Thursday, October 15
Geno Bullard Jr: 'When I'm coaching, I don't see them as women, but rather as athletes'
GENO Bullard Jr, a former Bahamian three-star athlete, continues to make an impression on the coaching fraternity in the United States of America.
Ramsingh-Pierre named president of Caribbean Equestrian Association
THE member federations of the Caribbean Equestrian Association (CEA) elected a new executive board for the 2026-2028 term at the CEA’s recent Annual General Meeting, naming Bahamian Catherine Ramsingh-Pierre as president.
Franco Miller Jr adjusting to pro basketball in China
BAHAMIAN guard Franco Miller Jr finished the Ningbo Rockets’ preseason schedule with a 15-point, eight-assist performance against the Zhejiang Golden Bulls on Sunday as he continues to adjust to professional basketball in China.
'Coach Yo' and Rebels rebuilding roster
BAHAMIAN head coach Yolett McPhee McCuin is preparing to lead Ole Miss into another competitive Southeastern Conference women’s basketball season, with the Rebels facing the challenge of rebuilding their roster after reaching the NCAA Tournament for the fifth consecutive year.
Bahamas requires more firms with credible continuity plans
Hurricanes do not call ahead. Neither do server crashes, ransomware attacks or sudden supplier collapses.
Gov’t eyes combined fuel buying for public utilities
THE GOVERNMENT is developing a national fuel procurement strategy that would combine the purchasing power of Bahamas Power & Light (BPL), Grand Bahama Power Company and the Water and Sewerage Corporation to secure better pricing and terms.
Doctors Hospital grants staff 22,144 extra shares
Doctors Hospital Health System (DHHS) yesterday granted its staff a further 22,144 common shares in the company through the second transfer in its employee stock ownership plan.
FIU sees 50% surge in suspicious transactions
THE FINANCIAL Intelligence Unit (FIU) dealt with a 50.26 percent surge in suspicious transactions reports (STRs) during 2025 attributed to “a continued rise in reporting activity and vigilance by financial institutions”.
Bahamas in terror reforms just days before inspection
THE BAHAMAS yesterday made critical reforms to its anti-terrorism law just days before this and other anti-financial crime defences are tested by international examiners to ensure they meet global standards.
Realtor launches his own brokerage
A Bahamian realtor has launched his own brokerage serving clients and investors across New Providence and the Family Islands after spending a decade in the industry.
Bahamian developer unveils $150m Aqualina completion
A Bahamian developer yesterday announced it has completed construction on phase two of its $150m, 60-unit Aqualina residential project at Cable Beach.
Bahamian developer unveils $150m Aqualina completion
A Bahamian developer yesterday announced it has completed construction on phase two of its $150m, 60-unit Aqualina residential project at Cable Beach.
NIF’s $311m outlay creates ‘major challenge’ to surplus
A SENIOR Bahamian banker yesterday argued that the Government’s use of the National Investment Fund (NIF) to finance $311m in capital investments creates “a significant challenge” as to whether the touted $39.3m Budget surplus is “accurate”.
STATESIDE: Fines, stripped of titles or the owners being forced to sell?
If you weren’t paying much attention to soccer developments in Europe, you might check on line and find that in the most powerful men’s soccer league in the world (the English Premier League) and the most powerful women’s soccer league in the world (the Women’s Super League, also in England), the same powerhouse club is in first place in both leagues.
FRONT PORCH: Leading grocery chain desperately needs to modernise stores
At the parking lot entrance in Cable Beach of one of the two stores owned by the leading supermarket chain in the country, sat a crater pothole that had not been paved for many months. It was finally paved just yesterday.
Letters: A voice for truth is silent
AFTER the air waves were liberated and private radio was ushered into existence, many Bahamians found their voices, voices which had been long silent. Firstly-but not in any particular order-were J T Lewis street, Pumpkin eater, and Braman Darling Ferguson.
Letters: A voice for truth is silent
AFTER the air waves were liberated and private radio was ushered into existence, many Bahamians found their voices, voices which had been long silent. Firstly-but not in any particular order-were J T Lewis street, Pumpkin eater, and Braman Darling Ferguson.
Letters: Parliament must act now on disability reform
There is a cost to delaying disability reform, and it is paid by people whose lives are already complicated by barriers others barely notice.
