Thursday, April 30
$700m Freeport project promises 550-room Hilton
A 550-room Hilton branded resort will form the core of the Grand Lucayan resort’s $700m redevelopment, it was revealed yesterday, amid assertions the project will transform Freeport into a “tourist mecca” to complement “the mega cruise port of the Caribbean”.
Sebas reveals over 20 government contracts in election public filing
THE scale of Sebas Bastian’s business dealings with the government has been disclosed as he seeks to become MP for Fort Charlotte, with more than 20 contracts and agreements spanning direct arrangements with public agencies and commercial leases for property and vehicle rentals.
Wiping BPL bills 'makes no sense'
FORMER Bahamas Power and Light CEO Whitney Heastie has rejected the Davis administration’s rationale for wiping out electricity bills for Grand Cay and Moore’s Island residents, saying the decision “makes no sense” and contradicts how relief was handled in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian.
STATESIDE: A memorable Correspondent's Dinner
HO HUM. Another dull week unfolded in Washington in the past seven days.
37-year-old remanded over Andros teen assault charges
A MAN accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl three times in Andros over three months was remanded to prison yesterday.
COI leader faces perjury claim over conflicting wealth records
COALITION of Independents leader Lincoln Bain is facing a court action to have him prosecuted for perjury, with a creditor alleging his sworn testimony about his finances was contradicted by his recent election disclosures.
Munroe dismisses FNM claims over voter register flaws
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said concerns about people accused of fraud remaining on the voter register will be addressed at polling stations, arguing that party agents are there to challenge any suspicious voter when names are called.
Man accused of indecently assaulting 16-year-old gets bail
A MAN accused of indecently assaulting a 16-year-old girl in New Providence was granted bail yesterday.
Man shot and killed in Mount Pleasant ambush
A MAN believed to be in his 40s was shot and killed after being ambushed by gunmen outside his home in the Mount Pleasant area last night.
FRONT PORCH: The joy of openness to growth
IN 1941, in his early 70s, after an extraordinary career and a dozen years before his death at 84, the brilliant French artist Henri Matisse underwent surgery following a diagnosis of abdominal cancer.
Union calls on government to resolve stalled BTVI talks
THE Bahamas Union of Allied Public Employees (BUAPE) is calling for urgent government intervention in an ongoing labour dispute involving its members at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI), warning that prolonged negotiations have failed to produce meaningful results.
Murder suspect fined over 105-day bail breach
A MAN awaiting trial for a 2021 murder was fined $2,500 yesterday for breaching his bail for 105 days.
23-year-old sentenced to 30 months for firearm possession
A MAN found with a loaded gun in his waistband outside a business on Prince Charles Drive on Monday night was sentenced to 30 months in prison yesterday.
DPA announces new chapter – with launch of new books division
With decades of experience in telling Bahamian stories, the public relations and marketing firm Diane Phillips & Associates (DPA) is preparing for a new chapter – the launch of a books division.
Wednesday, April 29
Pastor Mario Moxey elected new Christian Council president
PASTOR Mario Moxey has been named the new president of the Bahamas Christian Council, securing a decisive victory.
FNM confirms voucher distribution but denies vote buying
FREE National Movement chairman Duane Sands and Southern Shores candidate Denalee Penn-Mackey have confirmed that the party has distributed vouchers, raising questions about whether both major political groups are attempting to influence voters with gifts as the general election approaches.
FNM warns of chaos over missing advance voters
FREE National Movement candidate Travis Robinson said approved voters in his constituency have been left off the advance poll register days before voting, fearing that some may now be unable to cast their ballots.
Pintard calls for arrests over $200k gift certificates
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard has accused the Davis administration of breaking the law by using public funds to distribute gift certificates bearing the names of PLP election candidates, calling the matter “egregious” and urging that charges be brought.
Grand Cay BPL bills wiped ahead of vote
ELECTRICITY bills for Grand Cay, Abaco, residents have been wiped to zero two weeks before the general election after Prime Minister Philip Davis visited the island last week and promised relief.
ALICIA WALLACE: The Melbourne Declaration
THIS WEEK, Women Deliver—the largest global conference on gender equality—is taking place in Naarm, Melbourne, Australia.
Three Haitian men jailed over fraudulent NIB cards
THREE Haitian nationals were sentenced to prison after admitting to possessing fraudulent National Insurance Board cards at Bimini International Airport last weekend.
Man granted bail over indecent assault charge
A 42-year-old man accused of indecently assaulting a 15-year-old girl was granted bail.
18-year-old faces court over threat to life
A TEENAGE male accused of endangering another man’s life with a handgun earlier this month was remanded to prison yesterday.
Widow’s lawsuit over sale of matrimonial home heads to trial
A WIDOW’s claim over a Lancaster Road home will proceed to trial after the Supreme Court rejected an attempt to strike out the case, finding unresolved disputes over whether she abandoned the property and whether her claim was filed in time.
Henfield questions cost of London worker
FORMER Foreign Affairs Minister Darron Henfield said a young male emoployee posted to London by the Davis administration is costing taxpayers more than $200,000 a year, as he questioned whether future administrations should be bound to maintain such contracts under newly proposed foreign service reforms.
NCL fined for environmental violations at Great Stirrup Cay
NORWEGIAN Cruise Line has been fined for environmental violations at Great Stirrup Cay, as a related labour dispute involving a former employee awaits a conciliation hearing.
Nurse beaten after leaving shelter pleads for extended victim stays
A REGISTERED nurse who said she was forced from a government shelter is calling for longer stays for domestic violence victims, claiming she was beaten “black and blue” after leaving the facility and encountering her husband again.
Frustrated workers protest over delayed promotions and pay
WORKERS from the Department of Information and Communications Technology staged their third protest in less than three months outside the Office of the Prime Minister yesterday, citing continued delays in promotions, reclassification and regularisation, with no update following a single meeting with Economic Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis.
Sands calls for police probe over Abaco gift certificate
FNM candidates seized on the gift certificate controversy at a rally last night, suggesting the distribution of more than $200,000 in vouchers to Abaco residents could amount to a misuse of public funds and warrant a police investigation.
Teen jailed, three remanded over court parking lot gun
A 19-year-old man who admitted possessing a prohibited weapon in the Magistrate’s Court parking lot on Nassau Street last week was sentenced to 30 months in prison.
Tuesday, April 28
Minister defends privacy amid controversy over public officer’s political clothing
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday refused to comment on the controversy surrounding a senior public officer photographed in political paraphernalia, insisting that “personal conduct is one’s personal conduct” and that personnel matters should remain private.
Customs flags six fraud cases a month as 103 recruits join
CUSTOMS officials are uncovering up to six fraud cases a month, many involving importers understating the value or quantity of goods to reduce duties, Comptroller Ralph Munroe said yesterday, as the department inducted more than 100 new recruits to strengthen enforcement.
PM warns Pintard to drop 'crazy antics' ahead of vote
PRIME Minister Philip Davis warned Opposition Leader Michael Pintard to abandon what he called “crazy antics” and avoid disrupting the election process, as tensions rise ahead of the April 30 advanced poll.
Dominican faces court over fake passport and voter card
A DOMINICAN man was charged yesterday with fraudulently obtaining a Bahamian voter’s card and passports, the latest in a series of such cases in recent months.
Candidate slammed on crown land deeds
A PLP candidate’s declaration that she had Crown Land deeds in hand and had been told to distribute them has drawn fire and questions about how such allocations are handled.
PLP hands out over $200k in gift cards
GIFT certificates worth more than $200,000, currently being given to Abaco residents in the names of PLP election candidates and officials as ‘Hurricane Dorian relief payments,’ were paid for by the Ministry of Finance, according to Chris Lleida, chief executive officer of Premier Importers, the company that issued them.
Bahamas Foreign Affairs minister unveils landmark reforms to modernise Foreign Service
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said new Foreign Service orders will be gazetted by the end of the week, introducing reforms to make most contract officers permanent and pensionable while protecting non-political staff from dismissal.
