Saturday, February 28
Foreign Affairs issues Middle East travel advisory amid escalating conflict
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged Bahamian nationals to avoid travel to parts of the Middle East following a major escalation in hostilities involving the United States, Israel and Iran.
Friday, February 27
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Friday, February 27, 2026
New Bahamas price app will ‘cause more harm than good’
A Bahamian merchant yesterday warned that the Government’s newly-unveiled price transparency and competitiveness app will “cause more harm than good” for small retailers in its current format, adding that such operators should be “super worried”.
BCA chief says lack of training fuelling surge in industrial accidents
THE head of the Bahamas Contractors Association (BCA) says a recent spike in industrial accidents highlights a troubling lack of on-site training, as labour officials echoed calls for more retraining across the sector.
Bishop Fernander to step aside as president of BCC
BISHOP Delton Fernander will step aside as president of the Bahamas Christian Council this year, clearing the way for new leadership when the council holds elections in April.
Mother awarded $186k for childbirth tragedy at PMH
AN obstetrician and a medical office centre must pay more than $186,000 to a mother whose first child died during labour at PMH nearly 14 years ago, after a court found that critical steps to manage a known childbirth emergency were not taken and the baby was delivered without a heartbeat.
Exuma man dies as airport lights fail
A WOMAN has revealed the heartbreaking tragedy behind her 76-year-old father’s death after an air ambulance sent to save him was unable to land in Exuma because the runway lights were reportedly not on, forcing the aircraft to return to New Providence without him on board.
‘Price Pal’ app launches to increase transparency in the retail sector
THE government has launched a national price-comparison app that will allow Bahamians to check grocery and household prices across more than 230 stores in what officials say is an effort to increase transparency and competition in the retail sector.
Thursday, February 26
Govt unpaid bills nearly doubles
Unpaid invoices and arrears owed by the Government increased by 97.6 percent, or almost $120m, year-over-year to hit $241.898m as a year-end 2025, the mid-year Budget disclosed yesterday.
Cross-dress "attorney" guilty of child cruelty
A DAY after being sentenced to three years for impersonating a female attorney and defrauding clients of nearly $20,000, Kimeo McIntosh returned to court yesterday, where he admitted to giving liquor to two teenage boys and offering one money to touch his genitals while acting as a teacher and headmaster.
Date set for five in US cocaine trial
FIVE defendants in an alleged plot to import cocaine from The Bahamas to the United States are being kept apart in prison, a court heard yesterday.
‘I would deal with a party issue before a second newspaper cycle’
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis suggested yesterday that under his leadership, a candidate facing questions tied to a criminal investigation would not linger in the headlines, amid scrutiny around the man he once appointed Minister of National Security, Free National Movement candidate Marvin Dames.
Wednesday, February 25
Cannabis industry launch stalled by missing digital platform
MORE than two years after Parliament passed the Cannabis Act, key provisions — including ticketing for small amounts of marijuana — remain inactive as the government waits on a digital regulatory system that does not yet exist.
Former PSA head Sonny Miller sentenced to six years for $1.4m drug smuggling
A FORMER senior police officer who once led the Police Staff Association was sentenced to six years in prison yesterday for smuggling $1.4m worth of cocaine and $34,000 worth of marijuana into Acklins in 2022.
Tomorrow.io AI satellites alongside BACSWN’s WxSenseNet™ to power the nation’s Aviation Weather Centre
Just weeks after deploying its first satellite constellation, Tomorrow.io has announced DeepSky, a next generation system designed to reshape how weather data is collected and used worldwide.
Major: PLP headquarters hijacked my contracts to ‘sabotage’ me
SOUTHERN Shores MP Leroy Major has accused his own party of hijacking constituency contracts to “sabotage” him.
Dames denies involvement after partner caught in $4m cocaine bust
FORMER National Security Minister and FNM candidate Marvin Dames yesterday denied any involvement in a US drug trafficking case after his business partner was arrested off Florida with roughly 200 kilograms of cocaine worth an estimated $4 million aboard a boat they jointly own.
Staff rally support as super value owner airlifted to U.S.
SUPER VALUE staff mobilised “almost immediately” after owner Rupert Roberts urgently needed blood, the company’s president Debra Symonette said yesterday, as word spread of a health crisis involving one of the country’s most prominent businessmen.
Bishop brands ‘sweethearting’ an evil as study sparks alarm
A SENIOR bishop has branded sweethearting “an evil” and warned that The Bahamas is sliding from its Christian foundation, reacting to a new University of The Bahamas study that quantified the practice.
Cross-dressing 'lawyer' jailed
A 30-year-old man who posed as a female attorney and defrauded clients of nearly $20,000 was sentenced to three years in prison yesterday after pleading guilty to more than 50 offences in the Grand Bahama Magistrate’s Court.
‘They killed the whole family’
“When they kill Jonathan, they killed the whole family,” Gelita Gooding said yesterday, describing the devastation after her 36-year-old nephew, Jonathan “Goddy” Gooding, was gunned down last Thursday morning in the parking lot of the Shirley Street Shopping Plaza, just moments after leaving the gym he had faithfully attended for nearly four years.
Tuesday, February 24
Dames distances self from US arrest
Free National Movement candidate for Mount Moriah Marvin H. Dames has moved to distance himself and his wife from a US criminal investigation involving a business associate.
Man accused of posing as female attorney arraigned on 51 charges
A 30-year-old man who police say posed as a female legal professional while misrepresenting himself as a qualified attorney is to be arraigned in the Magistrate’s Court in Freeport today on multiple fraud and forgery charges.
Concord Wilshire shoots down ‘dead deal’ rumours
The Government yesterday teamed with the Grand Lucayan’s purchaser to vigorously assert the deal remains “on track” through plans to develop “two major cruise line resorts” and unveil a demolition and construction start date “within the next two weeks”.
Man charged for GB bomb threat
A 32-YEAR-OLD Grand Bahama man was arraigned Monday over a bomb threat that led to an emergency shutdown of the Grand Bahama Power Company’s generation plant and prompted the GBPC to turn off power island wide.
Two men killed in Eleuthera shooting
A WAITER out on bail for murder and a roofing worker three weeks into a two-month job were shot dead outside a Harbour Island bar shortly after midnight yesterday.
Court denies daughter control of parents’ affairs
A SUPREME Court judge has dismissed a daughter’s seven-year bid to take legal control of her elderly parents’ affairs, ruling that the Mental Health Act cannot be used as a vehicle to settle a bitter family dispute over property and control.
Monday, February 23
Deal blasts business licence process, promises reform
FREE National Movement candidate for Free Town Lincoln Deal II has criticised the government’s business licence renewal process, saying it is burdening entrepreneurs with unclear requirements, prepayments and audit mandates.
Heroic worker tackles armed man in brazen robbery
AN heroic kitchen worker tackled a man armed with a hand-held machine gun during a brazen restaurant robbery in which three British ex-pats had a $20,000 Rolex and a $2,000 gold ring stolen.
Immigration union wants sears fired over ignored grievances
THE head of the union representing customs and immigration officers has called for Immigration Minister Alfred Sears to be fired, accusing him of ignoring months of complaints over promotions, pay and insurance.
Court rules ‘redeployment’ of five Family Island Administrators unlawful
THE government unlawfully moved five Family Island Administrators out of their posts in 2021 by calling the change a “redeployment”, a step the Supreme Court found was, in substance, an unauthorised transfer that had no legal effect.
Power outage ‘played role’ in coach’s death
THE family of Grand Bahama coach and 2025 Sports Hall of Famer Bonnie Basden believes an island-wide power outage in response to a bomb threat on Thursday morning played a role in her death.
INSIGHT:
IT'S NO surprise that the PLP can throw a good party. The election campaign launch last week was certainly that.
FNM: Bahamians will bear cost of PLP’s ‘bad deals’ on energy reform
THE Free National Movement has accused the Davis administration of locking Bahamians into “bad deals” that could push electricity costs as high as 50 to 55 cents per kilowatt-hour and saddle consumers with a recurring $1m monthly burden.
Friday, February 20
Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs
The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a stinging loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda.
DPM slams ‘completely false’ Epstein e-mails
The deputy prime minister yesterday slammed as “completely false” e-mails circulating on social media which allege he met the convicted paedophile financier, Jeffrey Epstein, who was then eager to donate $200,000 to his upcoming political campaign.
Gov’t ‘comforts’ energy reform partners on BPL
The Government has issued a ‘comfort letter’ promising BISX-listed FOCOL Holdings and all renewable energy generation providers that itself and Bahamian taxpayers will step in if Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) is unable to meet its financial obligations to them.
Gov’t defies Opposition on $265m bond proceeds
The Government has ignored Opposition protests by injecting the majority of $300m in surplus bond proceeds into the National Investment Fund with its direct debt having now breached the $12bn threshold.
FNM claims ‘political skullduggery’ over voter drive at ILTV Studios
THE opposition accused the Parliamentary Registration Department yesterday of partisan conduct after a voter registration drive was held at ILTV Studios, a site it says is linked to Progressive Liberal Party Fort Charlotte candidate Sebas Bastian.
Moore: Govt failing to tackle crisis of mothers prostituting daughters
ONE year after Social Services Minister Myles Laroda reported a disturbing rise in cases of mothers prostituting their daughters, the Bahamas Urban Youth Development Centre (BUYDC) says the government has failed to create a comprehensive, funded national response to the issue.