Letters: The need for genuine connections in family and society
THE governments proposed “Older Persons Rights, Protection, Care and Support Bill” is supposed to place a general duty on the next of kin to ensure that older persons can sustain an appropriate standard of living.
Letters: When will Pride Bahamas start agitating for same-sex marriage?
OVER the past holiday weekend Pride Bahamas held a slew of events in Nassau under the auspicious of the United Caribbean Trans Network.
NIB benefits "not being used to pay elderly relatives' care home bills"
SOME families are allegedly collecting National Insurance Board (NIB) benefits on behalf of elderly relatives at a senior citizens home while failing to pay their accommodation fees, leaving the home owed more than $200,000.
Rastafari group plans protest during King Charles’ visit
A Rastafari group plans to rally during King Charles III’s visit to The Bahamas, calling for reparations and a formal apology concerning injustices against people of African descent.
Jitney shut-down threat unless adult fares raised to $2.00
JITNEY drivers and owners are threatening to shut down New Providence services unless the Government urgently addresses soaring diesel prices and approves a 33 percent increase in adult fares to at least $2.
‘Historic’ budget ‘fiction’ as excludes NIF spending
THE PRIME Minister yesterday defended The Bahamas’ “first ever post-Independence” Budget surplus from Opposition charges it is a “fiction”, “false” and “empty” because it excludes the $311m in National Investment Fund (NIF) spending.
Cherise Cox-Nottage named chair of Caribbean Women in Leadership Bahamas
ATTORNEY and compliance executive Cherise Cox-Nottage has been named the new chair of the Caribbean Women in Leadership (CIWiL) Bahamas Chapter, heading a five-member executive committee focused on expanding leadership opportunities for women and girls.
Education ministry launches foundation to attract private investment in schools
THE Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has announced plans to establish an independent non-profit foundation to attract private sector investment and philanthropic support for education, as part of its wider efforts to transform the country's education system.
Popular One Blood reggae concert to celebrate 30th edition December 19
THE popular One Blood reggae concert will celebrate its 30th edition on December 19 with an all-inclusive experience inside the historic Fort Charlotte moat, featuring live entertainment, premium drinks and an expanded culinary offering.
Parliamentary Registration Department launches new electoral system
THE Parliamentary Registration Department (PRD) on Tuesday launched a new electoral system that will allow biometric voter cards to be produced locally as the government moves to phase out the purple voter’s card.
BPL blames faulty equipment for Eleuthera outages
BAHAMAS Power and Light (BPL) has blamed damaged engine components, faulty wiring and problems with rental generators for repeated electricity outages in Eleuthera, as the company apologised to residents and outlined plans to improve the island’s power supply by 2027.
Pair accused of possessing $76,600 worth of marijuana
A MAN and woman were accused of having $76,600 worth of marijuana in their home on Sandilands Village Road last week.
Customs officer faces trial over alleged sexual abuse of 15-year-old girl
A CUSTOMS officer is facing trial after being accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl he helped raise after allegedly giving her alcohol in 2023.
Teen jailed for three years after gun and ammunition found hidden in stove
A 19-YEAR-OLD man was sentenced to three years in prison after admitting to possessing a firearm and 28 rounds of ammunition at his residence on Saints Way last week.
Man accused of entering woman’s home and assaulting her
A MAN was accused of unlawfully entering a woman’s home on Acklins Street and assaulting her in August.
Investigations underway after 29-year-old woman’s suspected suicide attempt in local residence
POLICE are investigating a suspected suicide attempt involving a 29-year-old woman at a residence on Cowpen Road on Tuesday night.
Prime Minister Davis advocates for crucial amendments to Anti-Terrorism Act to safeguard financial services
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said amendments to the Anti-Terrorism Act are necessary to protect The Bahamas’ financial services sector from proliferation financing risks and ensure the country meets its international obligations.
FNM Leader Challenges PM on Ambassador’s Controversial DEA Comments
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard challenged Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis to say whether he agreed with Bahamas Ambassador to the United States Wendall Jones’ remarks that US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents had operated in The Bahamas without authorisation.
Laroda denies receiving money from Gardiner amid House row
PINEWOOD MP Myles Laroda yesterday denied receiving financial contributions from convicted drug trafficker Eric Gardiner during a heated House of Assembly exchange over political donations and government contracts.
