Friday, May 29
Bahamian actress lands role on Tyler Perry’s The Oval
GROWING up in Abaco with her family, Kristin McIntosh often watched stars on television without ever imagining she could one day become one herself. Today, the 35-year-old actress has a guest recurring role as a reporter on Tyler Perry’s hit drama The Oval.
Veteran journalist Opal Roach replaces Clint Watson at ZNS
VETERAN broadcast journalist Opal Roach has been appointed acting general manager of the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas, replacing Clint Watson at the helm of ZNS.
Daylight ambush leaves man dead and woman injured
A MAN in his early 20s was shot dead and a woman wounded in a daylight ambush in Elizabeth Estates yesterday, as grieving relatives wept and struggled against police barricade tape while officers processed the country’s 27th murder scene for the year.
BPSU members demand answers over alleged financial mismanagement
BAHAMAS Public Services Union members in Grand Bahama have given union President Kimsley Ferguson seven days to answer allegations of financial mismanagement and constitutional breaches after protesting outside the union’s Freeport building on Thursday.
Bimini man faces child cruelty and gun charges
A BIMINI man accused of exposing an eight-year-old child in his care to unnecessary suffering and possessing a handgun with intent to endanger the child’s life was charged and remanded to prison yesterday.
Escaped murder suspect caught after eight months on the run
ESCAPED murder accused D’Angelo Culmer was captured on Thursday after nearly eight months on the run, ending a manhunt that led to investigations and police tribunal proceedings against officers responsible for his custody.
Halkitis denies Gardiner hired him
FINANCE Minister Michael Halkitis yesterday confirmed that he previously served as a director for Top Notch Builders after initially denying any involvement with the company when questioned by The Tribune a day earlier.
Suspect gets $5,000 bail in robbery
A MAN accused of robbing another man of a wallet containing $1,746 on East and Plantol Streets last week was granted bail yesterday.
100 Jamz turns up the heat with Memorial Day weekend promotions
The Bahamas’ number one radio station, 100 JAMZ, officially kicked off the summer season with a lineup of events and listener giveaways spanning from Athol Island to Miami, Florida.
US asks police to expand search
AMERICAN investigators have reportedly asked Bahamian police to expand the search for missing American Lynette Hooker after electronic location data allegedly conflicted with her husband’s initial account of the night she disappeared.
Government awaits test results for pilots quarantined at PMH
THE government reported no new developments yesterday in the case of two foreign nationals quarantined at Princess Margaret Hospital, with officials still awaiting international test results days after the men were isolated on arrival at Lynden Pindling International Airport.
Man ordered to serve prison time for manslaughter conviction in infant’s death
A man who admitted causing the death of a three-month-old infant in his care was ordered into custody yesterday after the Court of Appeal ruled the trial judge had no legal authority to suspend his two-year prison sentence.
Attempted murder suspect granted bail after three years
A MAN accused of a near-fatal shooting in Pinewood Gardens in 2023 that left a man paralysed was granted bail yesterday.
Elderly man gets conditional discharge for cutlass assault
AN elderley man who admitted assaulting another man with a cutlass on Grant Street last week was ordered to be of good behaviour.
Man jailed for sleeping with gun
A MAN was sentenced to 30 months in prison after he admitted falling asleep with a gun on his lap outside an apartment complex on Hillbrook Road and Edward Avenue earlier this week.
Thursday, May 28
Ombudsman and probe commission get low funding in new budget
THE Davis administration has earmarked just $40,000 for the Office of the Ombudsman and $100,000 for the Independent Commission of Investigations, two bodies it has promoted as central to strengthening accountability and investigating official misconduct.
Govt unveils $4.4bn budget projecting $223.1m surplus
THE Davis administration yesterday unveiled its first Budget since securing a second term, projecting a $223.1m surplus while offering targeted relief to first-time homeowners and households and raising revenue from the country’s largest businesses, foreign-owned property, immigration applicants and commercial users of public services.
Supermarket mogul dead at 88
BUSINESSMAN Rupert Roberts Jr, OBE, the grocery pioneer who built Super Value into the country’s largest Bahamian-owned supermarket chain and became a commanding voice in debates over food prices and the cost of living, died on Tuesday night on the eve of his 89th birthday.
Healthcare the focus of 2026 govt budget
The Government is targeting a $470m revenue increase for the 2026-2027 fiscal period despite this year’s collection pace lagging 2024-2025, it was revealed yesterday, as it cut the forecast Budget surplus by 24 percent.
Suspect jailed for carjacking
A MAN accused of an armed carjacking on Saunders Beach earlier this month was remanded to prison yesterday.
Opposition leader slams budget, demands accounting of funds
OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard yesterday demanded an accounting of how more than $200,000 in publicly funded gift certificates were allegedly distributed in Abaco during the general election, accusing the government of failing to address the controversy in its 2026/2027 Budget Communication.
New budget targets healthcare with clinic and hospital funding
THE Davis administration yesterday allocated $11.6m to build and upgrade Family Island clinics and committed an initial $20m to its proposed New Providence hospital, as it faces persistent scrutiny over poor conditions, manpower shortages and limited capacity in the public healthcare system.
Govt announces plan to buy 40 fire trucks in new budget
THE Davis administration yesterday announced plans to acquire 40 fire trucks, strengthen prison security and expand maritime defence infrastructure as it faces continuing pressure over emergency response capacity and public safety.
Govt promises teacher raises and upgrades in new budget
THE Davis administration has set out an ambitious agenda to for further education reform in the upcoming budget, promising salary increases for teachers, higher grants for special needs schools and major school upgrades.
Over $24k raised for Bimini boy shot in head by brother
MORE than $24,000 has been raised through a GoFundMe campaign launched for eight-year-old Duran Saunders of Bimini, who is fighting for his life at a Florida hospital after he was accidentally shot in the head by his 12-year-old brother nearly a week ago.
PM silent on Gardiner crash amid ‘Politician-1’ protests
PRIME Minister Philip Davis and Aviation Minister Jobeth Coleby-Davis ignored questions over the plane crash off the Florida coast involving Eric ‘Player’ Gardiner yesterday, while FNM deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright led a protest outside the House of Assembly demanding answers about allegations of political links to drug trafficking.
STATESIDE: Of wars and history - where does Trump go from here?
THE IRAN War started 13 weeks ago. A decades long standoff between Iran and the US began with the Iranian revolution that overthrew the Shah’s royal regime in 1979.
FRONT PORCH: Which way now? FNM needs period of discernment and dialogue
FOLLOWING its second consecutive general election loss, the Free National Movement (FNM) needs a period of discernment and dialogue.
New cruise pier and school planned for GB
FINANCE Minister Michael Halkitis yesterday said Grand Bahama is poised to benefit from surging tourism arrivals, reduced electricity costs and new infrastructure investments, including a cruise ship pier complex, airport management services and a new high school.
Man faces attempted murder
A MAN accused of a near-fatal shooting near East Bay Street earlier this year was remanded to prison this week.
RBDF officer faces gun charge
A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force officer was granted bail yesterday after she was accused of possessing an unlicensed firearm and ammunition in a home.
Suspect in tenant rape granted $15k court bail
A MAN accused of raping his female tenant on Hospital Lane last month was granted bail yesterday.
Pension reform revival to cap $3bn unfunded Gov’t liabilties
The Government yesterday moved to revive long-awaited public sector pension reform in a bid to halt growth in unfunded liabilities that now stand at $3bn through the creation of a scheme where civil servants will help finance their own retirement.
Key tax arrears jump 27% to reach $1.8bn
Tax arrears owed to the Government under some of its most important revenue streams grew by $382m or 26.7 percent during the first nine months of the current fiscal year to hit $1.812bn at end-March 2026, Budget documents released yesterday revealed.
Taxpayer SOE subsidies surge by 19% to $655m
Taxpayer subsidies to loss-making state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are set to increase by more than $103m to $655m during the upcoming 2026-2027 fiscal year, driven largely by expanded healthcare spending, with other efforts focused on boosting transparency and efficiency for public-private partnerships (PPPs).
‘Cite the law’ used in $700m debt transfer
The Opposition’s leader yesterday urged the Government “to cite what law they are following” after it was revealed that $700m in net new borrowings, or debt, has been transferred to the National Investment Fund.
Finance minister hails ‘mould breaking’ growth
A Cabinet minister yesterday asserted that the Government is “clear eyed” about the challenges facing the Bahamian economy as he hailed this nation’s post-COVID rebound as “mould-breaking and outstanding”.