Mortgage action against Lincoln Bain withdrawn
A SUPREME Court mortgage action against Coalition of Independents leader Lincoln Bain was withdrawn before it could be determined, court records show, after filings indicated the debt had grown to nearly $300,000.
24-year-old granted bail over unlawful sexual intercourse charges
PROSECUTORS allege that Isaiah Butler, 24, had unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor on two occasions between September 2025 and January 2026 in New Providence.
Man faces court accused of raping 26-year-old woman
A 36-year-old man was charged yesterday with raping a 26-year-old woman on April 11.
Man granted $8,000 bail over child pornography charge
PROSECUTORS have alleged that Henry Bethel Jr, 26, intentionally shared pornographic videos of a 16-year-old girl on social media on April 7.
Voter register chaos: FNM candidates left in limbo ahead of advanced polls
CONFUSION characterised the distribution of the voter register at the Parliamentary Registration Department yesterday, leaving some Free National Movement candidates without copies and raising concerns about a potential disadvantage ahead of Thursday’s advanced polls.
FACING REALITY: The great Bahamian masquerade - a nation selling its soul for a foreign accent
FOR decades, we have boasted of our "legendary hospitality," as if it were a natural resource like salt or sun.
Monday, April 27
BEYOND THE BORDER: Avoiding abandonment of your Green Card
LAWFUL Permanent Resident (LPR) status is a legal classification granted to individuals authorized to live and work permanently in the United States.
PM calls Pintard’s request for observers inappropriate
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has rebuked Opposition Leader Michael Pintard for appealing directly to the United States for election observers, calling the move “quite inappropriate” and outside the country’s established process.
Over 200 children sought help for sexual abuse last year
MORE than 200 children sought help from the Bahamas Crisis Centre in 2025 after experiencing sexual abuse, underscoring what its director said is a continuing failure to adequately protect victims or prevent abuse in The Bahamas.
Alleged gang leader killed in Cable Beach ambush
AN alleged gang leader wanted for murder was shot and killed in a targeted attack in a busy Cable Beach area late Thursday, triggering a heavy police response in one of New Providence’s main tourist corridors.
Lend A Hand sees sharp rise in vulnerable children seeking help
AT-RISK children are bringing other vulnerable children to seek help, as demand for support services surges, Lend A Hand Bahamas says.
Man granted $3,500 bail over Paradise Island taxi stand threats
A MAN accused of threatening to kill another man at a Paradise Island taxi stand was granted $3,500 bail after pleading not guilty in Magistrate’s Court.
BACSWN upgrades to current Doppler weather radars and start of infrastructure work for new F.A.A. flight tracking radars
Radar data is one of the critical components that is fed into BACSWN’s NextGEN Aviation Weather Centre for use by BANSA, the FAA, NCAR and NOAA.
Court discharges man who kept lost wallet containing $2,000
ONE man was discharged and another placed on probation after separate stealing-related matters were heard before a magistrate in New Providence on Friday.
Two foreign nationals face passport charge
A HAITIAN national accused of using a false Bahamian passport and voter’s card was granted $9,000 bail on Friday, one of two men charged last week as authorities continue to confront scrutiny over document fraud.
Four men arrested at ports over fraudulent ID documents
FOUR men, including three Haitian nationals, were arrested at Bahamian ports of entry after authorities intercepted what they say were fraudulent travel and identification documents.
OPM to handle probe into PS wearing political gear
QUESTIONS over whether a senior public officer breached political neutrality rules have been pushed to the Office of the Prime Minister, with Labour and Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle saying her ministry does not handle matters involving permanent secretaries.
Suspect claims self-defence after fatally stabbing a friend
A 30-year-old man was fatally stabbed after an altercation with a close friend in a Carmichael Road community after midnight on Saturday, with the suspect later turning himself in and claiming self-defence, sources said.
Boyfriend arrested after woman escapes with kids after assault
A 32-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested after a woman alleged she was held against her will, threatened with death, and sexually assaulted in an incident that prompted her to flee the home with her underage children on Friday.
Off-duty officer shoots suspect during attempted armed robbery
AN off-duty police officer shot and wounded a suspected robber during an exchange of gunfire outside a Carmichael Road West business on Friday night, one of two separate shooting incidents police investigated.
Junior Achievement group serves breakfast to Grand Bahama police
Members of the GB Shipyard N.A.V.Y. Achievers, a Junior Achievement company, demonstrated appreciation for law enforcement through a special outreach initiative, “Serving Breakfast to Those Who Serve Us,” at the Royal Bahamas Police Force Canteen in the Back of Town on March 21.
Friday, April 24
Campaign identifies rider injured in recent bus crash
THE campaign for Fort Charlotte candidate Sebas Bastian last night identified the motorcyclist injured in a widely circulated collision with its campaign bus as D’Angelo Adderley, saying he is in stable condition and improving.
NBA rookie helps fund vital special needs testing in Bimini
A TEAM of specialists has carried out assessments on more than 40 children in Bimini this week, bringing long-awaited testing to families who often face steep barriers to accessing specialised services.
Out Island hotels urged to adapt after double-digit Q1 decline
Family Island resorts are “on the ropes but not out” following double-digit first quarter declines in room revenues and nights sold, a senior tourism official warned yesterday, as he urged the wider Bahamian tourism industry to “get our act together” to ward-off the cruise ship challenge.
Veteran officer admits guilt in marine recruit assaults
A VETERAN Defence Force officer has pleaded guilty to three counts of physical assault in connection with allegations that he assaulted a group of female marine trainees earlier this month at the force’s Coral Harbour base.
Bain faces risk of bankruptcy
COALITION of Independents leader Lincoln Bain is facing a bankruptcy action weeks before the May 12 general election over debt rooted in a failed investment arrangement.
DIANE PHILLIPS: The food, the festivities . . . the signs are everywhere
ELECTIONS are a lot like Christmas.
Man granted $8,000 bail over loaded gun on Exuma dock
A MAN accused of having a loaded gun on a dock in Exuma was granted bail yesterday.
Coleby-Davis dodges questions over collapsed energy deal
WITH a major energy deal unravelling and millions in financing under scrutiny, Energy and Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis offered little clarity yesterday, declining to explain the collapse of a key New Providence grid management arrangement.
Privy council rules marina not liable for yacht theft
THE Privy Council has ruled that a Bimini marina was not responsible for stopping the theft of a docked yacht, finding that the boat’s owner — not the marina — bore the duty to guard against theft.
Relocated vendors face hardship as return to Fort Fincastle stalls
VENDORS relocated from Fort Fincastle to Fort Charlotte say they are struggling to survive more than a year after being moved, with some unable to meet basic expenses as they wait for word on when they can return.
Privy Council dismisses family land dispute because the 12-year legal limit expired
A FAMILY dispute over a New Providence home has ended with a blunt legal lesson from the Privy Council: even a strong claim can fail if it is brought too late.
RBDF fires mechanic arrested in Florida after going AWOL
A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force member who had been absent without leave since August 2025 has been arrested in Florida by United States Customs and Border Protection agents, the RBDF said yesterday.
Murder suspect gets eight months for brief escape from police custody
A MAN awaiting trial for murder was sentenced to eight months in prison yesterday for briefly escaping police custody on the day of his arraignment.
Teenager remanded to prison on attempted murder charge
A TEENAGE male was remanded to prison yesterday over a near-fatal shooting in New Providence last week.
67-year-old woman admits to stabbing stepson over cursing
A 67-year-old woman who stabbed her stepson in the back at their Adelaide Village home last week for cursing her was ordered to be of good behaviour for six months.
ERIC WIBERG: Grand Bahama, Walker’s Cay, Little Bahama Bank Drug Plane Wrecks
MANUEL “Pete” Fernandez shot down 14 Soviet and Chinese MiG jets in the Korean War, and was feted with a parade and medals from the US and UK.