BOMB SCARE: Grand Bahama electricity cut for four hours after threat to power company
A BOMB threat forced an emergency shutdown of Grand Bahama’s main power plant Tuesday morning, plunging large parts of the island into darkness and halting business across Freeport.
Man shot dead outside Shirley Street gym after morning workout
A MAN leaving an early-morning workout was shot dead yesterday in the parking lot of the Shirley Street Shopping Plaza, just steps from the gym he had attended for nearly three years.
‘We were promised that we would be well taken care of and it hasn’t happened’
SOME employees of Grand Lucayan Resort are now facing growing uncertainty about their future amid impending staff layoffs, accusing the government of leaving them in limbo for months and giving them false hope that caused missed opportunities.
Plea deal sees serial armed robber get 20 years in jail
A REPEAT offender was sentenced to 20 years in prison yesterday after being convicted of a 2017 armed robbery of a web shop.
Williams Island: The boneyard of bullet-ridden drug planes
NOT long ago, a former American bank robber who faked being a doctor from Eleuthera dominated the Andros drug trade from a manse in Cable Beach.
Online child protection plans targeted for Cabinet approval
The Government’s cyber response team is is drafting a Child Online Protection Strategy that it hopes to have approved by Cabinet this year.
Grand Bahama resort and deep-water marina to sell at auction
AN oceanfront resort and deep-water marina on the western tip of Grand Bahama is headed to auction next month, with bidding expected to begin on March 18 and close on March 25.
Gov’t digital chief says its critical to build trust
The Government’s parliamentary secretary responsible for digital development yesterday said it was critical to improve trust in technology with Bahamians concerned about switching from manual voter registration to a biometric voter identification card.
Pinder touts 25-year tax compliance journey, slams OECD ‘double standards’
SENATOR and Attorney General Ryan Pinder heralded the country’s twenty-five year journey from “tax haven” to international tax compliance at an industry forum this week.
Cooper orders probe into Exuma runway lights after patient’s death
AN emergency medical flight into Exuma International Airport on Wednesday night may have been affected by a runway lighting issue, and the intended patient later died, Exumas and Ragged Island MP Chester Cooper said.
Govt signs 15-year lease for $6.5m Potter’s Cay terminal amid contract questions
THE government has entered into a 15-year renewable lease agreement with D and T Shipping to redevelop a building at Potter’s Cay Dock into a Family Island freight and passenger terminal, though key details about how the contract was awarded were unclear up to press time.
Indecent assault suspect claiming mental illness remanded for psych evaluation
A MAN accused of inappropriately touching a woman was sent to prison for psychological evaluation yesterday after claiming mental illness.
Teen accused of new year’s day jewellery robbery granted bail
A 15-year-old boy accused of robbing a man of jewellery on West Bay Street on New Year’s Day was granted bail yesterday.
DIANE PHILLIPS: The energy-sapping struggle for perfection and a heart-felt apology to a good family
WE SPEND a lot of time trying to get things right, which also means avoiding getting them wrong.
Thursday, February 19
Casino developer’s ‘win-win’ Governor’s Harbour pledge
A US gaming developer yesterday pledged his proposed Governor’s Harbour project, featuring plans for a mega yacht marina and “boutique” casino, will be a “win-win development” for central Eleuthera and involve the local community at every stage.
Man shot dead after leaving gym
A MAN was reportedly shot to death after leaving a gym he frequents at the Shirley Street Shopping Plaza this morning.
Child found dead in canal in suspected drowning
POLICE are investigating a suspected drowning after a four-year-old boy was found dead on Wednesday in the Bamboo Cay area of Grand Bahama.
Planning Institute Bill put beyond February
The National Development Planning Institute Bill is unlikely to meet its original end-of-February completion deadline as officials work to strengthen the legislation following public consultation.
Governor’s Harbour plan is model ‘that’s never worked’
An ex-Bahamas National Trust (BNT) executive director yesterday argued that a seemingly large-scale investment project targeted at Eleuthera’s Governor’s Harbour, and featuring proposed mega yacht and “boutique” casino facilities, is employing a development model that has “never worked in the Family Islands”.
Gov’ts Bazaar move driven by 20-year ‘vesting’ woes
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the Government has little choice but to acquire Freeport’s International Bazaar by compulsory acquisition because it would otherwise have to wait 20 years for ownership to be “fully vested” in it.
Bomb threat prompts evacuation at GB Power plant
POLICE have launched an investigation after a bomb threat prompted the evacuation of the Grand Bahama Power Company plant this morning.
Sergeant saves family of four from burning car
A POLICE sergeant rushing to work pulled a family of four from a burning vehicle moments before it exploded on Gladstone Road.
World Famous sees no ‘way forward’ to reunite groups
A PUSH to reunite the Valley Boys has failed, with the World Famous Valley Boys rejecting overtures from the breakaway Way Forward group.
Immigrants freed immigrants freed early then deported
THE Bahamas Department of Correctional Services is struggling with overcrowding as more undocumented immigrants facing criminal charges enter the prison system, prompting the government to deport 85 inmates granted the Prerogative of Mercy on the condition they do not return to The Bahamas.
279 Grand Lucayan staff to be let go next week
THE government plans to complete the termination of all 279 Grand Lucayan staff by next week February 27, it has been revealed, as efforts to complete the resort’s $120m sale to Concord Wilshire head into what is likely to be the final stages.
Immigrants freed immigrants freed early then deported
THE Bahamas Department of Correctional Services is struggling with overcrowding as more undocumented immigrants facing criminal charges enter the prison system, prompting the government to deport 85 inmates granted the Prerogative of Mercy on the condition they do not return to The Bahamas.
Emergency shutdown leaves Grand Bahama without power
GRAND Bahama Power Company initiated an emergency shutdown yesterday as a safety precaution due to what it described as an imminent threat, leaving the island without electricity.
KEITH ROYE II: Use digital technology and take Bahamas to the world
In The Bahamas, we often speak about tourism as if it is something that simply arrives on our shores.
Activists warning of whale risk from SpaceX landing
Environmental advocates yesterday warned of the risk of whale strandings due to the SpaceX rocket booster landing scheduled for today through February 24.
Rosewood Exuma opponents ramp up for next consultation
Opponents of the proposed $200m Rosewood Exuma project are ramping up efforts to mobilise support ahead of Friday’s second Town Planning Committee consultation on its revised application for preliminary site plan approval.
Pintard hits at PM over energy reform disclosure
The Opposition’s leader yesterday attacked Prime Minister Philip Davis KC over the undisclosed New Providence energy grid outsourcing agreement with Bahamas Grid Company and its operating partner, Pike Electrical.
UK's former Prince Andrew arrested
UK police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
FNM to continue campaign during Lent as Pintard pledges respect
FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard said the party will continue its political activities throughout the Lenten season, declining to follow its opponent’s pause while pledging to campaign in a way he says honours the spiritual observance.
Mitchell blasts banks over cheque delays and ‘poor’ service
PLP chairman Fred Mitchell has urged the Central Bank to examine cheque clearing delays, saying customers are enduring unacceptable banking service.
FRONT PORCH: There should be no prohibition of public political events during lent
THIS general election year, the launch of official campaigning and the eve of Lent coincided. The Free National Movement (FNM) launched its Grand Bahama candidates in an energy-filled event that exceeded the expectations of the party, boosting the opposition.
National Bus reform still ‘under study’ as union tired of talk
THE government is still studying a unified national bus system years after first signalling reform, with no structure yet presented to operators and no timeline announced.
Pintard backs NDP as bill delayed to March
OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard offered bipartisan backing for the National Development Plan yesterday, even as chairman Felix Stubbs acknowledged the long-promised legislation to establish a statutory planning institute will not be tabled this month.
STATESIDE: Rubio represents at Munich summit, while Dems attempt to answer questions
A RECENT security conference in Munich, Germany may offer the best recent illustration of the challenges and possibilities that confront the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO),
Sweeting commits to clearing Abaco shanty debris after fires
WORKS Minister Clay Sweeting yesterday committed to removing debris from demolished shanty towns in Abaco amid continued public frustration about repeated fires at the site that residents say pose serious health hazards.
Coleby-Davis admits Pike deal never tabled; contradicts PM
A DAY after Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis dismissed calls for disclosure of the Pike energy agreement, his energy minister conceded the final contract is still not online and has never been tabled in Parliament.
Wednesday, February 18
Ayton questioned at LPIA
BAHAMIAN National Basketball Association player Deandre Ayton was questioned and released as he departed Lynden Pindling International Airport on Tuesday after a small quantity of marijuana was found in the bag of one of his associates.
Gov’t forces Bazaar sale even with most owners agreeing deal
The Government has moved to compulsorily purchase Freeport’s International Bazaar property despite the majority of its 13 owners having already agreed to the sales price and terms sought by the Davis administration.
Realtor eyes 10-15% growth after ‘inundated’ 2026 start
A Bahamian realtor is forecasting up to a 10-15 percent increase in business for 2026 if the market maintains early-year momentum that has resulted in his firm being “inundated” with calls and inquiries from wealthy international buyers.
Ex-New Providence landfill chief now wanted by police
The operations consultant who played a pivotal role in transforming the New Providence landfill following its outsourcing to private sector management in 2019 is being sought by the Royal Bahamas Police Force over allegations of stealing.