Bahamas’ import bill breaches $5bn mark
THE Bahamas imported around $5.1bn worth of goods in 2025, a 3 percent increase over the $4.9bn recorded in the prior year, while this nation’s total exports were relatively flat at $677.6m.
Wednesday, May 27
Sir Milo grandson’s legal ban: ‘Penalty doesn’t fit the crime’
A grandson of Sir Milo Butler, the first Bahamian governor general, yesterday disclosed he is “extremely crushed and disappointed” but still “holding my head high” after the prohibition on him practicing as an attorney for “misappropriating” $862,287 from AML Foods was upheld.
The Bahamas issues travel ban amid Ebola outbreak
THE Bahamas is denying entry to travellers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, joining the list of growing countries to restrict travel from the Ebola-affected countries.
Injured girl forced to wait hours at PMH for registration
A TEENAGE girl injured in a serious crash was forced to wait for hours at the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) because no intake staff were on duty to register her despite doctors and nurses being present, according to her mother.
Attorney loses appeal over $862k missing funds
THE Court of Appeal has upheld a decision to disbar attorney Craig Butler after he admitted to misappropriating more than $862,000 in funds belonging to AML Foods Limited.
Infrastructure and health lead new national budget
WITH the Davis administration set to unveil its 2026/2027 national budget today, investments in infrastructure and healthcare are expected to remain key priorities.
Crashed plane not licenced to fly, say investigators
The plane carrying 11 Bahamians which was forced to ditch into the sea on election day when both engines failed should not have been flying, according to the crash investigating authority.
Carmichael Village’s contractor owned by drug suspect-tied firm
The contractor developing the Government’s flagship Carmichael Village affordable housing project is owned by the company linked to the election-day plane crash drug accused, corporate records reveal.
Buying home is ‘out of reach’ for most
Bahamian tourism and food industry workers earn on average just 38 percent of the salary needed to service a “median” New Providence mortgage and meet bank debt demands, it has been revealed, with this nation’s house price-to-earnings ratio branded “remarkably high”.
Murder suspect jailed after breaching bail for four months
A MAN awaiting trial for four murders was remanded to prison yesterday after allegedly breaching his bail conditions for nearly four months.
Officer concedes errors during cross-examination in Gibson trial
A FINANCIAL officer submitted a flash drive containing banking and company information relating to former Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and his co-accused as evidence continued in the ongoing trial yesterday.
Organisers expect strong Carnival turnout despite no state backing
BAHAMAS Carnival organisers say they expect a positive turnout for next week’s festivities even after deciding not to seek government sponsorship for extra funding support.
Officials unsure when delayed Lowe Sound school will open
EDUCATION Director Dominique McCartney-Russell said Lowe Sound Primary School is nearing completion, although officials are still unable to provide a firm opening date for the long-delayed campus.
Family left devastated after blaze destroys Golden Gates home
A WEEK after a devastating fire ravaged her family’s home, Briel Seymour said she is still struggling to process the loss as her nine-member family remains separated and staying with relatives.
Bail denied for suspect in daytime car shooting
A 31-year-old man accused of a fatal shooting on Dunmore Avenue earlier this month was remanded to prison yesterday.
Man remanded to prison over near-fatal Lyford Hills ambush
A man was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of a near-fatal shooting in the Lyford Hills community earlier this month.
Woman hospitalised after suspected suicide attempt
A 35-year-old woman was hospitalised on Monday after ingesting a large quantity of medication in what police are classifying as a suicide attempt.
Fifty-two new teachers commissioned as education officials tackle teacher shortages
FIFTY-TWO teacher graduates were commissioned during a special ceremony yesterday as education officials continue efforts to address longstanding teacher shortages across the public school system.
Student ID rollout progressing 'slowly'
NEARLY a year after announcing plans to introduce new student ID cards, education officials still have no clear timeline for the programme’s roll-out.
Tuesday, May 26
Fidelity/Central Gas Panthers dominate Battle of the Islands Volleyball Tournament in GB
THE Fidelity/Central Gas Panthers Volleyball Team returned from Grand Bahama where they continued their dominance of the Battle of the Islands Volleyball Tournament.
Devynne Charlton lowers her national record in 100 hurdles
FOR the second consecutive weekend, Devynne Charlton lowered her Bahamian national women’s 100m hurdles record, while Shaunae Miller-Uibo improved on her season’s best performance in the 200m.
GB Chamber seeks Gov’tand Port’s ‘collaboration’
The Grand Bahama business community is seeking greater transparency and consultation over reforms involving the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) and other development projects, arguing that investor confidence will depend on “visible progress” and clear execution plans.
Fire devastates well-known gas station on Kemp Road
A FIRE tore through the Kemp Road Service Gas Station early Monday morning to leave one of the area’s most recognisable businesses heavily damaged, and residents and officials rallying around the family who have owned and operated it for decades.
Taxpayers forecast to pay $50m on controversial PPP
Bahamian taxpayers are scheduled to pay more than $50m for the Government’s Eight Mile Rock administrative complex, built by a contractor and developer linked to the general election day plane crash drug suspect, due to a 48.8 percent surge in costs and a near-$17m interest bill.
‘Security failures’ at Old Fort Bay allegedly allowed man to enter expat resident’s home
SECURITY failures at the upscale gated community Old Fort Bay allowed a man to enter the property of an expat resident early Friday morning, resulting in violent threats, extensive property damage and a police investigation, the resident at the centre of the incident has alleged.
Boy, 8, seriously injured in Bimini shooting incident
NATIONAL Security Minister Myles Laroda yesterday issued a strong appeal to licensed firearm owners to properly secure their weapons around children after an eight-year-old boy was seriously injured in a shooting incident in North Bimini on Saturday night.
The day Gardiner’s life - along with the plane on which he was a passenger - came crashing down
When Jonathan ‘Player’ Gardiner left Nassau on the now infamous election day charter flight early on the morning of May 12 – to do whatever it was he was tasked with doing that day - the last place on earth the big-time drug kingpin would have wanted to end up was in the United States of America.
Crash pilot: I am no DEA informant
THE pilot at the controls of the Election Day plane which crash-landed at sea carrying drug smuggling kingpin Jonathan Gardiner has categorically denied being an undercover informant for the United States Drugs Enforcement Agency (DEA).
Ex-ambassador’s 20-year ban over ‘misappropriation’
The Bahamas’ former ambassador to Bahrain has been banned from holding any meaningful post in this nation’s financial services industry for 20 years after confessing that he “misappropriated significant client funds”.
Foreigners at PMH have not shown any symptoms of Ebola
TWO foreign nationals being monitored at the Princess Margaret Hospital after recent travel from the Democratic Republic of Congo are in good health and have not shown any symptoms consistent with Ebola Virus, according to health officials.
Mother of murdered man calls for justice
THE grieving mother of a 21-year-old man shot dead while on his way to buy a cellphone said she needs answers about why the gunman targeted her “innocent” son, saying the attacker could have grabbed any of his belongings instead of taking his life.
FACING REALITY: Does domestic violence get the serious attention it needs?
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66-year-old mother’s partially decomposed body discovered in bushes off Coral Road
A FAMILY’s search for their missing 66-year-old mother ended in anguish on Sunday after her partially decomposed body was discovered in bushes off Coral Road, dashing any hope her relatives had of finding her alive.
62-year- old man found dead in North Eleuthera
A 62-year-old man was found dead in North Eleuthera on Sunday in what police are classifying as a suspected drowning.
43-year-old woman travelling to Haiti arrested at airport for allegedly failing to declare nearly $74,000 in cash
A 43-year-old woman travelling to Haiti was arrested at the airport over the weekend for allegedly failing to declare nearly $74,000 in cash, police said.
Haitian woman charged with fraudulently obtaining several national documents
A HAITIAN woman was charged on Friday with fraudulently obtaining several Bahamian national documents, the latest in a series of such cases in recent months.
Police corporal accused of stealing thousands of dollars from man during search granted bail
A 26-year-old police corporal accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a man during a search earlier this month was granted bail on Friday.
Trainee customs officer sentenced to four years in prison
A TRAINEE customs officer was sentenced to four years behind bars after police allegedly found two guns and 38 rounds of ammunition at his Kennedy Subdivision home last week.
Man accused of assaulting another man with a knife granted bail
A MAN accused of assaulting another man with a knife at his South Beach Drive residence was granted bail on Friday.
Pearl Island seeks dismissal of tourist’s leg-loss lawsuit
A Bahamian excursion destination and boat operator are both urging dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a US tourist over the loss of both her legs to a vessel’s propeller after staff allegedly told her to jump into the sea to urinate after being “plied with unsafe amounts of alcohol” and drugs.
