Friday, January 16
NIB income jumps 14% amid $600m COVID cut to reserves
Higher contribution rates will “not secure the National Insurance Fund’s future” by themselves, its director warned yesterday, with its reserves cut by more than $600m over the last six years despite 2025’s 14 percent year-over-year income increase.
Walker: Bahamas is a valued partner, not just another pretty island
US Ambassador Herschel Walker yesterday reaffirmed his country’s ongoing support for The Bahamas in the wake of recent US policy changes, saying the United States does not see The Bahamas as just another pretty island, but as a valued friend and partner.
Bahamasair to temporarily reroute Long Island flights via Stella Maris
Bahamasair has announced a temporary change to its Long Island service due to ongoing upgrades at the Deadman’s Cay Airport terminal and runway.
Former cop cries at guilty verdict
FORMER Police Staff Association chairman Sonny Miller broke down in tears yesterday after being convicted yesterday of smuggling $1.4m worth of cocaine and $34,000 worth of marijuana into Acklins in 2022.
‘ Zero VAT on food as long food as long as PLP in govt’
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said yesterday that Value Added Tax will remain at zero on all unprepared grocery items if the Davis administration is returned to office after the next general election.
Halkitis: Higher local production needed to cut cost of living
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis acknowledged yesterday that while the government’s newly announced Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption on unprepared foods sold in stores is a positive step, the high cost of living can only be meaningfully reduced by increasing local production rather than relying heavily on imports.
US pair accused of illegal fishing on 17 occasions
TWO American men were yesterday accused of illegally operating a fishing vessel in the waters of Exuma and Bimini on 17 occasions over the past two years.
Woman accused of stabbing and injuring husband on Boxing Day
A WOMAN accused of stabbing and injuring her husband on Boxing Day was granted bail yesterday.
Man remanded charged with Christmas Eve knifepoint robbery
A MAN accused of robbing another man at knifepoint on Christmas Eve was remanded to prison earlier this week.
Customs: Enforcement has led to sharp decline in illegal drug shipments found
CUSTOMS officials believe sustained enforcement efforts and joint operations with partner agencies has led to a significant decline in illegal drug shipments into Nassau in recent months.
Watson: I will step down as GM of ZNS if nominated
PLP aspirant for Southern Shores and ZNS General Manager Clint Watson said last night he would resign from his post if he secures the Progressive Liberal Party’s nomination.
Police recover vehicle used in Bernard Road murder
POLICE have recovered the vehicle used in Wednesday’s murder in Bernard Road as the search continues for the suspects responsible.
Spanish Wells land owner claims property demolition was illegal
PROPERTY OWNER Blake Pinder has accused government officials of illegally demolishing his family’s property in Spanish Wells, claiming authorities failed to properly engage him despite repeated efforts to regularise the development.
Nassau Village clean-up to include new transfer station
THE Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has begun a major clean-up exercise in Nassau Village, targeting long-standing illegal dumping sites and announcing plans for a permanent transfer station to curb indiscriminate disposal of waste.
ERIC WIBERG: The "other" history of wrecking in The Bahamas
HISTORIAN Jim Lawlor points out in his 2021 study “Wrecked Emigrant Ships in The Bahamas: The Wreck of the Barque William and Mary,” in the Bahamas Historical Society’s International Journal of Bahamian Studies, that Bahamian wreckers are often depicted as rapacious, greedy, and ruthless.
PM urges shift from recovery to long-term growth at Business Outlook
PRIME Minister Philip Davis yesterday said The Bahamas must move decisively beyond post-crisis recovery and focus on building a diversified, long-term economy, arguing that the country is now operating “from a position of strength.”
Thursday, January 15
New judicial complaints system to launch by end of month
AFTER months of public debate and nearly a year of delays, Chief Justice Ian Winder yesterday announced that a long-awaited judicial complaints process will be rolled out by the end of January, marking a step toward greater accountability within the judiciary.
Bahamas’ first sentencing guidelines and new criminal court announced
YESTERDAY marked the Opening of the Legal Year 2026, during which senior judicial and government officials outlined major criminal justice reforms, including the near completion of The Bahamas’ first Sentencing Guidelines, the finalisation of the long-awaited Criminal Bench Book and plans to expand judicial capacity.