SpaceX landing shifted to tomorrow
A LOUD sonic boom is expected to be heard across parts of The Bahamas tomorrow evening as part of a scheduled and controlled SpaceX Falcon 9 operation, after the landing was pushed back by one day.
Wives twice as likely to call ‘sweetheart’ their main partner
EMOTIONAL dependence on extramarital partners, or “sweethearts,” was high for both unfaithful husbands and wives, a new study has found, concluding that such dependency may be a key factor influencing infidelity and could carry potential mental health consequences.
Golden Yolk production to begin April
THE long-awaited Golden Yolk Programme is expected to begin production by the end of April, with 10,000 chickens already in country
Eleuthera restaurants close for days on water disruption
An Eleuthera restaurant owner yesterday revealed that the island’s water supply woes forced him to close for four days.
SpaceX is urged to promote landings for tourism take-off
SpaceX was yesterday urged to better promote its booster rocket landings so that space tourism in The Bahamas can take off.
Pintard: MICAL ratification on hold to protect candidate’s pension
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said his party will delay ratifying its candidate for the MICAL constituency until the person formally leaves the public service to avoid jeopardising pension benefits.
Carnival leaders seek $1.5m from govt to revive ‘Music Masters’
CARNIVAL band leaders say they want government funding restored to revive a flagship music competition they argue could turn The Bahamas into a stronger regional festival destination.
Lab discrepancies blamed for delays paying NHI doctors
NATIONAL Health Insurance payment delays are being driven in part by problems with laboratory claims and weak pre-clearance controls, Health Minister Dr Michael Darville said
BACSWN completes training of two cohorts of Emergency Vehicle Operators
IN keeping with the terms of a Heads of Agreement between The Government of The Bahamas and BACSWN, its affiliated company, Bahamas First Alert Project Manager Limited (BFAPM) has completed training of its first two cohorts of Emergency Vehicle Operators
Two-week water outage in Tarpum Bay strains schools and businesses
NEARLY two weeks of unreliable water in Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera, has forced residents to fetch water from relatives, disrupted school hours and strained small businesses, residents said, as utility failures again expose the island’s fragile infrastructure.
Lyford Cay Foundations launches $10k scholarship for legal studies
THE Lyford Cay Foundations have launched a new scholarship in honour of the late Timothy Unwin, a longtime board member and former chairman of the Canadian Lyford Cay Foundation.
ALICIA WALLACE: We the people need some answers...now
THE Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) launched its general election campaign on Monday night, starting the countdown to the next general election in The Bahamas.
Davis gives condolences on passing of civil rights ‘giant’ Rev Jesse Jackson
THE Rev Jesse Jackson, a defining figure of the US civil rights movement and two-time presidential candidate, has died at the age of 84.
Activists: Is SpaceX getting ‘easy accommodation’ here?
Environmental activists yesterday challenged whether SpaceX has found “easy accommodation from the powers that be” in The Bahamas as they suggested this nation may be offering too smooth a path for the resumption of Falcon 9 booster landings in its waters.
PM: Golden Yolk start ‘better late than never’
The Prime Minister yesterday dismissed concerns over delays to the Government’s egg production Golden Yolk programme, insisting the initiative is now “off the ground” and forecasting that produce will be available by the end of April.
‘Forensic analysis’ underwayon PHA’s overtime pay woe
A Cabinet minister yesterday confirmed that December overtime payments owed to Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) nurses and others working in Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) facilities have been paid while attributed the delay to a technical budgeting issue that is now under forensic analysis.
Investors joining Bahamian law firm as $2m dispute defendants
A Bahamian law firm has persuaded the Supreme Court to add two foreign investors as co-defendants in its ongoing $2m dispute with one of the principals behind the proposed Long Island cruise port.
Pintard: Marketplace’s $1.9m loan guarantee simply ‘mind boggling’
The Opposition’s leader yesterday urged the Government to release the “business case” for the proposed Afro-Caribbean Marketplace while accusing it of misleading Bahamians about the progress made in acquiring Freeport’s International Bazaar.
‘Technical glitch responsible for nurses overtime pay delay’
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville said nurses caught up in last month’s pay dispute have now received overtime compensation, attributing the delay to a “technical glitch” now under review after a sick-out disrupted care across public facilities.
Married women say ‘sweethearts’ are better lovers
MARRIED women in The Bahamas who have outside partners are more likely than married men to say the other partner is the better lover, a finding that demonstrates how strongly sexual satisfaction can drive so-called “sweethearting” relationships.
FNM voter register claims are ‘hot air’
PRIME Minister Philip Davis accused the Free National Movement of preparing excuses for defeat after the party raised new complaints about the voters register, calling the allegations “nothing but hot air”.
Govt to buy 15 new ambulances for PMH and Rand
THE government plans to acquire about 15 new ambulances for Princess Margaret Hospital and Rand Memorial Hospital, Health Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday, as officials move to stabilise emergency response following operational problems.
Tuesday, February 17
Queen’s College student takes top honours at National Awards
TOP students from across The Bahamas were honoured yesterday as the Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training hosted the 2025 National Awards Ceremony for the Bahamas Junior Certificate (BJC) and Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) examinations.
Coleby-Davis: Uber must use regulated drivers
TRANSPORT and Energy Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis said yesterday that any move to introduce Uber-style ride services in The Bahamas must involve only drivers regulated under the Road Traffic Authority Act.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84
The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader's assassination, died Tuesday.
Video appears to show St John’s College principal with hands around girl’s neck
A VIDEO appearing to show the principal of St John’s College grabbing a girl by the neck at a school event has triggered an investigation by the Anglican Central Education Authority.
FNM chairman raises concerns over ‘polling divisions with no voters’
FREE National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands said the party has found “serious new problems” in the voters register, escalating its dispute with election officials and renewing questions about readiness for the next general election.
Public blasts Symonette’s comment on Adriel’s killer
FORMER Immigration Minister Brent Symonette’s suggestion that it would be “inhumane” to deport convicted murderer Chris Ferguson after he serves a 40-year sentence for killing 12-year-old Adriel Moxey triggered backlash on social media, with many Bahamians rejecting the idea and calling for harsher consequences.
The countdown to election
A SEA of yellow filled the Baha Mar Convention Centre last night as hundreds of Progressive Liberal Party supporters gathered for the party’s campaign launch, transforming the venue into a rally that signalled the countdown to a general election.
WORLD VIEW: CARICOM at the crossroads of pressure
FOR the Caribbean, strong and predictable relations with the United States remain indispensable.
FACING REALITY: Let children be children — before we hand them the weight of the world
THERE is something deeply unsettling happening in our homes.
$20m renewable energy deal hailed as ‘very much needed’
The North Andros Chamber of Commerce president yesterday said a $20m renewable energy deal could finally provide long-awaited stability for the island’s economy after years of unreliable, expensive power that has hurt businesses and households alike.
Accused remanded for allegedly firing gun at a man after argument
A MAN accused of firing a gun at another man earlier this month was remanded to prison yesterday.
Shanty town residents ‘knew we were coming’
THE Davis administration continued its nationwide crackdown on shanty towns yesterday, carrying out a demolition exercise at an unregulated site off Fire Trail Road that housed between 30 to 50 residents.
Munroe: New intel unit to tackle regional crime
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said the country, in partnership with OBPAT, is looking at establishing a new Transnational Crime Intelligence Unit (TCIU) in New Providence as authorities move to strengthen regional security and address evolving criminal threats.
$20m deal set to bring hybrid power to Andros
RESIDENTS in Andros are expected to receive more reliable and sustainable energy through a $20m power purchase agreement (PPA) signed by the government for the installation of three hybrid power plants on the island.
Bus driver seeks bail, claims he wasn’t the gunman
A BUS driver accused of trying to kill a fellow driver in a daylight shooting claimed he was not the gunman as bail submissions were heard yesterday.
Man who admitted to fatal stabbing given 25 years in prison
A MAN who admitted fatally stabbing another man during a fight was sentenced to 25 years in prison yesterday.
‘Not guilty’ plea for charge of assaulting a man with a cutlass
A MAN accused of injuring another man with a cutlass was granted bail yesterday.
Hanna-Martin calls for Davis administration to address ‘housing crisis’ if re-elected
HOUSING must be addressed if the Davis administration retains power in the next general election, Englerston MP Glenys Hanna Martin said yesterday, describing the housing issue as a "crisis".
LETTERS: Call to action over plans for Eleuthera investment
I am writing in the hope of connecting with the people of Governor’s Harbour, and the communities of Eleuthera, about an issue that could shape the future of this area for generations.
Monday, February 16
Bahamas protecting ‘five slices of pizza’ over growth to 20-30
Grand Bahama’s Chamber of Commerce president says this nation must shed its protectionist Immigration mentality if the economy and major foreign direct investment (FDI) projects are to flourish, as he warned: “The reality is we are penny wise and pound foolish.”
DPM hails American’s Bimini launch as airport 60% finished
THE deputy prime minister has hailed the launch of American Airlines’ service between Miami and Bimini as a significant boost for the island’s stopover tourism industry and residents alike.
Abaco volunteers grapple with ‘recurring hazard’ as shanty demolition site and junkyards burn
SMOKE from a bush fire at the former Gaza shanty town site drifted across north Abaco yesterday as volunteer firefighters struggled to contain flames residents say have become a recurring hazard since the area was demolished nearly two years ago.