Surge in child neglect cases exposes social worker shortage, urgent recruitment underway
THE Child Protection Unit is struggling with a shortage of social workers as reports of child neglect nearly doubled during the first eight months of 2026, prompting the Department of Social Services to recruit additional staff to investigate cases.
Davis announces historic $39.3m fiscal surplus
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday announced that The Bahamas recorded its first fiscal surplus since independence, reporting a $39.3m surplus for the 2025/2026 financial year.
Laroda defends police promotions amid vetting and board concerns
NATIONAL Security Minister Myles Laroda yesterday defended the vetting process for recently promoted police officers and the composition of the promotions board, amid questions over officers linked to court cases and a police bribery scandal.
Laroda defends prison medical care after inmate’s death
NATIONAL Security Minister Myles Laroda has defended the medical care provided to an inmate who died earlier this month, saying prison officials are confident he received adequate treatment before his death.
Wednesday, October 14
‘Knucklehead’ Johnson honoured in 7th annual Cross Country Invitational
SILVER Lightning Athletic Club thanked participants, schools, clubs and sponsors for supporting the seventh annual William “Knucklehead” Johnson Cross Country Invitational, which was held at St Augustine’s College on Saturday.
Devynne shares her knowledge with ‘next generation’ of hurdlers
THREE-time consecutive World Indoor Women's 60-metre hurdles champion Devynne Charlton returned to the track where she began her journey at the old Thomas A Robinson National Stadium on Saturday to share her knowledge with the next generation of Bahamian hurdlers by hosting a free clinic through the Devynne Charlton Barrier Breakers Foundation.
Statistics don’t always match economic reality
“The economy, stupid.” The phrase, famously associated with political strategist James Carville during Bill Clinton’s 1992 US presidential election campaign, was intended to keep the effort focused on the issue that mattered most to voters: The economy. More than three decades later, the expression remains relevant because regardless of the political noise surrounding an administration, people ultimately experience government through their pockets.
Fishermen face squeeze from soaring diesel cost
BAHAMIAN fishermen are struggling with rising fuel costs and the loss of VAT recoveries on business expenses, their Association’s president revealed yesterday, as higher operating costs eat into their earnings.
Eleuthera residents threaten BPL bill pay halt on outages
ELEUTHERA residents are threatening to withhold Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) bill payments in protest over persistent outages, mounting appliance damage and what they describe as prolonged delays when seeking compensation.
‘Private, political actors’ got in control of $1.5m vouchers
THE Opposition’s leader yesterday asserted evidence shows “private actors”, operating “outside the normal government processes”, may have had control over the $1.5m taxpayer-funded building material vouchers distributed before the general election.
Treasure Cay’s $177m deal ‘well on its way’ to closing
THE Government’s investment chief says the long-awaited completion of Treasure Cay’s sale is “well on its way” with “pre-construction” and demolition permits for its $177m redevelopment already obtained.
Two AGs to be quizzed over $700m NIF deposits
PARLIAMENT’S spending watchdog will tomorrow interview the present and immediate past Attorney General over the National Investment Fund (NIF) as it waits for proof $700m was deposited in its accounts.
ALICIA WALLACE: Three years on..
IN his open letter to Angela Davis, James Baldwin wrote, “For if they take you in the morning, they will be coming for us that night.”
Three men remanded to prison following allegation of gang-rape
THREE men were remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of gang-raping and indecently assaulting a 19-year-old woman in New Providence earlier this month, with one also accused of assaulting the woman and deceiving a police officer to evade the law.
Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit against Sandals over alleged assault
THE Supreme Court has dismissed an American couple’s lawsuit against Sandals Royal Bahamian over an alleged sexual assault by their butler on the eve of their destination wedding, ruling that they filed the case after the legal deadline had expired.
Letters: A prison sentence must not become a medical gamble
When a family learns that someone has died in prison custody, grief comes with questions most families never have to ask. Who was looking after him? Did anyone hear his complaints? Was the help he needed available when it mattered?
Letters: No one is coming to rescue us!
PREVIOUS letters to this column have progressively documented our national decline. They have catalogued failing institutions, collapsing infrastructure, and a citizenry too comfortable to notice.
