAHAMAS Power and Light (BPL) said power has been fully restored in parts of New Providence following a series of weekend outages that left customers without electricity for several hours, fueling public anxiety over potential blackouts as temperatures soar and summer energy demand peaks.
RBDF braces for surge of Haitian migrants as instability increasing
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) is ramping up border security in anticipation of a potential wave of Haitian migrants, as instability in Haiti worsens, and as migrants increasingly turn to motorised boats instead of traditional sailing sloops.
Team Bahamas fifth at the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships
THE Bahamas’ team didn’t perform as well as expected at the 2025 Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships at the Barbados Golf Club over the weekend.
Bahamas Athletic Pride hosts 6th All-Star Survival
FROM July 3-6, the Junior Baseball League of Nassau (JBLN) field was the epicentre of elite girls’ softball in The Bahamas, as the BAP (Bahamas Athletic Pride) programme hosted its 6th edition of The Show All Star Survival this weekend.
Carl ‘Flashy’ Hield on his way to world title fight
Carl “Flashy” Hield is getting closer to his dream of fighting for a world title. On August 30 in Caracas, Venezuela, Hield is scheduled to fight for the World Boxing Association’s FedeLatin title against Carlos Jimenez. If he’s successful, Hield would be guaranteed a top 15 ranking in the world and a possible shot for the world title.
Ultimate Champion Sports under-11 captures major DFW World Series title
ULTIMATE Champion Sport Academy, formed by Bahamas Baseball Association president Clarence ‘CJ’ McKenzie to enhance the development of young baseball players in the country, had a pretty good trip to the USSSA World Series in Dallas, Texas, last week.
Decathlete Kendrick Thompson 3rd, Olympian Ian Kerr wins 200 metres
IT was a good weekend for a number of rising Bahamian athletes competing in various track and field meets in Europe and the Caribbean.
Delayed court decision has man ‘financially and emotionally impacted in a bad way’
A MAN involved in a years-long employment dispute says he has been left financially devastated and mentally drained after waiting nearly a year for a ruling because the judge who heard the case moved on without delivering a judgment.
Wilson: Govt spending nears $250m on national security projects
NEARLY a quarter-billion dollars in national security projects are in motion this fiscal year, according to Financial Secretary Simon Wilson, who spoke at a high-level conclave on Monday focused on improving financial accountability in government operations.
Promotion of over 300 immigration officers largest in dept history
A TOTAL of 340 immigration officers were promoted yesterday during a ceremony hailed as the largest in the department’s history — even as questions persist over the future of the department’s directorship.
Four in hospital after shooting
FOUR people were injured in a shooting in the Mason’s Addition area last night.
Young exuma dad killed in motorcycle accident
KEVON Taylor, a 22-year-old father of two, had been counting down the days to celebrate his daughter’s first birthday. Instead, his family is now planning his funeral after he was killed in a tragic motorcycle crash in Exuma in the early hours of Monday morning.
Education director finds suicide stats ‘shocking’
EDUCATION Director Dominique McCartney-Russell called the finding that one in five Bahamian teens have attempted suicide “shocking”, noting the Ministry of Education has logged only a handful of such incidents. She said students often hesitate to disclose their struggles to school officials.
‘Sebas eyeing run as MP’
WEBSHOP owner Sebas Bastian is seeking the PLP’s nomination in Fort Charlotte, according to multiple Tribune sources.
Monday, July 7
BTC chief in ambition to be Caribbean ‘reference’
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) chief executive says he is pushing to become the Caribbean “reference” and leader as this nation readies to host a major industry summit.
Tourism urges boating fee ‘pause to save the summer’
The Bahamian tourism industry is urging the Government to “pause” the new and increased boating fees until end-October to “save the summer season” and ensure “we get it right”.
Grounded mailboat in $1.88m insurance fight
A Bahamian mail boat operator’s bid to obtain summary judgment over a $1.881m insurance dispute related to a grounded vessel has been sunk by the Supreme Court.
‘A miracle I survived boat accident horror’
AN American tourist who narrowly survived a brutal boating accident in Exuma said it is a miracle he survived.