Inaugural Pickleball After Dark tournament has successful debut
THE inaugural Pickleball After Dark tournament, hosted by the Bahamas Pickleball Federation and Baha Mar, held over the weekend featured more than 50 pickleball players at the Baha Mar John McEnroe Tennis Center, marking a successful debut for the evening competition and social event.
Gomez vows to 'hold' Baha Mar to construction halt pledge
A former Cabinet minster is pledging to “hold” Baha Mar to its undertaking after construction work related to the $700m resort expansion launched despite an active and ongoing challenge to the project’s planning approvals.
Davis: 'We will not have any political activity during lent’
THE PLP launches its national election campaign today – but will suspend public political events just two days later in observance of the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday.
Symonette: ‘Inhumane’ to deport child killer after serving sentence
FORMER Immigration Minister Brent Symonette said deporting convicted murderer Chris Ferguson after he completes his 40-year sentence for killing Adriel Moxey would be “inhumane”, amid questions over the killer’s unresolved immigration status.
Man killed by cop ‘was known to him’
A 28-YEAR-OLD man who was shot and killed by an off-duty police officer in Kemp Road last week knew the officer, say local residents, contradicting initial police statements that he was an “unknown” man encountered at the officer’s home.
INSIGHT: To believe or not. That is the question.
TODAY is the day for the start of the PLP’s election campaign.
KDK Report: Some lives depend on the gift of a stranger. There's a better way forward for The Bahamas
Imagine it’s 3 am. Your wife goes into labour.
DEREK SMITH: Taking on clients is first test of credibility and reputation
The connection between client onboarding and reputation is often under-estimated.
Don’t ‘blindly rely’ on AI
A Bahamian banker says the industry cannot “blindly rely upon” artificial intelligence (AI) and instead must use it wisely to drive efficiency and productivity.
Judoka Xavion Johnson brings home bronze
XAVION Johnson opened his 2026 judokan season over the weekend with a bronze medal performance at the Tunisia African Cup in Tunisia, North Africa.
‘This facility will match international standards’
When our Grand Bahama swimmers brought home victory after victory at CARIFTA
Jumper Sabriya has a field day, Sprinter Lamarr breaks 12-year-old NCCAA indoor track record
SPRINTER Lamarr Williams got a NCCAA indoor track record and jumper Sabriya Farquharson had a field day to lead a list of Bahamians competing this weekend in various track and field meets in the United States.
GB Power seeks to close sale ‘as soon as possible’
The Prime Minister has pledged his administration is working to resolve work permit challenges and other woes threatening Grand Bahama Shipyard’s projected expansion.
DPM Chester Cooper: Boating fees update ‘in due course’
The deputy prime minister has promised an update on potential reforms to the new and increased boating fees will be provided “in due course” with the MInistry of Finance and Ministry of Transport heading talks with the private sector.
Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic starts today
AFTER forfeiting the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association's title on Friday, coach Lamont “Red-Head” Armaly said his RM Bailey Pacers will be back to win the prestigious Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic.
Neighbour helps rescue woman from house fire
A WOMAN was saved by neighbours who forced their way into her burning home off East Street South yesterday after an explosion tore through the interior, leaving her with upper body burns.
GSSSA Basketball: Senior Boys Game 3 called off
THE much anticipated game three of the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association's senior boys basketball championship series was not played on Friday at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.
Pintard pledges to remove VAT from essential goods
FNM National Movement leader Michael Pintard said an FNM government would remove VAT from essential goods and services, framing the pledge as central to easing a cost-of-living squeeze he said has worsened under the Progressive Liberal Party.
Man pleads guilty in ‘planted drugs’ case
A 26-year-old man has pleaded guilty to drug charges related to an incident in which a relative claimed home camera footage showed police planting narcotics at his Carmichael Road home.
Judge denies bail again to robbery suspect who escaped custody
A SUPREME Court judge has again denied bail to a man awaiting trial for an armed robbery, ruling that his prior escape from custody and the strength of the Crown’s case outweighed any change in his circumstances.
$6,000 bail after alleged handgun threat
A 33-year-old man accused of threatening another man with a handgun after an argument has been granted bail.
Jury acquits man of 2021 murder and attempted murder
A JURY has acquitted a man of murder and attempted murder charges stemming from a 2021 shooting that left one man dead and four injured.
Man remanded for Boxing Day armed robbery
A MAN accused of robbing another man of his car, cash and phone at gunpoint on Boxing Day has been remanded to prison.
Downtown benefits from taking a ‘bite out of Bay’
The Tourism Development Corporation says downtown Nassau was transformed into a celebration of food and culture through the return of its Bites on Bay festival on Saturday, February 7.
Bahamian students to share stage with world’s best at Iconique Ballet
BAHAMIAN dance students will take the stage alongside world-renowned performers when the Iconique Ballet returns to The Bahamas next month.
‘Rather give it away than throw it away’: Restaurant feeds needy families
RATHER than throw away extra food at the end of the day, a family-owned restaurant that relocated from Abaco to New Providence last year is giving away about 20 plates several times a week to families in need.
BEYOND THE BORDER: Why The Bahamas’ $4.5B partnership with the US deserves a return to dignity
BAHAMIAN families remember an era when travel to the United States functioned as a routine cross-border relationship rather than a high-stakes legal proceeding.
Comedy For A Cause play ‘SmartyPants’ opens to packed audience at Atlantis Theatre
Comedy For A Cause play ‘SmartyPants’ opened to a packed audience at The Atlantis Theatre on Thursday as it seeks to raise funds to benefit Bahamians in need.
Woman in hospital for apparent suicide attempt
A WOMAN was hospitalised Saturday afternoon after an apparent suicide attempt in the Yamacraw Hill Road area.
‘VJ’ earns MVP honours
VALDEZ “VJ” Edgecombe had the kind of All-Star Weekend breakthrough every young player dreams about. Playing for Vince Carter’s squad in the four-team Castrol Rising Stars tournament at the Intuit Dome, Edgecombe delivered two late-game winners that secured Team Vince the Rising Stars title and earned him tournament MVP honors.
Davis reaffirms One-China policy at Lunar New Year reception
PRIME Minister Philip Davis reaffirmed The Bahamas’ adherence to the One-China principle as he highlighted deepening diplomatic, health and development ties between Nassau and Beijing during Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations last week.
Doctors: PM threw us ‘under the bus’ on NHI irregularity
Bahamian doctors are accusing the Prime Minister of throwing their reputation “under the bus” with vague assertions about National Health Insurance (NHI) billing “irregularities” as the scheme falls up to two months’ behind in paying some providers.
Prime Minister: Bahamas must not be swept away in AI ‘tsunami’
The Prime Minister says artificial intelligence (AI) can lower barriers to entry, expand opportunity and reshape small economies such as The Bahamas.
Friday, February 13
Tourism director open to Uber
THE country’s top tourism public servant signalled support for discussions on bringing ride-hailing technology to The Bahamas, even as taxi drivers rejected a proposal to partner with Uber.
Adriel Moxey: The case that shocked the nation
It was a case that shocked the nation.
Police officer fatally shoots man discovered on premises of his St Margaret Road home
A POLICE officer fatally shot a male after discovering him at his residence on St Margaret Road off Shirley Street, prompting a police investigation.
Munroe: Body cameras were on during drug raid
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said he has been advised officers wore body cameras during a controversial drug raid at a Carmichael home on Wednesday, but authorities have not disclosed what the footage shows or offered a counter account to allegations that narcotics were planted.
Father-of-three kids crushed by forklift
DAYS after gathering with relatives to watch the Super Bowl, Kirk Young was killed yesterday morning when a forklift collapsed on him at the Airport Industrial Park.
'It should have been life in jail'
THE mother of murdered schoolgirl Adriel Moxey said yesterday ‘it should have been life’ as the man who raped and killed the 12-year-old after following her along a path home from school was jailed for 40 years.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Have we reached a new low in dumping or are scenes like this a land grab?
FOR AS long as anyone can remember, Bahamians have been very good at dumping.
Police report two men shot in Nassau and a school stabbing in Abaco
TWO separate violent incidents hours apart on Thursday left two men shot in New Providence and a teenage boy seriously injured in a school stabbing in Abaco.
Silver Airways collapse blamed for dip in air arrivals
TOURISM officials say a slight decline in air arrivals last year was driven largely by airlift disruptions, including the sudden shutdown of Silver Airways.
PM defends GB Power share acquisition to lower rates
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis defended the government’s planned acquisition of Grand Bahama Power Company shares yesterday, saying it is intended to end higher electricity costs on the island and create uniform rates across the country.
GB Chamber chief: Economy stalled after abandoning Hawksbill model
GRAND Bahama’s economy has stalled because the island abandoned the regulatory model that once made Freeport thrive, the head of its Chamber of Commerce said yesterday, urging a return to the framework of the Hawksbill Creek Agreement.
ERIC WIBERG: The “Pablo Escobar Plane Wreck” Part 2
ON Saturday November 15, 1980 at Norman’s Cay, Exuma, a young British pilot with a wife and newborn took a risk by flying his 36-year old warhorse aircraft from the US to The Bahamas
BPL generator fire reignites concerns over Acklins fragile infrastructure
AUTHORITIES are investigating a Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) generator fire that left Acklins without electricity for hours Monday amid renewed concerns about the island’s fragile infrastructure.
Thursday, February 12
BREAKING: Adriel Moxey's killer sentenced to 40 years
The man who plead guilty to the sexual assault and murder of 12-year-old Adriel Moxey has been sentenced to 40 years in prison today.