PM: Dupuch-Carron ‘did the honourable thing’ by stepping aside
PRIME Minister Philip Davis today said Tribune president Robert Dupuch-Carron “did the honourable thing” by withdrawing his application for the Progressive Liberal Party’s nomination in the Mayaguana, Inagua, Crooked Island, Acklins and Long Cay (MICAL) constituency.
Prosecution looks to dispose of over 300 "cold cases" in 2026
MORE than 300 long-standing criminal matters have been identified as “cold cases” by prosecutors, with plans underway to dispose of the majority of them during 2026, officials said.
Three cousins, all officers, die in span of three months
THREE young men who died in separate violent and traffic-related incidents over the past three months, all serving in the country’s armed forces — were cousins, relatives have confirmed, deepening grief in the Lower Bogue, Eleuthera community.
7,000 families on food assistance
SOME 2,000 families have been added to Hands for Hunger’s food assistance register over the past year, bringing the total to roughly 7,000.
Dupuch-Carron bows out of PLP MICAL bid
Robert Dupuch-Carron has withdrawn his application for the Progressive Liberal Party’s nomination for the Mayaguana, Inagua, Crooked Island, Acklins and Long Cay (MICAL) constituency, citing concerns about a potential conflict of interest with the company he founded, The Bahamas Aviation, Climate & Severe Weather Network (BACSWN).
Woman accused of stealing over $61k from two companies
A WOMAN accused of stealing more than $61,000 from two investment companies last summer was granted bail.
Man admits breaking to wife’s home but denies threatening her
A MAN who admitted to breaking into his estranged wife’s home on Marine Drive, but denied threatening to kill her, was granted bail.
Attempted murder suspect bailed for monitoring breach
A MAN awaiting trial for a 2022 attempted murder was accused of breaching his bail last week.
Man accused of having guns and drugs denied bail
A MAN accused of having a loaded gun and drugs in his home on Quakoo Street last weekend was denied bail.
MPs debate representation for ‘far-flung’ islands in boundary talks
QUESTIONS over how effectively a single Member of Parliament can represent far-flung islands such as MICAL were raised during a debate in the House of Assembly yesterday as MPs considered the boundaries resolution.
$250m Six Senses resort yet to break ground
THE highly anticipated Six Senses resort development for Grand Bahama has failed to meet its projected 2026 opening date, raising questions about the project’s timeline.
The Agency Bahamas closes record year, eyes $100m in 2026
THE Agency Bahamas has reported a 68 percent year-over-year increase in sales in 2025, marking what the brokerage describes as a record-breaking year and setting ambitious expansion targets for 2026.
Man shot and killed by three gunmen on Bernard Road
A MAN was shot and killed on Bernard Road yesterday, becoming the country’s third murder victim of the year.
Pinder: “Don’t hold your breath” on return to frontline politics
WITH his tenure as Attorney General having expired, Ryan Pinder said yesterday he has no plans to return to frontline politics, adding: “Don’t hold your breath.”
Education Director: School’s PLP song taken out of context
EDUCATION Director Dominique McCartney-Russell yesterday defended a Majority Rule programme at Garvin Tynes Primary School after a video of students singing a political song during the event sparked controversy.
Bishop calls for fairer, faster justice
ANGLICAN Bishop Laish Boyd yesterday challenged members of the legal fraternity to work towards shorter case times and a simpler and fairer justice system, as he lamented what he described as “disgraceful” treatment of the poor in the courts compared with the wealthy.
Sweeting slams ‘repugnant’ racial slurs at shantytown demolition in Spanish Wells
WORKS Minister Clay Sweeting yesterday denounced the conduct of two individuals filmed shouting racial slurs at officials during demolition activity in Spanish Wells, describing the conduct as “repugnant”.
STATESIDE: Midterms, the president, and ducks: what does the future hold?
WE'RE soon going to become much more familiar with the term ‘lame duck.’
FRONT PORCH: The luminescence of Patricia Glinton Meicholas
IN LIFE and death Patti Glinton Meicholas was luminescent.