Bahamian man shot dead in Tennessee in rent dispute
A 26-year-old Bahamian man was shot and killed in Nashville, Tennessee, early Saturday morning following a dispute over rent money, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD).
‘Ministry of Finance used as private ATM for chosen few’
OPPOSITION leader Michael Pintard accused the Davis administration of turning the Ministry of Finance into what he called a private ATM by awarding nearly half a million dollars in no-bid contracts for Christmas decorations.
Pintard: Emergency over Nation’s youth
FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard has declared the findings of the Ministry of Health’s Global School Health Report a “national emergency” demanding immediate and compassionate action, warning that The Bahamas risks losing a generation to mental health crises, violence, and substance abuse.
WORLD VIEW: Haiti is bleeding—and the Caribbean cannot look away
Haiti continues to wallow in deep crisis as criminal gangs entrench their violent control over nearly 90 per cent of Port-au-Prince and other parts of the country.
Hurricane forecasters losing three key satellites ahead of peak of storm season
About 600 miles off the west coast of Africa, large clusters of thunderstorms begin organising into tropical storms every hurricane season.
48-year-old woman dies after being assaulted by a man known to her
A 48-year-old woman has died after being attacked early Saturday morning on Watlins Street, according to police.
Man survives car crash but killed after being struck by a hit and run driver
A man walked away after his car hit a building on Saturday night, only to be struck and killed by a hit and run driver, say police.
Cooperatives in the Caribbean: A proven path to decent work and sustainable development
The Caribbean is at a critical juncture.
Police suspect arson in Coral Heights home fire as family begins fundraising efforts
FOR 25 years, the Dorsett family called their Coral Heights West house home.
CIBC’s Bahamas profits down 15% for first half
CIBC Caribbean (Bahamas) has revealed a first-half income decline of more than $10m due in part to a $5.85m year-over-year reversal on loan loss provisions.
Mother of American man that drowned three months ago feels ‘left in the dark’
THREE months after 23-year-old American tourist Dinari McAlmont drowned on Paradise Island, his mother, Michelle Bacchus-McAlmont, says she is still seeking clarity and closure, despite authorities having ruled out foul play.
Walker’s Certificate of Competency submitted to Senate Foreign Relations Committee
The US Department of State has submitted Herschel Walker’s Certificate of Competency to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, a key step in advancing his nomination as US Ambassador to The Bahamas.
Sentence hearing begins for incest conviction as man maintains he is innocent
A GRAND Bahama man convicted of five counts of incest continues to maintain his innocence, although a probation officer believes he is capable of rehabilitation, the Supreme Court heard during a sentence hearing on Thursday.
INSIGHT: Suicide - can we make a difference?
WHEN I was a young man, I had my first personal experience with knowing someone who committed suicide. It was inexplicable.
Two adults and a child rescued after sailing vessel took on water
TWO adults and an eight-year-old were rescued on Monday after their sailing vessel became partially submerged near Plana Cays.
Clogged drains blamed for flooding in Marsh Harbour
A mile-long stretch of flooding hit parts of Marsh Harbour, Abaco, on Saturday following several hours of heavy rain.
Out Island marinas in ‘limbo’ on boating fees
Family Island marinas say they are in “limbo” due to ongoing uncertainty over the new and increased boating fees that took effect on July 1 and the often-hostile market reaction.
Eleuthera bewildered by sudden hike in BPL bills
Eleuthera residents are voicing a mixture of bewilderment and concern over soaring Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) bills that have increased significantly amid persistent power outages.
Developer targets 11-storey West Bay Street condo hotel
A developer seeking planning permission to construct an 11-storey condo hotel on West Bay Street, east of Sapodilla, has submitted numerous recommendations to address traffic flow in the area.
Briland resort reconsiders $850k marina expansion
A Harbour Island resort is reconsidering an $850,000 marina expansion due to boating industry push back over the new and increased fees introduced with the 2025-2026 Budget.
BISX adds another fund listing
The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) has added another investment fund to its listings roster.
Chisholm Jr named to his 2nd All-Star Game
Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr added another feather to his cap when he was selected yesterday to participate in his second Major League Baseball All-Star Game - his first with the New York Yankees.