Letters: Electric power cut to the main shopping district, why?
I appreciate the space provided to me at this juncture to vent on an issue dear to our hearts and for which we have been receiving the same short circuit suspension of our Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) connectivities.
BEMU issues warning over repeated school closures.
BAHAMAS Educators Managerial Union (BEMU) president Stephen McPhee has warned that repeated school closures could leave students struggling to recover lost learning time, while accusing the Ministry of Education of excluding administrators from discussions about the disruptions despite their responsibility for managing affected schools.
21-year-old avoids jail after smashing bar door and ‘boyfriend’s’ windscreen
A 21-year-old woman avoided a possible ten-year prison sentence after admitting to smashing the glass door of the man she believed to be her boyfriend’s bar and damaging his vehicle after an encounter with his ex.
Motorised wheelchair for a 'Miracle Baby'
AFTER years of physically carrying her daughter to and from school, Anna Thompson watched through tears of joy yesterday as 10-year-old Naveah Strachan, who was born with brittle bone disease and cannot walk, moved around independently for the first time in a motorised wheelchair.
Sands Pop & Redeem Reloaded ends with $10,000 winner
Music, ice-cold Sands beer and big cash prizes marked the finale of Sands Beer’s Pop & Redeem Reloaded campaign on Saturday, October 3, with Nassau resident Demetrie Duncombe claiming the $10,000 grand prize.
54th McLean’s Town Conch Festival celebrates Bahamian culture
The 54th Annual McLean’s Town Conch Cracking Festival was a resounding success, drawing residents and visitors to East End to celebrate Bahamian culture, culinary traditions and the island’s rich heritage.
39th annual Twenty Pearls programme kicks off with pinning ceremony for 46 young women
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Pi Upsilon Omega Chapter, marked the start of its 39th annual Twenty Pearls signature programme with a pinning ceremony for more than 40 high school girls on Grand Bahama.
Suspect charged with attempted stabbing murder using screwdriver on Hospital Lane
A 28-YEAR-OLD man was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of attempting to murder another man by stabbing him with a screwdriver during an altercation on Hospital Lane last week.
Two face charges for $5,000 alcohol heist and vehicle assault at Albany Resort
TWO men appeared in court accused of stealing $5,055 worth of alcohol from Albany Resort last week, with one pleading guilty to receiving stolen goods and facing a separate charge of assaulting a man with his vehicle.
Grand Bahama March and Rally highlights leadership and empowerment
YOUNG people, youth organisations, community leaders and supporters took to the streets of Freeport on Sunday for the Grand Bahama National Youth Month March and Rally, held under the theme “From Voice to Vision”.
Opposition leader Pintard still demanding answers over management of $700m linked to National Investment Fund
OPPOSITION leader Michael Pintard is still demanding answers over the management of approximately $700m linked to the National Investment Fund (NIF), saying the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has yet to receive critical financial records needed to establish where the money went and who authorised the transactions.
Public Accounts Committee had yet to find records showing who got vouchers under government-funded programme
THE Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has yet to find clear records showing who received vouchers under a government-funded programme involving more than $1.5m in taxpayer money, how recipients qualified or who authorised the payments, Opposition leader Michael Pintard revealed yesterday.
Beaches and Parks Authority chairman defends construction of boundary wall near Stokes Beach
BEACHES and Parks Authority chairman Jamal Strachan has defended construction of a boundary wall near Stokes Beach in Yamacraw, insisting Bahamians will retain access to the shoreline despite concerns that the development could restrict public access and claims that work was halted because the developer lacked environmental clearance.
Advocacy group calls for swift passage of Senior Citizens Bill and disability law amendments
THE Disabled Persons Organization (DPO) has called for the swift passage of the Senior Citizens Bill and proposed amendments to disability legislation, saying both measures present an opportunity to strengthen protections for vulnerable Bahamians.
Gene 'Sparky' Fountain hits out at financial barriers to healthcare.
COMMUNITY activist Gene “Sparky” Fountain hit out at financial barriers to healthcare as he recounted an agonising 11-hour wait at Princess Margaret Hospital in a video reportedly recorded before his death.
25-year-old man shot dead near entrance to Potter's Cay Dock
A 25-YEAR-OLD man was shot dead near the entrance to Potter’s Cay Dock early Tuesday morning on East Bay Street after a reported verbal altercation involving one of his friends and another male at a business establishment.