‘Phenomenal’ job creation if economy expanded 3.8%
The Bahamas would have seen “a phenomenal amount of jobs” created with the economy growing by almost 4 percent in real terms during 2025, a senior banker has suggested.
‘Brutally honest’ Budget needed to shift trajectory
The Bahamas “is fiscally improving but structurally under-powered” as it enters tomorrow’s Budget, a well-known financial commentator is asserting, as he called for a revision to the 50 percent-debt-to-GDP target’s timing and the start of an “honest conversation” about taxation.
Saturday, May 23
Two isolated at LPIA amid Ebola concerns
HEALTH officials on Friday isolated two passengers at the Lynden Pindling International Airport after the travellers, who recently visited the Democratic Republic of Congo, were found to have a fever amid concerns over an Ebola outbreak in Africa.
Friday, May 22
UPDATE: Two passengers with fever isolated at LPIA after DR Congo travel
Two passengers with fever and a travel history linked to the Democratic Republic of Congo were placed in isolation at Lynden Pindling International Airport tonight.
Food store employees shaken by armed theft
EMPLOYEES at the Buy 4 Less food store on Blue Hill Road South were left shaken after an armed robbery on Wednesday afternoon.
Opposition seeks answers on ‘ballooning’ Gov’t debt
The Opposition yesterday said it will demand “answers” from the Government on why the “ballooning” national debt is increasing at a much faster rate than its annual fiscal deficits and its continued reliance on borrowing amid record revenues.
Construction feels pressurefrom 30% aggregate jump
The Bahamian Contractors Association’s president yesterday warned that price hikes of up to 30 percent for aggregate materials, such as sand, and growing shortages of limestone fill are placing mounting pressure on construction with little sign that cost pressures will ease soon.
‘Dismiss $600m damages bid over Supreme Court slip-up’
Resorts World Bimini’s majority owner is demanding that the $600m damages claim launched against it by the project’s original developer be dismissed because it failed to obtain the Bahamian Supreme Court’s permission prior to bringing the action.
DIR VAT disputes a ‘huge confusion’ in real estate deals
A Bahamian realtor yesterday warned that disputes over property sale valuations are delaying transactions to the point where “everybody loses” as he urged the Government to place priority focus on making the Department of Inland Revenue’s (DIR) acceptance process as “seamless” as possible.
Manufacturing hubs key to drive self-sufficiency
As the dust settles after another general election, the national focus must now shift from politics to production. The Bahamas stands at a defining moment where the conversation must shift towards practical economic transformation.
Security executive not ‘big advocate’ for armed guards
BUSINESSES concerned about robberies and violent crime should prioritise stronger security procedures, surveillance and staff training instead of choosing to arm security guards, an industry executive argued yesterday.Gamal Newry, president of Preventative Measures, said businesses often overlook fundamental security practices that can reduce crime risks before incidents escalate.
Bahamian realtor details sector’s blockchain future
A Bahamian realtor has spoken at two international conferences on how blockchain and tokenisation are set to reshape the handling of land and property transactions.
Bahamas regains eligibility for US quality ship initiative
The Bahamas has regained eligibility for a US Coast Guard initiative that “recognises and rewards” flagged states and their vessels for “commitment to safety and quality”.
Chamber urges productivity, business ease Budget focus
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) chairman yesterday urged the Government to use next week’s Budget to deliver reforms that strengthen productivity, improve transparency and create a more business-friendly economy.
Family Islands: Execution critical for Gov’t pledges
Family Island officials yesterday said the Davis administration’s new development agenda could bring much-needed infrastructure and economic opportunities but warned that implementation and local consultation will determine whether the promises produce real results.
BTVI to ask public to help fund $250m mega campus
THE Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute unveiled a master plan yesterday for a proposed new 20-acre campus, but officials said the final price tag is still being calculated as the institution prepares to ask Bahamians and the private sector to help fund the project.
Classes to resume Tuesday after school scabies outbreak
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology said classes are expected to resume next Tuesday at the Harbour Island All-Age School in Eleuthera, following a brief suspension earlier this week after six cases of scabies were confirmed.
Royal Caribbean backs new farm to boost food security
A COMMUNITY farm backed by Royal Caribbean and the Ministry of Agriculture officially opened in Centreville yesterday, with organisers saying the project is aimed at helping residents facing food insecurity while pushing The Bahamas toward greater food self-sufficiency.
Walker denies lack of trust in Bahamian govt
US Ambassador Herschel Walker denied yesterday that the redaction of a Bahamian politician’s name from a US court filing reflected a lack of trust in the Bahamian government.
Campbell waits for own survey an overfished marine species
AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister Jomo Campbell said the government will wait for its own fisheries survey before deciding how to respond to a peer-reviewed study warning that several commercially important marine species in The Bahamas are overfished.
ORG chief taking Davis promise of transparency 'with grain of salt'
A KEY governance reformer said yesterday he is treating the Davis administration’s renewed promises on transparency with “a little grain of salt”, warning that the upcoming budget will show whether the government is serious about long-delayed reforms or merely repeating pledges it failed to deliver in its first term.
Pintard called out on Cartwright snub
FORMER Cabinet minister Leslie Miller accused Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard of being “mean-spirited” and “spiteful” yesterday, questioning why the opposition leader did not appoint deputy leader Shannedon Cartwright to the Senate after the FNM’s bruising general election defeat.
ERIC WIBERG: Lighthouses - Great Stirrup Light, Berry Islands & survival stories
Captain Mike Burke is legendary for his bold innovations going back to the 1960s, in which he capitalised on the number of unused classic sailing vessels and tapped into a nostalgic need.
Man accused of sex with teen denied bail, claims setup
A 26-year-old man accused of having sexual intercourse with an underaged girl last November was denied bail yesterday after claiming the allegations were part of a setup.
Pair granted bail after gun threat over parked car
A MAN and woman were granted bail after they allegedly threatened a man with a gun to make him move his car on Prince Charles Drive last week.
Man granted $10,000 bail after Potter’s Cay marijuana seizure
A MAN accused of having $6,000 worth of marijuana was granted $10,000 bail yesterday.
Man who escaped in stolen police truck remanded
A MAN who allegedly escaped from custody and stole a police truck earlier this month was remanded to prison.
Thursday, May 21
Rum Cay feud reignites
A long-running Rum Cay feud has suddenly reignited to endanger the multi-million dollar sale of one of the island’s most valuable and important economic assets.
FRONT PORCH: A fog of analysis after election
IN HIS book, Expert Political Judgment, political psychologist and writer Philip Tetlock, analysed more than 82,000 predictions made by 284 experts over a two-decade span.
Speech from the Throne puts Port Authority back in focus
THE Davis administration has put its fraught relationship with the Grand Bahama Port Authority back at the centre of its second-term agenda, pledging to reorganise arrangements with the body after years of confrontation over Freeport’s governance and economic future.
Govt outlines plans for AI Governance Act
THE Davis administration plans to make addressing artificial intelligence a major second-term priority, promising new laws to regulate the technology as concerns mount over its use in schools, court filings and the workplace.
Govt promises to activate and fund anti-corruption commission
THE Davis administration has promised to make the Independent Commission of Investigations fully functional and properly resourced this term.
Davis administration revives long-delayed FOIA promise
THE Davis administration has again promised to fully implement the Freedom of Information Act, reviving a long-delayed transparency pledge after failing to deliver the reform during its first term.
Immigration tops new govt agenda
THE Davis administration used the pomp and pageantry of yesterday’s Parliament’s opening to unveil a sweeping second-term agenda led by tough new immigration measures, including penalties for employers who abuse the work permit system and mandatory sentencing for public officers who facilitate immigration or passport fraud.
Man denied bail over alleged underage sex
A MAN accused of having sex with an underage girl in his car on Eneas Jumper Corner last week was remanded to prison.
Suspect remanded on rape charge
A MAN accused of raping a 19-year-old woman in 2024 was remanded to prison yesterday.
Smith and Rollins heckled during swearing-in ceremony
WEST Grand Bahama MP Kingsley Smith and Long Island MP Dr Andre Rollins were heckled yesterday as tensions over the Election Day plane crash and “Politician-1” allegations spilled into the ceremonial opening of Parliament.
STATESIDE: 16 months on - are we seeing signs of the end?
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Bahamian woman fighting a costly legal battle to keep her own land
A BAHAMIAN woman says she is fighting to keep her own land after learning that others had gone to court to claim it, forcing her to spend money on lawyers and surveys while racing against a 21-day deadline to object.