Bahamas Athletic Pride hosts 6th All-Star Survival
FROM July 3-6, the Junior Baseball League of Nassau (JBLN) field was the epicentre of elite girls’ softball in The Bahamas, as the BAP (Bahamas Athletic Pride) programme hosted its 6th edition of The Show All Star Survival this weekend.
NBA debut: ‘VJ’ Edgecombe Jr explodes for game-high 28 points in 93-89 loss to Jazz
VALDEZ “VJ” Edgecombe Jr’s debut in the National Basketball Association for the Philadelphia 76ers was a spectacular one on Saturday night.
Carl ‘Flashy’ Hield on his way to world title fight
Carl “Flashy” Hield is getting closer to his dream of fighting for a world title.
Team Bahamas 5th at the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships
THE Bahamas’ team didn’t perform as well as expected at the 2025 Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships at the Barbados Golf Club over the weekend.
Ultimate Champion Sports under-11 captures Major DFW World Series title
ULTIMATE Champion Sport Academy, formed by Bahamas Baseball Association president Clarence ‘CJ’ McKenzie to enhance the development of young baseball players in the country, had a pretty good trip to the USSSA World Series in Dallas, Texas, last week.
Sunday, July 6
EDITORIAL: Troubling statistics - what do we do next?
ALARMING. That is a word used to describe the barrage of statistics that lay bare the troubled times our teenagers face. But it is one thing to sound the alarm, it is another thing to do something about it.
Man survives one crash only to be killed in hit and run
A man walked away after his car hit a building on Saturday night, only to be struck and killed by a hit and run driver, say police.
Saturday, July 5
Cause of Victoria Court fire still unknown two months later
TWO months after a fire tore through the Victoria Court Complex, displacing dozens of residents and destroying its roof, police say the cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
Security officer sentenced to probation for withdrawing funds from bank scam
A security officer who admitted to withdrawing thousands of dollars deposited into his bank account through an online scam was placed on probation and ordered to repay the funds during a hearing at the Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.
Long Island man given probation, counselling for marijuana possession in Exuma
A Long Island man who admitted to struggling with cannabis addiction was ordered to attend six months of drug counselling after pleading guilty to possession of dangerous drugs nearly three years after his initial arrest.
$3m Business Innovation Centre to launch at former Royal Palm site
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism Chester Cooper announced on Friday that a $3 million Business Innovation Center is being developed at the former Royal Palm Resort site on East Mall Drive.
Cooper forecasts lowest unemployment in GB as businesses struggle to hire
Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper has forecasted that Grand Bahama is experiencing one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, as local businesses struggle to find workers.
Attorney David Cash acquitted after arrest over client access
A Grand Bahama magistrate has acquitted attorney David Cash of charges of disorderly conduct and obscene language stemming from his controversial arrest in Freeport last year.
Fire family still struggling to rebuild home
NEARLY five months after a devastating fire destroyed their home, Richan Mackey and her family are still struggling to rebuild.
Family rescued after sailboat partially sinks near Plana Cays
TWO adults and an 8-year-old were rescued on Monday after their sailing vessel became partially submerged near Plana Cays.
Friday, July 4
‘Cubans want to stay’ - but govt asking US if that’s ok
MOST Cuban healthcare workers in The Bahamas are eager to remain in the country under new contracts directly with the government, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said, but the administration is still waiting for word from the United States on whether its proposal meets Washington’s approval.
Fund targeting $20m growth after closing Sandyport deal
A BISX-listed fund yesterday revealed it is targeting $20m growth in total assets for 2025 after recently completing the acquisition of its third development property near Sandyport.
FTX Bahamas strikes deal for $377m claim withdrawal
FTX’s Bahamas liquidators have struck a deal that will result in a failed crypto bank’s administrator withdrawing a $377.419m claim against the collapsed exchange.
MSC now ‘equal equity partner’ in GB Shipyard
Mediterranean Shipping Company’s (MSC) cruise division will be joining the Grand Bahama Shipyard as an “equal equity partner” alongside Carnival and Royal Caribbean, it has been revealed.
Transgender person accused of grievous harm in assault
A TRANSGENDER person was granted bail yesterday after being accused of seriously injuring someone and assaulting them with a stick earlier this week.