Pintard says Minnis’ ‘unwise decision’ putting legacy at risk
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said Dr Hubert Minnis has made an “unwise decision” in choosing to run as an independent candidate in the next general election, warning that the move puts the former prime minister’s legacy at risk.
Church leaders divided over PLP campaign launch just before Lent
RELIGIOUS leaders are divided over the Progressive Liberal Party’s decision to officially launch its general election campaign on February 16 — two days before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent.
SpaceX could resume Bahamas booster landings next week
SPACEX could resume booster landings in Bahamian waters as early as next week, pending final regulatory approval, Department of Environmental Planning and Protection (DEPP) director Dr Rhianna Neely-Murphy confirmed yesterday.
Mottley secures third term as BLP sweeps Barbados election
BARBADOS Prime Minister Mia Mottley has secured a third consecutive election victory, with her Barbados Labour Party winning all 30 seats in the House of Assembly.
New $700m Baha Mar expansion will bring 500 permanent jobs
BAHA MAR broke ground yesterday on its new $700m beachfront resort, a project expected to generate more than 400 construction jobs and over 500 associate positions when it opens in 2029.
Davis: Fox asked for PLP seat just days before joining FNM
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday that just days before Rick Fox was named as the Free National Movement’s Garden Hills candidate, the former NBA star sought a nomination from the Progressive Liberal Party — an allegation Mr Fox described as political theatre.
'We caught police planting drugs’
A RELATIVE of a Carmichael family arrested in a drug raid has accused police of planting narcotics in their yard — a claim he says is backed by video footage shared with The Tribune.
STATESIDE: Dems may retake House in Nov (but likely no thanks to Maine)
“MANY forms of government have been tried, and will be tried in this world of sin and woe,” Sir Winston Churchill said.
New Bahamian scholarship fund seeks to support next generation of leaders
A NEW Bahamian-led non-profit is set to award $15,000 in academic grants to Bahamian students pursuing post-secondary education abroad in Finance, Technology, and Art.
Accused held on armed car theft charges
A MAN accused of robbing another man of his SUV at gunpoint last month on West Bay Street was remanded to prison yesterday.
Two arrested for having drugs valued at $3k
Two men were arrested following the confiscation of suspected drugs worth almost $3,000 on Tuesday.
US man fined $800, forfeits $18,000 after drugs and cash found in luggage
AN American man was fined $800 and had $18,150 forfeited to the Crown yesterday after admitting he had marijuana in his luggage and failed to declare the correct amount of cash he was travelling with.
PM notes ‘irregularities’ in NHI billing as payment delays mount
THE government has identified irregularities in how some National Health Insurance providers billed the state, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday, as doctors complain of mounting delays in payments.
Munroe, PSA in public spat over legality of non-lethal weapons
A PUBLIC dispute has erupted between National Security Minister Wayne Munroe and the Police Staff Association over whether police officers can legally carry non-lethal weapons.
Prison population hits all-time high as Munroe questions recidivism drop
THE country’s prison population “is now at the highest” it has ever been, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday, though he could not confirm claims of a drop in recidivism rate, noting the figure depends on how it is calculated.
FRONT PORCH: Notes on party politics in parliamentary democracy
INCREASINGLY, when aspirants who desire or apply to become candidates for their parties in the House of Assembly are denied a nomination, they get vex, load up their Georgie Bundles, bush crack gone to another party.
‘Fabricated’ vs ‘Clear Proof’: Jury hears closing arguments in mass shooting trial
TWO sharply different versions of the same night were laid before a Supreme Court jury yesterday as lawyers delivered closing arguments in the 2021 Milton Street mass shooting trial.
Man fined $5,000 for metal pipe assault
A MAN who admitted assaulting and injuring someone with a metal pipe in Nassau Village was fined $5,000 yesterday.
Wednesday, February 11
Governance reformer: Fighting corruption will cut cost of living
Governance reformers yesterday argued that fully implementing and resourcing anti-corruption measures will help ease The Bahamas’ cost of living pressures after this nation slipped one place in Transparency International’s annual Corruption Perceptions Index.
Bahamian realtor unveils its ‘Circle of Excellence’
A Bahamian realtor has unveiled its 2025 Circle of Excellence winner to honour agents and teams who show outstanding performance and commitment.
Regulator warns Bahamians on ‘relationship’ fraud scams
The Securities Commission yesterday revealed it is participating in a five-day global campaign as part of a drive to better protect Bahamians from falling victim to so-called ‘relationship’ or ‘romance’ fraud scams.
$100m roadworks funding via ‘receivables factoring’
A $100m loan that will enable a Bahamian contractor to complete 200 miles of roadworks on Exuma and Eleuthera has been structured as an “accounts receivables factoring” arrangement, it was revealed yesterday.
Resolving Perpall Tract floods set to cost $5.7m
A $5.7m investment is needed to solve flooding and poor drainage in the 350-acre Perpall Tract and east Grove area of northern New Providence, an engineering study is estimating, with the planned new hospital not adding to these woes.
Frustrated Mayaguana residents promised Gov’t pay ‘next week’
The Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) newly-confirmed election candidate yesterday promised frustrated Mayaguana residents that long-delayed payments from the Government will be made next week.
‘Last shot’ for regulating construction profession
The Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday said the launch of a public petition is the industry’s “last shot” to persuade the Government to initiate regulatory oversight of the construction industry prior to the upcoming general election.
Former FNM women’s president defects to PLP after 33 years
A FORMER senior Free National Movement figure crossed the political divide yesterday, ending a 33-year association with the FNM and declaring her support for Prime Minister Philip Davis and the Progressive Liberal Party ahead of the next general election.
‘He’s not an animal’, says family of hit-and-run victim
A FAMILY says a man was left to die like an animal on a dark roadway in New Providence — and they are now pleading for the driver who struck him to come forward and face what they did.
Senior FNMs to Minnis ‘your time has passed’
FORMER Cabinet ministers from the Minnis administration reacted with dismay yesterday after Dr Hubert Minnis announced that he intends to contest Killarney as an independent candidate, a move that would sever his ties with the Free National Movement and upend one of the party’s safest seats.
ALICIA WALLACE: Love is active
THIS year, Valentine’s Day is on a Saturday, making it easy for business to capitalise on the human desire to be loved and the social condition to give and expect love to take tangible forms.
US investor gets green light for $35M cay revival
A US investor yesterday confirmed the Government has provided all approvals for his $35m acquisition that promises to revive the Berry Islands’ Great Harbour Cay destination after 50 years of economic stagnation.
Two people granted bail in forgery case prosecutors call ‘national security’ risk
TWO people accused of trying to use forged Bahamian citizenship documents that prosecutors say originated overseas were granted bail yesterday amid warnings of national security risks as the country approaches an election.
Minnis takes aim at ‘afraid’ FNM candidates switching seats
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis took shots at Free National Movement candidates who, after holding office in certain constituencies, are now seeking election in different seats.
Pharmacies unite to fight illegal drug sales after Tribune probe
SEVERAL local pharmacies have joined forces to warn the public about the dangers of illegally selling prescription medicines, rolling out flyers and social media campaigns after a recent Tribune investigation shed light on the issue.
Bahamas ties us on corruption index, but advocate warns of daily reality
THE Bahamas’ steady showing in Transparency International’s latest corruption index masks a deeper problem: despite years of legislative reform, many Bahamians still do not feel the impact of anti-corruption efforts in their daily lives, a governance advocate warned yesterday.
'They ain’t coming in my yard’: FNM veteran slams Rick Fox pick
THE Free National Movement’s decision to ratify Rick Fox as its Garden Hills candidate has triggered sharp internal backlash from some, including a former constituency chairman accusing the party’s leadership of driving it into decline and sidelining loyal members.
Yntegra offers to complete stalled Black Point community centre
A MIAMI-based investment firm has submitted a formal proposal to help complete a long-planned community centre in Black Point, Exuma, positioning the project as a stand-alone community benefit amid delays to broader development in the area.
Teen arrested as police investigate Abaco stabbings
POLICE are investigating two separate stabbing incidents in Abaco on Monday night, one of which led to the arrest of a 17-year-old male.
American arrested at airport with drugs and undeclared cash
POLICE arrested a 69-year-old American man at an airport in New Providence on Monday after discovering suspected illegal drugs and undeclared cash in his possession.
Haitian sentenced to 10 months for car theft
A HAITIAN national who admitted stealing a vehicle from a busy Nassau intersection was sentenced to ten months in prison yesterday and will be handed over to immigration authorities upon completion of his term.
Tears of relief as jury acquits man of East Street car wash murder
TEARS of relief broke out in court yesterday after a jury acquitted a man accused of carrying out a fatal car wash shooting on East Street more than three years ago.
Bail denied for man accused of discarding gun
A MAN accused of discarding a firearm while fleeing police during a domestic disturbance investigation was denied bail and remanded to prison yesterday.
Bail for man accused of injuring two boys at AF Adderley High School
A MAN accused of injuring two teenage boys during a physical altercation at AF Adderley Junior High School last week was granted bail yesterday.
Man charged with first murder of 2026 in Grand Bahama
A 35-year-old man was charged with murder in Grand Bahama yesterday.
More students fall victim to child porn, sex scams
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) is increasingly dealing with cases where high school children fall victim to child pornography and sex-related scams, it was revealed at the Safer Internet Day Forum hosted by the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC).