Thursday, April 23
PLP leaders urge Abaco voters to grant party a second term
At a Progressive Liberal Party rally in Abaco, residents were urged to grant the governing party a second term in office as candidates pointed to ongoing recovery efforts, economic progress, and plans to expand opportunities in healthcare, education, housing and improved sporting facilities for the island.
Woman barred from voting over false address claim
A WOMAN was fined and barred from obtaining a voter’s card for three years after admitting she gave a false statement to the Parliamentary Registration Department while trying to change her address last month.
PS in PLP gear row earns $221k annually for role
MELVIN Seymour, the permanent secretary at the centre of controversy after being photographed wearing Progressive Liberal Party paraphernalia on Nomination Day, is a retiree who was brought back into the public service and is now earning $221,316 annually, The Tribune understands.
Public disclosures are 'worthless'
A LOCAL pastor and a university professor have dismissed politicians’ public financial disclosures as ‘useless’ and ‘worthless’ without independent verification, warning that the lack of oversight is fuelling public mistrust.
FRONT PORCH: General election battle continues
EARLY last year, some polling reportedly had the governing PLP winning the next general election handily.
STATESIDE: Is Trump losing his conservatives?
FROM Tucker Carlson to Chris Matthews, the Washington DC punditry has already turned more decisively against US President Donald Trump.
Four nurses honoured in Fox Hill Clinic renaming
THE Ministry of Health has renamed the Fox Hill Clinic in honour of four distinguished Bahamian nurses who were born, raised, and served the Fox Hill community for decades.
Bonaby defends parks spending but offers no public audit
MCKELL Bonaby, the Beaches and Parks Authority chairman under scrutiny over high spending and the absence of any public audit, insisted in a new statement that “every dollar of taxpayer money spent by the authority is accounted for,” even as no detailed breakdown or audit report has ever been released.
Munroe proposes 10-year prison terms to combat document fraud
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said public officers found guilty of passport fraud could face up to ten years in prison if the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) is given a second term.
Officer says he fired after suspect pointed gun at him
OFFICERS testified yesterday that they opened fire after an armed man pointed a gun at them as the trial of two men accused of endangering police officers’ lives in Garden Hills in 2018 continued.
Bahamas certified for ending mother-to-child HIV transmission
THE Bahamas has reduced mother-to-child transmission of HIV to two percent or less, achieving a key international benchmark that removes it as a significant public health threat, health officials said yesterday.
Darville defends hospital deal amid US criticism
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville pushed back against claims the government rushed into its Chinese-backed hospital deal, saying the project had been in development for years, fully disclosed in Parliament, and timed to meet environmental requirements before breaking ground.
Pintard claims egg project hit $60m amid reports of diseased meat sales
FNM leader Michael Pintard claimed last night that the Davis administration has spent between $50m and $60m on the Golden Yolk programme, questioning what the country has to show for the investment as government officials say eggs from the initiative will reach stores by the end of the month.
Man faces charges over multiple armed robberies
A MAN accused of a series of armed robberies in New Providence over the past four months was remanded to prison yesterday.
Man remanded after alleged knifepoint motorcycle theft
A 26-year-old man accused of robbing another man of his motorcycle at knifepoint earlier this month was remanded to prison.
Repeat offender gets three years prison for housebreaking
A 28-year-old man was sentenced to three years in prison after breaking into a Sea Breeze home and stealing $1,000 worth of items.
Teen given 18 months in prison for unlicensed 9mm firearm
AN 18-year-old man was sentenced to 18 months in prison last week after he was found with a loaded firearm in New Providence.
Police seize $18k and drugs during Star Lane house raid
A 44-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman were arrested after police seized suspected marijuana and more than $18,000 in cash during a search of a Star Lane residence on Monday afternoon.
Wednesday, April 22
From Nova Scotia to Nassau: Lucky’s extraordinary journey
THE journey back to the ocean is rarely straightforward, but for one small sea turtle, it has been nothing short of extraordinary.
$130m grid upgrades delayed after US contractor’s murder
Bahamas Grid Company’s new chairman yesterday voiced “200 percent” confidence it will fulfill its energy reform obligations despite its managing partner’s sudden exit as he revealed the recent shooting death of a US contractor had delayed completion of $130m in network upgrades by two months.
Election chief defends register and warns against public attacks
PARLIAMENTARY Commissioner Harrison Thompson defended the integrity of the voters’ register and the work of the Parliamentary Registration Department yesterday, as the opposition stepped up concerns about the electoral process ahead of the general election.
Tourist recounts trauma after husband’s sudden Exuma death
A CANADIAN woman said she was forced to sit on a flight with her husband’s body at her feet after it was transported from Exuma in “green garbage bags”, describing the aftermath of his sudden death while on holiday in January as traumatic and undignified.
FNM to remove Minnis from the party ‘in due course’
FREE National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands said the party will move to remove former leader Dr Hubert Minnis as a member in due course, but declined to say when, insisting the party has “far more important things” to focus on during the election campaign.
Bain seeks to seal court records in $90,000 dispute
COALITION of Independents leader Lincoln Bain, who is seeking election in the upcoming general election, is attempting to have court proceedings in a long-running $90,000 civil dispute sealed, though an initial effort earlier this month failed after the request was made without a formal application.
'Rules collapse if no enforcement'
FORMER Public Service Minister Brensil Rolle is calling for disciplinary action against Permanent Secretary Melvin Seymour after he was photographed last week in Progressive Liberal Party paraphernalia, warning that failing to act would make the rules governing political activity unenforceable and expose the government to challenges from public officers previously disciplined under those same rules.
TikTok mom launches non-profit to help women without support
A YOUNG mother who built a following on TikTok by documenting her first pregnancy has launched a non-profit to support women who lack a reliable support system.
Environmental advocates target waste from campaign signs
AS campaign signs spread across the country ahead of the general election, environmental advocates are urging a broader debate about sustainability, warning that current practices contribute to waste and long-term environmental harm.
Defence accuses police of planting gun in robbery trial
THE prosecution and defence gave sharply conflicting accounts of the night two men were shot and arrested by police, with officers alleging one of the accused pointed a gun at them, while the defence claims the weapon was planted to justify the shooting.
Tuesday, April 21
Anglican bishop calls for an end to ‘dirty’ political campaigning
ANGLICAN Bishop Laish Boyd has delivered a scathing assessment of political campaigning, warning that rallies are more about spectacle, ridicule and crowd manipulation than serious national discussion as the country heads to the May 12 general election.
Pintard tells PM to ‘take a look’ at Cooper’s $13m wealth jump
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper’s reported $28m net worth — up from $14.8m in 2021 and $7.9m in 2017 — drew a pointed remark yesterday from Opposition Leader Michael Pintard, who suggested the prime minister should “take a look” at some of his colleagues following recent financial disclosures.
Henfield slams civil servants for wearing PLP campaign gear
FORMER Foreign Affairs Minister Darren Henfield has raised alarm over what he sees as a serious breach of political neutrality within the foreign service, after images showed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ most senior public service official wearing Progressive Liberal Party paraphernalia last week.
Davis: Lottery would benefit private operators rather than public
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the country is facing serious challenges that require strong leadership, as he criticised the Free National Movement’s policies during a Progressive Liberal Party rally last night.
27-year-old charged in grandmother’s shooting
A MAN has been charged with murdering a 48-year-old grandmother who was struck by a stray bullet while holding her grandson inside her Wilton Street home last week.
Island grid pulls out of $130m power grid contract
The Opposition’s leader yesterday demanded that the Government provide “clarity and transparency” over the future of New Providence’s energy grid after the management firm overseeing $130m in upgrades and long-term reforms suddenly exited the deal.
Candidates defend net worth increase
SEVERAL Progressive Liberal Party candidates defended sharp increases in their net worth yesterday, attributing the gains to business interests, investments and personal circumstances.