‘One or two’ constituencies require an ‘anxious look’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis says voter numbers are out of balance in “one or two” New Providence constituencies, requiring an “anxious look” to decide if boundaries should be redrawn.
Murder and attempted suicide shock in Briland
A SOUTH African woman was found dead in the engine room of a vessel docked at a Harbour Island marina yesterday afternoon, with a 40-year-old Mexican man taken into custody shortly after in what police are treating as a homicide and attempted suicide.
Teen rise in drug use, obesity and drinking
ALCOHOL and drug use among Bahamian teens has reached alarming levels, and most indicators of adolescent health, safety, and behaviour have worsened over the past 25 years.
1 in 5 teens has attempted suicide
SUICIDAL thoughts have more than tripled, self-harm has nearly tripled, and loneliness has more than doubled among Bahamian teens over the past 25 years - and one in five Bahamian teens have attempted suicide.
Five Bahamians honoured at King’s New Year Investiture conferment ceremony
FIVE Bahamians were honoured yesterday at the 2025 King’s New Year Investiture and Conferment Ceremony at Government House for their service in business, religion, youth development, and community work.
Bahamas Crisis Centre head urges faster action on Protection Against Violence Bill
DAYS after Social Services Minister Myles LaRoda defended the pace of setting up the Protection Against Violence Commission, Bahamas Crisis Centre director Dr Sandra Dean-Patterson called the government’s progress since the bill’s passage disappointing and urged faster action.
Mitchell: Dr Fox irresponsible for claim office that break-in was political without evidence
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party (PLP) chairman Fred Mitchell has accused Free National Movement (FNM) candidate Dr Nicholas Fox of irresponsibly suggesting, without evidence, that the recent break-in at his medical office may have been politically motivated.
PLP chairman: Four to five people vying for MICAL, Fort Charlotte and North Eleuthera
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Fred Mitchell said at least four or five people have expressed interest in running in each of the MICAL, Fort Charlotte, and North Eleuthera constituencies after announcements that the current MPs will not seek renomination.
Thursday, July 3
First official day of Tureano’s free youth boxing camp opens at the Percy Munnings Park
UNDER the summer sun and the guiding hand of a national sports icon, the first official day of Tureano Johnson’s free youth boxing camp opened around 1pm yesterday at Percy Munnings Park.
Deandre Ayton will join Luka and Lakers
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Centre Deandre Ayton has agreed to join the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press yesterday.
Baha Mar Buoys & Gulls Dragon Boat Team heading to Montreal for Pan American Championships
FOLLOWING back-to-back gold medal wins at the 2024 Bahamas International Chinese Dragon Boat Festival, the Baha Mar Buoys & Gulls Dragon boat team is making waves once again – this time on an international stage.
Atlanta Smoke pro women’s softball team hosts free clinic
WHILE their focus was on their three-game series against the Orlando Monarchs, the Atlanta Smoke professional women’s softball team also participated in a free clinic for young players in the country.
Call for rethink over pharmacy approvals
A quality assurance and “pharmacovigilance team” has been assembled after the government has been advised “to rethink their policy of utilising the Caribbean Public Health Agency as a standard or guidelines for approval of pharmacy companies”.
Increased demand drives use of higher-cost diesel: BPL chief
BPL CEO Toni Seymour said the price of electricity will stabilise once LNG comes on stream next year.
Digital provider pledges ‘full financial inclusion’
A Bahamian digital payments provider says it will shortly provide “full financial inclusion” for all islands with more than 50 persons once the necessary equipment arrives, and is installed, on Acklins.
DEIDRE BASTIAN: Companies must be proactive with their succession planning
Today’s business environment is fast-paced, uncertain and quickly evolving, requiring companies to carefully consider the benefits of succession planning.
Boycott, cancellations - how visitors are reacting to boating fee increases
A ROW over increased boating fees is continuing to see visitors cancelling their trips - while one post on social media is talking about a boycott of The Bahamas.
Aviation chief: 'Everyone wins' on pilot exam deal
The Bahamian aviation regulator's chairman yesterday asserted that "everyone wins" in the settlement reached over an exam some feared would spark a pilot shortage and damage the industry.