Wednesday, January 14
Super Value: ‘No guarantee’ all items VAT re-priced by April 1
Super Value’s president yesterday she cannot “make any promises” that all product prices will reflect VAT’s elimination on unprepared foods at the April 1 deadline given the mammoth task involved in adjusting thousands of goods that account for 80 percent of its sales.
US suspending immigrant visa processing from 75 countries
The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.
Seymour: Four child deaths ‘too many, too soon’
SENATOR Maxine Seymour has called for national reflection and stronger child-safety measures after the country recorded four child deaths across three islands in the first weeks of the year, describing the toll as “too many, too young, too soon”.
Former PYL chair shot and critically injured
QUESTIONS swirled yesterday over the motive behind a shooting that left a former Progressive Young Liberals chairman critically injured in the hospital.
Senior PLPs urge PM ‘wait until our time is right’ and avoid early election
SOME senior PLP supporters have a message for Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis: don’t call an early election.
Andros fish fry razed as no firetruck came
A FIRE tore through the Fish Fry in Nicholls Town, Andros, early yesterday as residents fought flames with buckets of seawater, once again exposing the absence of a functioning fire engine on an island of The Bahamas.
ALICIA WALLACE: When help is needed, understand the forms of bystander intervention
THERE is a video recording of what appears to be sexual assault that has been circulating over the past few days.
Migrant apprehensions drop sharply in 2025 as RBDF records 78 percent decline
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force apprehended 440 migrants in 2025, a steep drop from 2,019 in 2024, as interceptions fell sharply across Cuban, Haitian and mixed-nationality routes tied to the Bahamas–Florida corridor.
Pilot bailed over drugs but banned from foreign flights
A WESTERN Air pilot charged with drug possession was freed on $10,000 bail last week under strict conditions that bar him from leaving The Bahamas or flying internationally while awaiting trial.
BNU chief ‘traumatised’ by brazen daylight robbery
BAHAMAS Nurses Union president Muriel Lightbourn said she was left shaken but grateful to be alive after a brazen daylight robbery in Chippingham last week, during which a thief opened her car door and stole her belongings while she sat inside.
Pintard calls Davis’ VAT food removal ‘April fools’ economics
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard yesterday accused the Davis administration of offering “April Fools’ economics,” arguing that the Davis administration’s latest cost-of-living measures are politically motivated and long overdue.
Bank chief slams Davis over ‘uninformed’ food vat removal
THE chairman of the Clearing Banks Association has sharply criticised the Davis administration’s decision to remove VAT from unprepared food sold in grocery stores, calling the move “an uninformed and an understudied or not sufficiently studied exercise” that sacrifices fiscal discipline for political appeal.THE chairman of the Clearing Banks Association has sharply criticised the Davis administration’s decision to remove VAT from unprepared food sold in grocery stores, calling the move “an uninformed and an understudied or not sufficiently studied exercise” that sacrifices fiscal discipline for political appeal.
Tuesday, January 13
PM Davis delivers 200 land conveyances to families on Moore’s Island, Abaco
AFTER generations of living, building and passing down land without formal ownership, scores of Moore’s Island residents received deeds of conveyance on Friday in what the government said marked a turning point for economic security on the Abaco island.
Five-year-old boy found dead in Abaco in suspected drowning incident
A FRANTIC search for a five-year-old boy in Abaco ended in tragedy yesterday after he was found dead in what police are investigating as an alleged drowning.
Superstar Rockers finally take top prize in GB's Pineyard Rush Junkanoo parade
THE Superstar Rockers are the unofficial winners of Grand Bahama’s Pineyard Rush Junkanoo Parade, finally breaking a six-year second-place streak to emerge the 2026 champions.
Young officer and recent graduate killed in separate weekend crashes
TWO men were killed in separate traffic incidents over the weekend, with one crash claiming the life of a recent high school graduate and the other ending the career of a young police officer.
Police probe officer over alleged bribe solicitation
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force has launched an investigation into a viral video that appears to show a police officer attempting to solicit a bribe from a tourist during a roadside traffic stop to avoid issuing a ticket.
