Monday, June 29
Four dead in car carrying eight
FOUR young women from Cat Island were killed in a devastating Shirley Street crash on Sunday morning, shattering families, a school community and university dreams just weeks before some of the victims were expected to leave The Bahamas for college.
Friday, June 26
Senator: Providers want to join NHI despite payment concerns
A government senator is asserting that multiple healthcare operators are waiting to join the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme even though existing providers continue to complain about delayed compensation payments.
Chamber backs ease for short-term work permits
THE Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) is backing the Davis administration’s ‘Trusted Traveller’ programme as a long-overdue reform that could boost foreign direct investment and improve the country’s competitiveness and ease of doing business.
PM hails Bahamasair’s Cat Island return after 20 years
Bahamasair yesterday resumed scheduled service to Cat Island for the first time in more than 20 years - a move the government says will boost tourism, strengthen inter-island connectivity and create new economic opportunities for local businesses.
BHTA meets with minister to talk key tourism issues
Senior executives from the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) have met with Glenys Hanna Martin, newly-appointed minister of tourism, and her leadership team to discuss critical issues facing the country’s largest industry.
Gym owner disconnects at night to protect from BPL
A gym owner yesterday said repeated Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) outages have become so common that he now disconnects his equipment whenever he leaves for the day, fearing unpredictable fluctuations could destroy costly electronics.
Water Corp stages its second resource management even
The Water and Sewerage Corporation recently staged its second Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) workshop in a bid to co-ordinate the development and management of water and land resources.
Working fathers require their employer’s support
In the aftermath of Father’s Day, it is appropriate for employers across The Bahamas to reflect on the critical role they play in helping men become active, responsible fathers.
'Pat' McKenzie remembered as one of Fox Hill community's greatest sporting figures
FORMER Bahamian basketball standout Patrick “Pat” McKenzie is being remembered as one of Fox Hill’s greatest sporting figures following his passing.
Pheron Charlton shares his knowledge with the next generation of baseball players
ALTHOUGH he's graduated from college and is now looking forward to his next move as a professional baseball player, Pheron Charlton said it was only fitting for him to return home to give some of his knowledge to the next generation of players.
Able Seamen win title
THE Able Seamen managed to save their best for the playoffs and championship as they were crowned the champions of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s inaugural Denzil “Joe Black” Clarke Softball Jamboree.
Debt conversion’s $124m ‘won’t fully close the gap’
The Bahamas was yesterday said to be laying the foundation for how conservation groups will access and use funding generated by the country's $300m debt-for-nature conversion with officials working to identify staffing and capacity needs for marine protected areas (MPAs).
Senator: No tariffs to protect Golden Yolk
A Cabinet minister has asserted that the Government has no plans to impose tariffs on imported eggs to protect Bahamian producers as their products are already competitively priced and do not require additional support.
‘Eyes opened’ on Trump tariffs harm for fisheries
A Bahamian fisheries chief yesterday revealed that a US customer’s alert over the Trump administration’s plan to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on this nation’s exports had “kind of opened my eyes” to the scale of the damage that could be inflicted on the industry.
Drug accused admits PPP and Carmichael builder his ‘business’
An accused Bahamian drug trafficker has admitted in legal documents that the construction company which developed both the Government’s $34m Eight Mile Rock administrative complex and flagship Carmichael Village affordable housing project is his “business”.
NHI Authority warns doctors to expect continued payment delays
The National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme has subtly warned doctors and other providers they will continue to suffer delayed payments during the upcoming fiscal year as three-quarters of the $24.5m budget increase relates to taking on the National Drug Plan.
91-year-old allegedly sexually assaulted by a family member
A 91-year-old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by a family member early Wednesday morning, according to police.
Gibson and co-accused’s constitutional motion to halt ongoing trial rejected
THE Court of Appeal has rejected a bid by Adrian Gibson and four co-accused to derail their ongoing criminal trial, ruling that their constitutional motion was an improper attempt to challenge the trial before it has ended.
‘Substantial danger to the community’
A US judge has denied convicted drug smuggler Jonathan Gardiner bail after branding him a “substantial danger to the community" and finding that the "weight of the evidence against the defendant is very strong."
National boxing team members on five-week training camp in Mexico, Dominican Republic
THE Bahamas World Boxing Federation announced that members of the national team departed Nassau this week for a five-week training camp in Mexico and the Dominican Republic in preparation for the upcoming CAC Games.
Man granted bail after denying he stole from Eastern Road home
A MAN accused of stealing from an Eastern Road home and damaging its security system was granted bail yesterday.
Men receive conditional discharges over cash and iPhone robbery
TWO men connected to a robbery in New Providence last week were placed on probation yesterday.
Men receive conditional discharges over cash and iPhone robbery
TWO men connected to a robbery in New Providence last week were placed on probation yesterday.
Lighthouses: Northern Lights of Eleuthera, Abaco & Grand Bahama
IN 1909, the New York Herald wrote that Bahamian lighthouses were considered more reliable than those of our southern neighbors.
About & Out with Charlie Bahama: Chef José Andrés
EVERY year for the past three years during the Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival (NPIWFF), I get to hang with my favorite chef, José Andrés.
Empire Sports Medicine Series: What should you really be doing this off-season?
By DR KENT L BAZARD Sports Medicine Physician FOR many athletes across The Bahamas, summer signals the end of one competitive season and the beginning of another opportunity. School is out, championship meets have finished, and training schedules become more flexible. Unfortunately, this is also when many athletes make one of the biggest mistakes of the year. Some stop training almost completely, believing their bodies need months of rest. Others do the exact opposite, training harder than ever without any clear direction or objective. Neither approach is ideal. The off-season should never be viewed as simply a break from competition. Instead, it should be viewed as the phase where athletes address the weaknesses that prevented them from performing at their highest level during the previous season. The purpose of the off-season is not merely to stay in shape—it is to prepare the body to perform better when competition returns. The first question every athlete should ask is not, “What workout should I do?” but rather, “What limited my performance this season?” The answer is different for every athlete. Some lacked strength. Others lacked speed or endurance. Some struggled with flexibility, repeated injuries, poor recovery, or technical inefficiencies. The athlete who understands these deficiencies is far more likely to spend the off-season productively than the athlete who simply follows random workouts found on social media. In sports medicine, we often refer to this process as identifying the athlete’s limiting factors. Every athlete has one or two physical qualities that, if improved, would produce the greatest increase in performance. The challenge is identifying what those qualities are.For track and field athletes, the off-season often represents the best opportunity to build a stronger engine. Sprinters may spend months developing maximal strength, eccentric hamstring strength, hip power, and explosive force production before progressing to higher- speed work. Distance runners may focus more heavily on aerobic development, movement efficiency, lower limb durability, and correcting biomechanical imbalances. Jumpers frequently benefit from improvements in force production, landing mechanics, ankle stiffness, and unilateral strength. These qualities are much easier to develop when competition is not taking place every weekend. Swimming presents a different challenge. Because swimmers spend much of their training in the water, the off-season provides an ideal opportunity to develop qualities that are difficult to train during heavy competition. Dryland strength training, shoulder stability, thoracic mobility, core strength, and posterior chain development become major priorities. Many swimmers also develop limited shoulder mobility or muscular imbalances due to the repetitive nature of their sport. Correcting these issues during the off-season often improves both performance and injury resistance once training volume increases again. Basketball players often assume they should spend the entire summer playing more basketball. While skill development remains important, the off-season is frequently the best time to improve the physical qualities that influence performance. Lower-body strength, vertical power, acceleration, deceleration, ankle stability, hip mobility, and change-of-direction mechanics all contribute directly to on-court success. Athletes who become stronger and more efficient movers during the summer often find that their skills become easier to express once the season begins. Baseball and softball players, particularly pitchers, require a slightly different approach. Their off-season should focus on restoring shoulder mobility, rebuilding rotator cuff strength, improving scapular control, enhancing trunk rotation, and gradually progressing throwing volume according to structured throwing programmes. Simply throwing harder throughout the summer often increases injury risk rather than improving performance. The shoulder, elbow, trunk, and lower body must all be prepared before throwing intensity is increased. Regardless of the sport, every athlete should dedicate part of the off-season to movement quality. This is often the most overlooked aspect of athletic development. Poor mobility, asymmetrical strength, limited balance, and faulty movement patterns may not immediately reduce performance, but they gradually increase the stress placed on joints, tendons, and muscles. Left uncorrected, these small inefficiencies often become the injuries that interrupt an athlete’s next season. The off-season is also the ideal time to build resilience. During competition, coaches understandably focus on preparing athletes to perform. During the off-season, however, athletes have the opportunity to prepare their bodies to tolerate the demands of an entire season. This includes strengthening tendons, increasing bone loading, improving neuromuscular coordination, and enhancing work capacity. In many cases, the athlete who remains healthy throughout the season outperforms the athlete who simply possesses more natural talent. Nutrition should also change with the training cycle. Athletes attempting to gain lean muscle mass require a modest caloric surplus combined with adequate protein intake and progressive resistance training. Athletes carrying excess body fat may use the off-season to improve body composition gradually without compromising performance. Hydration, sleep quality, and recovery remain just as important as the workouts themselves because adaptation occurs during recovery, not during training. One concept that elite athletes understand particularly well is periodization. Rather than training every quality simultaneously, successful athletes divide the year into specific phases. Early off-season may emphasize mobility, corrective exercise, and foundational strength. Mid off-season often shifts toward maximal strength and power development. As competition approaches, training becomes increasingly sport-specific, emphasizing speed, agility, reaction time, and technical refinement. This progression allows athletes to peak when performance matters most instead of remaining fatigued year-round. At Empire Sports Medicine & Performance, one of the first steps in designing an off-season programme is assessment. Rather than guessing what an athlete needs, we evaluate movement quality, mobility, strength, power, asymmetry, flexibility, and sport-specific demands. An athlete recovering from recurrent hamstring strains requires a very different programme than a swimmer with shoulder instability or a basketball player struggling with repeated ankle sprains. The goal is to identify the athlete’s limiting factors and build a programme that directly addresses them. Perhaps the greatest mistake an athlete can make during the off-season is believing that more training automatically leads to better results. The objective is not to accumulate as many workouts as possible. The objective is to become a better athlete. That requires intelligent planning, progressive loading, adequate recovery, and a clear understanding of which physical qualities will produce the greatest improvement. When the next competitive season begins, the athletes who have used their off-season wisely often appear to have made dramatic improvements. The reality is that those improvements were built slowly over months of focused, purposeful work while otherswere simply staying busy. The off-season is not the time to train randomly. It is the time to train intentionally. Championships are rarely won during the season - they are often built during the months when nobody is watching.
AML Foods Limited donates $5,000 to Wenty Ford Sports Foundation Winners' Club
AML Foods Limited proudly presented a donation of $5,000 to the Wenty Ford Sports Foundation Winners’ Club as part of its ongoing commitment to youth development, community empowerment, and sports advancement throughout The Bahamas.
Rotary and Coakley donate new EKG machine to Rand hospital
THE Rotary Club of Grand Bahama and Coakley International donated a new electrocardiogram machine to Rand Memorial Hospital on Thursday, allowing the hospital to resume a key diagnostic service after its machine stopped working several weeks ago.
Bahamasair resumes flights to Cat Island after 20 years
Bahamasair has resumed scheduled service to Cat Island for the first time in more than 20 years, with twice-weekly flights between New Providence and the island on Thursdays and Sundays.
Defense uses Golding’s warning to Bahamas on campaign finance reform
IN revealing that The Bahamas ‘does not maintain a comprehensive campaign-finance regulatory structure comparable to that found in the US,’ Jonathan Gardiner’s lawyer Susie Ribero-Ayala entered as evidence a story from The Tribune in which former Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding states that The Bahamas remains wide open to the influence of money because successive governments have failed to pass campaign finance laws.
Davis declines to address claims over election day cash in US court
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday refused to address a US court filing that describes $30,000 found on convicted drug trafficker Jonathan Eric Gardiner after the Election Day plane crash as campaign-related cash.
Bahamas begins assessment of 70 marine protected areas
THE Bahamas has begun its first national assessment of the management of its 70 marine protected areas, a key step in a 15-year debt conversion project expected to direct $124m into marine conservation, coastal protection and blue economy programmes.
A man on a life mission to keep a promise to a friend
ERIC Wiberg doesn’t remember exactly when his fascination with downed planes or doomed ships began, but he remembers the moment he made a promise to a friend to find the oldest plane crash in Bahamian history.
Charles Mackey receives US leadership award
TALK show host and community advocate Charles Carlos Mackey has received the Outstanding Servant Leadership Award from White House Prayer for Our Nations, a private organisation, after decades of work in Bahamian sports, culture and youth development.
Fidelity Bank tees off as title sponsor for the UB Mingoes Golf Invitational
FIDELITY Bank (Bahamas) Limited has stepped up to the tee as the title sponsor for the 2nd Annual University of The Bahamas Mingoes Golf Invitational set for July 5 at Royal Blue Golf Course at Baha Mar.
Medical report details teen girl’s hospitalisation in sex assault trial
A MEDICAL report read into evidence yesterday indicated that a 14-year-old girl was admitted to the hospital after she was allegedly sexually assaulted by a bus driver in 2024.
Jury convicts two men of armed carjacking on Carmichael Road
TWO men were convicted yesterday of the armed carjacking of a woman on Carmichael Road in 2022.
Thursday, June 25
BAAA selects athletes to represent Bahamas at NACAC, World Under 20 Championships
THE Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) has announced the athletes selected to represent Team Bahamas at the 2026 NACAC Under-18 and Under-23 Championships as well as the World Under-20 Championships later this summer.
FNM Senator: Where’s the ‘Ministry of Debt’?
An Opposition senator, yesterday argued that the Government should formally recognise its largest financial burden by establishing a “Ministry of Debt”, adding that the 2026-2027 Budget prioritises balancing the books over delivering effective results that improve Bahamian lives.
National Trust faces $150m funding gap
The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) faces an annual $150m funding gap over what is needed to fully manage this nation’s marine protected areas (MPAs) and national parks, it was revealed yesterday.
Gov’ts March surplus off $48m compared to 2025
The Government’s fiscal surplus for the key month of March 2026 shrank by 26.4 percent year-over-year, it was revealed yesterday, as revenues remained relatively flat while total spending jumped by $52.1m compared to 2025 during the run-up to the May 12 general election.
Bahamian fund manager pledges Cayman wind-up ‘full co-operation’
A Bahamian investment manager says its core business and long-term operations will not be impacted by court-supervised liquidation of its Cayman fund portfolio as it pledged “full-co-operation” to ensure an “orderly conclusion” to the winding-up.