Patricia Deveaux and Lashelle Adderley return to lead the House and the Senate
BAMBOO Town MP Patricia Deveaux and Senator Lashelle Adderley were reappointed yesterday to lead the House of Assembly and the Senate, extending a historic arrangement that began in 2021 when women simultaneously led both chambers of Parliament for the first time.
FNM forces government to fix unconstitutional Senate vote
THE Davis administration was forced to replace Senator Keenan Johnson as Vice-President of the Senate yesterday after the Free National Movement accused it of breaching the Constitution by electing him to the post despite his appointment as a parliamentary secretary.
Man acquitted of having sex with underage girl in SUV
A MAN was acquitted this week of allegedly having sex with an underage girl in his SUV near Baha Mar in 2024.
Man and woman accused of armed robbery
A MAN and woman accused of robbing a man at gunpoint in the South Beach area last week after he tried to collect money she owed him were remanded to prison.
FOCOL chairman: BISX ‘deficient’ and needs change
FOCOL Holdings chairman yesterday asserted that the Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) is “very deficient” and “needs change” if it is to attract more major initial public offerings (IPOs) and fulfill the original vision for the country’s first-ever stock market.
Wednesday, May 20
Senior Customs officer faces 77 charges in $58k bribery case
A SENIOR Bahamas Customs officer was charged in Freeport Magistrate’s Court yesterday with bribery, extortion, money laundering and fraud involving more than $58,000 allegedly solicited from a local business and an American man while she was stationed in Exuma.
'Tell us identity of Politician-1'
THE Davis administration yesterday said it will again ask the US government for information about explosive allegations linking an unnamed politician to an international drug trafficking probe, even as a promised independent corruption watchdog remains unestablished.
Govt completes executive team with five new secretaries
THE Davis administration completed its executive team yesterday with the swearing in of five parliamentary secretaries.
Climate scientists heap praise on BACSWN’s world-first aviation platform
The Bahamas Aviation, Climate & Severe Weather Network’s ‘First-of-its-Kind’ US Certified real-time aviation carbon credits platform has attracted attention from leading climate researchers and policymakers examining emerging technologies capable of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the aviation sector.
Suspect denied bail after shooting man over gambling
A MAN accused of shooting a man after losing money to him in a gambling dispute on West Street earlier this month was remanded to prison yesterday.
Privy Council orders state to pay Ngumi another $50k
THE Bahamas must pay Douglas Ngumi another $50,000 after the Privy Council ruled that immigration officials had no lawful basis to keep the Kenyan man locked up for nearly three months while they did nothing to obtain the deportation order that could have justified his continued detention.
TikToker on bail for murder charged with stealing SUV
POPULAR TikTok personality Elias Fritz was granted bail after he was accused of stealing an SUV last week.
Security officer killed in tow truck collision while walking home in GB
A SECURITY officer walking home from work was killed by a flatbed tow truck in Grand Bahama on Sunday night, compounding grief for a family still mourning the recent death of his sister.
BCC urges PM to reconsider gaming-linked Cabinet picks
THE Bahamas Christian Council has urged Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis to reconsider the Cabinet appointments of Sebas Bastian and Leslia Miller-Brice, warning that their longstanding ties to the gaming industry have raised serious questions about conflict of interest, public trust and the integrity of executive power.
FNM demands answers from govt on identity of ‘Politician-1’ in drug probe
FREE National Movement officials yesterday pressed the Davis administration to say what it is doing to identify the person described in a recent United States court filing as “Politician-1”, warning that if the person is among those being sworn in to Parliament today, they should not be allowed to take the oath until the allegations are fully investigated.
Smith calls claims about his role in the crashed flight salacious and ill-conceived
PLP MP-elect for West Grand Bahama Kingsley Smith yesterday issued a statement about his alleged role in arranging an Election Day flight that crashed with a convicted cocaine smuggler aboard, calling them “salacious, defamatory and ill-conceived.” But he did not actually address whether or not he played any role in arranging the flight.
Tuesday, May 19
PM defends large Cabinet size - Pintard says backbench silenced
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis defended the size of his Cabinet yesterday, saying he needed the “best hands-on deck” to deliver on the PLP’s expanded mandate.
Super Value chief warns of food price increases
Super Value’s president is warning of potential food price increases, and a barrier to pay rises for hundreds of staff, due to the supermarket chain having to absorb “over $1m” in extra annual costs from the Government’s VAT exempt treatment of uncooked foods.
PM addresses Climate Scientists meeting in Nassau
PRIME Minister Philip Davis urged global climate scientists meeting in The Bahamas yesterday to treat small island states not only as subjects of study, but as partners in shaping the world’s response to a worsening climate crisis.
Sands calls for probe into $34m PPP deal’s ‘drug suspect’ link
The Opposition’s chairman yesterday called for an “immediate” probe into the $34m Eight Mile Rock administration complex deal after it was revealed the contractor appeared to have ties to a drug-accused air crash victim when the contract was signed in 2017.
Rolle calls for Watson to resign from ZNS job
FORMER Public Service Minister Brensil Rolle yesterday said ZNS General Manager Clint Watson’s appointment to the Senate raises serious questions about whether the Davis administration is bending public service rules for political convenience.
FACING REALITY: The destruction of our children destroys the future of our country
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WORLD VIEW: The OAS faces a moral test in Panama
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MP: No comment right now, buddy
THE MP said to have chartered the Election Day flight that crashed into the ocean with convicted cocaine smuggler Jonathan “Player” Gardiner aboard, declined to answer questions yesterday, saying only: “No comment right now, buddy.”
Researchers say conch, lobster and grouper stocks overfished
MOST of The Bahamas’ signature seafood stocks are being fished faster than the sea can replace them, with 11 of 12 commercially and culturally important species now classified as overfished in a new study led by Sea Around Us researchers.
Watson, Rahming and former NBA player Fox named to Senate
ZNS General Manager Clint Watson, Director of Communications Latrae Rahming and former NBA player Rick Fox were among the most closely watched appointments to the Senate yesterday, as the new Parliament began taking shape after last week’s general election.
Supreme Court awards $180k to victim of jitney crash
A SUPREME Court judge has awarded nearly $180,000 to a former spa worker who suffered a lasting neck injury after the Golden Rule jitney she was riding in slammed into the back of a car more than 12 years ago.
Man remanded over rape charge
A 29-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after he was accused of raping the mother of his young daughter in an abandoned building on East Bay Street earlier this month.
Bail denied for man in bar shooting
A 30-year-old man was denied bail after he was accused of trying to kill a man at a Dorsette Alley bar last year — the same man who was accused of fatally stabbing someone at the bar earlier that night.
Suspect gets bail in $34k theft
A MAN accused of stealing $34,673 worth of jewellery during a break-in at a Nassau Village home last year was granted bail yesterday.
Eleuthera man granted $8,500 bail
A MAN accused of threatening someone with a gun in his yard in Commonage, Eleuthera, was granted bail yesterday.
‘There’s no excuse you can give for pulling the country from the competition’
THE withdrawal of the men’s team from the prestigious Davis Cup tie in June in San José, Costa Rica, has drawn grave reviews from former and current Davis Cup players, who feel the decision will only hurt the future of the sport.
Award-winning Dorian documentary heads to Fusion this week
AN award-winning Bahamian documentary exploring the emotional toll of Hurricane Dorian and the COVID-19 pandemic will make its local cinema debut at Fusion Superplex this week.
OPM says Bahamas seeking information from US on DEA allegations
The Office of the Prime Minister today announced the government will seek information from American authorities as local law enforcement agencies begin their own inquiries.
Monday, May 18
US citizen allegedly beat and assaulted girlfriend in Abaco
AN American man allegedly beat, threatened and sexually assaulted his girlfriend in Marsh Harbour, Abaco on Friday.
Air crash drug accused linked to contractor in PPP legal fight
The air crash victim arrested and charged with drug offences by the US authorities appears to have been linked to a Bahamian construction company around the time it secured a $34m public-private partnership (PPP) deal with the Government.
Motorcyclist succumbs to traffic injuries
A 43-year-old man has died from injuries he suffered in a traffic accident on Queen’s Highway in Halls Landing, San Salvador.
INSIGHT: Rescued Bahamian turns out to be a Cocaine Cowboy
THE circumstances surrounding suspected drugs kingpin Jonathan Eric Gardiner’s arrest last Friday reads like something from the pages of a John Grisham thriller, with a bizarre stroke of luck for United States law enforcement authorities leading to his detention after a covert operation spanning at least three years.
Police investigate fatal daylight shooting on Dunmore Avenue
A 34-year-old man was shot dead shortly after arriving in the Dunmore Avenue and Symonnette Street area on Friday.