KDK REPORT: Lessons from the dying
THERE'S a peculiar clarity that descends on people when they receive a terminal diagnosis.
Court hears from officer in gun and ammo smuggling trial
A MAN and a woman were charged yesterday with the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old man whose body was found in bushes near Carmichael Road last month.
FNM promises Abaco upgrades and a larger share of revenue
THE Free National Movement party unveiled a sweeping slate of promises for Abaco during the party’s first rally on the island on Friday, including improved road infrastructure, reduced boating fees, easier business processes and a pledge to keep more island-generated revenue in the local economy.
Man denies fraud over $1,600 atlantis day passes
DWAYNE Leon Morley, 34, pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday to fraud by false pretences stemming from an alleged April 15 incident on Paradise Island.
PM Davis officially launches PricePal grocery comparison app
THE government yesterday officially launched its national price comparison app, PricePal, moving it out of beta testing and making it publicly available to consumers, with Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis saying the initiative is aimed at increasing competition and helping Bahamians save money on everyday shopping.
FNM calls for foreign observers as US asks to monitor election
THE United States has requested to observe The Bahamas’ upcoming general election as the Free National Movement presses concerns about the integrity of the electoral process.
FACING REALITY: The dangerous drift toward division - politics, promises, and the illusion of gain
THERE is an uneasy feeling in the air—one that many may not yet fully articulate, but one that is undeniably present.
Family island leaders decry lack of power and delayed pay
THE Davis administration’s drive to overhaul local government and accelerate Family Island development produced uneven results this term, with senior councillors saying key promises remain unfulfilled despite legislative changes and some infrastructure gains.
‘Slow down and love one another’urges nation’s newest centenarian
AS DOROTHEA Louise Strachan celebrated her 100th birthday yesterday, she had a message for the nation’s younger generation: slow down – and love one another.
Prison officer charged with fatal East Bay hit and run
A PRISON officer accused in a fatal hit-and-run on East Bay Street that left a 29-year-old father of two dead in March was charged yesterday and granted bail.
Grand Bahama man charged with rape
A GRAND Bahama man was charged with rape in Grand Bahama’s Magistrate Court yesterday.
WORLD VIEW: Resolving CARICOM’s leadership impasse
As with all my commentaries, this one is strictly in my personal capacity, drawing on more than 50 years of engagement with Caribbean affairs and a lifelong commitment to the cause of regional integration.
Court dismisses latest appeal for 2010 Fox Hill drive-by killer
A MAN convicted of a fatal 2010 drive-by shooting in Fox Hill has had his latest appeal against his 35-year prison sentence dismissed.
Man blames drinking problem for stealing hair trimmer
A 33-year-old man was fined $200 in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday after pleading guilty to stealing and receiving charges stemming from an April 3 incident on Bernard Road in New Providence.
Migrant fined $800 for drugs and handed to Immigration
A 20-year-old Haitian migrant was fined $800 in the Magistrate’s Court after pleading guilty to drug possession and was subsequently handed over to immigration authorities.
Man ‘armed with a cutlass’ fatally shot by police in GB
A MAN from Grand Bahama was shot dead by police on Saturday after allegedly confronting officers with a cutlass.
PLP defends increasing parks spending amid transparency fears
THE Progressive Liberal Party defended surging spending at the Bahamas Public Parks and Beaches Authority yesterday, blaming inherited overruns and pointing to support for small businesses amid scrutiny over missing audit reports and an executive chairman who has repeatedly avoided questions.
Monday, April 20
PLP touts $1.4bn investment during Exuma campaign rally
THE Progressive Liberal Party continued its appeal to voters to return it to power during a rally in Exuma, again casting itself as a party of progress while portraying the FNM as a divisive force that would “stop, stall and cancel” gains made during its term.
Young GB woman in need of $500,000 for urgent specialist treatment
A YOUNG Grand Bahama woman whose story first captured national attention as a child is now in a race against time, as her family seeks to raise $500,000 through a GoFundMe campaign to secure life-saving medical care abroad.
New E-class sloop ‘Catherine' christened for all-girl crew
British High Commissioner Smita Rossetti launches a new sailing sloop ‘Catherine’ in the time-honoured tradition of breaking a bottle of champagne over her bow.
Bastian declares $28.9m wealth but notes $160m in family trusts
SEBAS Bastian has disclosed that a substantial portion of wealth linked to him is held in trusts valued at about $160 million, wealth he does not control, according to his financial declaration for the 2026 general election.
Rick Fox declares massive $469m net worth in filing
RICK Fox, a former NBA player turned businessman and first-time political candidate, has entered the 2026 race with a financial disclosure that places him among the most affluent figures in the country, let alone among those seeking elected office.
Three women injured in Kennedy Sub shooting
THREE women, including two teenagers, were shot and injured in a brazen attack outside a Kennedy Subdivision business Saturday night, according to police.
Govt seeks ‘urgent clarification’ over US criticism of hospital deal
THE Bahamas government said it is seeking “urgent clarification” from the United States over what it called an “unusual” public intervention against its Chinese-backed hospital project, days after breaking ground on the $285.25m facility in New Providence.
Fox, Bastian and Cooper top list of multi-millionaire candidates
RICK Fox, Sebas Bastian and Chester Cooper top the list of ultra wealthy candidates contesting the 2026 general election, with financial disclosures published in today’s Tribune showing that more than 50 millionaires are seeking public office.
Cooper stays silent on $13m increase in wealth
CHESTER Cooper, the Deputy Prime Minister and Exuma and Ragged Island MP, declined to comment yesterday on his significant increase in wealth compared to the last general election period.
Friday, April 17
Bonaby dodges questions on $141m parks authority spending
MOUNT Moriah MP McKell Bonaby refused to answer questions about the Bahamas Public Parks and Beaches Authority during a rare encounter with a reporter yesterday amid scrutiny over the agency’s spending.
Motorcades and music mark a festive Nomination Day
ABOUT 130 candidates were nominated for the May 12 general election yesterday, with no official complaints and only minor disruptions reported as Nomination Day unfolded in a burst of motorcades, music and political theatre across the country.
DIANE PHILLIPS: A new look at Olde Nassau – the view from on high and the hidden gems
It is time to take a new look at Nassau.
Dames says he is innocent after former employee’s drug arrest
FORMER National Security Minister and FNM candidate Marvin Dames said he has not been called in for questioning in connection with a drug trafficking probe involving his former employee, whom he described as a young man who took the wrong path after he and his wife gave him a chance to improve his life.
Barnett-Ellis vows to push for marital rape legislation
FREE National Movement Senator Michela Barnett-Ellis said criminalising marital rape is among the issues she wants addressed if her party wins the upcoming general election.
Teachers secure 16.5 percent pay raise in new contract
THE Government has signed a new five-year industrial agreement with the Bahamas Educators, Counsellors and Allied Workers Union (BECAWU), delivering salary increases and expanded benefits for teachers, guidance counsellors and teacher aides, though the overall cost of the agreement was not disclosed.
Rolle defends his eligibility after Bain questions WSC job
FREE National Movement Pinewood candidate Denarii Rolle defended his eligibility to run yesterday, insisting he is compliant with the law after Coalition of Independents leader Lincoln Bain challenged his employment status during Nomination Day proceedings.
Ex-fiancée says Gibson used WSC-funded vehicles for campaign and rental business
THE former fiancée of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson told the Supreme Court yesterday that his rental company acquired vehicles from a company he owned, which had been paid by the Water and Sewerage Corporation.
Landlord accused of raping his tenant over unpaid rent
A LANDLORD is in police custody after allegedly sexually assaulting his tenant during a dispute over unpaid rent on Hospital Lane early Saturday morning, police said.
Man granted bail after allegedly assaulting a ten-year-old girl
A MAN accused of indecently assaulting a ten-year-old girl on Johnson Alley last week was granted bail yesterday.