Exempt The Bahamas’ fisheries from 12.5% tariffs, Trump urged
US seafood importers are urging the Trump administration to exempt Bahamian lobster and stone crab from punitive 12.5 percent tariffs that threaten to place up to $70m of this nation’s exports at “an economic disadvantage” against rivals with “weaker labour protections”.
Bahamian teen named Beyoncé to sing at US Embassy event
BEYONCÉ Knowles will sing the Bahamian national anthem at American Independence Day celebrations in Nassau on Friday – but not the multifaceted American singer, songwriter and actress.
BPL blames peak demand for New Providence cuts
WIDESPREAD power outages swept across New Providence on Tuesday night after Bahamas Power and Light blamed overloaded circuits caused by “peak system demand.”
Govt plans visa exemption for foreign business visitors doing short-term work
THE Davis administration is moving to ease immigration rules for select foreign business visitors, with legislation creating a Trusted Traveller Programme that would allow some people to enter The Bahamas for up to three days without a work visa or short-term work visa.
Father killed in Andros crash during annual family reunion
A FAMILY’S annual trip to Andros ended in tragedy on Tuesday when Burdette Cartwright, the relative who helped organise the reunion for decades, was killed in a traffic collision as his 16-year-old son tried to save him with CPR.
Cop charged 9 years after traffic death
MORE than nine years after a 21-year-old was struck and killed on Tonique Williams Darling Highway, a police corporal has been charged in the case his parents refused to give up on.
Disease strikes 80% of Bahamian reefs
Scientists yesterday estimated that at least 80 percent of Bahamian reefs have been affected by stony coral tissue loss disease, with some sites experiencing mortality rates exceeding 90 percent.
Record healthcare spend must tackle system gaps
THE Government’s record $469m healthcare spending in the upcoming 2026-2027 fiscal year will only translate into better patient care and outcomes if the funding addresses staff shortages, infrastructure gaps and access to care, a leading doctor is warning.
Environmental chief: Reefs key to Bahamas’ way of life
The Department of Environmental Planning and Protection (DEPP)) director yesterday said reefs remain central to The Bahamas’ environmental and economic well-being.
Fiscal upgrades drive investor confidence
THE Bahamas’ improving fiscal position, declining debt burden and growing revenue base are strengthening investor confidence and creating new opportunities for long-term investment, financial executives and government officials are both asserting.
Top financial official labels affordable home woe ‘crisis’
THE Government’s latest home ownership incentives may improve access to mortgages and reduce transaction costs for first-time buyers, but there is a consensus that The Bahamas’ affordability woes cannot be solved without a significant increase in housing supply.
Front Porch: Party politics and leadership lessons
UK PRIME Minister Sir Keir Starmer has bowed to political reality, agreeing a timetable to step down as Labour leader and head of government.
Coach Nashad Mackey secures another opportunity at the NCAA Division I level
BAHAMIAN coach Nashad Mackey has secured another opportunity at the NCAA Division I level after being named an assistant coach with the Mercer University men’s basketball programme.
Forward Leano Rolle signs with Missouri State Bears
BAHAMIAN forward Leano Rolle will continue his collegiate basketball career at the NCAA Division I level after signing with Missouri State University for the 2026-27 season.
Jogger killed in fatal crash in poorly lit area of Freeport
A MAN was killed in an apparent hit-and-run in Grand Bahama on Tuesday night, the country’s 29th traffic fatality for the year and the second pedestrian death in the same poorly lit area in just over a month.
DPP office disposed of 206criminal matters last year
THE Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions disposed of 206 criminal matters last year as part of a wider push to cut the court backlog, according to prepared remarks distributed by Attorney General Wayne Munroe, though he did not read that section during his Senate contribution.
Munroe dismisses concerns over falling voter turnout
ATTORNEY General Wayne Munroe dismissed concern over falling voter turnout yesterday, arguing that Bahamians have a right not to vote and that the country’s participation rate remains high compared with other Caribbean nations.
Rick Fox defends his appointment during maiden Senate speech
FNM Senator Rick Fox pushed back at criticisms over his appointment to the Senate as a first time voter during his first speech in the Senate yesterday while also taking a subtle swipe at the appointment of National Development and Innovation Minister Sebas Bastian.
Watson details national drug strategy in maiden speech
FIRST-time senators Clint Watson and Latrae Rahming used their maiden speeches yesterday to defend the Davis administration’s record, with Mr Watson announcing plans for a coordinated national drug strategy and Mr Rahming arguing the government is prepared to steer the country through economic and social change.
Mitchell defends Cuba’s right to global economic access
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell defended Cuba’s right to participate in the world economy yesterday despite the pressure the United States has put on the island.
Mitchell accuses Pintard of trying to weaponise PAC
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell accused Opposition Leader Michael Pintard of trying to weaponise the Public Accounts Committee, rejecting his call for the committee’s proceedings to be opened to the public and broadcast live.
Stateside: The potential impact of Hegseth’s “fixation”
AS THE American presidency of Donald Trump falters under an avalanche of depressingly bad news, sagging poll numbers, high-profile defections and a personal unraveling that’s transforming his presidential image from merely maliciously cantankerous to startlingly unhinged, arm chair historians are beginning to dissect his tenure in office and filter out some of the more significant aspects of this unique man’s impact on the US and on the world.
Officer testifies suspect identified in photo lineup
A POLICE officer testified yesterday that a man accused of pulling a gun on two officers on Mutton Fish Drive in 2020 was identified in a photo lineup.
Bus driver and second man deny assaulting two teenage girls
A POLICE officer testified yesterday that a bus driver and another man denied sexually assaulting 13 and 14-year-old girls in 2024 after they were arrested.
12-year-old tourist stable after shark attack in Exuma
A 12-year-old American boy was injured in a shark attack while swimming with his brother in Staniel Cay, Exuma, on Tuesday.
American tourist warned after admitting indecent exposure
AN American tourist was warned and discharged yesterday after admitting he exposed himself to a woman at the Royal Beach Club and later resisted arrest at the Nassau Cruise Port.
Police probe alleged sexual assault of 16-year-old girl
AN alleged sexual assault of a 16-year-old female happened on Tuesday June 23 in the Pinewood Gardens area, police said.
Wednesday, June 24
Sex offender register could fuel vigilantes
CRISIS Centre director Sandra Dean-Patterson has warned against opening the Sexual Offenders Register to the public, saying giving access in a small country like The Bahamas could fuel vigilantism, weaken monitoring efforts and fail to make children safer.
Viral gas station worker overcomes physical disability
BORN without one arm, 29-year-old Francent Yoth has spent his life forcing opportunity open, moving from job to job since high school and now working as a pump attendant at Roker’s Gas Station on Faith Avenue.
Sands: Gov’t ‘completely unleashed’ over spending
The Opposition’s chairman yesterday asserted that the Government is acting as if it is “completely unleashed” over spending taxpayer monies as he challenged how the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ $34m plan for a new Nassau head office and London upgrades will benefit ordinary citizens.
Freedom Farm captures 5 titles
WHILE the Junior Baseball League of Nassau (JBLN) celebrated the 20U national championship on Father’s Day, the Freedom Farm Baseball League left the Brice Newball Foundation Bahamas Baseball Association National Baseball Championships with plenty to celebrate as well.Freedom Farm captured five of the seven division titles contested during the four-day tournament, continuing its dominance across the younger age groups and showcasing the depth of its developmental system.
Coach Mikhail McLean eager to take over the reigns
WITH American head coach Chris DeMarco now committed to coaching Bahamian Jonquel Jones and the New York Liberty in the WNBA, collegiate assistant coach Mikhail McLean said he's eager to take over the reigns.
The Fantastic Four: female quarter-milers on historic rise
FOR the first time in the history of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's National Outdoor Track and Field Championships, The Bahamas had four female quarter-milers competing.
Bahamian murder suspect jailed for 15 years in US over illegal firearm
A BAHAMIAN murder accused who fled to the United States the day before his trial was due to begin is facing up to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to illegally possessing a firearm while living unlawfully in Florida.
Man, 80, dies at Ocean Cay
AN 80-year-old American man died after being found unresponsive in waters off Ocean Cay on Sunday, police said.
Far too easy’ to get key fishing licences
Bahamian fishermen yesterday demanded tougher regulation, more consistent enforcement and greater accountability, with industry leaders arguing that weak oversight is undermining both the industry’s sustainability and long-term business growth.
Parliament watchdog set to be ‘relentless’ amid ‘handicap’ bid
The Opposition’s leader yesterday pledged that Parliament’s spending watchdog will be “relentless” and “very aggressive” in seeking answers for the Bahamian people on how their tax dollars are being spent while asserting that government “stalling tactics” will not work.
Port targeting up to 15% increase from dock fees
The Port Department is aiming to boost “revenue collection efficiency” through obtaining 90 percent of all dock-related fees due to the Government in the upcoming fiscal year while increasing income from this source “by at least 10-15 percent” via rate changes.
Man acquitted of crash that killed police officer
A 39-year-old man was acquitted yesterday of vehicular manslaughter in the death of Inspector Tomas McIntosh, the police officer whose organs were donated after he suffered catastrophic injuries while on duty on Sir Milo Butler Highway in 2024.
Family of Abaco man missing two weeks appeal to the public for help
THE family of a missing Abaco man is appealing to the public for help as they desperately search for answers on his whereabouts.
‘Zero political will’ to slim $1bn civil service
A former Cabinet minister yesterday asserted that the major political parties “aren’t remotely interested” in reversing the ever-increasing size of government and its $1bn civil service because the cost has yet to overwhelm or outrage Bahamians.
Cartwright reveals $42,900 for violence commission
SOCIAL Services Minister Barbara Cartwright said $42,900 has been allocated to the Protection Against Violence Commission, rejecting concerns from a women’s advocacy group that the body would be left unable to carry out its mandate without dedicated funding.
US court delays hearing for Bahamian drug suspect
THE US judge overseeing the case of Bahamian drug trafficker Jonathan Eric Gardiner has granted prosecutor’s request for a one day delay for a pre-trial conference.
Tuesday, June 23
Abaco man killed in ambush near controversial bar
GUNMEN ambushed and killed a 32-year-old Abaco man near a Dundas Town nightclub early yesterday, reigniting residents’ demands for the business to be shut down after months of complaints about noise, safety and its location in the middle of a residential community.
Teen faces long recovery after severe e-bike crash
A 14-year-old CW Saunders student remains hospitalised four months after suffering traumatic brain injuries in a collision involving his new electric bicycle and a Jeep, as doctors begin discussing rehabilitation options and his family prepares for the possibility of long-term home care.
GB attorneys accuse DPP of stalling criminal cases
TWO Grand Bahama lawyers have accused the Department of Public Prosecutions’ Grand Bahama office of allowing criminal cases to stall, saying staff shortages are fuelling repeated adjournments, delaying trials and forcing some matters to be set as far away as 2032.
Prosecutors seek delay for drug suspect’s bail bid
Prosecutors have asked for a one day delay for Bahamian drug trafficker Jonathan Eric Gardiner’s next court appearance to give him time to seek bail.
Daughter demands action after dogs maul her father
A 66-year-old Kemp Road man who was mauled by a pack of dogs survived the attack and plans to file a police complaint, according to his daughter, who said the animals have terrorised other residents and should be removed from the community.
MP warns of ‘health hazard’at High Rock community clinic
TWENTY patients who visited the High Rock Clinic on Monday could not get medication at the facility, East Grand Bahama MP Kwasi Thompson said yesterday, as he accused the government of allowing conditions at the community clinic to deteriorate into a “health hazard”.
Fitzgerald pledges focuson consumer protection
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Jerome Fitzgerald yesterday pledged to make affordability and consumer protection a central focus of his ministry as cost-of-living pressures continue to weigh on Bahamian households.
Pintard calls for televised PAC meetings
OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard has again asked House Speaker Patricia Deveaux to open Public Accounts Committee hearings to the public and broadcast them on the Parliamentary Channel, arguing that there is “no acceptable reason” to keep the committee’s scrutiny of public spending from public view.
Monday, June 22
Mother of missing woman says investigation is ‘not over’
NEARLY eight weeks after Lynette Hooker vanished in waters off Abaco, her mother said she remains convinced the investigation is not over, even after a recent United States Coast Guard search failed to recover her daughter’s remains.
PM confirms investigation into crash involving drug suspect
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said he has been advised that aviation authorities are investigating the Election Day plane crash involving convicted drug trafficker Eric Gardiner, including whether it had valid certification to fly.
Halkitis cannot explain PLP names on public vouchers
FINANCE Minister Michael Halkitis could not explain why more than $200,000 in publicly funded gift vouchers distributed in Abaco before the general election carried the names of PLP candidates and officials, even as he defended the payments as part of a long-running government relief programme.
Census reports over 38,000 people live with disability
MORE than 38,000 Bahamians aged five and older reported living with a disability in the 2022 census — nearly four times the number recorded in 2010.
PMH halts elective surgery as broken AC stalls work
ONGOING works at Princess Margaret Hospital have forced the cancellation of all non-emergency elective surgeries, creating a “significant backlog” as technical problems stall renovations in the hospital’s main operating theatre, former Health Minister Dr Duane Sands has warned.
Police investigate viral video claiming officers dumped man
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force has opened an investigation into a viral video in which a man claims he saw officers dump an injured man behind an abandoned building off Market Street.
Auto dealers chief: ‘Nice to avoid confusion’ over titles
The Bahamas Motor Dealers Association’s (BMDA) president says “it would be really nice to avoid confusion and uncertainty” as he pleaded with the Government to consult the industry over planned vehicle title certificate reforms prior to their July 1 implementation.
Royal Caribbean closes$30m Xanadu purchase
ROYAL Caribbean has closed its $30m acquisition of Freeport’s long-shuttered Xanadu Beach Hotel, it has been revealed, and is near to completing the purchase of adjoining land parcels from the Royal Oasis owner.
Two Canadians get $9k bail in fraud case
TWO Canadian tourists were granted bail after appearing before Senior Magistrate Kendra Kelly Burrows on Friday on allegations that they fraudulently obtained more than $19,000 in credit while visiting The Bahamas.
Friday, June 19
Junior golfers capture eight division titles at inaugural
BAHAMIAN junior golfers showcased the strength and depth of the nation’s development programmes by capturing eight of 12 division titles at the inaugural US Kids Bahamas Invitational, held June 15-16 at the prestigious Lyford Cay Golf Club.
Legacy shutout Long Island 9-0
THE Bahamas Baseball Association’s 2026 Andre Rodgers Baseball Championships is now swinging into high gear at both the Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium and the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
Florida jet ski operator hits out over US alert
A South Florida operator yesterday pushed back against a recent US Embassy alert warning Americans not to rent jet skis in The Bahamas, arguing that the industry's safety record does not justify such a sweeping move.