New five-year contract gives 460 Bahamasair workers higher pay
A NEW five-year industrial agreement valued at about $3.2m has been signed between Bahamasair and the Airport Airline and Allied Workers Union, giving more than 460 workers improved salaries, benefits and working conditions at the national airline.
Key prosecution witness denies double-crossing Gibson in trial
A KEY prosecution witness denied that she double-crossed and tricked Adrian Gibson and the Water and Sewerage Corporation into believing she was acting on behalf of clients.
Cabinet line-up changes and appointments announced
PRIME Minister Philip Davis appointed 21 Cabinet ministers and seven state ministers over the weekend after the Progressive Liberal Party’s landslide election victory.
Davis appoints one of largest Cabinets in history
PRIME Minister Philip Davis has given The Bahamas a ministerial team that rivals or exceeds those of larger Caribbean neighbours, placing nearly 30 ministers over a country of about 400,000 people and renewing questions about the size and cost of government.
FNM: Bastian and Miller-Brice posts may be tested in court
THE Free National Movement says the new Cabinet appointments of Sebas Bastian and Leslia Miller-Brice should be tested before the courts if necessary, arguing that the government has not fully explained how two people with known links to the gaming industry were cleared to serve as ministers under the Gaming Act.
Prime Minister names Jerome Fitzgerald to Cabinet post
JEROME Fitzgerald, whose political career was scarred by controversy over efforts to secure Baha Mar contracts for a company formed by his father, has been returned to Cabinet and placed in charge of economic affairs nearly a decade after the scandal made him one of the faces of the PLP’s vulnerability before its crushing 2017 defeat.
The Cocaine Files
A HIGH-RANKING Bahamian politician brazenly met with members of what they believed to be an international drug smuggling cartel to discuss a huge upcoming shipment of US-bound cocaine - inside the Bahamian Parliament Building, The Tribune can reveal today.
PM Davis to deliver keynote address at historic IPCC meeting in Nassau
MORE than 200 of the world’s leading climate change scientists will descend on Nassau this week
New Attorney general Munroe dismisses conflict concerns
NEWLY appointed Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Wayne Munroe dismissed concerns that his history of suing the government and representing clients charged by the state would create a conflict of interest in his new role.
Saturday, May 16
Davis names one of largest Cabinets in Bahamian history
PRIME Minister Philip Davis has unveiled one of the largest executive administrations in Bahamian history, swearing in a 28-member team of Cabinet and state ministers following the Progressive Liberal Party’s landslide general election victory.
Friday, May 15
Man remanded to prison over Baillou Hill Road bus shooting
A MAN accused in the near-fatal shooting of a bus driver and another man on Baillou Hill Road last month was remanded to prison yesterday.
Bahamas to host 200 global climate scientists next week
More than 200 of the world's leading climate change scientists will descend on Nassau next week as The Bahamas hosts a crucial international conference - the largest gathering of its kind ever held in the Caribbean.
Davis pledges to unite country as he is sworn in for second term as PM
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis was sworn in for a second consecutive term yesterday after leading the Progressive Liberal Party to a landslide victory on Tuesday, ending a three-decade pattern of Bahamians throwing administrations out after one term.
ERIC WIBERG: Lighthouses - Great Isaac Light, off Bimini
GREAT Isaac Lighthouse, on remote Great Isaac Cay, sits perched on a narrow rock 18 miles north of Bimini.
Munroe hints at govt return after losing Freetown seat
WAYNE Munroe hinted he could return to government in an appointed role after becoming the only sitting Cabinet minister to lose his seat in the 2026 general election, saying yesterday he was disappointed but not demoralised by his defeat in Freetown.
Ex-fiancée testifies Gibson holds Elite Maintenance company register
THE former fiancée of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson told the Supreme Court yesterday that he has the company register for Elite Maintenance, a business she previously claimed he owned from the shadows despite not appearing on corporate documents.
'We thought we was going to die’
PLANE crash survivor Olympia Outten wept yesterday as she recalled how she feared all 11 people aboard would die after their light aircraft nose-dived into the ocean after both engines failed in stormy conditions on an election day flight from Abaco to Grand Bahama.
PRD plans postmortem into election day voting problems
PARLIAMENTARY Commissioner Harrison Thompson said officials will conduct a postmortem into the 2026 general election after complaints that some voters were missing from the register, assigned to the wrong constituencies or forced to cast protest ballots.
Golding criticises lack of campaign finance laws
BAHAMIAN elections remain wide open to the influence of money because successive governments have failed to pass campaign finance laws despite years of warnings, former Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding said yesterday.
Election observers call for independent voting authority
DESPITE steps taken by the Davis administration to modernise the electoral process, The Bahamas still needs deeper reform in election management, electoral technology and the media environment, the Commonwealth Observer Group warned yesterday.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Reflections on elections – from black thumbs to low voter turn-out
SOMETIMES the smallest things catch you off guard, jolting and startling you into seeing something you thought of as normal with fresh eyes.
Immigration deports 107 Haitian nationals to Cap-Haïtien
The Department of Immigration yesterday deported 107 Haitian nationals to Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, as part of its ongoing enforcement efforts aimed at ensuring compliance with the country’s immigration laws.
Nassau Village resident jailed for possession of illegal firearm
A MAN who admitted having a firearm in his car in Nassau Village last week was sentenced to 18 months in prison yesterday.
Probation ordered for man who was injured in LPIA fight
A MAN was ordered to compensate someone he injured during a fight at Lynden Pindling International Airport earlier this month.
Carnival cruise passenger dies after jumping from balcony
A CARNIVAL Cruise passenger reportedly died after jumping overboard from his balcony while the ship was travelling to New Providence on Wednesday.
Thursday, May 14
Bannister says Pintard must resign after crushing defeat
FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Desmond Bannister said Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard should resign after the party’s crushing general election defeat on Tuesday, saying that is the traditional response when a leader loses a national election.
Election of nine women shows real progress, says former MP
FORMER opposition leader Loretta Butler-Turner said the election of nine women to the House of Assembly on Tuesday marks real progress for women in frontline politics, bringing the country closer to equal representation in Parliament.
Voter turnout voter turnout a ‘tragic’ 58%
TUESDAY’S unofficial voter turnout of 58 percent would mark a “horrible” collapse in participation if confirmed, Parliamentary Registration Department election consultant Geoffrey McPhee said yesterday, warning that turnout appeared to have fallen below even the 2021 snap election held under COVID-19 conditions.
Minnis ‘disappointed’ by loss but pledges to remain active
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Minnis said yesterday he was disappointed after losing the Killarney seat he held for nearly two decades, but insisted his independent bid was not the end of his public role in the constituency.
AAIA will not investigate circumstances of plane crash just outside Bahamian jurisdiction
THE Air Accident Investigation Authority said it will not be launching an investigation into a plane carrying passengers that crashed in waters off Florida’s coast Tuesday since the incident happened outside Bahamian jurisdiction.
Incumbents see vote totals rise as COI support surges at polls
SEVERAL incumbent MPs retained their seats with stronger vote totals than they secured in 2021, even as unofficial tallies from Tuesday’s general election showed the Coalition of Independents running competitively with the FNM in many New Providence seats.
Man faces attempted murder charge over park shooting
A MAN accused of a near-fatal shooting near a park in Nassau Village earlier this year was remanded to prison.
Man sentenced to 18 months for stealing police truck
A MAN who escaped from custody and stole a police truck was sentenced to 18 months in prison.
Second mistrial ordered as man convicted of indecent assault
A SECOND mistrial was ordered yesterday for a man accused of molesting a nine-year-old girl, the sister of his fiancée, though he was convicted of the lesser charge of indecent assault.
Murder suspect remanded over new firearm and ammo charges
A MAN awaiting trial for two murders was remanded to prison yesterday after he was allegedly found with a firearm and ammunition on Monday.
Wednesday, May 13
Voters face missing names despite short election lines
VOTING across most constituencies ran far more smoothly than feared yesterday, but repeated complaints about voters missing from the register or assigned to the wrong constituency gave some weight to the opposition’s pre-election concerns about the integrity of the register ahead of the general election.
COI plays major election spoiler as Bain falls short in Pinewood
THE Coalition of Independents failed to win a seat in yesterday’s general election, but it cemented its status as a spoiler that the major parties can no longer dismiss, siphoning off protest votes that might otherwise have strengthened the Free National Movement, especially in New Providence.
Sebas rises with win, as Fox fails and Munroe only minister to lose seat
RICK Fox’s high-profile bid for Parliament collapsed in Garden Hills last night, while Wayne Munroe became the only Cabinet minister to lose his seat and businessman Sebastian “Sebas” Bastian, the other outsized personality in the race, won in Fort Charlotte.