Bahamas marks International Day of the Girl 2026 with empowerment focus
International Day of the Girl 2026 was observed on Friday, slightly ahead of the official date, October 11, to the theme, ‘Silenced, Invisible, Deleted, Supporting Girls’ Rights.’
Minister pledges to push for more reliable power
A CABINET minister yesterday pledged to continue pressing for more reliable electricity supply in his Eleuthera constituency, where residents reported repeated power outages over the holiday weekend that disrupted homes and businesses.
Tuesday, October 13
Boating fees greater blow than fuel hikes
YACHT charter operators are again urging the Government to revisit taxes and fees, warning that the cost of such levies is driving vessels to competing destinations and inflicting a greater blow than soaring fuel prices.
Chamber chief wants GB to boost maritime, farming
GRAND Bahama must increase investment in agriculture and marine industries to strengthen food security, reduce reliance on imports and diversify its economy, the island’s Chamber of Commerce president is urging.
Airport critical to lower GB’s reliance on cruise
GRAND Bahama’s Chamber of Commerce president is warning businesses cannot rely on cruise tourism alone to sustain their operations, with the island needing more overnight visitors who spend outside the lines’ private destinations to support restaurants, shops and other local enterprises.
Bahamas golfers snap Jamaica’s stranglehold in the Caribbean
THE Bahamas Golf Federation's 14-member team finally snapped Jamaica's stranglehold of the Caribbean Golf Association's Four Ball Championship by turning in a dominating performance to win this year's title over the weekend.
Hield ‘being a mentor to the younger’ Bulls
‘VJ’ has another strong performance for 76ers
BAHAMIAN NBA players Chavano “Buddy” Hield and Valdez “VJ” Edgecombe continued their preparations for the upcoming regular season, with Hield showcasing his perimeter shooting for the Chicago Bulls and Edgecombe producing another strong scoring performance for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Cancer changed me –but it did not define me
Zia Scantlebury-Wallace was in the shower during the Covid-19 pandemic when she first discovered a lump in her armpit.
Miller-Brice shares more than 1,000 shirts and a message of care for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Seabreeze MP Leslia Miller- Brice gave her constituents a message of awareness, early detection and community support after distributing more than more than 1,000 pink and white shirts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Girls’ Brigade launching new initiative to modernise programmes
The Girls’ Brigade of The Bahamas and The Turks and Caicos Islands is launching a strategic initiative to modernise its programmes for today’s young women.
SAC honours Lorraine Symonette- Armbrister for a Lifetime of Public Service
Lorraine Symonette-Armbrister’s career tells a remarkable story of public service and an enduring contribution to education in The Bahamas - from helping Bahamians turn the humble conch shell into entrepreneurial opportunity, to playing a role in the digital transformation of the nation’s classrooms
BEFORE THE WHISTLE BLOWS: The power of prevention and earlier awareness
Imagine standing on a railroad track. The day is beautiful. Everything is quiet. You look in both directions and see nothing. You hear no whistle.
Shake it up: How whole-body vibration can help in physiotherapy
If someone told you that standing on a vibrating platform could be part of your physiotherapy treatment, you might reasonably wonder whether you had wandered into the wrong clinic.
Minister reaffirms government commitment to helping those with disabilities
Minister of Social Services, Senator Barbara Cartwright, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthening protections and expanding opportunities for persons with disabilities, declaring that inclusion must extend to the workplace, schools, transportation, housing and full participation in community life.
Digital asset transactions dropped 70% after FTX
DIGITAL assets business involving The Bahamas “contracted by more than 70 percent” in the year after FTX’s collapse, it has been revealed, with less than 3 percent of such transactions linked to “criminal activity” in the nearly two years to end-July 2026.
GB growth optimism matches concerns over business costs
MORE than half of Grand Bahama’s businesses are cautiously optimistic over the island’s economic outlook for the next 12 months with almost two-thirds both expecting to grow but citing cost of doing business concerns.
Chamber chief fears taxpayers ‘saddled’ with up to $412m in GB Power debts
GRAND Bahama’s Chamber of Commerce president is warning that taxpayers may ultimately be “saddled” with more than $400m in debt repayment obligations linked to the island’s electrical utility as he voiced concern over whether its “90-95 percent” supply reliability will endure.