Tourism ‘rethink’ must treat Bahamians as greatest asset
A senior government official yesterday argued that The Bahamas needs to “rethink” tourism by treating its people as the country’s greatest selling point while also targeting “value” rather than visitor volume for its Family Islands.
HGTV-featured developer says land title woes ‘real hindrance’
A South Andros resort developer well-known internationally through his starring role in an HGTV series yesterday stressed the area faces a “real horse and cart and chicken and egg situation” as he warned that land title woes are deterring fresh investment.
‘Forced back in time’: Aviation chief pledges new Mangrove Cay airport by ‘end 2027’
The Government’s aviation chief yesterday promised long-suffering Mangrove Cay residents they will enjoy an improved airport “by the end of 2027” amid complaints they and visiting tourists have been “forced to go back in time” over airlift connectivity woes.
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Gov’t gives little detail on anti-corruption watchdogs
The Davis administration was unable to provide implementation timelines for three major anti-corruption and transparency watchdogs amid continued questions over whether it has provided sufficient funding.
Bahamians not capitalising on record business support
BAHAMIANS are failing to capitalise on a number of government-backed business initiatives despite unprecedented levels of financial and technical support for entrepreneurs, according to a senior tourism executive.
Bahamas must prepare next generation of entrepreneurs
As The Bahamas seeks to diversify its economy and create new opportunities for sustainable growth, entrepreneurship has emerged as a critical pathway for innovation, job creation and economic resilience.
Development Bank reveals $22m in financing available
THE Bahamas Development Bank (BDB) yesterday revealed it has $22m available to finance development projects across The Bahamas, including Andros, as it urged investors to view the country’s largest island as a strategic national asset rather than untapped potential.
Endangered iguana can be Andros tourism pillar
A CONSERVATION scientist believes the endangered Andros rock iguana could become a new pillar of the island’s tourism economy, helping to diversify visitor experiences, lengthen stays and generate additional spending while protecting one of its most unique natural assets.
Empire Sports Medicine Series: When training becomes too much
EVERY athlete understands that training is necessary for improvement. Muscles must be challenged, tendons must be loaded, lungs must be stressed, and the nervous system must be pushed beyond its comfort zone.
America’s Got Talent behind the scenes: what happens after a contestant is sent home?
I ALWAYS wondered what happened to those singers, dancers, magicians, performers on America’s Got Talent who rise and fall in a heartbeat, the hopefuls who get standing ovations one week only to be summarily dismissed the next.
Prosecution rests in Adrian Gibson trial
THE Crown closed its case yesterday in the criminal trial of former Water and Sewerage Corporation executive chairman Adrian Gibson and others, ending more than two and a half years of prosecution evidence in one of the country’s most closely watched public corruption cases.
RBDF discharges marine accused in cocaine ring
A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force marine accused with two police officers in an alleged 400-kilo cocaine trafficking conspiracy is being discharged from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, the agency said yesterday.
Florida operator defends Bahamas jet ski industry
A FLORIDA jet ski operator has defended The Bahamas’ watercraft industry after the latest US Embassy warning, arguing that the alert exaggerates the danger of rentals and risks damaging the livelihoods of Bahamians who depend on tourism.
Taxpayers to fund $1BN Civil Service
Total compensation paid to the Bahamian civil service will breach the $1bn mark for the first time in the upcoming 2026-2027 fiscal period, it has been revealed, with its ranks having expanded by 2,342 persons over the past four years.
Student YouTuber interviews Buddy Hield and helps others
Eleven-year-old Ameko Lamm has interviewed NBA player Buddy Hield, handed out motivational wristbands to primary school students and is preparing to distribute 200 hygiene kits this weekend — all while getting ready to enter grade six as head boy.
Halkitis defends $140k budget for FOIA office
FINANCE Minister Michael Halkitis insisted yesterday that a $140,000 allocation is enough for the Freedom of Information Act office to operate as opposition MPs challenged the Davis administration over limited funding for key accountability and anti-corruption agencies.
Mitchell refuses to debate diplomat’s $200k package
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell refused yesterday to discuss the compensation and benefits package of a young male Ministry of Foreign Affairs employee posted in London, whose reported benefits worth more than $200k a year have drawn intermittent scrutiny since the PLP won office in 2021.
Mitchell silent on pension benefits for rapist officer
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell again refused to say yesterday whether former senior immigration officer Norman Bastian is receiving retirement benefits, as Long Island MP Dr Andre Rollins questioned whether taxpayers will be forced to pay both damages to Claudia Edwards Bethel’s estate and a pension to the man who raped and unlawfully detained her.
Rollins clashes with PM over trafficker’s legal bills
LONG Island MP Dr Andre Rollins pressed Prime Minister Philip Davis in Parliament yesterday to say whether public funds or money tied to government members are paying legal fees for convicted drug trafficker Jonathan Eric Gardiner.
Minister of Health lacks exact numbers for government’s catastrophic health fund
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville could not say yesterday what percentage of applicants to the government’s Catastrophic Healthcare Fund have received help, renewing concerns about transparency around a programme that will receive $12m in public funding this budget cycle.
PM promises to examine police gratuity dispute
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis pledged yesterday to examine a long-running dispute over police gratuities and speak with the judiciary about speeding up any pending court cases, after MPs said retired officers have spent up to two decades fighting for payments they claim they are owed.
No AC forces GB clinic to halt vaccinations
A BROKEN air conditioning system has forced vaccines and medication out of the High Rock Clinic, leaving East Grand Bahama residents without pharmacy and vaccination services at the facility and requiring patients to travel to Freeport for care.
Two fined in separate drug possession cases
TWO people were fined in separate Magistrate’s Court matters after being convicted of possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply.
San Salvador’s Dixon Hill Light, history, wrecks and misadventures
THE Imperial Light Service (ILS) built their final Bahamian lighthouse on Dixon’s Hill, San Salvador and lit it on April 1, 1887.
Eleuthera man gets bail over fatal 2025 crash
AN Eleuthera man was granted bail yesterday after being arraigned in Magistrate’s Court on a vehicular manslaughter charge stemming from a crash that killed longtime public servant and community leader Ricardo Bell last year.
26-year-old granted bail in drugs and weapons case
A 26-year-old man was granted bail yesterday after appearing in Magistrate’s Court on drug, possession and weapons-related charges.
Thursday, June 18
Players from across Bahamas prepare to compete in Andre Rodgers National Baseball Championships
THE Bahamas Baseball Association’s premier youth event returns this week as players from across the country prepare to compete in the Andre Rodgers National Baseball Championships.
Avian Pride conquers the Warren Seymour Classic
BAHAMIAN chess phenom Avian Pride became the first player to secure a place in the 2026 Bahamas National Chess Championships after winning the Warren Seymour Classic, the opening event in the Bahamas Chess Federation’s national qualifying series.
Opposition blasts Gov’ts ‘tardy’ extra $250m move
The Opposition’s finance spokesman yesterday blasted the Government’s “tardy” last-minute bid to obtain Parliamentary approval for an extra $250m spending in the current 2025-2026 Budget year.
Realtors warn Bahamians face higher tax rate than foreigners
Realtors yesterday confirmed they have recommended the Government correct “inconsistencies” with its real property tax reforms that could result in Bahamians being taxed at a higher rate than their foreign owner counterparts.
Auto dealers blindsided by title certificate reform
Auto dealers yesterday revealed they have been blindsided by legal reforms that threaten to create “more and more bureaucracy” by changing how vehicle imports are cleared when they arrive in The Bahamas.
Emera chief: GB Power’s disposal ‘de-risks’ portfolio
Emera’s top executive says Grand Bahama Power Company’s sale has enabled it to “further de-risk” its business with a former Chamber of Commerce president warning “there are a lot of open-ended questions” on the utility’s and island’s energy future.
$360m project terminates staff, splits with contractor
The developer behind a $360m Eleuthera resort project last night asserted it remains “fully committed” despite recently terminating multiple staff amid a break-up with its main contractor that has stalled critical construction work.
Minister: Zero tolerance for water sports ‘recklessness’
A Cabinet minister yesterday asserted "recklessness" on Bahamian waters will no longer be tolerated as he pledged that the Government is moving to tighten maritime safety laws with new speed restrictions, tougher penalties and stronger enforcement powers.
Eleuthera hit with 14-hour island-wide power outage
Eleuthera residents and businesses across yesterday suffered an island-wide power outage that forced public offices to close early, left some without electricity for more than 14 hours and intensified calls for Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) to provide a clear plan for restoring reliability.
National Investment Fund sparks Parliamentary clash
The Minister of Finance and Opposition’s leader yesterday clashed in the House of Assembly over the National Investment Fund (NIF) with the latter pressing for answers over how hundreds of millions of dollars in borrowings and development financing will be managed and overseen.
Minister reveals retirement age rise proposal for NIB
A Cabinet minister yesterday revealed National Insurance Board (NB) employees could soon remain on the job until age 65 instead of retiring at 60, arguing the change will help retain experienced staff and preserve institutional knowledge.
Gov’t eyes next year for annual plan compliance
The Government expects all ministries and agencies to comply with annual planning requirements under the Public Finance Management Act by next year, a Cabinet minister said yesterday as he defended the administration's record against Opposition criticism.
PM: US drug case too serious for spectacle
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday that allegations surrounding a United States federal affidavit are “far too serious” to be reduced to political spectacle and accused the opposition of trying to destroy people’s character.
Two police accused of extorting a US tourist
TWO Royal Bahamas Police Force officers were granted bail yesterday after pleading not guilty to allegedly extorting $600 from a US tourist.
Unionist stabbed before deadly duplex fire
UNIONIST Perry Cox was found dead with apparent stab wounds inside a burning Nassau Village duplex early yesterday, prompting his MP to condemn what he called a heinous killing and urge Bahamians to resolve conflicts peacefully.
‘Player’ Gardiner pleads not guilty
CONVICTED Bahamian drug trafficker Jonathan Eric Gardiner denied US cocaine and firearms conspiracy charges yesterday after a New York judge rejected his latest bid to have the case thrown out.
Stateside: White and the White House
THE northeastern US has been enjoying San Diego-type weather for much of this month of June, and the cool nights and mostly dry, cloudless days of 75-degree warmth have offered a salving context for what now seems like ordinary news.
Shop counter moves into the smart phonE
The shop counter has moved into the smart phone and, increasingly, into the social media app.
45-year-old man remanded to prison on rape charge
A 45-year-old Bahamian man was remanded to prison yesterday after being charged with rape in the Magistrate’s Court.
Opposition calls for probe into US laundering allegations
OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard has called for a commission of inquiry into allegations that drug trafficking proceeds were laundered through government contracts, arguing that US court filings tied to Eric “Player” Gardiner have raised questions too serious for the Davis administration to dismiss.
Pintard declares FNM ‘unbowed’ after defeat in the general election
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard yesterday sought to rally his party after its general election defeat, declaring the organisation “unbowed” and insisting it will return to Parliament as a sharper, more aggressive opposition.
Govt plans new title rules and revised vehicle fees
THE government plans to overhaul vehicle ownership rules by requiring a Certificate of Title for every imported vehicle, introducing new licence fees and moving the Road Traffic Department toward a fully cashless system.
PM deflects questions on publicly funded PLP vouchers
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis avoided direct answers to questions in the House of Assembly yesterday about more than $200,000 in publicly funded gift certificates that were distributed in Abaco in the names of Progressive Liberal Party candidates and officials before the May general election.
Volunteers plant 4,000 mangroves at Dover Sound
WATERKEEPERS Bahamas and local volunteers planted about 4,000 mangrove propagules at Dover Sound this month, marking the end of its 2025-2026 planting season.
Front Porch: National embarrassment: belligerent, bullying Speaker
IN 2018, then-Opposition Leader Philip Davis strongly criticized the nasty attacks and stupidity of then-Speaker of the House of Assembly, Halston Moultrie, who repeatedly proved his unfitness for that high office. Davis rightly labelled the bumptious and narcissistic Moultrie as a “bullying buffoon.”
Cancer patient issues plea for O-negative blood donors
CRYING from her hospital bed, Anastasia Johnson said she is in desperate need of O-negative blood donors to help her complete her final round of chemotherapy.
Lyford Cay homeowner awarded more than $1m for botched renovation project
A LYFORD Cay homeowner has been awarded more than $1m after a Supreme Court registrar found that an interior designer and his company failed to complete a renovation project, left the work highly defective and repeatedly made false claims about its progress.
Seabreeze MP laughs off health rumours caused by seafood poisoning
SEABREEZE MP Leslia Brice used humour in the House of Assembly yesterday to knock down rumours about her health, blaming the weekend scare on a piece of lobster and insisting she is well.
Officer testifies accuser was crying, shirt torn after alleged rape
A POLICE officer testified before a Supreme Court jury yesterday that a woman who accused Kennedy Ingraham of rape appeared distressed and had a torn shirt when he assisted her after the alleged incident in March 2023.
Shipyard’s Bahamian hires rise 24% in 28-vessel cruise repairs
Grand Bahama Shipyard has completed overhauls for 28 vessels during the 2026 cruise ship repair season to generate a major economic boost and reinforce the island's position as a top maritime services hub.
New five mph speed limit set for Nassau Harbour boaters
BOATERS in Nassau Harbour will face a new five-mile-per-hour speed limit from July 1.
Wednesday, June 17
Daunte Stuart, 25, signs minor league contract with Phillies
DAUNTE Stuart’s professional baseball journey has taken him through independent leagues across the United States, and now it has led him to a Major League Baseball organisation.
Rolle-Harris offers her best wishes to Team Bahamas
AS Team Bahamas prepares for the Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships, Georgette Rolle-Harris offers her best wishes to the players, coaches, and management team.
National basketball team player Deyton Albury preparing to host premier basketball training camp
AS he prepares for his transition from the collegiate to the professional ranks, talented point guard Deyton Albury said he's eager to continue to work with the development of the next generation of basketball players in the country.
Gardiner faces new charges: plane crash linked to ‘election-related’ activities for first time
THE US government has filed new and additional charges against convicted Bahamian drug trafficker Jonathan Eric Gardiner for his alleged involvement in a long running drug trafficking plot that has sent shockwaves through The Bahamas.
Tydal Foundation provides scholarships for three Bahamian students
The Tydal Foundation awarded three scholarships yesterday to Bahamian students pursuing studies abroad in finance, technology, and art.
Renewable provider’s bid for gas exemption is rejected by URCA
Regulators have rejected a renewable energy provider’s argument that it should be exempted from requirements to obtain a licence under the Natural Gas Act because it will only use liquefied natural gas (LNG) to generate power from its own facilities.
Minister warns Nassau outages set to persist
The Cabinet minister responsible for energy yesterday warned that New Providence electricity outages may persist after $130m in vital grid upgrades were delayed by about eight weeks following the earlier fatal shooting of a US contractor.