Former PM rejected by voters in historic independent bid
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Minnis’ break from the Free National Movement ended in a humiliating defeat last night, as Killarney voters rejected his independent bid and closed a nearly two-decade chapter in the seat he had represented since 2007.
Pintard non-committal on leadership after FNM loss
THE Free National Movement suffered a crushing defeat in yesterday’s general election, one that is expected to trigger an intense internal reckoning and pressure for Michael Pintard to step down as leader.
Landslide for Brave
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis shattered three decades of political precedent last night, leading the Progressive Liberal Party to a historic second consecutive term and ending a long cycle in which Bahamian voters repeatedly threw governments out after one term.
Tuesday, May 12
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Officials promise smoother voting process at the polls
PARLIAMENTARY Registration Department officials say they expect voting to run more smoothly today than last month’s chaotic advanced poll, with enough results expected by 9pm to show how the next government is taking shape.
Decision Day: Bahamians head to polls to choose next govt
BAHAMIANS go to the polls today to decide whether Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis secures the rare mandate for a second consecutive term, or whether they return the Free National Movement to power, extending the political ping-pong that has defined modern Bahamian elections.
FACING REALITY: We don’t need to be loud to be seen
d by the height of its buildings, the size of its economy, or the influence of its politicians.
Davis urges voters to 'choose progress' at PLP’s final rally
THE Progressive Liberal Party closed its campaign last night with a final rally at Montagu Park as Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis made his last appeal before today’s general election.
Pintard promises change at final FNM rally
FNM leader Michael Pintard closed the party’s campaign last night with a sweeping pitch for change, opportunity and accountability, telling Bahamians on the eve of the general election that the Free National Movement offers “a different path to not only rescue a nation, but to create opportunities for thousands of Bahamians” struggling under the Davis administration.
Sister demands answers after brother dies from bar beating
A MAN who returned home badly injured after an alleged attack at a bar off Faith Avenue, suffering extensive internal injuries and trauma throughout his body, died 13 days later in the hospital.
Caribbean Princess passengers denied entry over Norovirus
PASSENGERS and crew aboard the Caribbean Princess were not permitted to disembark at the Nassau Cruise Port after Bahamian health officials confirmed an increase in onboard gastrointestinal illnesses linked to Norovirus infection, according to the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
Man acquitted of sexually assaulting his young niece
A 29-year-old man was acquitted yesterday of sexually assaulting his 11-year-old niece in 2021.
Man remanded after shootout with off-duty police officer
A MAN accused of robbing and shooting at an off-duty officer outside a convenience store on Carmichael Road West last month was remanded to prison yesterday.
Man sentenced to 18 months for Eleuthera police escape
A MAN who admitted escaping from an Eleuthera police station last week was sentenced to 18 months in prison.
Two men remanded over $6.4m Andros marijuana bust
TWO men were remanded to prison yesterday after they were accused of involvement in a $6.4m drug bust in waters off Andros last week.
Woman in Eight Mile Rock found unresponsive in suspected suicide attempt
A 40-year-old Eight Mile Rock woman was hospitalised on Sunday after she was found drifting in and out of consciousness in a bathtub following an apparent suicide attempt, police said.
American drowns while snorkelling in Bimini
A 69-year-old American tourist died on Sunday after becoming unresponsive while snorkelling in waters off Bimini, police said.
Prison officer strikes gunman with car
A CORRECTIONS officer told police he struck an alleged gunman with his vehicle after the man reportedly opened fire on him outside a business establishment on Prince Charles Drive early Monday morning.
Man allegedly stabbed by family member
A 44-year-old man was stabbed multiple times and left in critical condition on Sunday after a violent confrontation with a relative in the Chippingham area, police said.
Monday, May 11
Father of three shot dead
A ROUTINE visit to his popular snack store, South River Wholesale, ended in tragedy for owner Sario Baker on Friday after he was fatally shot, leaving his wife and family heartbroken just days before Mother’s Day.
Rick Fox's Partanna 'chose not to build' despite multi-million dollar financing, says ex-staff
Ex-employees of Rick Fox’s climate-resilient construction venture are asserting The Bahamas was “not even in the rear view mirror” after sealing its early 2024 deal with the Government as it “chose not to build” despite assembling multi-million dollar financing.
PM promises sweeping reforms on election eve
THE PLP and FNM neared the end of their campaigns with contrasting election-eve appeals over the weekend
WORLD VIEW: The Caribbean’s limits in absorbing other states’ deportees
Migration policy is a matter of sovereign control.
Man granted bail after alleged double break-in
A MAN accused of breaking into a man’s house twice in just over a month was granted bail yesterday.
PM pays tribute to 'Fallen Four' at wreath laying ceremony
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis paid tribute to The Bahamas’ ‘Fallen Four’ at a wreath laying ceremony yesterday.
BUT warns members industrial action could be imminent
THE Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson warned members that industrial action could be imminent if unresolved issues in negotiations with the government are not satisfactorily addressed.
Rick Fox accuses Rubis of refusing to accept his payment for gas for Bahamian mothers
FNM Garden Hills candidate Rick Fox yesterday accused Rubis of refusing to accept his payment for gas for Bahamian mothers as part of what he called a Mother’s Day initiative — a misunderstanding the company said stemmed from a lack of proper notice needed to prepare for the exercise.
Bail granted for man alleged to have aided escape of armed robber in Eleuthera
A MAN who allegedly helped an armed robbery suspect escape in Eleuthera last week was granted bail on Friday.
BEWU boss: 'This is our contract. It has nothing to do with politics'
DAYS before the general election, more than 800 junior line staff at Bahamas Power and Light received a $3,500 lump-sum payment last week as part of a “cost of living supplement” included in their industrial agreement, according to union leader Kyle Wilson.yle wilson
American woman, 88, dies after mobility scooter accident
AN 88-year-old American woman died on Saturday after she reportedly drove a mobility scooter off a pier at a Grand Bahama resort.
Courts rejects late appeal against conviction for unlawful sexual intercourse with 13-year-old girl
THE Court of Appeal has dismissed an application by Vakeito Melkeva Ferguson to extend the time to appeal his conviction for unlawful sexual intercourse with his girlfriend’s 13-year-old daughter, ruling that the proposed appeal had “no realistic prospects of success”.
Couple plead not guilty in $11K air-conditioning theft case
A MAN and woman were accused of stealing $11,435.80 from an air-conditioning company last year.
Suspect charged with attempted murder and multiple break-ins, remanded to prison
A MAN accused of attempted murder and a string of shopbreaking offences was remanded to prison on Friday.
New healthcare facility to address long-standing "gaps" in follow-up injury care
HEALTH officials on Friday opened a new Public Hospitals Authority rehabilitation and wellness facility they said would close long-standing gaps in follow-up care for people recovering from injuries, living with disabilities or managing chronic conditions.
Bahamas Health Ministry on hantavirus alert after cruise outbreak
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said officials are tracking a global hantavirus alert after an outbreak aboard a cruise ship killed three passengers.
BEYOND THE BORDER: Your student visa was approved! Yayy! What’s new on how to keep it
International students in the United States under F-1 (academic) and M-1 (vocational) non-immigrant classifications are subject to the most technically rigid compliance requirements in US immigration law.
Legal challenge stalls Marsh Harbour land ownership resolution
The Government’s plans to regularise land ownership for scores of downtown Marsh Harbour residents and businesses have stalled after descendants of the original Crown Land grantee to the 242-acre ‘Key tract’ launched a legal challenge to the property’s compulsory acquisition.
PRD: FNM voter register claims "inaccurate"
THE Parliamentary Registration Department has strongly rejected what it called “inaccurate and misleading” claims by the Free National Movement concerning the voter register, refuting assertions that election rules are being changed just days before the general election.
Sunday, May 10
Man jailed for breaking into stall and stealing alcohol
A MAN who admitted breaking into an Arawak Cay stall and stealing $400 worth of property last month was remanded to prison yesterday.
Ingraham accuses PLP of buying votes in Abaco
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham accused the Davis administration of trying to influence Abaco voters by wiping electricity arrears for residents of Grand Cay and Moore’s Island, telling FNM supporters the Progressive Liberal Party was “trying to buy some votes”.
Below-average hurricane season forecast for 2026
THE Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be below average this year, with one international forecast projecting 13 named storms, six hurricanes and two major hurricanes.