Bahamas provider ‘victim’ of top Brazilian bank fraud
A Bahamian financial provider yesterday asserted it is a “victim” of Brazil’s largest-ever bank fraud amid allegations that itself, and a network of locally-domiciled investment funds, were used to “improperly dissipate” $430m in misappropriated monies.
St. Anne’s Club to focus on disaster prep
ST ANNE’S School students are being encouraged to take a more active role in keeping their communities safe, with a proposed club set to introduce them to disaster preparedness, weather monitoring and hazard awareness.
Nine BGCSE As earn SAC student $140k college scholarship
SAC graduate earns $140,000 All-Bahamas Merit Scholarship
Confidence, character key messages at LevelUp workshop
HELPING children build confidence, develop good character and prepare for success in the classroom and beyond was the focus of a back-to-school workshop that brought students and their families together at the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas.
Mother grieves 21-year-old son in Eleuthera traffic accident
A GRIEVING mother has recounted the heartbreak of losing her 21-year-old son in a traffic accident in Eleuthera on Friday, just days before he was scheduled to undergo surgery in New Providence.
Bahamian passengers accuse Copa Airlines of leaving them without food, water and adequate assistance
BAHAMIAN passengers have accused Copa Airlines of leaving them without food, water and adequate assistance during a nearly 12-hour ordeal aboard a flight diverted to Colombia, with one traveller alleging racial discrimination and others claiming they were left to find their own accommodation after disembarking.
Police probing two separate murders
POLICE are investigating two separate murders that occurred just hours apart in New Providence on Friday night, leaving two men, aged 37 and 25, dead.
Death in prison custody after ‘proper meds denied’
THE family of a man who died less than three months after returning to prison has accused correctional officials of denying him proper medication and medical care despite assurances to the court that his serious health conditions could be managed in custody.
Local resident accused of stealing over $42,000 from four individuals
A MAN is accused of stealing $42,830.80 from four people over six months.
Trainee correctional officer fined for attempting to smuggle drugs into prison
A 23-year-old trainee correctional officer was fined $4,500 after admitting to trying to smuggle drugs into prison.
Six-month prison sentence for assault at breakfast stand
A MAN was sentenced to six months in prison for injuring another man during an altercation at a breakfast stand last month.
Owner fined and ordered to compensate after dog attack
A MAN was fined $1,000 and ordered to pay a woman $3,000 in compensation after his dog attacked and injured her on Sumner Street last month.
Four men charged with stealing motorcycles from police station
FOUR men were accused of breaking into the Harbour Island Police Station and stealing 11 motorcycles worth $66,000 earlier this month.
FACING REALITY: When worship becomes theatre and faith becomes a weapon
MANY churches are in the business of saving souls, feeding the hungry, helping the needy, clothing the naked, and sheltering the homeless.
Supreme Court upholds murder trial for Shakeem Munroe despite five- year delay in pathologist report
A SUPREME Court judge has ruled that a man must still stand trial for murder, despite the State taking more than five years to provide a pathologist’s report, forcing repeated trial delays.
Minister warns against ‘vigilante justice'
NATIONAL Security Minister Myles Laroda has warned against “vigilante justice” following a viral video showing a nine-year-old boy hanging from a fence by his shirt after stealing a man’s bicycle.
Laroda says officials are concerned about rocket-propelled grenade launcher found off highway
NATIONAL Security Minister Myles Laroda says officials are concerned about a rocket-propelled grenade launcher found hidden beneath an abandoned stove off Tonique Williams-Darling Highway last week.
National security minister Myles Laroda defends police officers’ promotion
NATIONAL Security Minister Myles Laroda has defended the promotion of about 1,300 Royal Bahamas Police Force officers, saying they deserved to be recognised for their service.
Minister: Government close to finalising location for halfway house for mentally ill
NEARLY four years after Parliament passed legislation to overhaul mental health care in The Bahamas, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said the government is close to finalising a location for a halfway house for people with severe, chronic mental illnesses.
425 receive national honours for their achievements and service to our island natio
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday urged young Bahamians to build on the contributions of previous generations as 425 people received national honours for their achievements and service to the country.