Wellness and sports tourism project attracts $40m funding
The founder of a New Providence-based wellness and sports tourism development yesterday disclosed it has attracted between $30m-$40m in investment and is fully booked for the peak December holiday period as it prepares to welcome international visitors from July 1.
Road Traffic fees shake-up to boost safety, compliance
Bahamian motorists face having to pre-pay for their vehicle’s annual inspection, and fines if they fail to renew its licence and registration on time, as part of the Government’s drive to boost road safety and compliance with a “modernised” traffic regime.
Now-minister’s warning to US investor over ‘fronting’
A now-Cabinet minister last year warned a US investor he was “in direct contravention of Bahamian law” through his involvement with a Briland tourism operator doing business in an industry exclusively reserved for 100 percent local ownership only.
Officials' underestimated Power Outage Severity
ENERGY Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis admitted yesterday that officials underestimated the severity of outages hitting residents and businesses so far this summer.
Mitchell apologises ‘unreservedly’ to family of Claudia Edwards Bethel
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell apologised “unreservedly” yesterday to Claudia Edwards Bethel’s family and estate, but declined to say whether the former senior immigration officer who took custody of her under false pretences and raped her at his home while she was unlawfully detained was allowed to receive retirement benefits before leaving the public service.
Country about 300 teachers short but too many parents ‘disengaged’
EDUCATION Minister Chester Cooper yesterday rejected the long-running claim that Bahamian students are a “D average”, calling the label an “inaccurate and tragic mistake” while revealing that the country is about 300 teachers short across various disciplines.
Arson displaces forty residents
A FIRE believed to have erupted from a domestic dispute destroyed a seven-unit apartment building on Infant View Road on Monday, displacing about 40 people and leaving a 39-year-old woman in police custody.
Hanna-Martin urges focus on local tourism spending
THE Bahamas welcomed nearly five million visitor arrivals in the first four months of this year, Tourism Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin revealed yesterday, as she urged a shift in how tourism success is measured.
Women United blasts lack of funds for violence commission
WOMEN United has accused the Davis administration of weakening its own anti-violence law, noting that the recently appointed Protection Against Violence Commission has been left without a dedicated allocation in the 2026/27 budget.
Coleby-Davis dodges questions on plane with expired documents
AVIATION Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis walked away from reporters yesterday without saying whether the government would investigate how a plane carrying 11 Bahamians, including a man later indicted in a US drug conspiracy case, was able to fly despite expired documentation.
Moxey touts GB rebound but skips resort details
GRAND Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey gave Parliament an upbeat account of Grand Bahama’s economic rebound on Monday but offered no new details on two of the island’s most consequential unresolved projects: the Grand Lucayan resort and Grand Bahama International Airport.
Accuser denies fabricating rape claim over owed money
A woman who accused a man of rape told a Supreme Court jury yesterday that he threatened her with a firearm, choked her and sexually assaulted her after offering her a ride to work in March 2023.
Construction worker dies after fall from work site roof beam
A construction worker in his mid-20s has died after falling from a roof beam at a construction site just south of Prince Charles Drive, and the Ashley Furniture Store, police have confirmed.
Atlantis spectacular promises glitz and glamour for entire family
POMP, SNOW and CIRQUEumstance (PSC), is a new spectacular production that blends the wonder of cirque, the glitz of Broadway, and the magic of film into an unforgettable experience for the entire family.
Gov’t targeting graduate tracker to align jobs, skills
The Government is examining a new graduate tracking programme designed to measure employment outcomes, earnings and workforce participation as it seeks to better align the education system with labour market demand, it was disclosed yesterday.
MP urges transparency over electricity outages
An Opposition MP yesterday questioned why western New Providence residents have had to rely on "rumours, speculation and WhatsApp groups" for information about recurring power outages despite government disclosures that the disruptions are linked to Bahamas Grid Company's ongoing infrastructure upgrades.
Minister urges re-focus on retaining tourism spending
A Cabinet minister yesterday renewed calls for The Bahamas to shift its focus from record-breaking visitor arrivals to retaining more tourism spending within its economy given that as much as 85 cents of every dollar leaves the country almost immediately.
Gov’t developing grants for downtown Nassau revival
The Government plans to pursue grants, low-interest financing and strategic redevelopment initiatives aimed at accelerating downtown Nassau's revival while increasing opportunities for Bahamian ownership and entrepreneurship.
Alicia Wallace: Just how much misogyny
LAST week Tuesday, it was reported that Corrections Commissioner Dean Cleare told new recruits that women would be quickly dismissed for any missteps because the squad has “an abundance of [them], too much. Our waiting list now is over 400 females trying to get in here, but it is the males who I will try to massage, wash your toes, and wash your feet to try to get you in line.”
Tuesday, June 16
Police chief reveals special team is probing US drugs plot claim
POLICE Commissioner Shanta Knowles has revealed a special team has been investigating the United States criminal complaint involving Jonathan Eric Gardiner for weeks, even before Opposition Leader Michael Pintard and other FNM MPs formally asked police last week to investigate the matter.
Knicks' Charles Allen joins BBF coaching staff ahead of FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers third window
The Bahamas Basketball Federation is heading into the third window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers with a coaching staff that includes an NBA champion.
Xavion stikes gold
Judokan Xavion Johnson showed that he’s ready for both the Central American and Caribbean and Commonwealth Games by winning the Tahiti Oceania Open 2026 in the men's -73 kilogram class.
Does future of healthcare depend on what happens between visits?
Healthcare has solved many of medicine's greatest challenges, but one of its most important blind spots remains.
Invest in a girl- impact a generation
In a rapidly changing world driven by technology and artificial intelligence, one Bahamian organisation is determined to ensure that young women are not left behind.
Pioneering Judy adds PhD to list of accomplishments
After a career spanning more than three decades in the public service, Judy Lucinda Simmons can now add PhD to her impressive list of accomplishments.
Liquor merchants brace for further regulatory reforms
Alcohol merchants already grappling with the uncertainties and delays involving a new regulatory regime now face further supervisory change with looming fee increases and the creation of a Liquor Review Board.
Sebas promises national development's overhaul
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the Government plans to overhaul how national development is managed by creating a permanent institution responsible for tracking progress, updating priorities and ensuring long-term goals remain set despite changes in political administrations.
Pharmacy concern over drug plan’s NHI switch
Pharmacists yesterday voiced concerns that they may face late and delayed payment once Government completes the National Prescription Drug Plan’s (NPDP) transfer from the National Insurance Board (NIB) to the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme.
Blood pressure control starts before symptoms appear
High blood pressure can affect the body long before a person feels a change. That makes regular screening, movement, sleep quality and early lifestyle changes essential.
Trustee appeal critical for tax info exchange regime
A Bahamian trust company’s bid to revive the strike out of a former client’s negligence and breach of contract lawsuit has been allowed to proceed by the Supreme Court because of its “wider public importance” to this nation’s international tax information exchange regime and obligations.
Sebas pledges AI reform across the public service
The Government plans to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) across the public sector, introduce a national identity (ID) card and connect public sector databases as part of a sweeping modernisation drive designed to improve efficiency and make it easier to do business in The Bahamas.
Minister rejects FNM’s calls for Grand Lucayan answers
A Cabinet minister yesterday declined to answer Opposition questions on the status of the Grand Lucayan’s redevelopment and when all former resort workers will receive outstanding payments.
Capo son-in-law’s ‘two decade tax fraud’ claim
Resorts World Bimini’s original developer has been accused by his son-in-law of perpetrating a “two-decade tax fraud and evasion” against the Government and Bahamian people involving “millions of dollars” in unpaid VAT and other obligations.
RF Group makes eight executive promotions
A Bahamian-headquartered investment bank has unveiled eight executive-level appointments across its Caribbean network in what it hailed as one of its largest promotional exercises.
Realtor: Don’t cap private island tax at $200,000 yearly
Private islands and foreign-owned homes worth more than $20m should not have their annual real property tax payments capped at a maximum $200,000, a prominent Bahamian realtor is arguing, calling for it to be set much higher.
Water sports fear 40% hit on US jet skis alert
The US embassy’s warning urging all American visitors not to rent jet skis in The Bahamas could have immediate negative consequences for bookings during the water sports industry’s peak tourist season, an operator warned yesterday.
Minister concedes GB’s progress waiting too long
A Cabinet minister yesterday conceded that Grand Bahama residents have waited too long for much-promised projects to materialise but argued the island is now seeing the benefits of a broad economic recovery supported by more than $3.5bn in investments.
Munroe: Compensation more important than saying sorry
ATTORNEY General Wayne Munroe said yesterday the government will pay damages to Claudia Edwards Bethel’s estate after the Privy Council upheld the state’s liability for her unlawful detention and rape by a senior immigration officer, saying “some things are more important than sorry” when asked about calls for an apology.
Bahamian student suspected in Florida stabbing found dead
A 21-year-old Bahamian student in Florida was identified by authorities as the suspect in a double stabbing near the University of South Florida before he was found dead hours later at a nearby apartment complex.
Embarrassment to force and country
TWO police officers are expected to face extortion charges today after a United States tourist complained that he was targeted at the Nassau Cruise Port, a case Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles called “embarrassing” for the force and the country.
Long Island man charged over Facebook libel claim
A LONG Island man was arraigned in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday on a libel charge stemming from alleged comments made on Facebook.
26-year-old man remanded on indecent assault charge
A 26-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being arraigned on an indecent assault charge.
Speaker accuses Pintard of ‘maligning’ her name on social media
HOUSE Speaker Patricia Deveaux delivered a sharp rebuke of Opposition leader Michael Pintard as the budget debate continued yesterday, accusing him of “maligning” her name in a social media post about explosive US court allegations.
Bastian pledges new national ID card to reduce red tape
INNOVATION and National Development Minister Sebas Bastian yesterday pledged to introduce a new national ID card, saying it would give Bahamians one trusted credential to access services, sign documents and receive benefits.
Court of Appeal upholds 21-year rape sentence
THE Court of Appeal has upheld the 21-year prison sentence of Akeem Wilson, ruling that a jury was entitled to convict him of raping a drunk 21-year-old woman who said she woke to find him on top of her on a bathroom floor in an apartment he owned.
Haitian national charged with two separate murders
A HAITIAN national accused of two murders and a Bahamian man accused of assisting in one of the killings appeared in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, where they were served with voluntary bills of indictment sending the case to the Supreme Court.
Facing Reality: The cap, the gown, and the great illusion of success
EVERY year, as graduation season arrives, communities gather to celebrate one of society's most cherished rituals. Proud parents fill auditoriums and sports fields. Cameras flash.
Govt plans new court to clear trial backlog
NATIONAL Security Minister Myles Laroda yesterday pledged to establish a backlog reduction court within two years, expand specialised firearms courts and spend $1.5m on a new virtual court complex as the Davis administration moves to confront long-running delays in the criminal justice system.
US warns of jet ski dangers after deaths and assaults
THE United States has escalated its warnings and criticism of The Bahamas’ jet ski industry, releasing a video in which Ambassador Herschel Walker said American lives have been lost, visitors have been hospitalised and Americans have been sexually assaulted by operators who took victims to isolated islands.
29-year-old pleads guilty to harm and cutlass possession
A 29-year-old man was ordered to pay $900 in compensation and keep the peace after admitting to assaulting his former girlfriend and carrying a cutlass without lawful authority.
Long, dry summer ahead as heat index could hit 110° F
A meteorologist warned yesterday that The Bahamas could face more frequent heat advisories this summer as drier conditions push heat index values into dangerous territory across several northern and northwestern islands.
59-year-old woman charged in $37,000 housing fraud scheme
A 59-year-old woman was charged in Grand Bahama’s Magistrate’s Court yesterday with fraud after allegedly swindling eight people out of $37,500 through cash payments ranging from $2,500 to $5,000.
Man conditionally discharged after assaulting his sister
A 20-year-old Gambier man who admitted assaulting his sister during a family dispute was granted a conditional discharge yesterday after a magistrate expressed concern about the circumstances that allegedly triggered the confrontation.
Sorority donates books in “Read with the Ivy” initiative
HUNDREDS of students across Grand Bahama are being encouraged to develop a lifelong love of reading through Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Pi Upsilon Omega Chapter’s “Read with the Ivy” initiative, which recently brought storytelling sessions and book donations to three local schools.
Mako Aquatics wins Oak Tree Medical/ Mako Invite
MAKO Aquatics Club finished first in the team standings at the sixth annual Oak Tree Medical and Mako Invite, held over the weekend at the Betty Kelly-Kenning Aquatic Centre.
Monday, June 15
BGF named junior national team
The Bahamas Golf Federation's Junior Division will be returning nine players from last year's second place squad as they seek to capture the 48th Annual Caribbean Junior Golf Championships title this year.
Valcourt settles for bronze
AN impressive pair of third-place finishes enabled Javonya Valcourt to cap off her senior year at the University of Tennessee at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
Medication shortage prompts search for alternative drugs
Patients enrolled in the National Prescription Drug Plan (NPDP) are facing temporary shortages of certain medications used to treat chronic illnesses, prompting the programme to activate emergency procurement measures and seek alternative supply sources while awaiting replenishment shipments.
ORG concern at pace of seabed leasing legislation
The Organization for Responsible Governance is raising concerns about the pace at which the Government is advancing seabed leasing legislation, arguing that affected stakeholders have not been given sufficient opportunity to weigh the potential risks and implications.
Cat Island, Exuma, and Andros next on BTC’s expansion plans
THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) plans to expand its BTC Air fixed wireless broadband service to Cat Island, parts of Exuma, and Andros as the telecommunications provider pushes ahead with efforts to improve internet connectivity across the Family Islands.
Minister: new Labour reforms a ‘defining moment for workers’
Working women are set to receive enhanced maternity protections while employers will face stronger workplace safety obligations after The Bahamas ratified three key International Labour Organization conventions
Gardiner petitions New York judge to dismiss criminal complaint against him
JONATHAN Eric Gardiner, the convicted Bahamian drug trafficker whose rescue from an Election Day plane crash has ignited a political firestorm in The Bahamas, has asked a New York federal judge to throw out the criminal complaint against him, arguing US authorities detained him for two days before filing charges and failed to indict him within the required 30-day window.
Abaco teen killed in boat driven by twelve-year-old
A 15-year-old Abaco student was killed during a fishing trip near Nunjack Cay on Friday, fuelling calls for stricter enforcement of boating laws after police said a 12-year-old was operating the vessel despite what a local official described as repeated warnings to his parents about unsafe boating practices.
Boy in shooting accident is School’s Top Achiever
THE 12-year-old boy accused of accidentally shooting his eight-year-old brother in the head has graduated as his Bimini school’s Top Achiever, thanking the community for its prayers as his younger sibling continues recovering in a Miami hospital.