Dominican food import deal 'slap in farmers' faces'
A Bahamian agricultural entrepreneur yesterday branded the Government's move to expand food imports from the Dominican Republic as "a slap in the face to our farmers".
Court frees vessel seized in undercover fish probe
A foreign vessel, seized in an undercover operation involving multiple Bahamian and US agencies for alleged fisheries law violations, has been freed by the Supreme Court in return for a $100,000 bond.
'Premature' to say deal done for Dominican food imports
THE announcement of a trade deal with the Dominican Republic has been described as "premature" by Agriculture Minister Jomo Campbell.
Marinas chief: 'Looks like in COVID again'
Opposition to the new and increased boating fees has sparked multiple online petitions with the Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) chief yesterday saying: "It looks like we're in COVID again."
$1.5bn Bahamas 'treasure maps illegally exploited'
An underwater explorer is voicing fears that its $5m investment in creating "treasure maps" of The Bahamas is already being "illegally" exploited by an ex-contractor to locate "in excess of $1.5bn in riches".
EDITORIAL: Marina fees a colossal mess-up?
“IT’S hard to believe they could mess it up this bad.” Those were the words of the Association of Bahamas Marinas chief, Peter Maury, on the issues surrounding the implementation of boating reforms – although some might say the words could be used on a variety of issues in governance.
Man accused of stealing electronics from shop
A MAN has been granted bail after being accused of stealing equipment from a shop last week.
Teen gets two-and-a-half years for loaded gun
A 19-year-old man was sentenced to two and a half years in prison after admitting to having a loaded gun while fleeing police at a park in Kennedy Subdivision last week.
GB man accused of 2024 murder granted $20,000 bail
A 39-year-old man was granted $20,000 bail earlier this week after being accused of murdering a 64-year-old man in Grand Bahama in 2024.
18-month sentence for pinning man against wall with his vehicle
A MAN was sentenced to 18 months in prison yesterday after admitting to pinning another man against a wall with his car earlier this year.
LETTER: Involve the stakeholders in process
I haven’t really said anything about these new legislations the government has implemented because to be completely honest, I didn’t want to deal with the ignorant comments from people not in the industry - because if you are not in the industry, chances are you do not understand the reach this industry has to Bahamians.
McAlpine will contest Pineridge seat as independent candidate
FORMER Pineridge MP Frederick McAlpine said he will again seek to contest the Pineridge seat as an independent candidate, positioning himself as a potential spoiler after a strong second-place finish in the constituency in the last general election.
Cooper: Constituencies Commission report delivery to PM expected by August
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper says the Constituencies Commission hopes to submit its report to Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis by August, aiming to balance constituencies based on registered voter numbers.
STATESIDE: US facing confusion and uncertainty under Trump
There’s a profoundly unsettling aspect to what’s happening in the US these days. Uncertainty and dread seem to shroud numerous volatile situations overseas. The US role in regional international conflicts, long a reliably steadying influence and force, now seems to have developed as an active agitator for ambiguity and confusion.
FRONT PORCH: The selection of election candidates
After the Free National Movement (FNM) announced 17 candidates for the House of Assembly ahead of the upcoming general election, there was the usual ritual of criticisms, a number of which are frequently trotted out at election time.
UB hosts Sustainable Development Goals Youth Conference
NEARLY 100 people gathered yesterday at the University of The Bahamas (UB) for the second annual Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Youth Conference, encouraging young people to challenge traditional approaches to sustainable development.
MoXey: MSC joining Grand Bahama Shipyard shows confidence in GB economy
Minister for Grand Bahama Ginger Moxey says the MSC’s move to join the Grand Bahama Shipyard shows “continued confidence in the Grand Bahama economy”.
Lightbourne will seek re-election to head Bahamas Nurses Union
BAHAMAS Nurses Union (BNU) president Muriel Lightbourne says she will seek re-election in January 2026, expressing confidence that ongoing tensions within the union will not affect her chances of securing another term.
Diddy dodges sex trafficking but convicted of prostitution charges
MUSIC mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, who was reportedly preparing to fly to The Bahamas when US Homeland Security agents raided his homes in Los Angeles and Miami last year, was found guilty yesterday of transporting women across state lines for prostitution but acquitted of the more serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.