Suspect denied bail in violent $12,000 pizza shop robbery
A MAN accused of robbing a Cable Beach pizza restaurant of $12,000 was remanded to prison yesterday.
ERIC WIBERG: Ditched drug planes on Eleuthera, Abaco, Long Island, San Salvador & Cat Island
“Are you calling about the plane that landed upside down on Queens Highway loaded with cash for drug pay-outs and skidded along, spilling money everywhere?”
Thursday, April 16
FNM demands answers after Davis overrides ZNS board
THE Free National Movement has accused the government of political interference at the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas after Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis overruled a board decision involving General Manager Clint Watson, a move that led to two resignations.
Gaming boss - no issue with lottery
Gaming boss Sebas Bastian, the PLP’s Fort Charlotte candidate, said he does not oppose the Free National Movement’s proposal to introduce a national lottery – days after Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis firmly rejected it.
Dames slams Bonaby over $141m parks spending and absences
FREE National Movement candidate for Mount Moriah Marvin Dames has accused incumbent Mount Moriah MP McKell Bonaby of failing to attend Parliament and failing to account for more than $141 million in public spending at the Bahamas Public Parks and Beaches Authority.
Vandals target political billboards in Grand Bahama
VANDALS have allegedly targeted campaign billboards in Central Grand Bahama, with damage reported to signs belonging to candidates from both major parties.
Munroe rebukes COI leader; warns against poll interference
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe yesterday warned against interfering with voters exercising their right to cast their ballot at the polls, days after Coalition of Independents leader Lincoln Bain urged Bahamians who meet non-English speakers at polling stations to report them to COI agents.
Man accused of posting nude video gets bail
A MAN accused of posting a nude video of an ex-girlfriend online was granted bail yesterday.
Bullied teen admits to pepper spray attack
A TEENAGE girl has admitted to harming three students and the principal at CR Walker with pepper spray last month, claiming she had been bullied and threatened by the students.
Veteran RBDF officer charged with assaulting female trainees
A VETERAN defence force officer was released from duty yesterday after being charged with assaulting a group of female marine trainees while drunk and on duty at the force’s Coral Harbour base last Wednesday.
Parliamentary Registry worker accused of issuing fake voter cards
A PARLIAMENTARY Registration Department employee was accused yesterday of helping a Haitian woman obtain a voter’s ID and possessing five blank voter’s cards last week.
Munroe defends Mitchell and Pinder over House absences
FORMER leader of government business Wayne Munroe defended the number of absences of Fred Mitchell and John Pinder in the House of Assembly, but said he couldn’t speak to McKell Bonaby’s after records showed the trio had the worst attendance rates since the Davis administration assumed office.
Ex-fiancée testifies Gibson hid interest in WSC contracts
LONG Island MP Adrian Gibson’s former fiancée told the Supreme Court yesterday that he failed to disclose his interest in companies awarded Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) contracts and was paid monthly for work completed.
Bahamas aviation and weather initiative draws international interest as Nigerian delegation explores collaboration
A HIGH-LEVEL meeting facilitated through the CEO network has brought together Bahamian innovators and a Nigerian delegation, signalling growing international interest in The Bahamas’ emerging aviation, climate and agricultural technologies.
STATESIDE: While the US battles Iran a European election signals change
AMID all the tumult of US president Donald Trump’s diversionary war against Iran and a chaotic domestic American political environment where both major parties to outdo each other in cheating the system to win legislative advantage, something overseas happened over the weekend that’s likely to prove to be very significant.
FRONT PORCH: Spectacular moral hypocrisy of some pastors on gambling
A FRIEND recalls a story his father used to tell about the latitude and longitude of the spectacular moral hypocrisy of quite a number of self-appointed religious leaders and pastors in The Bahamas.
Hands for Hunger and Kraven partner to feed the homebound
A NEW partnership between Hands for Hunger and delivery company Kraven aims to bring food directly to vulnerable clients who cannot leave their homes.
Charities struggle as donations plunge and demand for help soars
CHARITIES say demand for help is rising while resources shrink, with one major feeding group reporting a steep drop in its budget since the pandemic.
Comedy for a Cause raises $200,000 for four charities
MORE than $200,000 raised from a recent theatre production will go to several Bahamian charities, marking the largest single contribution from the “Comedy for a Cause” initiative.
Wednesday, April 15
Pintard defends lottery plan; calls Davis 'architect of gimmicks'
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard used his keynote address at the party’s southern zone rally last night to vigorously defend his proposed national lottery, pushing back against criticism from Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis and positioning the initiative as a structured and accountable revenue stream for national development.
Pastor Bethel says FNM lottery proposal insults Bahamian voters
PASTOR Lyall Bethel has accused the Free National Movement of defying the will of Bahamian voters with its proposal to introduce a national lottery, calling the move “a slap in the face” to those who rejected such measures in a national referendum.
Two accused of using fake passports to obtain voter cards
TWO people from the Dominican Republic were accused of having fraudulent Bahamian voter’s cards.
Two ZNS board members quit over political interference claims
TWO Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas board members have resigned amid claims of political interference after the board’s directive to keep general manager Clint Watson off the job until after the general election was overridden.
Stray bullet kills innocent grandmom
TAMIKA Nottage-Cime was sharing pizza and watching television with her family on Monday night when stray bullets from a street shooting tore through the walls of her Wilton Street home, killing her outright as she cradled her one-year-old grandson in her arms.
Election season 2026 review: Fraudulent documents, empty campaigns, and long waits in line
EVERY election season, people are on high alert.
Man accused of indecently assaulting cousin gets bail
A MAN accused of indecently assaulting his female cousin at a house in Sunset Park last week was granted bail yesterday.
Husband of missing US woman speaks out after release
THE husband of a missing American woman who disappeared from their small boat ten days ago said he remains focused on finding her after police released him from custody due to insufficient evidence to bring charges.
Wife fears cover-up in hit-and-run investigation
NEARLY a month after Kareem Williams was killed in a hit-and-run, there has been no update on whether the prison officer who knocked him will face consequences, with his estranged wife saying she has received no word from authorities.
Former US Ambassador to The Bahamas dies at 86
THE US Embassy in Nassau has paid tribute to former US Ambassador to The Bahamas Arthur Schechter, praising his role in strengthening ties between the two countries and expressing condolences to his family.
Gibson’s ex-fiancée testifies she took immunity deal to tell the truth
LONG Island MP Adrian Gibson’s former fiancée told the Supreme Court yesterday that she took full responsibility for her actions as a business partner with him, while maintaining she entered an immunity agreement to tell the truth.
American man fined $5,000 after attacking police at Goodman’s Bay
AN American was fined $5,000 after admitting to attacking four police officers and resisting arrest at Goodman’s Bay Beach last weekend.
Tuesday, April 14
RBDF marine investigated over alleged assault on female recruits
A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force marine is under investigation after being accused of assaulting several female marine recruits, a defence official has confirmed.
82-year-old Bahamian shaken after midnight immigration raid
AN 82-year-old Grand Bahama man says he was left shaken after immigration officers allegedly broke into his home in the middle of the night without producing a warrant or identifying themselves.
PM and Church leaders reject FNM lottery plan
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has dismissed the Free National Movement’s proposed national lottery as a “gimmick”, joining some senior church leaders in opposing the plan.
Two arrested after fake voter card found at NIB
A SUSPECTED fake voter’s card presented at the National Insurance Board has led to the arrest of two people, including a Parliamentary Registration Department worker, in a case that comes amid heightened concerns about document fraud ahead of the May 12 general election.
Husband of missing US boater released
AN American man who was detained in connection with the disappearance of his wife at sea has been released from police custody without charge.
WORLD VIEW: The cost of Netanyahu’s wars
When the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran was announced on 7 April 2026, the immediate reaction across much of the world was relief.
FACING REALITY: The slow creep of mediocrity - why silence is costing us our future
There was a time—not long ago—when pride was not a slogan, but a standard.