Justice but too late for Brave Claudia
THE highest court of appeal has confirmed the Bahamian government is liable for the unlawful arrest and detention of a young mother who was raped and sexually assaulted by a senior immigration officer while in custody.
World View: Why the Commonwealth Matters Again
SMALL and medium-sized states, from the most vulnerable island nations to more diversified middle‑income economies, have always faced a difficult reality.
66-year-old accused of escaping police custody
A 66-year-old man accused of escaping from the Nassau Street Police Station last week was remanded to prison on Friday.
Removal of debris and derelict cars only ‘scratching the surface’
After removing more than 4,500 truckloads of debris and 3,500 derelict vehicles from New Providence last year, the government is preparing a more aggressive environmental enforcement campaign that will include spot fines, tougher penalties and the relocation of roadside garages.
John Watling ‘no concerns’ about 12.5% US tariffs
A LOCAL distillery is not concerned about the potential implementation of a 12.5 percent tariff on exports to the United States, arguing that its recent string of international accolades has further strengthened the brand’s position in the premium spirits market while raising The Bahamas’ profile on the global stage.
Three new mobile plans rolled out by BTC
THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has rolled out three new mobile plans that it says are designed to address long-standing customer concerns over bill predictability, data usage and flexibility, as the telecommunications provider seeks to strengthen its competitive position in the local market.
Baha Mar Resort Foundation Golf Invite raises funds for charitable initiatives
MORE than $300,000 was raised for charitable initiatives across The Bahamas during the fourth annual Baha Mar Resort Foundation Golf Invitational at Royal Blue Golf Course.
US Ambassador hosts local leaders aboard USS Nimitz
US Ambassador Herschel Walker hosted senior Bahamian officials and Royal Bahamas Defence Force leaders aboard the USS Nimitz as the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier transited Bahamian waters, according to the US Embassy.
FNM chairman slams govt response over US drug-trafficking allegations
THE Free National Movement has renewed its criticism of the government's response to explosive US drug-trafficking allegations, accusing officials of failing to confront claims that have fuelled controversy in recent days.
Bahamian man sentenced to 27 years in US for child abuse
A BAHAMIAN man who sexually molested an 11-year-old girl in his care while living illegally in the US was sentenced to 27 years in federal prison last week.
Man shot dead while sitting on his porch near Nassau St
THE country’s murder count rose to 32 on Thursday after a man was shot dead while sitting on a porch off Nassau Street.
Pharmacist blames gov’t for chronic medication shortages
A SENIOR pharmacist has accused government agencies of fuelling chronic medication shortages under the National Prescription Drug Plan through poor planning, outdated procurement practices and slow decision-making, even as a local pharmaceutical distributor warned that global supply chain pressures continue to disrupt access to some drugs.
Gov’t ratifies ILO pacts for worker and maternity rights
THE Davis administration has moved to strengthen workplace safety and maternity protections for women after ratifying three International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions during a conference in Geneva.
Fire at ZNS transmission facility causes $1.2m in equipment damage
THE Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (BCB) suffered more than $1.2m in losses early Friday after a fire tore through its transmission facility on Baillou Hill Road South.
Beyond The Border: The 75-country ban
THE classification of foreign nationals as "likely at any time to become a public charge" under Section 212(a)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) remains a central pillar of United States inadmissibility law.
Teen granted bail on court perjury charge
A 17-year-old girl was granted bail on Friday after she was accused of committing perjury during a Supreme Court trial in March.
Father accused of incest with his five-year-old daughter
A 42-year-old man appeared in court accused of sexually assaulting his five-year-old daughter.
Teen gets bail for gun and ammo possession
A 17-year-old boy was granted bail on Friday while awaiting sentencing for possessing a banned rifle and ammunition.
Friday, June 12
Mighty Bees go undefeated
THE Mighty Bees inked their names in the Freedom Farm Baseball League's history books when they completed an "unbelievable perfect season" in the Coach Pitch division.
Javonya Valcourt advances to 400 final
JAVONYA Valcourt was the only one of four Bahamian women to advance to the final of the women's 400 metres at the National Collegiate Athletic Association's National Outdoor Championships.
Budget boost for all local govt. districts
Every local government district in The Bahamas will receive an increase in its budget allocation during the upcoming fiscal year.
Critical assessment of PMH and Rand by independent health task force
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness will launch an independent health task force next month which will, for up to 12 weeks, conduct a comprehensive review of public hospital operations and service delivery system, with reported recommendations expected to be implemented immediately.
LPIA sets sights on major terminal expansion
Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) is close to identifying a developer for its long-awaited airport hotel while advancing plans for a major terminal and airside expansion aimed at easing congestion and accommodating future growth.
Boost for Bahamas economy with new direct Tampa to Nassau flights
The first direct jet service between Nassau and Tampa in more than two decades touched down yesterday as Breeze Airways launched twice-weekly flights that tourism officials hope will unlock a ‘mountain of interest’ in travel to The Bahamas.
Island Site Development lands $71m Glass Window Bridge deal
The Government has selected a preferred contractor for the long-awaited Glass Window Bridge replacement, with Works Minister Clay Sweeting revealing that the $71.7m project is expected to reach financial close within the next two to three months.
NHI heading for ‘dystopian future’ warning if payment delays continue
A NATIONAL Health Insurance (NHI) provider warned that the scheme is headed for “a very dystopian future” despite a budget increase of some $24.5m allocated for the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) if the government continues with payment delays, communication breakdowns and financial disputes with providers.
US growth returns to LPIA with second busiest May in history
After ten consecutive months of declining US passenger traffic, Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) saw a return to growth in May, with airport executives reporting a five percent increase from its largest source market.
Rollins demands PLP disclose if Gardiner donated to campaign
LONG Island MP Dr Andre Rollins yesterday demanded that the government disclose whether convicted drug trafficker Eric Gardiner made campaign donations to the Progressive Liberal Party over the past decade, as he intensified scrutiny of government contracts awarded to a company linked to him.
Work to revitalise Bay Street to begin ‘soon’
Tourism Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin says Nassau has been discussing downtown redevelopment "since King Hammer was a hatchet," acknowledging decades of stalled progress while promising that work to revitalise Bay Street will begin soon.
‘Wait and see’ says Walker
US Ambassador to The Bahamas Herschel Walker responded yesterday to House Speaker Patricia Deveaux’s dismissal of explosive allegations in a US criminal complaint against Bahamian Eric Gardiner as “frivolous and malicious gossip,” saying: “Wait and see.”
About & Out with Charlie Bahama
Guess who I ran into last weekend at Bahamas Goombay in Coconut Grove, Miami?
Empire Sports Medicine Series: When your sport becomes part of who you are
EVERY year, athletes across The Bahamas experience some version of the same story.
Davis denies double standard in US indictment document row
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday refused to comment on allegations in US court filings about an unnamed Bahamian politician unless he had evidence to do so, as he defended his past handling of allegations against former Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest and accused the opposition of making unsupported claims against Finance Minister Michael Halkitis.
MP questions need for new Grand Bahama high school
CENTRAL Grand Bahama MP Frazette Gibson has challenged the government’s plan to build a new public high school on Grand Bahama, arguing that the island’s falling population and current enrolment levels do not justify another campus while existing schools need major repairs and special-needs students need greater support.
John Bethell, businessman and civic leader, dies at 81
JOHN Frederick “Johnny” Bethell, the longtime president of Bethell Estates Ltd who helped establish the Governor General’s Youth Award and served in business and civic life for decades, died peacefully at his Eastern Road home on June 3. He was 81.
Wells announces plan to regulate funeral sector
STATE Minister for Health and Wellness Owen Wells said the government plans to regulate the funeral services industry, promising legislation to impose licensing requirements, professional standards, consumer protections and accountability measures on a sector families rely on in moments of grief.
Hanna-Martin ‘disappointed’ by brawl at Nassau Cruise Port
TOURISM Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin said she will engage the cruise industry after a violent clash involving American cruise passengers at Nassau Cruise Port, saying she was “extremely disappointed” by the incident and concerned by a “couple incidents recently” involving visitors.
18-year-old remanded over Eneas Street track road murder
AN 18-year-old male accused of a fatal shooting on Eneas Street last week was remanded to prison yesterday.
Court fines man $1,500 over having forged driver’s licence
A MAN was fined $1,500 after admitting he had a forged driver’s licence earlier this week.
20-year-old man accused of threatening two with handgun
A MAN accused of threatening the lives of two people with a gun on Faith Avenue earlier this month was remanded to prison yesterday.
Ambassador shocked by lack of US investment in Freeport
US Ambassador Herschel Walker said concerns about restoring US pre-clearance at Grand Bahama International Airport are on his radar, as he expressed surprise that an island so close to the United States has not attracted more American investment.
Acklins man placed on probation for attacking two of his cousins
A MAN who attacked two of his cousins in Acklins after what he claimed was an election day of drinking which turned physical was placed on probation yesterday.
Lighthouses & shipwrecks of Bird Rock Light, Fortune Island
THE Pall Mall Gazette in 1878 focused on recent lighthouse expenditures, which rose “on account of the construction of Bird Rock Lighthouse in the Bahamas.” Why spend so much money on a remote pile or rock built atop a remote rock, taxpayers asked their government in London. The expenses considerably exceeded the estimate granted.
Outrage over chief’s words a wake-up call
THIS is not the column I intended to write, which was going to be light-hearted and fun about the days when the music we listened to had words we could understand and when songs had lyrics you memorized. When you knew every word and could relate to the love or anguish it belted.
Champions emerge at Cycling Nationals in Exuma
THE Bahamas Cycling Federation completed its successful staging of its National Cycling Championships over the weekend in Mount Thompson, Exuma.
Female bodybuilders encouraging others to join the sport
WHILE there are some women who are afraid to enter the sport because they might lose their femininity, three top local competitors are encouraging more women to participate in the sport of bodybuilding.
FNM takes DEA 'Politician 1' allegations to police
OPPOSITION members have formally asked police to investigate allegations contained in a United States federal affidavit that references an unnamed Bahamian politician allegedly linked to a drug trafficking conspiracy.
Thursday, June 11
Tariff fears trigger fisheries action team
The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources has established a special task force to address potential US tariffs on Bahamian seafood exports, as growing concerns mount over the impact it could have on the country’s lucrative spiny lobster industry.
Golden Yolk’s quality justifies price, says minister
AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister Jomo Campbell yesterday defended the pricing and packaging of the government’s Golden Yolk eggs, arguing that the quality of the locally produced product more than justifies the cost over imported alternatives.
Fuel hedge keeps $21.7m in consumers’ pockets
Energy Minister Jobeth Coleby-Davis said Bahamas Power & Light's fuel hedging strategy has saved Bahamian consumers approximately $21.7m in just four months by shielding them from rising global oil prices.
MICAL residents ‘know the meaning of neglect,’ says MP
MICAL MP James Ferguson yesterday said residents of the southern Bahamas "know the meaning of neglect", warning that too many projects promised in successive budgets remain unfinished or have never started.
Lower power bills for thousands in GB after Electricity Act reforms
More than 17,000 Grand Bahama households and 1,500 small and medium-sized businesses are set to benefit from lower electricity costs following reforms to the Electricity Act
Taxi call-up for Arawak under discussion
TAXI operators could be incorporated into Arawak Cay’s redevelopment plans through a formal call-up system as the government seek discussions with industry representatives over transportation arrangements at the popular tourism hub.
‘$130m in savings’ thanks to water reduction programme, claims Minister
The Water & Sewerage Corporation is selling 60 percent more water than it did in 2012 while producing roughly the same volume, a transformation that has generated more than $130m in savings and reduced water losses by more than 16bn imperial gallons, it was claimed yesterday.
‘Ain’t nothing got me scared’: MP hits back at FNM attacks
JoBeth Coleby-Davis forcefully defended her character in the House of Assembly yesterday, telling opposition members that “ain’t nothing got me scared” after they heckled her over a controversial US court indictment.
Mitchell says US court documents require further review before tabling
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell defended the PLP against claims of hypocrisy yesterday, arguing that a fraud writ the party tabled against former Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest in 2020 was different from the US court affidavit it now wants kept out of Parliament because the earlier document was Bahamian.
Prison Commissioner apologises 'to the women of The Bahamas'
PRISON Commissioner Doan Cleare apologised to “the women of The Bahamas” yesterday for remarks that triggered a public rebuke from National Security Minister Myles LaRoda and calls for his resignation after he suggested female correctional recruits could be dismissed more quickly than men.
Great Stirrup Cay pays $840k in environmental penalties
GREAT Stirrup Cay has paid about $840,000 in environmental penalties after a Ministry of Environment investigation uncovered multiple infractions dating back to the COVID-19 period, Environment Minister Zane Lightbourne revealed yesterday in a rare public disclosure of the value of an environmental enforcement action.
Coleby-Davis: BPL ready for summer
ENERGY Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis insisted yesterday that Bahamas Power and Light has enough generation capacity to meet summer demand, even as Long Island MP Andre Rollins accused her of misleading Parliament after widespread outages left Bahamians “sweating” over the weekend.
Stateside: 23rd World Cup in the Americas
THE 2026 World Cup starts this afternoon. It’s the 23rd quadrennial edition of the world’s greatest sports competition.
MICAL MP urges gov’t to deliver cheaper power
NEWLY elected MICAL MP J Leo Ferguson signalled impatience with the pace of change in his constituency yesterday, urging the government to deliver cheaper power and long-promised infrastructure after warning that residents remain trapped by daily outages, high electricity bills and unfinished projects.
Pintard threatens court fight after Speaker blocks PAC work
Opposition Leader Michael Pintard vowed yesterday to press ahead with the Public Accounts Committee’s work and test the matter in court if necessary after House Speaker Patricia Deveaux ruled that unfinished committee matters from the previous parliamentary session had “fallen away” after prorogation.
Six American cruise passengers ordered to pay over $47k in fines after cruise port brawl
SIX American cruise passengers were fined more than $47,000 yesterday after admitting to a violent brawl at Nassau Cruise Port that spilled into the Tourism Police Station, where police said four officers were injured and a glass door was smashed during an attempted escape.
Man accused of attempting to defraud woman of $10k
A MAN accused of using a letter with a forged signature of Housing and Urban Renewal Minister Keith Bell to defraud a woman of almost $10,000 was remanded to prison Tuesday.
Woman convicted of murder despite boyfriend’s missing body
A WOMAN has been convicted of murdering her former boyfriend even though his body was never found, a verdict her attorney called unjust and legally troubling because prosecutors relied on a presumption of death while also arguing he died within a specific period.
Man admits to damaging his monitoring device with water
A MAN awaiting trial for armed robbery was placed on probation yesterday after he admitted damaging his electronic monitoring device with water last Sunday.