Bahamian group in $400m bid for GBPA
A Bahamian investor group featuring an ex-Olympic swimmer, former FNM senator and grand-daughter of Super Value’s owner are aiming to raise more than $400m in initial capital to finance the acquisition of the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) and its key economic assets.
Families of murdered taxi driver and mechanic believe both men were lured to their deaths
A TAXI driver and a mechanic, both fathers of four, became the country’s first two murder victims of the year over the holiday weekend, leaving grieving families convinced the men were deliberately lured to their deaths.
VAT to be axed on all groceries
PRIME Minister Philip Davis last night announced the complete removal of VAT on food sold in grocery stores, a major tax policy shift the government says is aimed at easing persistent cost-of-living pressures.
Clergy hit out at ‘politicisation’ of Majority Rule as unfinished project
TWO senior religious leaders used yesterday’s Majority Rule service to deliver pointed warnings to political leaders, criticising the politicisation of the national holiday and questioning why young Bahamians remain largely absent from positions of political power.
PM attends women’s rights activist Iva Nixon's funeral
IVA Rebecca Burrows Nixon, a revered community leader in Inagua whose life was marked by activism, service and quiet authority, was laid to rest on Saturday at Saint Philip’s Anglican Church in Matthew Town.
Govt knocks down 27 shanty town homes on Russell Island, Eleuthera
DEMOLITION of illegal structures on Russell Island in Spanish Wells began yesterday, nearly a year after government notices warned occupants to vacate unregulated settlements in the area.
Rick Fox to run for St James seat as independent or party candidate
FORMER NBA star Rick Fox announced yesterday that he will run in the newly created St James constituency, raising the stakes in the contest as he weighs whether to run with a political party or as an independent.
Mitchell plays down rivalry over PLP constituency nominations as ‘normal passions’
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party chairman Fred Mitchell moved on Friday to cool internal tensions and reassert control of the party’s nomination process, dismissing recent flare-ups and criticism of constituency boundaries as routine political noise rather than signs of instability.
Friday, January 9
St James residents split on whether new boundary cut was necessary or political
RESIDENTS of the newly created St James constituency are split over whether the boundary cut was necessary, with some acknowledging the sheer size of the former Golden Isles seat while questioning whether politics — not representation — drove the change.
Sands slams ‘project management failure’ as long lines mar free cataract surgery initiative
DELAYS in cataract surgeries under the China–Bahamas Brightness Action Initiative have frustrated patients and drawn opposition criticism, as health officials blamed uncontrolled chronic illnesses while critics pointed to failures in planning and execution.
Man ordered to compensate RBPF after pleading guilty to making a false report
A MAN was ordered to compensate the Royal Bahamas Police Force $250 after admitting to making a false report of an assault with a deadly weapon on New Year’s Eve.
Rolle and Bowleg are early considerations for new Bimini and Berry Islands seat
INTEREST is already building around the newly created Bimini and Berry Islands constituency, with early attention focusing on a sitting PLP senator and a former FNM MP as possible contenders.
Time doubled due to brutality of attack
A MAN who shot a woman in her vagina, beat her with a firearm and threatened to kill her and her family has had his prison sentence more than doubled after the Court of Appeal ruled that the original punishment grossly understated the brutality of the crime.
Grief resurfaces for widower after latest PMH neglect claims
JERAD Darville said allegations of neglect surrounding the recent death of a patient at Princess Margaret Hospital reopened wounds he has struggled to close since losing his 33-year-old wife Kenise there nearly two years ago.
Deveaux confirms desire to run in Bamboo Town again
HOUSE Speaker Patricia Deveaux has confirmed she will seek re-election in Bamboo Town and is confident of being renominated, but made clear she would remain loyal to the Progressive Liberal Party even if she is denied the party’s nod.
Primetime owner cites uneven playing field and rising overheads as 14-year-old venue closes
AFTER 14 years as a staple of New Providence’s nightlife, Primetime Nightclub has closed, marking the end of an era for a venue that once anchored late-night crowds.
200 years of wrecks across the north central Bahamas (especially the Devil's Backbone!)