Repeat child molester gets 13-years prison for latest attack
A REPEAT child molester was sentenced to 13 years in prison yesterday for having sex with a nine-year-old boy he lured into his home shortly after being released from prison for raping a five-year-old boy.
Friday, May 8
ERIC WIBERG: Lights and wrecks of Ragged Island, the Jumentos, and Long Island
HMS Spey took on a local pilot at Crooked Island and then doubted him.
Herbalist brings plant-based diet to Paradise Island market
Herbalist Derica Clarke is her own walking testimony to the power of healthy living.
Fiancée defends accused in child molestation trial
A WOMAN yesterday said she could not believe allegations that her fiancé molested her nine-year-old sister in 2024.
Munroe: Ingraham has no record to talk about on immigration
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe accused the FNM yesterday of using former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham to prop up Michael Pintard’s leadership.
Murder suspect fined $2,500 for 111-day bail breach
A MAN awaiting trial for a 2019 murder in Chippingham was fined $2,500 yesterday after admitting he breached his bail conditions for 111 days.
Unfulfilled promises hurt PLP in Long Island race
LONG-TIME political observers believe FNM stronghold Long Island could be more competitive this election cycle, but a senior PLP campaign figure on the island doubts his party can take the seat.
Minnis blames Bahamians for immigration crisis
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said The Bahamas’ ongoing immigration challenges are being fuelled not only by illegal migration, but by corruption within the country’s own systems, arguing that Bahamians have exploited vulnerable migrants seeking a better life.
Pintard accuses PRD of altering election rules
OPPOSITION leader Michael Pintard yesterday accused Parliamentary Commissioner Harrison Thompson of seeking legal advice on whether potentially thousands of people whose names are not on the register could vote using regular ballots in Tuesday’s general election, saying such a move would alter election rules days before polling day.
Davis urges Grand Bahamians to ‘choose progress’ over FNM
Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis urged Grand Bahamians to “choose progress” as he defended his administration’s record and criticized the opposition during a PLP rally in Pineridge on Thursday.
Health warning issued as heat index expected to reach 108°F
RESIDENTS across The Bahamas are being urged to take precautions as dangerous heat conditions are expected to push heat index values as high as 108°F beginning today and lasting into early next week.
Pollwatch Bahamas launches interactive election map
POLLWATCH Bahamas has launched an online election platform that lets users forecast results in all 41 constituencies as the country enters the final week before voters go to the polls.
DIANE PHILLIPS: More than 50,000 repaired shoes – a cobbler’s half century view from East Steet & Wulff Road
Tyrone Wilson was nine years old when he began working with his dad, the shoemaker for the working Bahamian.
Thursday, May 7
Darville pledges to pass laws for families abandoning patients
THE Davis administration would pursue legislation to hold families accountable for abandoning relatives in hospital if re-elected, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday, sharpening the government’s response to a problem he said is clogging public hospital beds and delaying care.
Ingraham targets Sebas Bastian's potential to rise to prime minister
Former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham yesterday said he had no intention of campaigning against Prime Minister Philip Davis seeking a second term, but changed his mind over concerns about the Progressive Liberal Party’s future leadership.
FRONT PORCH: A free and fair general election?
BAHAMIANS were angry at the blinding confusion and insufficient health protocols at the Advance Poll held in 2021 during another deadly COVID-19 wave.
Petty promises 300 crown land deeds
PLP candidate Sylvanus Petty said the government plans to distribute more than 300 Crown land grants in North Eleuthera, making the pledge at a campaign rally Tuesday night amid scrutiny over how Crown land is being handled during the election season.
Mitchell blames 'poor communication' for advance poll box confusion
PLP chairman Fred Mitchell has warned that poor communication from election officials caused “regrettable confusion” over the movement of advance poll boxes this week, saying the party is being unfairly blamed whenever problems arise in the electoral process.
USCG appeals for tips on missing woman
A MONTH after Lynette Hooker disappeared from the boat she shared with her husband in Abaco, the US Coast Guard is appealing for information and seeking to speak with the owner of a sailboat believed to have been moored nearby.
Moxey urges peaceful conduct ahead of next week’s vote
NEWLY appointed Bahamas Christian Council (BCC) president Mario Moxey has issued a strong appeal for political candidates to be mindful of their conduct as election nears.
Darville launches mobile blood bank to ease PMH shortages
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday’s introduction of a mobile blood bank marks a major milestone for the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA), the Princess Margaret Hospital, and other tertiary healthcare facilities in New Providence.
Police probe suspected Village Road suicide
A MAN believed to be in his mid-40s was found hanging from rafters with cable wires around his neck in what police suspect was a suicide.
STATESIDE: OAS to monitor Bahamas elections
WE’RE in the late stages of a general election campaign here in The Bahamas, and word came yesterday from the Organisation of American States (OAS) that the organization has already “deployed our Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) to The Bahamas ahead of the elections.
BECAWU loses appeal attempt and faces $15k in court costs
THE Court of Appeal has refused an application by the Bahamas Educators’ Counsellors and Allied Workers Union (BECAWU) to extend the time to appeal a Supreme Court decision in an ongoing dispute over union recognition.
Judge rejects BCP election injunction
A JUDGE dismissed an application for an injunction to halt the May 12 general election after Bahamas Constitutional Party leader S Ali McIntosh raising concerns about the integrity of the voters’ register.
Man found guilty of conspiring to import firearms and ammo
A MAN was unanimously found guilty yesterday of conspiring to import nine firearms and more than 500 rounds of ammunition into The Bahamas in 2024, but was narrowly found not guilty of importing the same weapons.
Teens remanded after alleged armed carjacking at the beach
TWO teenage men accused of stealing a woman’s car at gunpoint while she was near Yamacraw Beach with her young godchild last week were remanded yesterday.
Man accused of Eleuthera bar gun threat gets bail
A MAN accused of threatening to kill another man with a gun at an Eleuthera bar earlier this week was granted bail yesterday.
Woman allegedly assaulted by father of her child
POLICE are investigating after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted while meeting her child’s father at an abandoned building near East Bay Street.
Wednesday, May 6
Davis calls FNM unfit while Pintard promises honesty
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis and Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard sharpened their attacks on each other in the final stretch of the campaign, with Mr Davis accusing the opposition of being unfit to govern and Mr Pintard promising “humble” and honest leadership if the FNM wins next week’s general election.
Union claims foreign nurses fast-tracked over Bahamians
BAHAMAS Nurses Union (BNU) President Muriel Lightbourn has raised alarm over what she describes as unequal treatment in the hiring process for nurses, claiming qualified Bahamian nurses remain unemployed while applications from foreign workers are being fast-tracked.
Govt buys GB Power - promises 37% cut
THE government has acquired all outstanding shares of the Grand Bahama Power Company in a deal Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said will cut electricity bills for Grand Bahama customers by an average of 37 percent, a major intervention announced one week before the general election.
ALICIA WALLACE: Countdown to election
WE ARE now less than one week away from the 2026 general election.
Calls for bridge fix after father dies in Exuma crash
PRESTON McKenzie was supposed to fly to New Providence to reunite with his wife and children. Instead, his body was found inside his overturned car in waters near the Barraterre bridge in Exuma, a death his family says should force urgent attention to the bridge’s poor lighting, limited guardrails and lack of proper warning signs.
Super Value owner back home after health scare
NINE weeks after being airlifted to a US hospital after been struck down with pneumonia, Super Value owner Rupert Roberts has finally arrived home in New Providence with a message to all Bahamians: “Take care of your health.”
Bell attacks Rick Fox over failed Abaco housing project
HOUSING Minister Keith Bell has accused Free National Movement Garden Hills candidate Rick Fox of failing to deliver on an Abaco housing project tied to his company, sharpening a dispute over who is responsible for delays in a promised development once touted as a major boost to affordable housing.
Fire crews tackle two blazes including fire near FNM HQ
FIREFIGHTERS responded to two separate blaze incidents within 24 hours, including a Tuesday afternoon fire involving derelict vehicles off Mackey Street and a late-night residential fire in Imperial Park that left one man with minor injuries.
Man who admits to separate knife, cutlass assaults sentenced to six months in prison
A MAN who admitted to separate knife and cutlass assaults was sentenced to six months in prison yesterday.
Man who broke into church and stole laptop sentenced to one year in prison
A MAN who broke into a church on Fire Trail Road West last Sunday and stole a laptop was sentenced to one year in prison.
Two men acquitted of allegedly pointing a firearm at police
TWO men were acquitted yesterday of allegedly pointing a gun at police in Garden Hills in 2018, an encounter in which one of the defendants was shot and injured.