Decomposing body of man discovered in bushes near Blair Estates
POLICE are investigating the death of a man believed to be in his mid-60s after his decomposing body was discovered in bushes near Blair Estates on Saturday.
WORLD VIEW: When the promise of a Haitian-led solution begins to fade
WHO speaks for Haiti? It’s a question the international community can no longer avoid.
Friday, October 9
GB Power’s $332m refinancing part of wider debt management
THE Davis administration is seeking to fold $331.82m in Grand Bahama Power Company-related borrowing into its wider 2026-2027 debt refinancing as it looks to reduce debt service costs and limit the risk of having to refinance existing commercial bank facilities.
Eluethera hit again from BPL outages
ELEUTHERA businesses are suffering lost sales, damaged equipment and spoiled food as persistent power outages worsen, with the island’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday warning that years of inadequate planning have left the network struggling to keep pace with growth.
Abaco hotel invests $200k in upgrades
AN Abaco resort is investing about $200,000 in renovations during its seasonal closure as the property prepares for the upcoming winter tourism season amid weaker year-over-year room revenue and room nights sold.
Concrete shortage fears on Bahama Rock’s halt
THE Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday warned The Bahamas could face a shortage of ready-mix concrete if Bahama Rock's production halt becomes prolonged or permanent.
Keeping the faith in the workplace
IN a country as proudly Christian as The Bahamas, it can be unsettling to share an office with people who see faith, family and lifestyle very differently.
Jitneys, water operators suffer fuel price squeeze
JITNEY drivers are spending up to $150 per day on fuel, while boat tour operators in Exuma face an extra $200 in costs per vessel, as soaring fuel prices squeeze profits, force charter fee surcharges and threaten to price customers out of excursions.
Agency banking ‘won’t crack the nut’ on access
AGENCY banking will “not crack the nut” of financial inclusion challenges in remoter Family Island communities, a senior banker asserted yesterday, but provides another “tool in the tool-kit” for improving such access.
FNM leader slams GB Power funding’s $331m ‘bombshell’
THE Opposition’s leader yesterday slammed the Government’s plan to refinance $331m in Grand Bahama Power Company-linked debt as “a bombshell” amid concerns it is placing more liabilities “on the backs of the Bahamian people”.
GB Power ‘heading down BPL road’ amid $80m wait
GRAND Bahama Power Company is “about to head down the same road as Bahamas Power & Light”, its management union president warned yesterday, as he revealed the utility has yet to receive the $80m in capital works funding approved by Parliament pre-election.
Pintard blasts govt over outages as BGC stays silent
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard has accused the Davis administration of dishonesty over its management of the electricity sector after Bahamas Grid Company (BGC) declined to explain the latest power outages affecting New Providence.
Dames-linked boat captain jailed six years for cocaine
BAHAMIAN boat captain Malcolm Goodman, whose arrest with $4m worth of cocaine aboard a vessel co-owned by former National Security Minister Marvin Dames sparked controversy earlier this year, has been sentenced to six years in a Florida prison, significantly less than the term sought by US prosecutors.
Impetigo fears force closure of two more primary schools
PARENTS complained they were left scrambling to collect their children from Sadie Curtis Primary School after learning of an early dismissal through other parents and group chats as suspected impetigo cases forced the closure of two more public schools.
Two men acquitted of Grand Bahama double murder
TWO men accused of a high-profile double murder in Grand Bahama six years ago were acquitted by a Supreme Court jury yesterday, ending a case in which one defendant alleged police beat him and tried to force him to confess to killings he maintained he knew nothing about.
Cancer concern over poison in mangroves
CADMIUM, a toxic metal linked to cancer, has been found in mangrove sediment in East Grand Bahama at more than 700 times the reference level used by University of The Bahamas researchers, prompting calls for public health precautions at the most contaminated sites.
Deveaux sentenced for killing Brown and shooting Joseph
DONTE “Drey” Deveaux was sentenced to 35 years in prison yesterday for murdering one man and attempting to kill another during a shooting at a Coconut Grove carwash in 2022.
Bahamas joins regional talks on future of tourism
PARLIAMENTARY Secretary of Tourism Randy Rolle will lead a Bahamian delegation to the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference in Guyana, where regional tourism leaders will examine challenges ranging from climate resilience and international connectivity to technological innovation.