INNUMERABLE wrecks have occured in the north-central Bahamas, from the Berry Islands to Eleuthera and the Exumas. Here are a sample across roughly 200 years.
Op-Ed: Bahamian-born lawyer fighting scourge of human trafficking one victim at a time
The Month of January has been recognised as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month in the US
Fnm hits out at ‘misplaced priorities’ as Munroe denies $100m insurance debt
OPPOSITION figures are demanding answers amid allegations that police officers’ spouses and children were denied medical care because the government allegedly owes Colina Insurance Company about $100 million.
Man charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm on Bay Street
A MAN has been charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition after police allegedly found him with a loaded gun following a chase on Bay Street last weekend.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Saying goodbye was a beautiful thing
On Monday, the sea that had a slight chop only a little while earlier laid down flat, like a turquoise blanket as if to open its arms for what it was going to receive, the ashes of two family members.
Arrest warrant issued for Brittany Harris over libel allegations
AN arrest warrant has been issued for Brittany Harris, the woman accused of intentionally libelling Energy and Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis and attorney Bjorn Ferguson.
Fraternity's Clean Slate 100 initiative unlocking economic reintegration
FOR the Delta Epsilon Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., the launch of Clean Slate 100 represents more than just a social justice initiative.
Thursday, January 8
US Embassy alert over visa fee scams
The United States Embassy Nassau has warned the public to be alert to online scams and misinformation circulating about the cost and application process for US visas.
Murder accused jailed for 66-day breach of bai
A MAN awaiting trial for a 2021 murder was sentenced to six months in prison yesterday after breaching his bail conditions for 66 days.
No bail for man accused of killing young mother
A MAN accused in the fatal shooting of a young mother while she and her three-day-old child were inside a car on Finlayson Street last January was once again denied bail.
Gov’t reveals 2,000-job Mayaguana port project
The Government last night unveiled a renewed bid to spark economic activity in Mayaguana and the south-eastern Bahamas via a public-private partnership (PPP) billed as ultimately creating “2,000 full-time jobs” by developing a maritime port and logistics facility on that island.
Insurance pricing ‘stalemate’ over $50m fire payout
Bahamian insurers hit a “stalemate” with their global reinsurance partners due to an “unprecedented” year of fire-related losses and payouts in 2025, it was revealed yesterday, with property coverage costs set to remain “flat” for business and homeowners this year.
‘Pure frustration’ over rogue driver crackdown
Bahamian insurers were yesterday said to be suffering “pure frustration” over the delayed launch of an online portal that would enable the Royal Bahamas Police Force and road traffic authorities to detect the estimated 30-40 percent of vehicles thought to be uninsured in “real time”.
Bahamas exports face up to $49m Trump tariffs impact
Donald Trump’s proposed 10 percent tariffs could have a near-$50m impact on key Bahamian crawfish and salt exports to the US if they are fully enforced, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has warned.
Pan-Caribbean tour franchisee takes on Garden of the Groves
A key Grand Bahama tourism destination is being taken over by the Bahamian franchisee of a pan-Caribbean tour operator through a management agreement that includes an option to later acquire the asset, Tribune Business can reveal.
Realtor aiming to beat 40% sales value jump
Bahamian realtors and developers were yesterday said to have enjoyed up to 35-40 percent year-over-year increases in the dollar value of completed sales in 2025, with one asserting that his firm expects to “match or exceed” this performance this year.
Munroe hits back at police insurance debt claims
National Security Minister Wayne Munroe yesterday dismissed claims that the government owed Colina $100 million after the Police Staff Association (PSA) said officers’ spouses and children were being denied medical services as a result of not being enrolled on the government’s health insurance plan.
Pintard hopes for Wells support as the former MP intends to run
OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard said he hopes former Bamboo Town MP Renward Wells will support the Free National Movement, even as Mr Wells has signalled his intention to be on the ballot at the next general election after the party nominated Dr Duane Sands.
St James and Bimini seats created in boundaries report
SEVERAL constituencies are set to see expanded voter bases under proposals from the Constituency Boundaries Commission, including the creation of a new western New Providence seat spanning communities in Golden Isles, Killarney and Southern Shores.