Broken glasses and court date as guidance counsellors clash
A HEATED lunchtime dispute at Jack Hayward Junior High exploded into violence when a guidance counsellor allegedly attacked a colleague, leaving her eyeglasses destroyed in the fray.
Goodbye, Daddy: Tributes paid to murdered police reserve
CHRIST Church Cathedral was filled with sorrow yesterday as family, friends, government officials, and members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force honoured Reserve Inspector Lernex Williams, who was fatally shot during an attempted armed robbery last month.
Wednesday, July 2
CFAL unveils $50m target for new private equity fund
A Bahamian investment house is seeking to grow its new private equity fund to $50m within five years of launching to local investors on July 21.
Shipyard 'business boost' from MSC as shareholder
Grand Bahama Shipyard will likely enjoy "more business" through the involvement of three cruise lines after Mediterranean Shipping Company's (MSC) "partnership" was confirmed yesterday.
Capo's last shot to get $600m Resorts World lawsuit correct
Resorts World Bimini's first developer was yesterday granted one final chance to perfect a $600m damages lawsuit against its Genting partner for allegedly turning the project into "a financial wasteland".
Super Value hit by 29% electric bill increase
Super Value's president yesterday revealed the supermarket group has suffered "a big blow" after its overall light bill increased by 29.3 percent month-on-month and costs at some locations doubled.
FNM Fox Hill candidate claims office break-in was ‘politically motivated’
DR Nicholas Fox, the Free National Movement’s newly ratified candidate for Fox Hill, says his medical office was broken into and vandalised in what he believes may be a politically motivated act — one he says sets a troubling tone for the upcoming election season.
Snorkelling tourist injured after he was struck by boat while in Exuma
AN AMERICAN tourist screamed in agony after he was struck by a passing boat while snorkelling in Exuma, leaving the victim with horrifying injuries, according to a bystander.
20-year prison sentence for rape of 23-year-old woman
A 38-year-old man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping a 23-year-old woman at South Beach Canals in 2023.
Family homeless after arson attack
TEARS streamed down Janet Dorsett’s face as she clutched her loved ones in front of the charred remains of her family’s 25-year-old Coral Heights West home, destroyed in a suspected arson attack yesterday.
Efforts to draft new industrial agreement expected before year’s end, says union chief
BAHAMAS Nurses Union (BNU) president Muriel Lightbourn says the union is pushing to sign a new industrial agreement by the end of October.
How to face rise in suicides
IT was not always this way.
Needs for fire trucks in islands
GRATEFUL yet again for the opportunity afforded me to be able to raise these several tit bits contained in the caption, in anticipation of it being published for the benefit of the reading Bahamian public.
Kingsley’s name also unknown
NAME recognition in Bahamian politics can be an added bonus in one’s attempt to win a seat in the House of Assembly. West Grand Bahama and Bimini MP Kingsley Smith understand this.
LETTERS: Protect our children
I write not merely to express outrage, but to confront the conscience of a society that continues to fail its most vulnerable—our children.
ALICIA WALLACE: Politics - full of sound and fury
The next general election is just down the road and around the corner.
TRIBUNE TECH: How ChatGPT and other AI tools are changing the teaching profession
FOR her 6th grade honours class, math teacher Ana Sepúlveda wanted to make geometry fun.
Pro volleyball players Hepburn and Wilson looking to contribute
Back home after completing their past season on the professional circuit in Europe, Shonari Hepburn and Kyle Wilson are both eager to make their presence felt on the Bahamas men’s national team at the Caribbean Volleyball Championships.
Powerlifter Turner-Bain delivers
BAHAMIAN athlete Aliczia Turner-Bain delivered a powerful performance this past weekend at the 2025 USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals, earning a 10th-place finish in the fiercely competitive 90kg weight class.
They made the cut! Nine talented kids accepted for ‘Tellabration: Lights! Culture! Action!’ Bahamian culture & acting workshop
The stage is set, the cameras are ready, and nine talented kids are about to bring culture to life in a bold, creative way!