US ex-cop reunites with Doctor’s Hospital surgeon who saved his life
WITH tears in his eyes, Ray Wood finally met the man he believes gave him a second chance at life.
1,000 Bahamians graduate from free Upskill programme
THE government yesterday celebrated 1,000 Bahamians who graduated from its online learning initiative, Upskill Bahamas.
Davis says Grand Bahama on rebound, warns Port Authority
PRIME Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis declared that Grand Bahama is on the rebound during a rally last night, pointing to investment, job creation and long-awaited developments on the island.
Mitchell, Pinder and Bonaby top list of most absent MPs in House
THE PLP’s Fred Mitchell, John Pinder and McKell Bonaby lead the list of the most absent MPs in the House of Assembly since the Davis administration assumed office in 2021, each attending fewer than 80 percent of sittings during the period, according to records obtained by The Tribune.
BUT rejects second pay offer; gives Govt three days to respond
THE Bahamas Union of Teachers has given the government until tomorrow (Wednesday) to submit a revised counter-proposal on salary increases and other benefits for educators after rejecting its second offer.
School bus narrowly misses house after colliding with car in Abaco
A CHAOTIC scene unfolded yesterday after students were forced to escape a school bus after it collided with a car, then narrowly missing a nearby house by inches.
National Development Plan bill delayed until after May election
NATIONAL Development Plan chairman Felix Stubbs has confirmed that long-promised legislation to establish a statutory planning institute will miss its intended deadline again, with the bill waiting in limbo until after the May 12 general election.
Gibson decides against independent Long Island run
LONG Island MP Adrian Gibson confirmed yesterday that he will not be offering himself as an independent candidate for the upcoming election.
BPL bans drilling and wrapping campaign materials on utility poles
BAHAMAS Power and Light has warned political parties and the public that attaching campaign materials to utility poles — especially by drilling or wrapping fabric around them — is strictly prohibited, citing safety risks and potential damage to the country’s electrical infrastructure.
Man jailed for six months for knife attack
A MAN was sentenced to six months in prison for a knife assault on Hay Street last week.
Suspect faces court for armed robbery and Collins Avenue rapes
A MAN accused of a series of rapes and armed robberies in the Collins Avenue area over the past month was remanded to prison yesterday.
Monday, April 13
PLP official addresses finance reform as party outlines election deadlines
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Communications Director Latrae Rahming said campaign finance reform should be part of The Bahamas’ national development agenda, but stopped short of committing the party to specific action.
‘We can choose progress, or we can go backwards,’ Davis says at rally
THE Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) held its first major rally since the announcement of the general election on Saturday night, drawing a lively and energetic crowd to RM Bailey Park under the theme “Rally for Progress”.
Magistrate accuses lawyer over court walkout clash
A MAGISTRATE has formally accused the chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority, a top PLP lawyer, of misconduct, alleging he encouraged his client to walk out of court during an ongoing trial, a claim the lawyer strongly denies as both sides call for investigations.
Pintard urges listeners to ‘fire’ the Davis administration at rally in GB
THE Free National Movement opened its first national rally in Grand Bahama on Saturday, with leader Michael Pintard urging voters to “fire” the Davis administration over what he called broken promises and stalled progress on the island.
Govt fails to escape $25m bond default suit
The Government has failed to extract itself from a furious legal battle sparked by accusations that its failure to make due rental payments on the Eight Mile Rock administrative complex has caused one of its first-ever public-private partnership (PPP) deals to default on a $25m bond.
Minnis: I didn’t leave, FNM abandoned me
AS he formally launched his campaign to retain the Killarney seat on Saturday, former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said he was barred from speaking at Free National Movement events, instructed not to answer questions from the press, and told by party leaders that “I had my time.”
FNM: We work for you, not the few
THE Free National Movement has released a 54-page manifesto promising to eliminate VAT on everyday essentials, medical costs and educational supplies, introduce a national lottery, build at least 5,000 homes, begin rolling out the Freedom of Information Act within its first 90 days in office, and hire 100 doctors and 200 nurses.
McCartney claims Bahamas in long-standing ‘immigration crisis’
FORMER Immigration Minister Branville McCartney says The Bahamas has long faced an “immigration crisis”, pointing to weak enforcement, document fraud and what he described as a lack of political will, even as the government rejects that characterisation.
Landlord in custody after alleged sexual assault of tenant in rent row
A LANDLORD is in police custody after allegedly sexually assaulting his tenant during a dispute over unpaid rent on Hospital Lane early Saturday morning, police said.
Pedestrian dead after being struck by car on Collins Avenue
A MALE pedestrian is dead after being struck by a car along Collins Avenue on Friday night, police said.
Op-Ed: Sailing toward a green future - Ambassador outlines China–Bahamas co-operation opportunities
MANY Bahamians have shared with me the advantages of driving electric vehicles (EVs), especially in light of rising fuel prices caused by conflicts in the Middle East.
Teen accused of shooting man
A 17-year-old boy was accused of a near-fatal shooting in Harbour Island recently as a man left his girlfriend’s home.
Woman fined for hitting officer
A WOMAN was fined after using her vehicle to assault a police officer and damaging his Segway.
$4,000 bail for cheque fraud
A MAN accused of using a forged cheque to steal more than $3,000 was granted bail on Friday.
Man cleared in holiday murder
A MAN accused of involvement in a Christmas Eve 2023 shooting walked free from court on Friday after being acquitted of murder and attempted murder.
Friday, April 10
Husband of missing American woman not charged after police interview
THE husband of a missing American woman remains in police custody but has not been charged following hours of questioning by police on Friday, his attorney said.
Bowleg and Cargill clash over ‘political boycott’ of swim team
MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg called it a "political boycott" by Bahamas Aquatics at their welcome home celebrations for Team Bahamas, but president Algernon Cargill said the timing was just bad.
MSC’s Lucayan deal ‘is going to save Freeport’
Grand Bahama tourism operators yesterday hailed Mediterranean Shipping Company’s (MSC) role in the Grand Lucayan’s transformation as a deal that is “going to save Freeport” with the revamped property’s two ‘cruise resorts’ forecast to attract more than one million visitors annually.
Davis asks voters for trust, defends record on unfulfilled reform promises
PRIME Minister Philip Davis framed unmet transparency and accountability reforms as matters of trust and “character” yesterday, as he defended his administration’s record despite failing to deliver several promised reforms.
Glover-Rolle clarifies mental wellness will begin as unpaid leave initially
THE Progressive Liberal Party’s plan to give workers three annual mental wellness days will begin as unpaid leave, according to Labour and Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle.
Haitian leader: We pay more for healthcare
THE president of the United Haitian and Bahamas Association said migrants are being unfairly labelled a burden on public healthcare, claiming they pay more in the system than citizens.
ERIC WIBERG: Drug plane crashes of Staniel Cay, Exumas, and Long Island
IN LATE 1973 and early 1974 a police report recounted the details of drug trafficking for the six months.
‘The stench will kill you’: Residents demand action over foul local dump
RESIDENTS living near a dump by the Golden Gates Shopping Plaza say they have been left to endure a persistent foul stench despite repeated complaints to their MP and government agencies, with no resolution in sight.
Police still questioning husband over missing American woman
POLICE are continuing to question Brian Hooker, the husband of a missing American woman in Grand Bahama, with no charges brought as of yesterday.
Dominican man gets bail over fake Bahamian identification charges
A DOMINICAN man accused of using forged documents to obtain Bahamian identification was granted bail yesterday.
Man accused of indecently assaulting one-year-old girl gets $7,000 bail
A 68-year-old man accused of indecently assaulting his infant neighbour was granted bail.
PM admits fake voter IDs could ‘fall through crack’ despite efforts
PRIME Minister Philip Davis acknowledged that fraudulent voter identification could still “fall through the crack” in the upcoming general election but insisted authorities have strengthened enforcement and are actively pursuing those involved in document fraud.