Pintard hits out at government over constituency voter parity
FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard says he believes the government missed an opportunity to address a number of voter parity issues in its boundaries report, a claim government officials dismissed as “nonsense.”
Fernander: Step aside as MP if you cannot see a better Bahamas
PARLIAMENTARIANS were told to step aside if they could not imagine a better Bahamas by Bishop Delton Fernander, who challenged lawmakers to bring vision and accountability to public office during the annual Parliamentary Church Service.
Deadly crash in Eleuthera claims the lives of two men
TWO men, aged 21 and 28, were killed in a traffic collision in Eleuthera yesterday morning, marking the country’s latest road fatalities.
St James showdown
A POLITICAL fight is taking shape over the newly created St James constituency, with both major parties moving early to claim the redrawn western New Providence seat ahead of the next general election.
KEITH ROYE II: Clear eyes critical on business automation
Business automation has become the ‘buzzword’ of the day among Bahamian entrepreneurs, promised as a silver bullet for efficiency and profitability.
Abaco resort buyers to ‘bring Bluff House back’
A well-known Abaco resort will enjoy increased accommodations, services and staff following the closing of its purchase by VIP Marinas late last year.
Boating fees review is branded Xmas present
The Government’s pre-holiday pledge that the new and increased boating fees will be reviewed was yesterday branded “a Christmas present” with marinas suffering during the festive period amid “good” hotel occupancies.
Thirteen Haitian Nationals convicted and Immigration deports 64 migrants
THIRTEEN Haitian nationals were convicted of immigration offences this week, while officials carried out the deportation of 64 foreign nationals to their home countries.
Bahamian researcher: Obesity drugs may prevent colorectal cancer
DRUGS commonly used to treat diabetes and obesity may also help prevent colorectal cancer, according to a new international study led by Bahamian researcher Dr Colton Jones.
Man accused of stealing $1,000 in cash from his grandmother
A 34-year-old man was granted bail yesterday after being accused of stealing $1,000 in cash from his grandmother on Christmas Day.
27-year-old accused of assault of woman with a rock gets bail
A 27-year-old man accused of assaulting a woman with a rock was granted bail yesterday.
Retailers shrug off Trump tariffs with 15% sales rise
Bahamian retailers yesterday reported a 15 percent increase in sales over the Christmas season despite higher inventory costs resulting from US tariffs raising concerns for small businesses.
‘No idea’ on alleged $100m Colina debt
A Cabinet minister yesterday said he had “no idea” whether assertions that the Government owes $100m to the carrier providing medical insurance to security forces personnel is correct amid claims that qualified dependents are being denied coverage.
Wednesday, January 7
Fire truck donation honours two North Abaco boys
THE family of 12-year-old Montana Ferguson say they wish it did not take his death in a Crown Haven house fire last year for North Abaco to finally receive a new fire truck.
Sarkis triumphs over ‘deceit’ claims on 333-acre project
The Chief Justice has dismissed claims of “deceit, fraudulent misrepresentation and breach of confidence” that were levelled against Baha Mar’s original developer in relation to a separate 333-acre mixed-use development he was planning at Clifton Bay.
Boundaries Commission proposes two new seats: St James and Bimini and the Berry Islands
THE long-awaited Boundaries Commission report was tabled in the House of Assembly today, confirming recommendations to create two new constituencies ahead of the next general election.
BNU chief vows transparency in hospital death investigation
AS investigations continue into the death of Clanesha Adderley at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Bahamas Nurses Union (BNU) president Muriel Lighbourn said she would not speculate on what happened until the probe is complete, but assured that the concerns are being taken seriously.
Roberts beats Watson in ‘opinion poll’ as concerns raised over its relevance
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party deputy chairman Obie Roberts defeated contender ZNS General Manager Clint Watson in what was described as an “opinion poll” held by the Southern Shores branch on Monday night, a vote that has since raised concerns about its relevance and conduct.
Berry Islanders call for standalone seat as boundaries report expected to be tabled today
WITH the Boundaries Commission expected to table its long-awaited report in Parliament today, Berry Islands residents are calling for their own parliamentary seat, warning that proposals to merge the island with Bimini would once again leave them overlooked.