Sean “Diddy” Combs acquitted of most serious charges, convicted of a prostitution-related offense
Sean “Diddy Combs was convicted of a prostitution-related offense but acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put one of hip-hop’s most celebrated figures behind bars for life.
PM calls on chaplains to ‘stand in the gap’ to help struggling people
As the country grapples with escalating violence and emotional trauma, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis last night called on chaplains to step into the gap, saying their role is more vital than ever.
Pintard: Something doesn’t add up over Davis administration’s economic figures
FNM leader Michael Pintard has accused the government of leveraging public debt for private profit - highlighting examples such as a recent bond offering and the sale of BPL assets.
Mitchell shares plans for this year’s Fox Hill Day activities
A SERIES of events have been announced to mark this year’s Fox Hill Day, with area MP Fred Mitchell yesterday revealing the festival’s 2025 theme: “From shackles to strength – still we rise.”
Man shot near Tops Lumber and Plumbing on Wilton Street
A MAN was shot in an incident at Topp’s lumber on Wilton Street yesterday afternoon.
Psychologist: Troubling trend of suicides in northern Bahamas
TWO recent suicide attempts in Grand Bahama have renewed concerns among mental health professionals, who say suicide-related cases continue to rise in the northern Bahamas.
20-year-old accused of sex assault of woman
A 20-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman in New Providence last week.
Man charged with over $145,000 in fraud
A 38-year-old man was granted $60,000 bail yesterday after being accused of stealing more than $145,000 through fraudulent means over the past year.
Woman accused of possessing illegal gun
A 37-year-old woman was granted bail yesterday after she was accused of possessing an illegal firearm, ammunition, and drugs.
Tuesday, July 1
NHI no longer ‘skewed’ towards private sector
A Cabinet minister last night revealed that incorporating the public clinics into National Health Insurance (NHI) will ensure the scheme’s sustainability by enabling the Government to retain some expenditure.
‘Hard to believe no one thought this out better’
The Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) chief yesterday voiced concern that key boating reforms cannot be accessed and paid online, adding: “It’s hard to believe they could mess it up this bad.”
Bahamas growth ‘moderates as LPIA departures off 2.3%
The Central Bank yesterday confirmed that the Bahamian economy’s growth rate “moderated” in May with total departures from the country’s main aviation gateway down 2.3 percent for 2025 to-date.
Briland resorts struggling to control BPL ‘narrative’
Harbour Island resorts yesterday said they are “trying to control the narrative as best as possible with our guests” after the popular tourism destination was hit by more power outages.
NHI Authority eliminating 90-day wait time to join
The National Health Insurance (NHI) Authority will today eliminate restrictions on Bahamians enrolling in the scheme in a move branded as “damn the torpedos” by an ex-health minister.
Abaco shelter misses latest deadline but finish in sight
DESPITE government promises that Abaco’s long-delayed hurricane shelter would be completed by today, officials from the Disaster Risk Management Authority (DRMA) say the facility is still unfinished.
Moss: FNM selection of Henfield for South Beach constituency ‘hurt’
FORMER FNM Senator Jamal Moss admitted yesterday he felt “hurt” by the party’s decision to ratify Darren Henfield as the South Beach candidate, despite receiving full backing from the FNM’s South Beach Constituency Association.
Christie family grieving another traffic fatality
PHILLIPA Christie, sister of the three Chris- tie brothers who died in a car crash last September, is now facing unimaginable grief again after her eldest son, 18-year-old Jimmy “JJ” Johnson, was killed in a traffic accident in Andros on Sunday night.
Daughter’s death a ‘double blow’
JUST months after her cousin’s murder, 26-year-old Ishniequa Culmer was shot dead while spending time with a neighbourhood friend at the home where she lived and cared for her elderly grandmother— plunging her grieving family into fresh heartbreak.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Protest and demand hanging
WHAT a damn shame Inspector. Lennox Williams was shot down dead this afternoon, trying to make a deposit only to be accosted by two hoodlums on this Father’s day.
FACING REALITY: ‘THE EYES HAVE IT' - A personal experience with cataracts
Cataracts are real.
Briland residents say: ‘This is the real hell’
Harbour Island residents yesterday asserted that “this is the real hell” as they battled another day of constant Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) outages.