Front Porch: FNM in the wilderness
IN AN in-depth analysis in The Bulwark on why Kamala Harris lost her bid for the US presidency in 2024, the campaign’s Deputy Campaign Manager, Rob Flaherty, offered powerful insights applicable to the Free National Movement’s (FNM) failure to win the recent general election.
Officer testifies stolen car buyer picked suspect in lineup
A POLICE officer testified yesterday that a man who bought a car stolen during an armed robbery identified one of the accused in a photo lineup as the person who sold him the vehicle.
Man gets bail after pointing gun at cop
A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of having a gun and making threats to kill near a numbers house on Prince Charles Drive last weekend.
Colina donates talking watches to honour roll students
COLINA Insurance Limited donated talking watches to honour roll students at the Erin H Gilmour School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Wednesday, June 10
New luxury platform for PI real estate
A LICENSED Real Estate Salesperson has officially launched a dedicated luxury real estate platform for Paradise Island.
CG Atlantic ordered to pay $10,000 costs
The Supreme Court has ruled that an insurer can be held liable for legal costs even when it is not a party to litigation, ordering CG Atlantic General Insurance to pay $10,000 after finding it effectively controlled a failed attempt to overturn a default judgment.
Travel & Leisure says Bahamasone of best places for home buying
THE Bahamas has been named one of the best places in the Caribbean to buy a home by Travel & Leisure, with Bahamian real estate broker Timothy Smith selected as one of only a handful of experts consulted for the publication’s assessment of the regional property market.
Minister: Bahamas ready for AI age
THE Bahamas is positioning itself to build a digitally and AI-literate workforce as artificial intelligence reshapes industries worldwide, with Labour Minister Pia Glover-Rolle outlining a strategy that combines skills training, regulatory safeguards and workforce development to ensure Bahamians benefit from AI.
Lusca’s Morton Salts deal brings hope and sustainability
The union representing Morton Salt workers says a deal that once appeared headed for a crisis ending has instead opened a "new chapter" for Inagua after the company's sale to the Lusca Group was completed before a planned 75 percent workforce redundancy took effect.
Upgrades may cause additional power outages for NPI residents
New Providence residents may face additional planned power outages over the coming weeks as Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) and Bahamas Grid Company (BGC) complete the final phase of transmission and distribution upgrades designed to strengthen the island's electricity network.
GB regatta racing to return with help of govt $1.8m sailing funding
Grand Bahama's business community has welcomed the Government's plans to bring regatta racing back to the island but warned that accommodation shortages and air access challenges must be addressed if the event is to reach its full economic potential.
Swapping desks for garden rows at community harvest
TWENTY Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) employees swapped their desks for garden rows as they joined a community harvest at the St James Road farm, marking another milestone in the bank’s five-year partnership with the Agricultural Development Organization (ADO) whom they presented a $15,000 donation.
Family Island energy and LNG projects advancing, says Minister
More than 20 Family Island renewable energy and LNG projects are advancing through various stages of development, with several developers have already completed site preparation and procurement work as The Bahamas moves ahead with energy sector reforms.
Delayed search for homeless shelter frustrates Great Commission Ministries
AFTER failing to secure Crown Land for its long-delayed Hope City Homeless Shelter, Great Commission Ministries is seeking to either purchase land or secure a private donor to advance the project while searching for an inner-city facility to serve homeless people it says have been overlooked by both the church and the government.
Court awards $21,500 to unlawfully detained police officer
A POLICE corporal was awarded $21,500 after a court found he was unlawfully arrested, handcuffed in front of neighbours, detained by fellow officers and stripped of his phone for 13 days after a senior officer accused him of being corrupt.
Florida court sentences Abaco man to five years for drug smuggling
AN Abaco man who admitted to helping smuggle cocaine and undocumented migrants from The Bahamas toward Florida was sentenced to five years and four months in a US prison yesterday after accepting a plea deal in a case involving 168 kilograms of cocaine and 31 Chinese nationals.
House Speaker calls US drug claims 'frivolous' and 'malicious' gossip
HOUSE Speaker Patricia Deveaux yesterday blocked efforts to table documents tied to explosive US court allegations about an unnamed Bahamian politician, dismissing the claims as “frivolous” and “malicious” gossip as the opposition accused the government of staying silent on a matter that could damage Parliament’s reputation.
‘Cleare must resign’ over sexist remarks
NATIONAL Security Minister Myles LaRoda publicly rebuked Correctional Services Commissioner Doan Cleare yesterday and promised further scrutiny of his department after the commissioner said female recruits could be fired more quickly than men, triggering calls for his resignation and an investigation into whether the prison system applies different standards based on gender.
Explore the country’s finest art galleries on the one-day Transforming Spaces tour
Bahamian art is as eclectic and vibrant as the islands that make up this archipelago.
Leave me alone
FOR many participants, the annual Hope Walk has become a powerful symbol of encouragement, remembrance and solidarity for those whose lives have been touched by cancer.
Five Americans arrested after brawl injures four officers
FIVE American cruise passengers remained in police custody last night after a brawl at Nassau Cruise Port spilled into the Tourism Police Station, where police said the suspects violently struggled with officers, injuring four, and smashed a glass door.
Officers in Azario Major killing will be tried in judge-alone trial
THREE police officers accused of killing Azario Major will be tried by a judge alone in September, more than three years after a Coroner’s Court jury found that the 31-year-old was unlawfully killed.
Two men face assault charges over viral Moore’s Island slapping video
TWO Abaco men have been charged after a viral video showed a man being held by his shirt and slapped at least 19 times as bystanders watched, laughed and, in one case, tried unsuccessfully to stop the attack.
US Coast Guard ends search for missing American woman
THE United States Coast Guard has ended its search mission in The Bahamas for missing American woman Lynette Hooker, but the investigation remains open after US authorities took custody of the Hookers’ dinghy for forensic testing.
Gov’t targets roadside garages for relocation to Carmichael
THE government is targetting four major roadside garages and scrap metal operations for removal from residential communities, including Strachan’s Auto and a nearby Farrington Road scrap metal facility, Environment Minister Zane Lightbourne said yesterday.
MPs appointed to nine House of Assembly committees
MEMBERS of Parliament were yesterday appointed to nine House of Assembly committees, while the Budget and Management Committee and the Parliamentary Service Commission remain outstanding.
Champion Spirit Country Club showcases compelling photographs of Richard Aujard
AT the Champion Spirit Country Club, visitors to ROUND 11 have been greeted by a compelling collection of images that invite quiet reflection, conversation, and emotional connection.
Powerboat Poker Run expands into international event
THE Bahamas Powerboat Club’s Full Throttle Poker Run expanded into a three-day international event this year, drawing boaters from The Bahamas, the United States and as far away as Norway.
Rahming to donate Senate salary to fund scholarships and grantsa
SENATOR Latrae Rahming said he will donate his entire Senate salary to fund scholarships, business grants and a “new beginning” grant, saying the assistance he received from others helped him complete university and build his career.
Top college athletes clash in NCAA Outdoors today
THE National Collegiate Athletic Association Outdoor Championships will bring the curtain down on a competitive collegiate track and field season with a number of Bahamians in the spotlight.
Puerto Rico rolls over The Bahamas 10-0 in mercy rule victory in five innings
THE Bahamas Champs 14U team saw its bid for a PONY Caribbean and Latin America championship come to an end last night as Puerto Rico rolled to a 10-0 mercy rule victory in five innings at the Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium.
Sprinter Camille Rutherford hoping to lead the charge
WHILE there are quite a number of quarter-milers in the pipeline, The Bahamas is also looking forward to the next core of sprinters to regain the country's legacy on the international scene.
BPL apologises after blackout kills festival finale
BAHAMAS Power and Light (BPL) has apologized to Cat Island residents, businesses and visitors after an island-wide power outage disrupted the closing night of the annual Rake & Scrape Festival, an event regarded as one of the island’s most important economic drivers.
Tuesday, June 9
BAAP celebrates administrative professionals
The Bahamas Association of Administrative Professionals (BAAP) recently celebrated Administrative Professionals Day by hosting a luncheon to honour the hard-working and committed office professionals who keep businesses running all over the country.
Giving back with purpose Kashannise Hanna continues mission to reach the next generation
FOR years, Kashannise Hanna has dedicated herself to creating opportunities for young people to feel heard, supported, and empowered. That mission continues today through K’s Heart for Kids’ expanding “Taking Back Our Children” movement, which has recently brought the organisation into schools across The Bahamas.
‘Trade deficiency should have been addressed years ago’
THE Government is facing criticism over what the Opposition describes as a delayed response to a trade deficiency that could expose hundreds of millions of dollars in Bahamian exports to new United States tariffs, with concerns mounting over the potential impact on the country’s fishing industry.
Strong Labour Day sales help offset rising costs
A LIQUOR store operator said a strong Labour Day and Bahamas Carnival weekend helped offset rising wholesale alcohol costs while retailers are now being forced to pass distributor price increases on to consumers.
First equipment shipment next week for $379.2m LNG-to-Power project
FOCOL Holdings yesterday unveiled a $379.2m financing package for its LNG-to-Power project, with executives revealing that the first major equipment shipment is due to arrive in The Bahamas next week as construction activity ramps up at Clifton Pier.
‘Sweeping modernisation’ promised by new head of public parks and beaches
THE Bahamas Public Parks and Beaches Authority is preparing a sweeping modernisation and beautification programme that will include park wardens, expanded surveillance systems, online permits and the restoration of at least five public parks every quarter, according to newly-appointed Executive Chairman.
Thompson: Nassau set for summer of power outages
NASSAU could see a summer filled with power outages, according to MP for East Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson.
PONY 14U Caribbean and Latin America Baseball Championships: Bahamas gets win over Venezuela
THE Bahamas Champs 14U team showed its resilience when it mattered most, rallying from a two-run deficit in the bottom of the seventh inning to edge 3-0 Venezuela 14U 14-13 on Monday at the Andre Rodgers Stadium, heading into the semifinals of the PONY 14U Caribbean and Latin America Baseball Championships.
Track and field fraternity mourning death of former sprinter/coach Patricia Elaine Thompson
THE Bahamas Track and Field Fraternity has lost another multi-talented pioneer in Patricia Elaine Thompson.
BBF unveils preliminary roster for FIBA Basketball World Cup Americas Qualifiers
THE Bahamas Basketball Federation has unveiled a 24-player preliminary roster for the upcoming summer window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Americas Qualifiers, featuring a blend of NBA talent, experienced national team veterans alongside rising young stars.
National record Serena Brown takes the spotlight in the discus
AFTER a five-year hiatus, Serena Brown continues to turn in some impressive performances as she makes her way back to the international track and field scene.
Men get two chances but women only one
CORRECTIONS Commissioner Doan Cleare warned female recruits yesterday that one misstep could swiftly cost them their jobs, while saying he would try to “massage” struggling male recruits into line because qualified men are in short supply.
Halkitis ignores resignation calls as PLP supporters rally
FINANCE Minister Michael Halkitis walked into Parliament yesterday flanked by chanting Progressive Liberal Party supporters as Free National Movement leaders, standing yards away in Rawson Square, intensified calls for him to resign over his past role with Top Notch Builders.
Thompson slams BPL for 'excuses’ over power outages
OPPOSITION MP Kwasi Thompson accused Bahamas Power and Light of offering excuses rather than solutions for persistent power outages, saying the government has failed to deliver on promises to lower electricity costs and improve reliability.
Strachan pledges reform for Public Parks Authority
NEW Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority Executive Chairman Jamahl Strachan promised yesterday to bring transparency and accountability to an agency battered by spending controversy under McKell Bonaby, drawing laughter, glances and an opposition charge that he had thrown his predecessor “under the bus.”
“Injured? Stay active the smart way.”
Here’s the tricky thing about injuries: they make people swing to extremes.
Walking together through hope
FOR many participants, the annual Hope Walk has become a powerful symbol of encouragement, remembrance and solidarity for those whose lives have been touched by cancer.
Teen granted bail on charge of assault with a deadly weapon
A 17-year-old boy accused of assaulting a woman with a handgun last month in New Providence was granted bail yesterday.
Bahamas advances women’s economic empowerment at OAS Assembly
Newly-appointed Minister of Social Services and Principal Delegate for The Bahamas, Barbara Cartwright, highlighted the country’s progress in advancing women’s economic empowerment during the 40th Assembly of Delegates of the OAS Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM).
Murder suspect fined $4,000for breaching bail for 80-days
A MAN awaiting trial for the 2021 murder of 10-year-old Kenron Dean was fined yesterday for breaching his bail for 80 days.
Man awaits sentencing for groping and defrauding woman
A MAN who admitted groping a woman and defrauding her of $350 at her New Providence home was released until his sentencing later this month.
Minister claims procurement transparency is improving
FINANCE Minister Michael Halkitis defended the Davis administration’s public procurement record yesterday, insisting the system is becoming more transparent despite opposition claims that ministries and state-owned enterprises have failed to comply with the law.
Finance Minister defends pension push amid $4.1bn liability warning
FINANCE Minister Michael Halkitis defended the Davis administration’s push for pension reform yesterday, warning that public pension liabilities are projected to climb by $4.1bn by 2032 as the government faces pressure over tax arrears and its broader fiscal strategy.
Prison acquiring equipment to stop contraband drone drops
CORRECTIONS Commissioner Doan Cleare said the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services is acquiring equipment to stop drones from dropping drugs and cellphones into the prison, warning that contraband smuggling threatens rehabilitation and could be used to intimidate witnesses or arrange killings outside the compound.
Police officers outline vehicle evidence in carjacking trial
POLICE officers testified yesterday that they photographed two vehicles allegedly tied to a 2022 armed carjacking near a shipping company on Carmichael Road, including the stolen car and the vehicle prosecutors say the suspects used before the robbery.
Downtown business manager pleads for help over human waste
A DOWNTOWN Nassau business manager said staff have been forced to repeatedly clean up suspected human waste left outside their property for nearly a year, calling for more police patrols in an area she said feels forgotten.
Police probe suspected arson after fire destroys Abaco trailer
POLICE in Abaco have launched an investigation into a suspected arson incident after a trailer was destroyed by fire in the Seven Hills Subdivision, North Abaco, on Sunday.
Sherman ‘The Caribbean Tank’ Williams inducted into Florida Boxing Hall of Fame
EVEN though he's not officially retired, Sherman 'The Caribbean Tank' Williams said he was honoured to be the latest Bahamian to be inducted into the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame.
Flight costs greatest challenge for conventions market, survey warns
High Caribbean airfares remain the biggest obstacle to growth in the meetings and conventions market, according to a new Atlantis Paradise Island survey that found 61 percent of planners and attendees view flight costs as their greatest booking challenge despite strong demand for business travel.