Father of five killed on pedestrian crossing
A 64-year-old man became the country’s first traffic fatality of the year after he was reportedly struck while using a pedestrian crossing on Bahamas Games Boulevard, with his family calling for answers and justice.
ALICIA WALLACE: The politics of power
IN A MILITARY operation, the United States abducted Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores from their home in Caracas.
Tuesday, January 6
Labour relations ‘stable’ as unions meet with Prime Minister Davis
THE Trades Union Congress (TUC) president yesterday said labour relations in The Bahamas remain "stable” as he reassured workers that talking to the Government remains productive.
School run stress: 15% quit or change their job
More than one in seven Bahamians have had to quit or change jobs to cope with the demands of school drop-offs and pick-ups, an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report has revealed, with more than one-third blaming this for inhibiting career and income-earning opportunities.
Tensions boil over at PLP meeting for Southern Shores
TENSIONS nearly boiled over outside the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) headquarters last night as members of the Southern Shores branch gathered for a meeting to express their views on potential election candidates Clint Watson and Obie Roberts.
90 percent of Port Lucaya merchants ‘struggle to survive’
NEARLY 90 percent of business owners at Port Lucaya Marketplace are struggling to survive, with several stores closing in recent months and others “hanging for dear life,” as merchants press the property’s owner for a temporary rent reduction amid declining foot traffic and stalled redevelopment.
Boundaries commission expected to propose splitting two constituencies
THE Boundaries Commission is expected to table its long-awaited report in Parliament in the coming days, according to sources familiar with the matter, with proposals that include combining Bimini and the Berry Islands into a single constituency.
'Mom cried for help - but no one came'
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville yesterday vowed that his ministry would “do everything in its power” to investigate the death of Clanesha Adderley, as her family renewed calls for accountability after allegedly finding her lifeless in a hospital ward, tear-streaked and seemingly “trying to call for help”.
Monday, January 5
PLP chairman: US inflation driving Bahamas cost of living crisis
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said the Bahamas’ cost of living crisis is being driven largely by external forces, particularly inflation imported from the United States, warning that no government can fully shield the country from those pressures.
Candlelight vigil honours life of drowned boat captain Jayden Pinder
AN emotional candlelight vigil was held at Junkanoo Beach on Saturday in memory of Jayden Pinder, a promising young boat captain who died in a drowning incident after a wave knocked him from his jet ski just a day after Christmas.
Trump signals Cuba ‘next’ as Bahamas issues travel warning for Venezuela
US President Donald Trump suggested Cuba could be next in Washington’s sights, linking Havana’s influence in Venezuela to the US military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas.
Priest warns police: Don’t use uniforms to bully public
AS dozens of police officers and senior executives looked on, a prominent Anglican priest urged them to be cautious in their pursuit of personal agendas and power, while warning against using their uniform “to lord over and bully the very people who need you.”
Consumer watchdog recovers $203k for consumers in 2025
A GOVERNMENT watchdog yesterday reported recovering $203,676.51 from consumer complaints submitted by Bahamians during 2025.
Three children dead in separate weekend incidents
THE New Year opened with tragedy for the families of three young children who died in separate incidents over the span of three days, prompting police investigations and widespread public concern.
Family finds mom dead in PMH ward
“SEND my case to a lawyer, and let’s sue PMH,” were the final words 36-year-old Clanesha Adderley told her family just hours before they found her cold and lifeless in a hospital ward, with staff allegedly unaware.
Mitchell urges confidence in Grand Bahama economic revival
FOREIGN Affairs Minister and Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) chairman Fred Mitchell said residents of Grand Bahama should remain confident as work continues on the island’s major redevelopment projects, including the Grand Lucayan hotel, the airport and the new hospital.
Abaco and Crooked Island experience power outages
DAYS after experiencing a power outage, parts of Abaco and Crooked Island were hit with another disruption over the weekend.
Who is Oran Munroe?
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed it has raised concerns through diplomatic channels regarding the safety and security of a Bahamian national who is currently being “unlawfully detained” in Venezuela.