Local banking barriers, not platforms, blamed for creators’ monetization woes
LOCAL financial and regulatory systems are the main barrier preventing Bahamian content creators from earning money online, not platforms like YouTube or TikTok, according to a new research paper.
‘Why pay somebody to eat?’: Chamber blasts PLP lunch plan
A SENIOR Chamber of Commerce official has blasted the Progressive Liberal Party’s proposed paid lunch break, saying employers should not be forced to pay workers to eat.
New deal outlines multi-phase plan for Grand Lucayan resort
DEVELOPERS behind the long-stalled Grand Lucayan redevelopment have signed a new agreement laying out key commercial elements of the project, including an MSC Beach Club, a second cruise resort and a casino marina complex.
Prosecution and defence clash over driver’s role in Christmas Eve killing
DIFFERING accounts of what happened on the night of a Christmas Eve murder played out in the Supreme Court yesterday as closing submissions were heard as the trial draws to a close.
Birthday cruise ends in fine for US tourist over marijuana find
A CRUISE passenger celebrating his birthday in Grand Bahama was fined yesterday after admitting to possessing marijuana.
Court hears drugs found in duffel bag in car carrying infant and couple
A COURT heard yesterday that a man and a woman were arrested after police said they found two taped packages of suspected marijuana in a duffel bag in their car alongside an infant.
Suspect remanded after alleged $4,000 Bank of The Bahamas heist
A MAN accused of an armed bank robbery on Carmichael Road last week was remanded to prison yesterday.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Music that soothes the savage soul – or why we love our RBPF Band so
THE WORLD is full of them – law enforcement bands that march in formations so straight they make rulers look crooked, play so powerfully they challenge the siren on a fire engine, and entertain so regally you’d think they were royalty in uniform.
Thursday, April 9
Court of appeal clears path for Brian Adderley faction in fight over World Famous Valley Boys’ name
BRIAN Adderley’s World Famous Valley Boys faction has scored a legal victory after the Court of Appeal overturned a Supreme Court ruling that had blocked its challenge to a rival group’s claim to the name.
Paediatrician accuses Spectrum Learning and Development Center of abusing autistic son
A PAEDIATRICIAN has accused a school that serves children with special needs of abusing her autistic eight-year-old son, alleging he was left bruised, scarred and terrified of returning to a campus that specialises in educating children on the autism spectrum.
PM urges Bahamians to judge his administration on its record
PRIME Minister Philip Davis urged Bahamians to judge his administration on its record and said the Progressive Liberal Party is seeking a second term to expand on work already underway, as he closed the party’s “Blueprint for Progress” launch.
Leroy Major will contest Southern Shores as an independent
PLP MP Leroy Major has broken with the party and will contest Southern Shores as an independent, accusing the party of sidelining and disrespecting him.
Parliament dissolves as voters endure hours in long lines on final day of registration
PARLIAMENT was dissolved yesterday as scores of Bahamians waited for hours in long lines on the final day of voter registration ahead of the May 12 general election.
Quarter of government contracts awarded without bidding
NEARLY one in four government contracts awarded between December 2023 and December 2025 was handed out without competitive bidding, with those no-bid deals accounting for a large share of public spending.
PLP report card on healthcare promises a mixed bag
THE Davis administration’s healthcare push ran up against a stubborn reality this term: worsening hospital conditions, delayed projects, and limited transparency around flagship programmes.
Husband of missing American woman arrested
THE husband of a missing American woman has been taken into police custody in Abaco as investigations into her disappearance intensify.
Prime Minister Davis has 'Blueprint for Progress'
THE Progressive Liberal Party unveiled a sweeping set of new policy proposals last night ahead of the general election, including a migrant health insurance scheme, tighter immigration enforcement, expanded worker protections, and a push to position The Bahamas as a regional leader in artificial intelligence.
18-year-old accused of armed robbery ‘invents’ medical emergency to attend Collide
A MAN awaiting trial for armed robbery was fined yesterday after lying about a medical emergency to attend the Collide cooler fete over the holiday weekend.
Man on murder charges puts three lives at risk with gun
A MAN awaiting trial for murder was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of endangering three people with a firearm in Eleuthera over the Easter holiday weekend.
STATESIDE: Trump in the middle - war in the mideast and mid-term elections
THE WAR in Iran looks like it may quiet down now for a couple of weeks after the current leadership in Tehran accepted an offer from US president Donald Trump to cease the expanded, comprehensive military attacks he was threatening in recent days.
FRONT PORCH: Social, family, and childcare policies
WHEN attorney Heather Hunt, the Free National Movement (FNM) candidate for Elizabeth, recently discussed her party’s Working Parent Child Support Initiative in this journal, in a story titled “FNM will give single moms $200 monthly,” she failed to articulate critical details of the policy.
Sexual assault accused remanded to prison
A MAN accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Coral Harbour last week was remanded to prison yesterday.
Prison remand for man who tried to procure sex from 13-year-old girl
A MAN accused of attempting to procure sex from a 13-year-old girl in Eleuthera last month was remanded to prison yesterday.
Wednesday, April 8
ALICIA WALLACE: The right (not) to vote . . .
DEMOCRACY is contingent upon the participation of the people and is under threat any time that our participation is curtailed, whether by architect or individual decision.
PM defends savings bank as post office renamed for former Postmaster Saunders
THE Shirley Street Post Office was officially reopened and renamed the John V Saunders Post Office yesterday, as Prime Minister Philip Davis defended the role of the Post Office Savings Bank and rejected calls for its elimination.
Govt faces election with most Accountability promises unmet
THE Progressive Liberal Party is seeking a second term without implementing almost any of its pre-election transparency and accountability promises.
American woman raises concerns over circumstances of mom’s disappearance at sea
THE daughter of a missing American woman, believed to have fallen overboard during a boat trip with her husband, has raised concerns about the circumstances of her mother’s disappearance, saying “prior issues” of domestic violence may be relevant to the investigation.
Bus drivers warn of action over fuel costs
BUS drivers are warning that “the next few days will be crucial” as they weigh their next move amid rising fuel costs and mounting financial strain.
Mom not told son’s leg ‘amputated’ at PMH
A TEENAGE national rugby player allegedly had part of his leg amputated at Princess Margaret Hospital without his mother being consulted – and the Public Hospitals Authority will have to pay damages after leaving it too long to challenge allegations of negligence.
From Gatekeeping to Grievance: The Evolution of Bahamian Control
A survey of our modern national discourse reveals a recurring and troubling theme: the weaponisation of “victimhood”.
Lawyer argues no case in Eleuthera gun trial
A LAWYER argued that the prosecution failed to prove its case that his clients allegedly had a gun in their vehicle in Eleuthera.
GB man remanded for stabbing inside local barh
A 28-year-old Freeport man accused of stabbing a young man inside the packed Fairplay Lounge at Port Lucaya Marketplace appeared in court on Tuesday, charged with attempted murder.
‘God is good’ as missing GB fishermen found safe
TWO Grand Bahama men reported missing at sea after failing to return from a fishing trip have been found alive, bringing an end to a police search-and-rescue operation.
Haitian man jailed over fake Bahamian voter card
A HAITIAN man was sentenced to one year in prison yesterday after he admitted to having a fraudulent voter’s ID and NIB card.
Activist warns COI immigration plan threatens constitutional rights
AN immigration activist has warned that sweeping changes proposed by the Coalition of Independents risk undermining constitutional protections and lack clear plans for implementation.
Bain questions election integrity over police access to ballot vault
COALITION of Independents leader Lincoln Bain yesterday cast doubt on the integrity of the coming general election, alleging without evidence that police control over access to a vault containing election materials left the process vulnerable to interference.
Man on the run for five years remanded over gunpoint rape
A MAN who was on the run for more than five years was remanded to prison yesterday over the alleged rape of a young woman in her home in 2020.