RM Bailey Park vendors voicing faith in security after Xmas theft
THE RM Bailey Park Association president is not concerned about the threat of crime this Valentine’s Day season as there will be fewer vendors on the park thus providing greater access and visibility for security.
Tuesday, February 10
‘No cause for panic’ over 27% points off-peak credit
Bahamian bankers yesterday asserted that the 27 percentage point decline in private sector credit, as a proportion of national GDP, over the past 15 years is “no cause for panic” or “solely a sign of weakness” but demands a renewed focus on economic fundamentals.
Minnis: I’d never agree to China hospital loan terms
Dr Hubert Minnis is asserting he would never have agreed to any government borrowing being governed by a foreign lender’s own laws as the Davis administration has over the second New Providence hospital’s $195m financing.
‘Stop governing in dark’ on PPPs, MP demands
The Opposition’s finance spokesman yesterday renewed demands for the Government to “stop governing in the dark” while arguing that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had further backed concerns over public-private partnership (PPP) agreements.
Pricing comparison app to aid cost of living fight
A government policy advisor yesterday branded The Bahamas as one of the world’s ten most expensive countries to live in as it unveiled an app to enable consumers to compare prices at different merchants.
House blaze reignites concerns over Grand Bahama fire equipment crisis
A PRE-dawn house fire left a Grand Bahama family homeless on Sunday and renewed questions about emergency response after residents and a local government official complained that a single fire truck ran out of water before the blaze was fully extinguished.
Bain ordered to court over $90,000 unpaid judgement
COALITION of Independents leader Lincoln Bain still owes $90,000 from a long-standing civil judgment stemming from a failed investment dating back to 2010, nearly six months after the UK-based Privy Council declined to hear his appeal in the matter.
Minnis severs ties with FNM for independent Killarney run
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis last night announced that he will run as an independent candidate for Killarney in the next general election, a decision that would sever his formal ties with the Free National Movement if followed through.
‘US can back up its words with money’
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe yesterday said he now expects the United States to back its words with action by helping The Bahamas secure financing for a new prison and virtual court complex.
PLP to launch election campaign February 16
PRIME Minister Philip Davis has confirmed the Progressive Liberal Party will officially launch its general election campaign on February 16 as the party completed its ratification process last night.
WORLD VIEW: The end of the illusion in Haiti - what next?
FEBRUARY 7 matters in Haiti—not because it promises relief, but because it marks the end of an illusion.
IVOINE INGRAHAM: When the steelleaves the foundation
THERE is a quiet breakdown happening in many families, one that does not always announce itself with shouting or scandal.
Dialysis delays at PMH leave patients waiting for hours
SEVERAL dialysis patients at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) were left waiting for hours yesterday after staff absences delayed morning treatments.
Bridal chief: Bahamas in top 10 romance locations
The Bahamas Bridal Association’s (BBA) president yesterday said the jurisdiction remains among the world’s top ten destinations for celebrating romantic milestones with Valentine’s Day just hours away.
Sands calls $268m hospital a ‘dumb idea’ but avoids scrap talk
FREE National Movement Chairman Dr Duane Sands declined to say whether a Pintard administration would scrap the proposed $268 million speciality hospital in New Providence if elected.
Nicole Martin sworn in as Senator, rejects ‘token’ label
NEWLY appointed Senator Nicole Martin says her appointment to the Senate was not a token gesture, despite speculation that it followed her failure to secure the party’s nomination to represent Nassau Village.
Munroe uses FNM’s own vetting to defend Sebas Bastian
FORMER National Security Minister Marvin Dames would have raised any concerns about Sebas Bastian during the vetting process for his diplomatic appointment if there had been evidence of wrongdoing, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday, pushing back against allegations referenced in FBI files tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
ORG: Desire to ‘hide’ info stalling FOIA
THE desire to hide certain information from the public could be a factor in the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) remaining largely unimplemented nearly eight years after it was passed, claims the Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG).
Privy Council dismisses hotel worker’s decade-long Albany appeal
A BAHAMIAN hotel worker who slipped near a swimming pool before undergoing major spinal surgery has lost his final appeal in London, with the Privy Council ruling that his employer was not negligent and that his dismissal claim was too poorly pleaded to succeed.
Social Services delays stall criminal record expungements
ONLY 45 Bahamians had their criminal records expunged last year after applying to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Committee, a figure officials say could have been higher if not for delays in obtaining crucial reports from the Department of Social Services.
Fight against corruption is deeper than Bahamas’ transparency score
As The Bahamas awaits today’s release of the 2026 Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index, there is a familiar sense of anticipation
Bail denied for man accused of car theft and station escape attempt
A MAN accused of stealing a car from Bahamas Games Boulevard and trying to escape from the Cable Beach Police Station was denied bail yesterday.
Man accused of indecent assault on 17-year-old girl granted bail
A MAN accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl on East Street last week was granted bail yesterday.
Defense slams ‘sloppy’ investigation as East Street murder trial closes
THE defence and prosecution offered starkly different accounts of the evidence yesterday as closing arguments were delivered in the murder trial stemming from a fatal car wash shooting on East Street in 2021.
Man attempts suicide over workplace bullying, and a juvenile hospitalised
A MAN who police said had been depressed after being bullied by a co-worker attempted suicide on Grand Bahama on Friday by ingesting a quantity of medication.
Monday, February 9
IMF: Make all 23,000 civil servants pay for retirement
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging the Government to mandate that all 23,000-plus civil servants contribute to funding their own retirement so as to protect taxpayers from further growth in the $2bn-plus “unfunded” public service pension liabilities.
Services restored after dialysis delays at PMH
Dialysis services at Princess Margaret Hospital were temporarily disrupted early Monday after staff call-outs caused delays for patients scheduled for morning treatment, the Public Hospitals Authority confirmed.
Residents, developers clash over proposed $200m Samson Cay resort
TENSIONS flared in Black Point, Exuma, last week as residents, developers and stakeholders clashed over a proposed $200m resort, with the Town Planning Committee signalling that a decision will be taken only after a second meeting later this month.
Tremors felt in Inagua after 5.8-magnitude Cuba quake
THE earth shook for residents in Inagua early Sunday after light tremors were felt when a 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Cuba, though officials said there was little damage, no injuries and no tsunami threat to The Bahamas.
China hits back at US criticism over Nassau hospital financing
CHINA pushed back on US criticism of its financing of the Nassau New Hospital on Friday, rejecting claims that the deal undermines The Bahamas’ interests and warning that cooperation between the two countries should not be subjected to outside interference.
Tributes pour in for ‘fearless attorney’ Ramona Farquharson
PROMINENT attorney Ramona Farquharson died yesterday, drawing tributes from across the legal and political community for a career marked by forceful advocacy.
Mystery over couple’s deaths
THE deaths of an elderly couple whose decomposing bodies lay in their home for four days before being discovered by horrified relatives remains a mystery, say police, although foul play is not suspected.
Fox: This election will be my first time voting
FREE National Movement Garden Hills candidate Rick Fox said this year’s general election will be the first time he has ever voted in The Bahamas.
Davis backs Sebas Bastian despite FBI file allegations
PRIME Minister Philip Davis on Friday publicly backed Progressive Liberal Party candidate Sebas Bastian, dismissing unverified allegations appearing in FBI files connected to Jeffrey Epstein and insisting the claims would not damage his party’s election campaign.
Florida man battles ‘flesh-eating’ disease after Bahamas vacation
A FLORIDA man who scraped his ankle while vacationing in The Bahamas over the New Year was later given just a ten percent chance of survival after developing necrotising fasciitis, a rare and fast-moving infection commonly known as flesh-eating disease, according to reports.
INSIGHT: Funding agreement for new hospital - what could possibly go wrong?
ALARM BELLS are ringing over the terms of the loan from China to build the new hospital (after the hospital itself being a bone of contention in the first place.)
BEYOND THE BORDER: What's the real reason The Bahamas was placed on the immigrant visa “pause” list?
THERE'S a difference between a country's performance and the policy labels placed on it.
Father killed in Wulff Road crash years after losing son
NEARLY three years after losing his toddler son to illness, 33-year-old Jarad Miller was killed on Thursday night in a violent multi-vehicle crash on Wulff Road, cutting short a life his family said was only beginning to stabilise.
Woman charged in fatal Carmichael Road crash
A WOMAN accused of causing the death of a 28-year-old man who was fatally injured in a car crash on Carmichael Road last May was granted bail on Friday.
Woman granted bail in year’s first traffic fatality
A WOMAN accused of causing the death of a 64-year-old father who was struck while attempting to cross Bahamas Games Boulevard last month was granted bail on Friday.
Skyline Drive resident granted bail on loaded firearm charges
A MAN accused of having a loaded firearm in his home on Skyline Drive last week was granted bail on Friday.
Teenagers accused of gunpoint carjacking in Sea Breeze remanded
TWO teenage males accused of robbing a woman of her car at gunpoint last month were remanded in custody.
Sunday, February 8
5.5 earthquake near Cuba felt in Inagua
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near eastern Cuba, with tremors felt in parts of The Bahamas this morning.
Friday, February 6
Former Turks and Caicos premier found guilty over bribery charges
A decade-long corruption trial in the Turks and Caicos Islands ended on Wednesday with guilty verdicts against the territory’s former premier, his brother and a former cabinet minister, closing one of the most consequential legal sagas in the country’s modern political history, according to reporting by the Miami Herald.