Man's 25-year rape sentence reduced by one year
A MAN has had his 25-year rape sentence reduced by one year after the Court of Appeal found that the trial judge failed to acknowledge his remorse after conviction.
Tuesday, May 5
Pintard pledges help for families seeking answers on Dorian missing
NEARLY seven years after Hurricane Dorian tore through Abaco and Grand Bahama, Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard said his administration would help families still searching for answers about loved ones who vanished in the storm.
Abaco residents angry over wiped power bills
ABACO residents who lost homes, possessions and years of stability after Hurricane Dorian accused the Davis administration of insulting storm-ravaged mainland communities by wiping electricity bills for Grand Cay and Moore’s Island residents two weeks before the general election, while others remain without comparable relief.
Taxi driver wins unlawful arrest suit
A SUPREME Court judge has found police liable for unlawfully arresting, handcuffing and detaining a licensed taxi driver who was taken into custody near Prince George Wharf for “loitering and soliciting”, even though those were not arrestable offences.
Govt moves to wipe Miller's $30m loan
DOCUMENTS suggest the government has authorised a deal that would use lease payments allegedly owed to Leslie Miller’s Summerwinds Plaza companies to clear his more than $30.5m Bank of The Bahamas bailout debt and millions in real property taxes.
Bail denied in mother’s death
A MAN accused in the fatal shooting of a young mother while she and her three-day-old child were inside a car on Finlayson Street last January has had his latest bail appeal rejected.
Mitchell denies poll chaos but admits unacceptable waits
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party chairman Fred Mitchell rejected claims that last week’s advanced poll descended into chaos, even as he conceded that voters faced unacceptable waits and said election officials failed to properly calculate the number of booths, rooms and workers needed.
Police searching for two men who went missing during Exuma boat trip
POLICE are searching for two men who went missing during a boating trip near Exuma on Sunday.
RBDF seize $6.4m worth of marijuana after high seas chase
A JOINT operation with the Royal Bahamas Defence Force and its US counterparts led to the seizure of an estimated $6.4m worth of suspected marijuana yesterday after a high seas chase that ended 38 miles southwest of Andros.
Over 600 airport workers to benefit from new $10m industrial agreement
MORE than 600 union members across New Providence and the Family Islands are set to benefit from a new five-year industrial agreement valued at approximately $10 million, following months of negotiations between the Airport Authority and the Bahamas Public Sector and Health Professionals Union.
Man remanded over fatal shooting of young father
A MAN accused of fatally shooting a young father outside his home on Mekel Close South Road in March was remanded to prison yesterday.
Woman charged in near-fatal attack
A WOMAN accused of aiding and abetting in the near-fatal shooting of a bus driver and another man on Baillou Hill Road last week was remanded to prison yesterday.
Defence claims gun planted
CLASHING closing addresses were made in the firearm trial of two men, with prosecutors arguing that the pair pointed a gun at police and the defence claiming officers shot at the unarmed men in Garden Hills in 2018 for no reason.
Jaida Williams: Bahamas feels 'like a second home'
ANYTIME she gets an opportunity to skip over from her hometown in Miami, Florida, Texas Tech Lady Raiders basketball assistant coach Jaida Williams said she takes advantage of it.
Monday, May 4
FNM denies role in billboard mocking the prime minister
A BILLBOARD mocking Prime Minister Philip Davis over a supposed wet spot on his pants drew fierce political backlash over the weekend, with Progressive Liberal Party chairman Fred Mitchell calling it a “serious personal attack” and urging that it be reported to police and removed.
Turtlegrass resort forced to terminate over 50 staff
A key opponent of the $200m Rosewood Exuma project yesterday revealed it has been forced to terminate 53 staff amid its own planning approvals dispute with the Government as impacted workers pledged to “go to Rawson Square and fight for our jobs”.
Fox apologises to team but not to the PLP
FREE National Movement Garden Hills candidate Rick Fox apologised to his family and campaign team for his conduct during a recent advanced polling confrontation, but said he would not apologise to the Progressive Liberal Party.
PM: New airport to drive Cat Island trade, tourism
The Prime Minister says the opening of Arthur’s Town airport will bring “more people, more trade and more opportunity” to Cat Island as the Government advances its strategy of deploying infrastructure investment to drive economic growth across the Family Islands.
Mitchell tells PLPs ‘give more vouchers’
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell has urged the Progressive Liberal Party to “give out more vouchers,” becoming the first government official to publicly defend the distribution of Treasury-funded gift certificates in Abaco under the names of election candidates and party officials who do not work for the government.
BEYOND THE BORDER:
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WORLD VIEW: A pin, a principle, and the integrity of the Caribbean
THERE are moments in international affairs when a seemingly small act reveals a much larger contest of principle.
PRD defends returning officer after chaotic ballot box clash
THE Parliamentary Registration Department has defended a returning officer after Progressive Liberal Party candidate JoBeth Coleby-Davis blocked a classroom door, yelled that ballot boxes had to be watched, and demanded that the boxes be brought outside during a chaotic confrontation after Thursday’s advance poll.
Expert warns of cyber risks from unofficial voter website
A BAHAMIAN tech professional has warned that a now-removed website that allowed users to search voter information posed serious cybersecurity risks.
Mother of missing teen condemns political use of missing son’s photo
THE mother of missing teenager Devin Isaacs has condemned a circulating social media post that used an old photo of her son in a Progressive Liberal Party shirt, saying the image was taken in 2022 and that her child should not be dragged into election-season politics.
Pintard slams public funds spent on Trump ally lobbyist
THE Office of the Prime Minister has defended the government’s use of US-based public affairs advisers after it was revealed a close ally of President Trump and convicted felon is being paid $1.2 million-a-year to lobby the US on behalf of The Bahamas.
Saturday, May 2
OPM defends US lobbyists
THE Office of the Prime Minister has defended the government’s use of US-based public affairs advisers after a report by the Miami Herald detailed lobbying arrangements valued at $120,000 involving figures linked to Donald Trump.
Friday, May 1
Questions raised over Fox’s conduct in campaign clash
RICK Fox is facing questions over his conduct and temperament after a viral video showed him lunging at a man during a heated campaign confrontation.
Long wait times and scenes of confusion plague advanced poll
LONG lines, hours-long waits and scenes of confusion at yesterday’s advance poll have intensified scrutiny of the Parliamentary Registration Department, raising concerns about whether it is ready to manage the far larger and more complex demands of Election Day.
ERIC WIBERG: Cay Lobos, Old Bahama Channel, Southern Bahamas
THE UNESCO-designated lighthouse at Cay Lobos was completed in 1869.
DIANE PHILLIPS: You asked for it! More highs and lows of the week
IN MY column of March 20, I confessed to shamelessly borrowing a concept from Sunday Today Show host Willie Geist,
Outfielder Pheron Charlton earns postseason award
BAHAMIAN outfielder Pheron Charlton closed out his tenure with the Florida Memorial University Eagles men's baseball team by being named to the Second Team All Sun Conference.
Davis ducks questions on publicly funded PLP gifts
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis refused to answer questions yesterday about the apparent use of more than $200,000 in public funds for gift certificates distributed in Abaco bearing the names of Progressive Liberal Party candidates and officials, a practice critics say was criminal.
‘We just need a change’: Voters vent at advance poll
VOTERS at yesterday’s advanced poll delivered a blunt verdict on the state of the country, with dissatisfaction dominating many conversations and calls for change centred on cost of living, healthcare, immigration and governance.
Ingraham calls fake documents 'alarming' but doubt stolen vote
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said the rise in cases of people being found with fraudulent documents ahead of the general election are “alarming” even as he stopped short of suggesting the election could be stolen, as others in the Free National Movement have said.
Two Dominican women face charges over fake voter cards
TWO Dominican women were charged yesterday with fraudulently obtaining a Bahamian voter’s card, NIB card and passports, the latest cases as authorities crack down on fraudulent IDs ahead of the general election.
Jamaican man fined $4,000 over forged UK passport
A JAMAICAN man who admitted using a forged UK passport at LPIA last weekend was fined $4,000 in court yesterday.
Bahamian pilot returns home after four years in Venezuela
BAHAMIAN pilot Oran Munroe returned home yesterday after more than four years in detention in Venezuela, ending a prolonged case marked by delays, unanswered questions and sustained diplomatic pressure.
Man granted bail over indecent assault of 11-year-old girl
A MAN accused of indecently assaulting an 11-year-old girl in Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera, was granted bail yesterday.
Family seeks answers after Atlantis worker killed on job
A 64-year-old man has died after being critically injured in an industrial accident at Atlantis, with family members raising concerns about conflicting accounts of how the incident unfolded.