Eleuthera man accused of rape
A 53-year-old man has been accused of raping and causing harm to a 27-year-old woman in Eleuthera.
Bahamas government advises against Venezuela travel amid US operation
THE Bahamian government has advised citizens not to travel to Venezuela following the US military operation that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
Teen charged with rape on cruise ship
A 17-year-old boy was arraigned in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday in connection with the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl aboard a cruise ship.
Sands says voter registration changes risk election confusion
AS the Parliamentary Registration Department ramps up preparations ahead of the next general election, Free National Movement (FNM) chairman Dr Duane Sands has raised concerns about recent changes being implemented by the department, warning that they could create confusion and undermine public confidence.
Stay home and avoid crowds, magistrate warns drug offender
A magistrate on Friday urged a young man to avoid risky situations after convicting him of possessing Indian hemp and placing him on probation.
Sunday, January 4
Bahamas warns citizens not to travel to Venezuela amid security crisis
The Government of The Bahamas has advised Bahamians not to travel to Venezuela, citing escalating security concerns following US military action in the country.
Saturday, January 3
US strikes Venezuela, captures Maduro and his wife
The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of the country.
Friday, January 2
Man charged with stealing church vehicle
A MAN was accused of stealing a vehicle belonging to the South Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists over the summer.
Haiti bound passenger caught with $18K
A MAN bound for Haiti was stopped at the airport after authorities found more than $18,000 hidden in his luggage and clothing.
Man and young girl wounded after gunfire erupts in Pinewood home
GUNFIRE tore through a Pinewood Gardens home just after midday on December 31, leaving a 48-year-old man and a juvenile girl wounded.
Eight Bahamians recognised in King’s New Year Honours list
EIGHT Bahamians have been recognised in King Charles III’s 2026 New Year Honours, with awards spanning business, religion, tourism, education, the arts and community service.
Knowles promises new plan after prisoner bus collision
POLICE Commissioner Shanta Knowles said officials are working on a new plan for transporting inmates after a rush-hour crash involving a police prison bus left a 21-year-old man hospitalised at the foot of the Sir Sidney Poitier Bridge last month.
Brothers awarded $15k each after wrongful ‘Fat Boy’ arrest
TWO brothers who were wrongly detained by police on suspicion of murder for nearly 24 hours have each been awarded $15,000 in damages by the Supreme Court.
Bowleg says era of 12-hour Junkanoo parade must end
THE era of 12-hour Junkanoo parades must come to an end, Youth, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg said yesterday as frustration mounted this season over lengthy delays that left many spectators waiting through the night.
CLEAN SWEEP: One Family captures captures second consecutive Bay Street victory
ONE Family tightened its grip on Bay Street yesterday, capturing the New Year’s Day title to complete a back-to-back sweep after winning the Boxing Day parade days earlier.
Police investigate death of seven-year-old girl
POLICE are investigating the death of a seven-year-old girl who died after reportedly ingesting a food product yesterday.
Fox hits out at political parties in New Year message
AMBASSADOR-at-Large Rick Fox has again publicly criticised the country’s political parties, renewing calls for reform and transparency in a New Year’s message — the latest broadside from a diplomat appointed by the sitting administration who has signalled his intention to enter frontline politics.
DIANE PHILLIPS: The sad and shocking death of Dr Darius Unwala – and a plea to men of all ages
ON this second day of a new year, this column should be chockablock with self-deprecating humour, verbal frolicking with second day soliloquys – New Year’s resolutions I’ve already figured out how to break, laughable twists on goals it would take magic to make a reality, but, forgive me, I can’t go to those light-hearted places today.
Man accused of stealing over $5k from Kidz College
A MAN was accused of stealing more than $5,000 worth of property from Kidz College last month.
Man pleads guilty to liquor store break-in
A MAN was sent to prison on Wednesday after breaking into 700 Wines and Spirits on Shirley Street and stealing more than $15,000 worth of inventory.
Accused denies attacking woman on Hamster Road
A MAN was accused of trespassing into a woman’s home on Hamster Road and attacking her on Boxing Day.