Island luck co-founders slam human and gun trafficking allegations in Epstein file
Island Luck’s co-founders yesterday both slammed claims they were involved in human and firearms trafficking as alleged in a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) report released in the files on convicted paedophile and sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein.
Entrepreneur on bail for $42k theft charges
AN entrepreneur accused of stealing more than $40,000 from clients three years ago was arraigned yesterday and granted bail.
Ryan Forbes enters North Abaco race as independent candidate
BUSINESSMAN Ryan Forbes has entered the North Abaco race as an independent after failing to secure the Free National Movement’s nomination, adding a new dynamic to a constituency already claimed by both major parties ahead of the next general election.
Mayaguana parents protest ‘failing’ school system
DISGRUNTLED parents in Mayaguana have protested what they described as a years-long teacher shortage at the island’s only school, a situation they say has severely disrupted students’ education and “is failing their kids.”
Contracts signed for new clinic in Abaco and repairs for another
THE government has signed two contracts to expand and repair primary healthcare facilities in Abaco, moving ahead with the construction of a new clinic in Cherokee Sound and the repair of storm damage at the Cooperstown clinic.
Govt says it sought US financing first before China-backed hospital deal
The Government said it approached the United States first for financing for New Providence’s second hospital but received no proposal that met the scale, timing, or certainty required, before ultimately concluding an agreement with China.
Six months jail for three-time bail breaker
A MAN on bail for a violent 2021 airport robbery that nearly claimed the lives of a woman and a police officer was sentenced to six months in prison yesterday after breaching his bail conditions for a third time.
Teen admits to 67 rounds of ammo in bedroom
A 15-year-old boy admitted to possessing 67 rounds of ammunition at his Yorkshire Street home earlier this week and was remanded in custody pending a probation report.
Prosecution closes case in East Street car wash murder
THE prosecution closed its case yesterday in the murder trial stemming from the fatal shooting of a man at a car wash on East Street in 2021, after calling its final witnesses before the Supreme Court.
PM halts Justice of the Peace bill for further talks
PRIME Minister Philip Davis has postponed the tabling of legislation that would significantly overhaul the appointment, regulation and oversight of Justices of the Peace, according to Devon Rolle, president of the National Association of Justices of the Peace.
Cat island cut off by weeks of rolling outages
WEEKS of rolling telecommunications outages on Cat Island have cut residents off from banks, businesses and family, leaving people unable to make phone calls, access the internet or withdraw their own money, and fuelling anger over being billed for services they say barely work.
Minnis calls for bipartisan end to ‘free’ healthcare
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Minnis on Wednesday said the low cost that Bahamians pay for public healthcare is unsustainable and warned that partisan politics have long made honest reform impossible, calling for a bipartisan approach to confronting the reality that healthcare cannot remain free.
PM: Cost of living ‘the elephant in the room’
PRIME Minister Philip Davis said the cost of living remains the “elephant” in the room facing the country, with some pressures beyond the government’s control, and that crime, though trending downward, is still higher than it should be.
Tearful farewell for Seymour as Nicole Martin takes FNM senator’s place
MAXINE Seymour resigned from the senate yesterday after more than four years of service, with the vacancy to be filled by Nicole Martin, the former Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union president.
Long Island FNM rift over candidate
A RIFT exists inside the Free National Movement on Long Island, where senior members of the party’s constituency association say they are prepared to back sitting MP Adrian Gibson as an independent after he was denied ratification by the party’s leadership.
JBLN 16U claim title at Christie Invitational
Both the JBLN girls’ softball 14U and 16U teams rose to the occasion this weekend at the Greg Christie Memorial Softball Invitational in Freeport, Grand Bahama, with the 16U team claiming the championship title and the 14U squad falling just short, despite unfamiliar cold conditions.
US Ambassador: Drop China deal
THE US ambassador to The Bahamas yesterday argued that the terms of the $195m Chinese financing for New Providence’s second hospital are not “in the best interests” of this nation and pledged that the Trump administration will “help secure a better deal”.
Thursday, February 5
Darville: Ministry will call up 47 retired nurses as they look to recruit 50 more from Ghana
HEALTH Minister Michael Darville said 47 retired nurses will re-enter the public healthcare system next month and the government is in the final stages of recruiting 50 Ghanaian nurses with specialised skills.
50/50 labour split for building new hospital
BAHAMIAN workers will make up 50 percent of the construction workforce for the $268 million speciality hospital on the Perpall Tract, Health and Wellness Minister Michael Darville told the House of Assembly yesterday.
Davis calls Pintard ‘stupid’ during House energy debate
PRIME Minister Philip Davis called Opposition Leader Michael Pintard “stupid” in the House of Assembly yesterday during a tense debate over the government’s energy reforms and its plan to guarantee credit facilities tied to the country’s liquefied natural gas transition.
Broken neck suffered in illegal ‘Uber’ ride
A CRASH that left a Grand Bahama preschool teacher with a broken neck and torn eyelids has thrown fresh light on what officials have described as a dangerous regulatory vacuum around ride-sharing services operating in The Bahamas, some falsely claiming to be “Uber” drivers.
Around da Islands: The Tribune and GB 242 News launch media partnership
The Tribune today announces a new media partnership with Grand Bahama 242 News to bring expanded coverage of Grand Bahama and the Family Islands to readers across The Bahamas.
Coleby-Davis: 82% of households saw lower power bills in 2025
THOUSANDS of households paid at least 15 percent less for electricity in 2025 under the Equity Rate Adjustment (ERA) programme, Energy and Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis told the House of Assembly yesterday, saying the tariff reform is already delivering measurable savings for consumers.
Bowleg ‘unbothered’ by Rick Fox ratification for Garden Hills seat
GARDEN Hills MP Mario Bowleg appeared unbothered yesterday after former NBA player Rick Fox was ratified as the Free National Movement’s candidate for the constituency.
Wednesday, February 4
Lucayan staff five weeks’ unpaid for a second time
Grand Lucayan staff have gone five weeks without pay for a second time, it has been confirmed, with the resort now owing a total $17m to its Bahamian and international suppliers and other creditors.
Pharmacy practices exposed by Tribune ‘unlawful’ and ‘unsafe’ says government
THE government has committed to long-promised legislative reform to clamp down on the illegal sale of prescription medicines after a Tribune investigation exposed how easily powerful drugs are being sold over the counter without prescriptions.
CPSA president warns PMH is in its worst state in 22 years
CONSULTANT Physicians Staff Association president Dr Charelle Lockhart says Princess Margaret Hospital is in the worst condition she has seen in her 22 years working in public practice.
Rick fox joins FNM as twelve ratified
FORMER NBA star Rick Fox threw another political curveball last night when he was ratified as the Free National Movement’s candidate for Garden Hills despite months of publicly criticising both major parties and teasing a possible run as an independent.
Corporate income tax must be made simple
Bahamian companies yesterday said they are open to replacing the existing Business Licence fee regime with a corporate income tax provided the latter is properly implemented.
Bahamas Cycling Federation gets 10 bicycles thanks to UCI
THE Bahamas Cycling Federation has been blessed with 10 Scott bicycles to help with the development of the sport throughout the Family Islands.
ALICIA WALLACE: Celebrate. Remember. Get to work.
FEBRUARY is recognised as Black History Month in the US.
Cyber threat alert for Bahamas energy grid
FOCOL Holdings’ top executive last night warned of the cyber threats facing The Bahamas’ energy grid and electricity infrastructure as they become increasingly digitised.
Pineridge emerging as key election battleground
PINERIDGE is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched battlegrounds of the coming election, with at least four candidates expected to contest a seat many voters describe as a true swing constituency.
Driver of crashed gov’t truck still under probe one month later
MORE than a month after a government-issued truck was captured on video speeding, swerving through traffic and crashing into other vehicles before driving off, police are still investigating the matter.
Weaker cold front to bring cool weekend weather
WEATHER officials say a weaker cold front is expected to affect The Bahamas from Thursday through Sunday, bringing cool but far less severe conditions than the unusually cold and windy system that impacted the country last weekend.
Juvenile gets 18 months prison for attempted shop-breaking
A 16-year-old boy was sentenced to 18 months in prison after admitting to attempting to break into a shop on Robinson Road.
Father sentenced to 15 years for incest with young daughter
A 32-year-old man who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting his six-year-old daughter in 2022 was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Man denies illegal dumping at Marshall Road wetlands
A MAN denied illegally dumping waste in wetlands near Marshall Road West last month.
48 migrants convicted on immigration offences
THIRTY-six Panamanian nationals and twelve Haitian nationals were convicted in separate Magistrate’s Court proceedings yesterday after pleading guilty to immigration offences stemming from a recent enforcement operation in New Providence.
Rookie ‘VJ’ struggles in win over Clippers
THE Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 128-113 on Monday night, extending their winning streak as Tyrese Maxey and Dominick Barlow carried the offence.
Battles of Boca: Tennis ace Sydney Clarke puts together impressive run to the semis
TENNIS player Sydney Clarke put together an impressive run at the multi-day Battles of Boca tournament in Boca Raton, Florida, at the Rick Macci Tennis Center this past weekend, fighting her way through multiple rounds to reach the semifinals of the $10,000 first place prize event.
Top hurdlers in the world invited to meet
DANIELLE Williams, Masai Russell and Megan Tapper - a few of the top female high hurdlers in the world - are expected to be in town this weekend to participate in the highly anticipated Devynne Charlton Invitational at the Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium.