Push-A-Thon to promote healthy aging and support seniors
The annual Geriatric Push-A-Thon is set to return next month, bringing together hundreds of participants in support of healthy aging, mobility, and the wellbeing of senior citizens.
She’s making wellness less intimidating
FOR many people, improving their health can feel overwhelming. Between social media advice, internet trends and conflicting information, knowing where to begin is often half the battle.
Monday, June 8
Financial evaluation stalls Beach Club offering
Royal Caribbean (Bahamas) president Philip Simon said the long-awaited public offering for the Royal Beach Club at Paradise Island has been pushed toward year-end so potential investors can evaluate financial results based on actual operating performance.
BALS president: Bahamas ready for geospatial spotlight
THE Bahamas Association of Land Surveyors (BALS) has restored its standing after resolving years of unpaid membership fees and regaining active participation in the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG), following a five-year period of dormancy.
Ferguson: Pay Lucayan workers what’s owed
Trade union leader Obie Ferguson renewed his call for the Government to settle outstanding wages and dues owed to former Lucayan Renewal Holdings employees, arguing that workers who "worked, served and sacrificed" should not have to wait any longer for money they are owed.
BPL blackout disrupts Rake ‘N’ Scrape festival
An island-wide blackout that struck Cat Island during the Labour Day weekend left vendors counting losses and disrupted one of the island's most important annual economic events, with one business owner describing the outage as a "tragic moment" for those who depend on the Rake and Scrape Festival to earn income.
Unions split Labour Day parades amid political row
LABOUR Day unfolded with two competing marches in New Providence on Friday, with union leaders divided over the holiday’s direction and political party colours again fuelling complaints that the workers’ celebration has been overtaken by partisan display.
Fight, negotiate or co-operate: What's next for 'Player' Gardiner?
As Jonathan Gardiner sits in his New York jail cell contemplating his future, there appear to be a limited number of options open for the already convicted cocaine trafficker widely known as ‘Player.’
Three killed over deadly weekend
A FATHER of four was among three people killed in a bloody Labour Day weekend that left families grieving in New Providence and Grand Bahama.
WORLD VIEW: Language is infrastructure
Antigua and Barbuda is one of the smaller countries of the Caribbean.
BEYOND THE BORDER: The clock is ticking - navigating missteps, reinstatements, and the point of no return
In the February 2026 regulatory environment, the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) is no longer a passive database—it is an active enforcement tool.
St Vincent PM urges united front on climate threats
ST Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr Godwin Friday used a diplomatic visit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday to urge countries to confront global problems collectively, warning that small island states cannot afford to ignore threats beyond their borders.
Water tank subcontract revealed in Gibson trial
A SUBCONTRACT introduced in the criminal trial of Adrian Gibson and others claims that Elite Maintenance hired Top Notch Builders to paint Blue Hills water tanks for $45,000.
BUT president urges minister to fix teacher shortages
THE Bahamas Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson has urged the newly appointed Education Minister Chester Cooper to tackle chronic teacher shortages, school infrastructure problems and communication failures within the Ministry of Education, warning that many of the issues have persisted despite decades of recommendations from educators.
Court rules prison conditions ‘inhuman’ for disabled man
A SUPREME Court judge has ordered the release of remand inmate Carlos Butler, ruling that his continued detention at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS) while suffering from severe spinal injuries and disabilities would amount to inhuman or degrading treatment under the Constitution.
Woman Stabbed in Throat
A 61-year-old woman was admitted to hospital’s trauma unit after she was allegedly stabbed in the throat by two men in the Lake Cunningham area on Thursday morning, police said.
URCA to audit BPL over fuel charge fairness
THE Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority will review Bahamas Power and Light’s fuel tariff in 2026, a move that could determine whether consumers have been fairly charged for fuel costs that make up a major part of their electricity bills.
Pickstock rejects claims of immigration bill ‘loophole’
STATE Minister for Immigration Darron Pickstock has rejected claims that a proposed amendment to the Bahamas Nationality Act would create a new immigration category, a loophole or an alternative route to citizenship, insisting the bill only updates an existing administrative process and raises the related fee.
Abaco woman hospitalised after ingesting medication
A 30-year-old woman reportedly ingested medication in an apparent attempt to harm herself at an apartment complex in Murphy Town, Abaco, on Thursday morning, police said.
Jet Ski crash puts Two in hospital
TWO people were hospitalised after a Jet Ski crashed into rocks near West Bay Street on Friday night, police said.
AAIA probes private jet taxiway landing in Abaco
A PRIVATE jet apparently landed on a taxiway instead of a runway at Leonard Thompson International Airport in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, on Tuesday, prompting an investigation by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority.
Police investigate viral video of Abaco man being slapped
A VIRAL video showing a man being slapped at least 19 times while others watch or laugh hysterically has prompted a police complaint and investigation.
Confederation backs NIB’s latest contribution and pension adjustments
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) is backing the National Insurance Board’s (NIB) latest contribution and pension adjustments and is encouraging businesses to review their systems to ensure compliance with the new requirements.
Carnival Cruise Line turns ship upgrades into community support
When a cruise ship enters dry dock for a scheduled refit, the items being replaced could simply be discarded. Carnival Cruise LIne has chosen a different path.
A day to ‘celebrate the journey that has been the Royal Beach Club’
The Royal Beach Club at Paradise Island marked Labour Day by opening its doors to contractors, vendors, community organisations and other partners whose support helped bring the development from concept to reality.
Tendering, Transparency and the Public Hospitals Authority
Most people judge a hospital by the doctors they meet, the nurses who care for them, or the treatment they receive in an emergency. But behind every functioning hospital is something far less visible — a quiet supply chain that keeps the entire healthcare system alive.
NIB: Ignore fake smart card messages
THE National Insurance Board (NIB) is warning Bahamians to remain vigilant of fraudulent text messages in circulation that claim recipients must renew their NIB Smart Card before June 2026 to maintain access to National Insurance and National Health Insurance (NHI) services.
Surveyors’ chief sees opportunities in tech
THE Bahamas has re-established its presence in the international surveying arena and secured new educational, professional and technological partnerships following a delegation’s participation in the 2026 Congress of the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) in Cape Town, South Africa, according to the Bahamas Association of Land Surveyors (BALS).
BALS backs stronger surveying profession
THE Bahamas Association of Land Surveyors (BALS) is renewing its call for greater investment in local training and education programmes, arguing that The Bahamas can develop enough professionals to meet demand and reduce reliance on foreign surveyors.
Friday, June 5
Top Notch subcontracted to paint WSC tanks, jury told
Jurors in the Adrian Gibson corruption trial were told yesterday that the company owned by convicted drug smuggler Jonathan Gardiner was subcontracted to paint the Water and Sewerage Corporation's water tanks for $45,000 in 2020.
Thursday, June 4
Teenager remanded in custody after admitting to Eleuthera burglary
A 15-year-old boy was remanded to the Simpson Penn Centre for Boys yesterday after admitting to breaking into a residence in Eleuthera last weekend.
Minister defends public sector pension overhaul proposal
LABOUR and Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle defended the government’s proposed pension overhaul yesterday, warning that concerns about the fund’s long-term sustainability can no longer be ignored despite union resistance to key parts of the plan.
Rollins warns of ‘dangerous’ loophole in residency bill
FREE National Movement MP Dr Andre Rollins has accused the Davis administration of trying to slip a major immigration change through Parliament during the budget debate, warning that a proposed amendment to the Bahamas Nationality Act could create a “dangerous loophole for exploitation”.
NIB director insists pension fund is ‘actually not in crisis’
NATIONAL Insurance Board Director Dr Tami Francis insisted yesterday that the pension fund “is actually not in crisis” after government warnings and actuarial concerns pointed to deep long-term pressure from a shrinking workforce, rising retiree numbers and demographic decline.
Higher earners face NIB rate hike as pension benefits rise
WORKERS earning more than $810 a week will pay about $4 more per month in National Insurance contributions from July 1, while pensioners will receive a monthly increase as the National Insurance Board rolls out its latest statutory biennial adjustments.
Power bills ‘five times’ more than regional average
Annual Bahamian household spending on electricity bills is “five times’ higher” than the Latin American and Caribbean average, a just-released Inter-American Development Bank (IDN) report has revealed, due to “structural generation and system inefficiencies”.
Fishermen face threat of 12.5% trump tariff
A senior fisheries executive yesterday asked “where does it end” as the Trump administration threatened to hit Bahamian exports to the US with 12.5 percent tariffs after finding this nation is failing to combat imported goods made with forced labour.
FNM delays convention as Sands plans exit
FREE National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands said he does not expect to seek re-election as party chairman when the FNM holds its next convention.
FRONT PORCH: From energy reform to energy collapse and failure
In its election Blueprint for Change in 2021, the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) promised
Mother and daughter sentenced to seven years in prison for attempted murder
PROSECUTORS immediately launched an appeal for a harsher sentence yesterday after a mother and daughter were jailed for seven years after being convicted of the attempted murders of two of their tenants.
Bowe warns of banking barriers for cannabis sector
CLEARING Banks Association chairman Gowon Bowe has warned that Bahamian commercial banks will struggle to provide services to cannabis-related businesses under existing banking rules, particularly those tied to the United States and the United Kingdom.
PM Davis calls for new Caribbean Export-Import Bank
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis urged Caribbean leaders to stop depending on global financial systems he said were not built for the region, warning that survival is no substitute for building institutions capable of shaping the Caribbean’s future, such as a Caribbean Export-Import Bank.
Son admits to injuring mother in domestic altercation, faces sentencing June 9
A MAN yesterday admitted injuring his mother during an altercation at their Washington Street home last week.
STATESIDE: Outrage over IRS immunity deal for Trump family
BY now we’re accustomed to almost unimaginably outrageous initiatives from the current Donald Trump administration in Washington DC, and the week just past brought some new ones to the headlines, while revealing more shocking details about some other ideas the president is reportedly pondering.
Straw Market vendors urge for greater promotion and support amid ongoing struggles
MANY cruise passengers arriving at Nassau Cruise Port still do not know the Straw Market exists, according to Straw Businesspersons Society president Rebecca Small-Morley, who said years of weak promotion have helped keep vendors’ sales unstable.
US Coast Guard dive team searches for missing wife
A US Coast Guard dive team arrived in Abaco yesterday to search for Lynette Hooker, the American woman who went missing during a boat trip with her husband in April.
Bail granted following gun arrest on Buttonwood Avenue
A MAN was granted bail after he was allegedly found with a gun near a business on Buttonwood Avenue last week.
Wednesday, June 3
Rival labour day marches spark worker division fears
Labour Day celebrations face the prospect of two separate worker parades with the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and its affiliates planning to hold their own march in a move that some fear signals disunity and division within the labour movement.
FOIA Commissioners term ends amid budget worries
RETIRED Supreme Court Justice Keith Thompson's appointment as the country’s first Freedom of Information commissioner officially ended last month, raising questions about the status of the body's work amid renewed government pledges to strengthen transparency and accountability.
Bahari receives backlash for using AI in campaign
BAHARI’S use of AI-generated models to promote its newest collection has triggered a backlash from some customers, forcing the Bahamian-owned apparel brand to defend its commitment to local talent while acknowledging that artificial intelligence is becoming harder for fashion companies to ignore.
Missing cash probe closed due to lack of evidence
POLICE have closed their investigation into a Marathon Estates couple’s complaint that $9,000 allegedly disappeared after officers searched their home, saying there was “insufficient evidence” to bring charges, a conclusion that comes after Marvin Deveaux died without learning what became of the money his widow says was meant to help fund medical treatment overseas.
Union rejects govt pension reforms
THE Bahamas Public Services Union is opposing a cornerstone of the government's proposed pension overhaul, arguing that public servants who accepted jobs on the understanding that they would receive government-funded pensions should not be forced into a new contributory scheme years into their careers.
Man found dead in abandoned building
A 45-year-old man became the country's latest homicide victim yesterday after he was shot dead outside his home.
Traffic dispute leaves two men injured
A MAN lay trapped beneath a blue car on Blue Hill Road last week, his head and hands still moving, after a traffic dispute in front of Super Value ended with two men injured by gunfire and one of them run over.
Court of Appeal upholds $150,000 award in Abaco contractor row
A COURT of Appeal ruling has underscored a hard lesson for homeowners locked in disputes with contractors: dissatisfaction with repairs is not enough to justify terminating a contract and withholding payment unless the evidence proves a legal breach.
Rand Memorial faces backlash over long urgent care waits
LONG waits and allegations of poor urgent care at Rand Memorial Hospital drew attention on Tuesday, as callers to a Grand Bahama radio talk show described hours-long delays, children left waiting overnight, and patients with serious symptoms allegedly left without timely treatment.
Appeal court revokes bail for attempted murder convicts
THE Court of Appeal has overturned a Supreme Court judge’s decision to allow two women convicted of attempted murder to remain on bail pending sentencing, finding that the judge failed to explain why bail was justified after their convictions for serious offences.
Union wants say in new private island hotel deal
BAHAMAS Hotel, Catering and Allied Workers Union president Darrin Woods says the union should be involved in negotiations over a proposed private island hotel development that has cleared the first stage of Afreximbank’s credit approval process, warning that workers’ rights are often left exposed when major tourism deals are negotiated without labour input.
Over ten vehicles seized in Gibson corruption probe
MORE than ten vehicles were seized in New Providence and Long Island as investigators traced the flow of money linked to Water and Sewerage Corporation contracts awarded during Adrian Gibson’s tenure as executive chairman, a police financial intelligence officer testified yesterday.
ALICIA WALLACE: A decade past the vote, and Bahamian women still unequal
JUNE 7, 2026 will mark 10 years since the referendum on issues of gender inequality in citizenship and sex-based discrimination in the constitution.
New Bahamian film explores the emotional aftermath of hurricanes
WHAT began as a single premiere night for Here Comes Trouble quickly turned into a growing audience demand that brought the Bahamian comedy-drama back to the big screen for a recent encore showing at the Atlantis Theatre.
Bahamian audiences answer the call for Here Comes Trouble
WHAT began as a single premiere night for Here Comes Trouble quickly turned into a growing audience demand that brought the Bahamian comedy-drama back to the big screen for a recent encore showing at the Atlantis Theatre.
Tuesday, June 2
Dr Kristine Parker-Curling, author of bestselling book 'Beyond The Knowledge' receives Excellence in Humanities Award
Dr Kristine Parker-Curling, a Bahamian physician and triple board-certified specialist in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, and Obesity Medicine, received the 2026 Excellence in Humanities Award from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) at the organisation’s Annual Meeting, held April 22–24, 2026, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas.
A mother's mission to make care more accessible
WHAT began as a routine shopping trip for her son would eventually grow into a mission to support families navigating life with developmental disabilities.