Thief blames burning hands in attempted stealing case
A REPEAT offender claimed that he had a burning urge to steal when he was sentenced to two months in prison for attempted stealing yesterday.
Tuesday, April 7
Family holds out hope a year after father vanishes at sea
A YEAR after a father of two disappeared at sea, his family remains hopeful he will return home alive.
COI 100 day play would end naturalization in first few weeks
THE Coalition of Independents is proposing to end naturalisation in The Bahamas within its first week in office, part of a 100-day immigration plan that would overhaul border control, enforcement and citizenship policy.
Equality Bahamas: Govt failing on gender-based violence
EQUALITY Bahamas says the Davis administration has not treated gender-based violence as a priority this term, pointing to limited support systems for victims and its refusal to criminalise marital rape.
American woman missing after falling overboard
A SEARCH is under way for a missing American woman who reportedly fell overboard during a nighttime boat trip in Abaco with her husband, prompting a joint response from Bahamian and US authorities.
Eleuthera project to be ‘game changer’
A US developer is pledging to “create a life-altering, forever game changing experience” for visitors and Governor’s Harbour residents alike via a resort, marina and boutique casino destination featuring a combined $650m in investment and real estate sales.
WORLD VIEW: Caribbean forced to reconsider US trade ties
THE Caribbean has not set out to loosen its trade dependence on the United States. It is being driven to do so.
Silent erosion: Ingratitude and the death of the common good
THERE is a hollow space in our public life where a simple “thank you” once lived.
Teen sentenced to 18 months for MAC-11 submachine gun
A TEENAGE boy who admitted to having a submachine gun and ammunition was sentenced to 18 months in prison last Thursday.
Govt eyes expansion as third apprenticeship cohort finishes
THE government marked the completion of the third pre-apprenticeship cohort under the National Apprenticeship Programme on Thursday, as officials signalled plans to expand the initiative aimed at preparing young Bahamians for work in key sectors.
Mother turns own tragedy into Easter hope for grieving children
CHILDREN grieving the loss of their fathers to murder were shown a gesture of love this Easter, as an entrepreneur partnered with an organisation to bring comfort through specially prepared baskets.
47-year-old granted bail after deadly weapon assault charge
A MAN accused of a firearm assault last weekend has been granted bail.
59-year-old sentenced to two years in prison
A MAN who admitted to a violent robbery was sentenced to two years in prison last Thursday.
Man remanded over fatal shooting of ex-girlfriend
A MAN accused of the murder of his ex-girlfriend on Adderley Street last month was remanded to prison last Thursday.
Monday, April 6
Team Bahamas racks up 17 medals in strong CARIFTA start
TEAM Bahamas’ junior athletes delivered an early statement at the 53rd CARIFTA Games, collecting multiple medals across the opening two days of competition at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium.
Team Bahamas holds slim lead over Jamaica at CARIFTA Swimming Championships
AFTER taking a five-point lead over Jamaica at the end of day one of the CARIFTA Swimming Championships in Martinique, The Bahamas maintained its advantage through day two on Easter Sunday.
Sunday, April 5
Team Bahamas surges ahead in CARIFTA swim meet
TEAM Bahamas, powered by gold medal performances from Isabella Currurullo, team captain Tristen Hepburn and Christon Joseph, surged ahead of rivals in its quest for an eighth straight CARIFTA Swimming Championship title on Friday.
Friday, April 3
Voter registration hours extended over Easter weekend
THE Parliamentary Registration Department has extended its operating hours over the Easter weekend in New Providence, as voters have just days left to register for the general election set for May 12.
Thursday, April 2
Shoppers see ‘little to no change’ in their grocery bill
MANY shoppers reported seeing little to no savings at the checkout as the government’s VAT removal on unprepared grocery items took effect yesterday.
Voter verification suspended as long lines overwhelm manual system
THE Parliamentary Registration Department has suspended voter verification services ahead of the general election, as a surge in activity following Parliament’s prorogation exposed long waits and pressure on the country’s manual registration system.
Election May 12
PRIME Minister Philip Davis yesterday announced that May 12 is the date for the next general election, a high-stakes contest that will test whether the Progressive Liberal Party can secure a rare second consecutive term and whether the Free National Movement can rebound from its 2021 defeat.
FRONT PORCH: Easter - conversion and transformation
CONVERSION is at the heart of the Easter miracle.
DPP Frazier insists long-running corruption cases haven’t stalled
DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions Cordell Frazier said long-running corruption cases involving former minister Lanisha Rolle and former Urban Renewal director Michelle Reckley have not stalled, despite trials being set years after the matters were first reported.
Sands says FNM erected signs to force the GBPA into action
THE Grand Bahama Port Authority only began removing unauthorised campaign signs after the Free National Movement erected its own billboards in response to what chairman Dr Duane Sands said was the authority’s failure to address complaints about the Progressive Liberal Party’s signage.
Bahamian captain given deadline to strike plea in $4m drug case
A BAHAMIAN boat captain accused of smuggling an estimated $4 million worth of cocaine into the United States has until next month to enter a guilty plea or face trial.
Man remanded over near-fatal bar stabbing on Baillou Hill Rd
A MAN accused of a near-fatal stabbing on Baillou Hill Road last November was remanded to prison yesterday.
Man ordered to pay $500 after biting another man’s face
A MAN who bit another man on the face at Margaritaville last month was ordered yesterday to compensate the victim and attend anger management classes.
Wednesday, April 1
Election set for May 12
Prime Minister Philip Davis has announced tonight that the next general election will be held on Tuesday, May 12.
Govt signs $6.8m contracts for two Exuma cays airport upgrades
A $6.8m investment has been approved to upgrade airports in Farmers Cay and Staniel Cay, with construction set to begin by the end of April and take about eight months.
Parents oppose teen boy’s ‘SURE’ Programme placement
TWO Doris Johnson Senior High School students charged in connection with a viral campus brawl have been recommended for placement in Programme SURE, a decision their parents are opposing.
Haitian man denied bail over fake passport, NIB
A HAITIAN man was denied bail yesterday after being accused of using a fraudulent passport and National Insurance Board card.
Davis questions how FNM plan to fund $200 childcare stipend
PRIME Minister Philip Davis yesterday questioned how the Free National Movement plans to fund its proposed $200 monthly stipend for new parents, warning that such promises must be backed by clear revenue sources.
PM: Gas price relief must be balanced against revenue loss
PRIME Minister Philip Davis said the government is still weighing intervention to ease rising gas prices, while looking to competition legislation in a new term as a longer-term solution.
Clock is ticking on VAT solution
Super Value’s president yesterday voiced optimism that the Government will strike a “mutually beneficial solution” over the food distribution industry’s VAT ‘exempt’ fears but warned that time is running out with the first relevant tax returns due in just six weeks.
Govt breaks ground on modern 19-court complex
GROUND was broken yesterday for a new 19-court judicial complex off Shirley Street, a project officials say will modernise the country’s court system and expand its capacity.
Suspicious package forces evacuation at Buckeye Hub in Grand Bahama
WORKERS at the Buckeye Bahamas Hub were evacuated yesterday morning after a suspicious package was found near the facility, forcing a temporary shutdown of operations.
PM warns GBPA over removal of Freeport campaign signs
THE Grand Bahama Port Authority has removed election campaign signs in Freeport, drawing a response from Prime Minister Philip Davis, who warned against interference with political expression.
Groundbreaking set for ‘bigger and better’ CostRight store one year after blaze
A YEAR after the CostRight food store was destroyed by a massive fire, officials have revealed that a groundbreaking ceremony will be held this month at the Old Trail site to begin rebuilding.
Whistleblower’s firing sparks investigation into Great Stirrup Cay environmental hazards claim
THE government has launched an investigation into allegations of environmental hazards and retaliatory dismissal at Great Stirrup Cay following a former employee's concerns about safety practices and his termination.