Agriculture director admits ‘weak enforcement’ as stray dog crisis grows
ENFORCEMENT of animal welfare laws needs strengthening, Director of Agriculture Dr Jason Sands admitted yesterday, while acknowledging that addressing the country’s stray dog problem is not an easy task.
Medical practice halting NHI laboratory services
A prominent medical practice yesterday confirmed that it will halt the provision of laboratory services to National Health Insurance (NHI) patients with effect from February 15 but denied this was due to non or late payment by the Government-run scheme.
BTC parent’s chief says: Turn connectivity into our prosperity
The head of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) immediate parent company has called for regional leaders to team with regulators and the private sector to convert improved connectivity into tangible, measurable prosperity for the Caribbean.
Generation reforms to save Nassau $120m in fuel costs
FOCOL Holdings’ top executive last night said its overhaul of New Providence’s baseload electricity generation could save consumers up to $120m annually in reduced fuel costs alone.
Gov’t plans to accelerate Grand Lucayan permits
The Grand Lucayan’s prospective purchaser was yesterday said to be “finalising” its development plans and brand/operating partners with the processes for obtaining the necessary permits to launch its $827m development set to begin imminently.
Epstein ‘interested’ in financing Long Island physics investment
The convicted paedophile and sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, voiced “interest” in investing in the construction of physics-led science institute proposed for Long Island near the Stella Maris resort, it can be revealed.
FOCOL to launch 5MW GB Power solar within 30 days
BISX-listed FOCOL Holdings will begin supplying Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) with five mega watts (MW) of soalr power within the next 30 days, it was revealed last night.
IT staff protest outside OPM over outstanding unresolved promotions and regularisations
STAFF of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) yesterday staged a protest outside the Office of the Prime Minister over outstanding promotions and regularisations.
Smith backtracks on Grand Lucayan ‘non-sale’ remarks
WEST Grand Bahama and Bimini MP Kingsley Smith backtracked yesterday on remarks he made about the sale of the Grand Lucayan resort after telling reporters the transaction had not happened despite government officials saying otherwise.
Rhema Collins named CUSA Player of the Week for third time this year
BAHAMAS forward Rhema Collins continues to excel in her transfer year as a junior with the Florida international University Panthers women’s basketball team.
Tuesday, February 3
Ex-minister: Corporate income tax 'inevitable' if PLP win the election
A former Cabinet minister yesterday asserted that the imposition of corporate income tax on all Bahamian businesses is “inevitable” if the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) wins the upcoming general election.
Repeat offender accused of theft at Dr Duane Sands' home
A REPEAT offender accused of stealing from and trespassing on the property of FNM chairman Dr Duane Sands was remanded to prison yesterday.
FOAM president says celebrate your birthday by donating blood
NEARLY every day, another flyer circulates appealing for blood donations for someone in need — young or old — a reality that has prompted Khandi Gibson, president of Families of All Murder Victims (FOAM), to challenge the public to mark their birthdays by giving a pint of blood.
The quiet victims - kids left behind by murder
AS a new month begins, some children in The Bahamas are still learning how to live without a mother or father taken by murder — and the relatives now raising them are doing so while grieving themselves.
FNM demands answers after BGC 'denied access' during blackout
FREE National Movement Senator Michela Barnett-Ellis is demanding answers from the Davis administration following claims by Bahamas Grid Company (BGC) that it was denied access to the New Providence Control Center during the weekend’s island-wide power outage.
Unlawfully detained Guyanese man awarded $75K settlement
A SUPREME Court judge has ruled that a Guyanese man was unlawfully detained for more than three months in 2006 under an invalid deportation order and in conditions that breached his constitutional rights, awarding him $75,000 in damages but rejecting his claims that his later arrest, prosecution and year-long imprisonment on bribery charges were unlawful.
'It looked like he was begging for his life'
DEANGELO “Ducky” Burrows was shot seven times on a Grand Bahama street Saturday night, wounds his family says suggest he was begging for his life.
'Uber coming' despite taxi union resistance
A BUSINESSMAN says he is bringing Uber to the country despite resounding opposition from the Bahamas Taxi Cab Union.
Bahamas ‘in far darker place’ in unregulated medicine sale
The Bahamas is in “a far darker place than a decade ago” over the sale of unapproved and ‘grey market’ medicines, an ex-health minister asserted yesterday, adding: “The pirates are still here.”
Two women charged in $65K Abaco 'Crown land' scam
TWO Grand Bahama women have been charged with defrauding 15 Abaco residents of more than $65,000 in cash in connection with the alleged sale of Crown land.
Weekend fire guts family-owned hotel
HEARTBREAK struck a Bimini family on Sunday after a fast-moving fire tore through their decades-old family hotel at a time it was in the process of being sold.
Two stepfathers remanded for alleged sexual assault of minors
TWO men accused in separate cases of having sex with their underaged stepdaughters were remanded to prison yesterday.
FNM to ratify eight candidates as election race heats up
THE Free National Movement (FNM) plans to ratify at least eight candidates tonight, including Shanendon Cartwright and Carlton Bowleg, who are set for the newly created constituencies.
Man and woman's bail set $100K in $2.6m Bimini drug bust
A MAN and a woman accused in a $2.6 million cocaine bust in Bimini last week were granted bail yesterday.
Man gets five years for rifle and ammo stash
A MAN was sentenced to five years in prison yesterday after admitting he had a prohibited rifle and more than 100 rounds of ammunition near his home on Zirconia Court last week.
FACING REALITY: Simple fact - you can't reach the First World with a Third World mentality
THERE'S a phrase that gets tossed around casually in Caribbean conversations: “third world.”
Students strengthen leadership skills at youth governance workshop
STUDENTS from across New Providence came together to strengthen their leadership skills and deepen their understanding of governance, civic participation, and national development during the Youth in Governance Capacity Building Workshop.
Monday, February 2
Epstein advised: Bahamas ‘will welcome you with open arms’
The convicted paedophile and sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, was advised that The Bahamas “will welcome you with open arms” amid a sustained effort to interest the now-deceased financier in acquiring private islands and high-end real estate.
PLP scrap convention while they turn focus on election
PRIME Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis told the PLP’s National General Council yesterday that the party will not hold a pre-election convention this year, arguing that resources are better spent preparing for the general election, The Tribune understands.
Gibson: 'Pay overtime to nurses now and stop the ‘spinning’
Nurses taking industrial action over unpaid overtime could receive partial overdue payments today, according to Frazette Gibson, FNM Candidate for Central Grand Bahama Constituency.
Tragedy at excavation site as worker crushed
FOR hours on Thursday night, thousands of Bahamians watched in dread as men with shovels and heavy machinery clawed at a mound of rock and dirt, hoping to pull a 51-year-old construction worker out alive.
Arctic blast leaves Nassau’s most vulnerable shivering
COLD winds that sent wind chills plunging into the 30s left some of the country’s homeless huddled in abandoned buildings with nothing more than thin sheets — and in some cases, nothing at all — to fight off the bitter air.
Watson out as PLP ratify final candidates
A BITTER internal fight over Southern Shores ended last night with the Progressive Liberal Party denying ZNS General Manager Clint Watson the nomination and instead selecting Obie Roberts as the party ratified its full slate of candidates for the next general election.
INSIGHT: The other (secret) drug war
IN THE Bahamas, as in many other countries, particularly those with large migrant populations, the unbanked, and high poverty rates, parallel economies thrive.
Despite talk, the woes of "Magic City" continue
IF THE government’s trip to Grand Bahama last week was meant to be a statement of intent, then it blew its lines badly.
Davis ‘disappointed’ by nurses’ industrial action
PRIME Minister Philip Brave Davis said he was “disappointed” by nurses’ reaction to the overtime pay crisis, insisting the government moved quickly once it became aware that the Public Hospitals Authority had exhausted its overtime funds.
Incumbent Kyle Wilson clinches historic third term at BEWU
A LEADERSHIP battle inside the Bahamas Electrical Workers Union played out at the ballot box yesterday as incumbent president Kyle Wilson sought an unprecedented third term against his own vice president, Antonio Dean, in a key election overseen by the Department of Labour.
Man shot in GB succumbs to injuries in hospital
A 37-YEAR-OLD Seahorse Village man was shot and killed on East Atlantic Drive in Grand Bahama on Saturday night.
Allied health workers: Three years and still no recognition
ALLIED healthcare workers say they have spent three years trying to secure formal union recognition while payroll problems and staffing shortages strain operations across the public health system.
Man fined and ordered to repay $54k in vehicle scam
Magistrate Abigail Farrington handed the sentence to Jahiem Dixon, citing his early guilty plea, the circumstances of the offences and his expression of remorse.
Court cuts sentence for ‘prolific’ indecent offender
THE Court of Appeal reduced a three-year prison sentence imposed on a “prolific offender” for indecent assault, ruling that the maximum penalty was “manifestly harsh and excessive” despite his record.
Colours and culture on display at 2026 Junior Junkanoo on Bay Street
THE thunder of goatskin drums and cowbells belonged to children on Thursday night as Bay Street filled with colour, rhythm and raw talent for the annual Junior Junkanoo parade.
Two men face Supreme Court on major charges
TWO men accused in separate violent incidents were sent to the Supreme Court after brief appearances before magistrates on Friday.
Man charged with attempted murder after hospital arrest
A 30-year-old man appeared before Chief Magistrate Roberto Reckley on Friday charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