Alpha Kappa Alpha’s newest Bahamas chapter provides needed items to New Providence communities
On day one of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®’s (AKA) newest chapter, the members of Alpha Epsilon Theta Omega Chapter spent Saturday morning sorting, gathering, assembling and bagging items for several local schools and organizations.
The sneaky muscle behind your back pain: Meet the quadratus lumborum
If you’ve ever had that nagging ache in your lower back that just won’t budge—especially on one side—there’s a good chance a small but mighty muscle called the quadratus lumborum (QL) is involved.
Why so many Bahamians are exhausted: The hidden health crisis we ignore
Over the past several years, I have noticed something concerning both inside and outside the exam room. So many people are simply exhausted.
Caribbean Nutrition Month highlights healing power of traditional foods
AS Caribbean Nutrition Month begins across the region, a public health nutritionist is encouraging Bahamians to return to many of the traditional foods that once formed the foundation of the nation’s diet.
Bringing healthcare beyond the clinic
AS The Bahamas continues to grapple with an aging population and rising rates of chronic disease, healthcare professionals are increasingly highlighting the role home-based healthcare could play in improving patient outcomes while easing pressure on the country’s healthcare system.
Bertram ‘BJ’ Murray continues to impress
BAHAMIAN minor leaguer Bertram “BJ” Murray continues to put together an impressive season at the Triple-A level, remaining among the top offensive performers for the Iowa Cubs, the top affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.
Cycling Federation Nationals returns to Exuma
FOR the second consecutive year, the Bahamas Cycling Federation will take its National Cycling Championships to Mount Thompson, Exuma, this weekend.
Lenox having ’strong run’ in Europe
BAHAMIAN karting driver Lenox Lockhart continued his strong run in Europe this weekend at Round 2 of the ACI Italian Championship in the Mini GR3 category.
Major Bimini resort faces weak summer
A major Bimini resort yesterday said it is expecting a weak summer with boating traffic and hotel occupancy lagging behind last year’s levels.
‘Unwitting front’ resists demand over dealings with now-Minister
A Briland tourism operator, who alleges he was “used as an unwitting ‘front’ to deceive” both the Government and Bahamian law, is battling demands from his estranged US business partner to hand over all correspondence with the now-Cabinet Minister who served as his former attorney.
‘Limited scope’ to slash jobless rate below 9%
The Bahamas has “limited scope” for cutting its unemployment rate below 9 percent without a major productivity boost or economic expansion, the Government’s own models and forecasts have predicted.
Budget hailed for targeting ‘Bahamian housing’s DNA’
Budget reforms that expand first-time home buyer VAT relief to multi-unit dwellings were yesterday hailed as boosting “the DNA of the Bahamian market” through making ownership more affordable and accessible.
Opposition MP blasts revised revenue target
The Opposition’s finance spokesman yesterday slammed the Government for the latest adjustments to its financial targets, and asserted: “The law is set to create fiscal discipline, not fiscal convenience.”
BPL blames Nassau outages on demand, network faults
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) yesterday blamed multiple New Providence outages on equipment faults, underground cable failures and soaring electricity demand caused by an early summer heat wave, while maintaining that major network upgrades remain on schedule ahead of hurricane season.
Development Plan Bill eyes July tabling in Parliament
The National Development Plan’s chairman yesterday said legislation to support The Bahamas' long-awaited progress blueprint could reach Parliament before the end of July, while government ministries are now being assessed on their steps towards implementing its objectives.
MP to aid Kemp Roadgas station fire clean-up
Freetown’s MP has committed to help clean-up efforts following the recent blaze that destroyed Kemp Road Service Station as its proprietor awaits the results of an investigation into the cause of the fire.
FNM demands ‘full transparency’on $700m borrowing, PPP liability
The Opposition has called for “full transparency and legal clarity” on the Government’s moves to place $700m net borrowings in the National Investment Fund and the “crystallisation” of $43m in public-private partnerships (PPPs).
27th Annual Basketball Smiles camp all set for June 22-23
COACH Sam Nichols, retired Hall of Fame head women’s basketball coach at McMurry University, Abilene, Texas will be coming again this year for his 27th Annual Basketball Smiles Basketball Camp.
Jonquel Jones powers Liberty past Mercury 75-68
JONQUEL Jones and the New York Liberty continued their winning ways, grinding out a 75-68 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday night at Barclays Center despite an off shooting night from the Bahamian star.
Kelson Stubbs to host basketball camp in Cat Island
WHILE many are doing their part to keep the youngsters off the streets in summer activities in New Providence, Kelson Stubbs has decided to do it in his native Cat Island.
Rest in peace to two sporting giants David ‘Stretch’ Morley and Glenroy ‘Flo’ Saunders
THE Bahamas sporting landscape has lost two giants in David ‘Stretch’ Morley and Glenroy 'Flo' Saunders, who both passed away over the weekend.
Ex-fiancée made payments at Gibson’s direction, court hears
A POLICE financial intelligence officer testified yesterday that he was present when former Long Island MP Adrian Gibson’s ex-fiancée told police she made payments for two companies at his direction, as the Crown continued to probe the flow of money tied to Water and Sewerage Corporation contracts awarded during Gibson’s tenure.
Medicinal cannabis rollout expected before end of June
THE Bahamas Cannabis Authority expects to begin rolling out the country's medicinal cannabis industry within weeks after signing an agreement with US-based tracking company Metrc, officials confirmed yesterday.
Christian TikTok influencer opens up about difficult pregnancy
FOR years, Catherine Duncombe built an online following by speaking openly about her Christian faith, her commitment to waiting until marriage for sex and her desire for pure love.
Davis avoids questions over Election Day plane crash
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday again avoided reporters’ questions about “Politician-1” in a US Drug Enforcement Administration affidavit and his administration’s links to an election-day plane crash involving convicted drug smuggler Jonathan Eric Gardiner.
Security officer fired after searching PM’s baggage
AN airport security officer was fired after reportedly searching Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ bag during a pre-election stop in Bimini, raising questions about whether airport security protocols were enforced too aggressively or whether political status shielded a dignitary from routine scrutiny.
Prime Minister Davis and Bastian donate wheelchair-accessible bus to Stapledon School
THE Stapledon School received a new wheelchair-accessible bus yesterday through a donation from Prime Minister Philip Davis and Minister of Innovation and National Development Sebas Bastian, a move school officials said would significantly improve transportation for students with disabilities.
‘I can’t fight these people no more’
MORE than two years after Marvin and Aynalel Deveaux reported that $9,000 disappeared after a police search of their Marathon Estates home, Mr Deveaux has died without learning the outcome of the investigation or what became of money his widow says was meant to help fund medical treatment in Turkey.
Bail granted for man accused of hiding escaped suspect Culmer
A MAN accused of harbouring former fugitive and murder accused D’Angelo Culmer was granted bail yesterday.
New Parks and Beaches head cannot guarantee budget limits
NEW Bahamas Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority Executive Chairman Jamahl Strachan could not guarantee yesterday that the agency will remain within its budgetary allocations, citing global price shocks while promising “increased oversight” at an authority under sustained scrutiny over runaway spending and the absence of a public audit.
Bahamas can shelter 14,000, but falls short of global mark
THE Bahamas can shelter about 14,000 people during a natural disaster, but officials say the country still falls short of the international benchmark as the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins.
Govt reports radio host for ‘false’ drug claims
THE Office of the Prime Minister’s Communications Director, Latrae Rahming, has filed a legal complaint with the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) against radio talk show host Darren Cooper over what he calls a series of false and defamatory claims linking governing MPs to drug trafficking.
Jury finds man not guilty of raping ex-girlfriend at her home
A 36-year-old man was acquitted yesterday of allegedly raping his 33-year-old ex-girlfriend at her home in 2024.
Bulgarian man denied bailover ATM skimming scheme
A BULGARIAN man was remanded to prison yesterday after he allegedly tampered with and skimmed seven ATMs in New Providence last month.
Police investigate suspected suicide at Indigo community
A MAN believed to be in his mid-20s was found hanging from a balcony at his home yesterday in what police suspect was a suicide.
Monday, June 1
Lamborghini and $1.4 million mansion: Alleged drug leader’s life of luxury
THE alleged head of a US drug trafficking organisation accused of importing cocaine through The Bahamas with the assistance of Jonathan ‘Player’ Gardiner was living a life of luxury 30 miles outside Atlanta, Georgia, until his arrest on suspected drug trafficking charges two years ago.
Afreximbank advances credit approval for Abaco hotel project
A PROPOSED hotel development in The Bahamas has cleared the first stage of Afreximbank’s credit approval process, with a senior bank executive saying the project could advance to formal approval and public announcement soon.
US man fined over fake cash and police assault
N American man was fined $3,450 on Friday for fraudulently spending movie prop money while visiting Nassau Cruise Port last week.
Sherwin-Williams opens Marsh Harbour location
Sherwin-Williams Bahamas has opened its latest retail outlet on Marsh Harbour’s Bay Street inside the former Sand Dollar shop.
Just 16% of Gov’t entities met Budget plan mandate
Just 16 percent of the Government’s ministries, departments, agencies and business entities (GBEs) heeded the Ministry of Finance’s call to submit annual and business plans as part of the 2026-2027 Budget preparations, it has been revealed, sparking pledges of a compliance crackdown.
Gov’ts net worth valued from accounting switch
The Government’s long-promised switch to an accrual-based accounting system is forecast to “near completion within the next two years” and, for the first time-ever, enable an accurate valuation of what Bahamian citizens actually own.
Power outages frustrate west New Providence communities
RESIDENTS in Love Beach and several upscale western New Providence communities say prolonged and recurring power outages have left them exposed to heightened security risks, spoiled food, disrupted work schedules and mounting repair costs.
Potter’s Cay vendors still waiting for BPL electricity
Potter’s Cay vendors say they are still waiting for Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) electricity supply to reach their stalls despite a previous government pledge that at least 25 would be connected by the 2026 first quarter.
Minister meets with aviation overseers
Bahamian aviation executives met Jobeth Coleby-Davis, minister of energy, utilities and aviation, at Margaritaville Beach Resort last Tuesday.
Aviation minister in call for stronger traveller safeguards
A Cabinet minister has signalled the Government’s support for stronger passenger protections, arguing that airlines should have clearer obligations to assist travellers and address complaints when disruptions occur for reasons within their control.
Housing grows ‘1.5 times slower’ over vacancy and disrepair woes
The Bahamas’ housing inventory grew “1.5 times slower” over the 12 years to 2022 when compared to the previous decade, it has been revealed, with the decline blamed on a reduced pace of new-builds as well as more properties falling into disrepair and tenant-weary landlords.
Taxpayers owed $500m by loss-making SOEs
Bahamian taxpayers are owed half-a-billion dollars in outstanding loans by loss-making state-owned enterprises (SOEs), it has been revealed, with nine key government entities collectively plunging into “negative equity” with debt liabilities exceeding their assets.
Carmichael Village owners told: Your homes are safe
The Ministry of Housing has moved to reassure Carmichael Village purchasers that their homes and investments are safe while asserting it knew nothing of the connections linking the project’s contractor to the general election day plane crash drug accused.
$43m in PPP financing now ‘crystallises’ as Gov’t liability
More than 30 percent of $140m in public-private partnership (PPP) funding has now “crystallised” on the Government’s books as a debt that has to be repaid by Bahamian taxpayers, the Fiscal Strategy Report 2026 has revealed.
Court upholds 45-year sentence for Mackey Street murder
A MAN failed last month to overturn his 45-year prison sentence for a 2019 Mackey Street murder.
Murder suspect gets two years jail after eight months on the run
FORMER fugitive and murder accused D’Angelo Culmer told a magistrate he was getting closer to God and staying out of sight before he was sentenced to two years in prison on Friday for escaping from the Magistrate’s Court Complex last October.
Crown seeks 3 to 6 years in first judge-alone trial
THE prosecution recommended on Friday that a man convicted of dry humping his nine-year-old female cousin in their South Beach Drive home in 2014 be sentenced to three to six years in prison, while the defence called for a more lenient 12-month term.
Pilots released from hospital after negative Ebola tests
TWO foreign nationals were released from Princess Margaret Hospital over the weekend after testing negative for Ebola following more than a week in quarantine prompted by their recent travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Bahamas signs ICAO deal to boost aviation oversight
THE Bahamas has signed an agreement with the International Civil Aviation Organization aimed at strengthening aviation regulation, safety oversight, and international cooperation.
Vast scale of DEA drug trafficking probe revealed
THE arrest of Jonathan 'Player' Gardiner after the Election Day plane crash has revealed the vast scale of the US Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) ongoing investigations into US-bound narcotics trafficking through The Bahamas, The Tribune can reveal today.
Gaming Act doesn’t bar Cabinet picks, board says
THE Gaming Board said on Friday that the Gaming Act does not bar Sebas Bastian and Leslia Miller-Brice from serving in Cabinet, but critics quickly accused the regulator of dodging the question of whether the ministers or their close relatives still hold direct or indirect interests in licensed gaming houses.
Murder suspect gets two years jail after eight months on the run
FORMER fugitive and murder accused D’Angelo Culmer told a magistrate he was getting closer to God and staying out of sight before he was sentenced to two years in prison on Friday for escaping from the Magistrate’s Court Complex last October.
Woman traumatised after boyfriend killed
THE girlfriend of a 23-year-old man shot and killed just feet from his Elizabeth home recalled ducking for cover as bullets rang out, only to discover moments later that she had been hit and her boyfriend fatally wounded.
Punching their tickets
THREE throwers and four quarter-milers all booked their tickets for a trip to Eugene, Oregon, to compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Outdoor Track and Field Championships June 10-13.
Mitchell calls FNM demands for Halkitis resignation ‘stupid’
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party chairman Fred Mitchell has dismissed opposition calls for Finance Minister Michael Halkitis to resign as “stupid”, escalating the government’s defence of the minister after he admitted he previously served as a director of Top Notch Builders.
Advocate pushes for shelter 21 years after sister’s murder
COMMUNITY advocate Shavonne Munnings is pushing to turn 21 years of grief into a refuge for battered women and children, renewing her call for support to establish Tiffany’s Haven in memory of her sister, Tiffany Smith, who was murdered by her spouse.
Ian Kerr new athletes' rep
OVER the next year as he sits in the chair as the new athletes’ representative for the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations, sprinter Ian Kerr said he hopes to bring more transparency for the athletes in track and field.
'Wemby' and Spurs win the West, topple Thunder in Game 7 to reach NBA Finals
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs started the Western Conference finals with a win in Oklahoma City, then ended the series the same way.
Man fined $10,000 over ammo
A MAN was fined $10,000 on Friday after admitting he had nine rounds of ammunition in his Porkfish Drive home last week.