Pace of Protection Against Violence Commission’s establishment defended
SOCIAL Services Minister Myles LaRoda yesterday defended his ministry’s pace in establishing the Protection Against Violence Commission amid criticism over delays, claiming that while the commission is not yet operational, its core responsibilities are already being carried out behind the scenes.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Dismantle circus of politics
THE current government has announced its desire to win the next general election; however, it continues to renominate lackluster MPs and cabinet ministers, many of whom oversee crumbling infrastructure, unchecked crime, and economic paralysis.
PETER YOUNG: Labour government in UK unpopular after first year
After its commanding win in Britain’s General Election just a year ago, it is hard to believe reports of the extent of the domestic unpopularity of Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour government today.
Minister says, ‘take my word’ that progress being made on domestic violence shelters
MINISTER of Social Services Myles Laroda said the government is making progress on two domestic violence shelters - and said he was disappointed by calls for proof in the Senate over the status of those facilities.
Worker awarded $15,000 for ‘wrongful and unfair’ dismissal
THE Industrial Tribunal has awarded $15,141.53 plus interest to Jackson Joseph after finding that his dismissal by Transformation Landscaping Development in February 2023 was wrongful and unfair.
Man accused of murder of Lynwood Rolle
A MAN was remanded into custody yesterday after being accused of murdering another man outside his apartment on Newbold Street last weekend.
Couple charged with importing $95,000 worth of marijuana with intent to supply
A COUPLE was granted bail yesterday after being accused of importing $95,000 worth of marijuana into The Bahamas last week.
Three-year jail sentence for gun charges
A MAN was sentenced to more than three years in prison yesterday after pleading guilty to multiple gun charges.
Man accused of injuring nine-month-old son
A 28-year-old father was granted bail yesterday after allegedly injuring his nine-month-old son by ramming his vehicle into the back of the child’s mother’s car last month.
Chinese Embassy makes donation to National Commission for Persons with Disabilities
THE Chinese Embassy donated a new set of assistive devices to the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities yesterday, as Disability Empowerment Month came to a close.
Police and Customs Dept seize $200k in guns and marijuana
POLICE Commissioner Shanta Knowles issued a stern warning yesterday to those behind a recent drug and gun smuggling operation, saying: “We got your guns, we have your marijuana, we have your ammunition, and my team will now be coming to look for you.”
Suspected suicide attempt under investigation by Grand Bahama police
POLICE in Grand Bahama are investigating a suspected suicide attempt on Saturday.
Bahamas in $100m funding for National Energy Policy
The Bahamas has received its first-ever financing from the latest multilateral lender it has joined in the form of a $100m loan to aid the National Energy Policy’s implementation.
Abaco resort matching summer booking trend
An Abaco hotelier yesterday said resort bookings are still being affected by global geopolitical tensions and tariff-related economic uncertainty even though summer 2025 is matching prior years.
Ayton to sign with any NBA team he chooses
With the National Basketball Association’s negotiations for the 2025 free agency open, Bahamian centre Deandre Ayton has decided to exercise his options with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Bayshore Sports Consultancy puts together free flag football clinic for over 50 children
BAYSHORE Sports Consultancy, a newly launched Bahamian-based sports consulting agency, made a strong debut this past Sunday by hosting a free flag football clinic for more than 50 kids at the St. Augustine’s College campus field.
BGF prepares to host Caribbean Volleyball Championships
IN preparation for the hosting of the Caribbean Volleyball Championships 2025, the Bahamas Volleyball Federation hosted a Volleyball Station seminar over the weekend at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.
After 4th place last year, Team Bahamas on par to win Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships this week in Barbados
AFTER a fourth-place finish last year in Trinidad & Tobago, Bahamas Golf Federation members believe they have assembled a team that could win the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships this week in Barbados.
Dwight Tinker bags his first hole-in-one
OUTSIDE of winning a title, the next greatest accomplishment a golfer looks forward to achieving is a Hole-In-One shot.
Father jumps from Disney cruise ship to save daughter who went overboard
A FATHER dived in to the sea to save his daughter after she fell from a Disney Cruise Line ship on its way back to Fort Lauderdale from a four-night Bahamas sailing, it has been reported.