Scientists urge government to reduce reliance on foreign research institutions
THE research The Bahamas most needs on fresh water, food and energy remains underdeveloped after five decades in which foreign institutions drove much of the science done here, the country’s academy of scientists has told the Government.
Woman dies after being found unresponsive in sanctuary waters
AN 80-year-old American woman died after she was found unresponsive in the water at a Grand Bahama marine sanctuary park on Wednesday, after she and her daughter-in-law reportedly declined life vests offered to them by staff.
Police hunt gunman who fled on moped after fatal shooting
A 28-year-old man was shot and killed in front of his house on Wednesday night in the area of Rupert Dean Lane and Dunmore Street.
Suspected drugs discovered in correctional trainee’s boots
A TRAINEE correctional officer was arrested after police allegedly found suspected marijuana concealed in his work boots and vehicle while he was undergoing a routine security scan at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services on Wednesday.
Three charges dropped after woman withdraws complaint
A 28-year-old man accused of threatening to kill a woman in Yellow Elder and damaging a vehicle had three charges against him withdrawn after the complainant told the court she no longer wished to pursue the matter.
Gustave denies death threats and firearm charges, granted $8k bail
A 44-year-old man was accused of threatening to kill another man with a shotgun near Bonefish Pond before police allegedly found him in possession of the weapon.
Mom condemns son’s public humiliation over bike theft
A MOTHER has condemned the public humiliation of her nine-year-old son after videos of him stealing a bicycle and subsequently being hung from a fence circulated on social media, saying he deserved discipline but should not have been treated that way.
Man convicted of attempted rape and detaining teacher
A 34-year-old man was convicted of attempted rape and forcibly detaining a high school teacher after she testified that she lost consciousness following a visit to a bar and woke in a motel room with him in December 2023.
Grand Bahama residents demand action, not more promises
GRAND Bahama residents and community leaders are demanding firm timelines for the redevelopment of the island’s international airport and Grand Lucayan resort ahead of a major announcement by Prime Minister Philip Davis, with some warning that further promises will do little to restore public confidence.
Mother’s last embrace with only son before fatal motorcycle crash
THE mother of a 37-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash on Gladstone Road said she had hugged her only son goodbye at the airport just a day before his death, never imagining it would be their final embrace.
CC Sweeting to remain closed until Tuesday after explosion
CC SWEETING Senior High School will remain closed until Tuesday following Monday’s electrical explosion that injured three students, Education Minister Chester Cooper said yesterday.
Thursday, October 8
Opposition challenges Golden Yolk’s progress
THE OPPOSITION’S agriculture spokesman yesterday challenged the Government to explain how its Golden Yolk initiative can expand from its current 200,000 eggs to the millions originally promised, while questioning how much more taxpayer money will be required to reach that target.
MP: Gov’t’s economic talk failing to match the reality
THE OPPOSITION’S finance spokesman yesterday said the Government’s touting of its economic performance is failing to match the reality facing many Bahamian households as he pointed to weaker growth alongside persistent cost of living pressures.
MP urges better energy relief for elderly persons
THE OPPOSITION’S finance spokesman yesterday urged the Government to introduce a more-targeted energy assistance programme for vulnerable Bahamians given that high electricity costs can become a health issue for seniors who depend on powered medical equipment.
Tour operator’s ‘thousands’ in losses over BPL outages
BAHAMIAN businesses are absorbing mounting losses and disruptions from prolonged Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) outages, with the Chamber of Commerce yesterday warning that unreliable supply is a persistent burden on the private sector.
Stopping ‘one bad applefrom spoiling the bunch’
The saying, “one bad apple can spoil the whole bunch”, is especially relevant in the workplace because negative attitudes and behaviour can quickly influence others and damage a company’s internal culture along with morale and productivity.
BISX unveils latest mutual fund listing
The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) yesterday said it has added another listing to its mutual funds roster.
Consumer watchdog’s 90.5% ‘recovery rate’
THE GOVERNMENT’S consumer watchdog yesterday disclosed it had achieved a 90.5 percent recovery rate for aggrieved consumers during the first nine months of 2026 by winning back $101,806 of the $112,450 they were collectively disputing.
Chamber urges tax relief over escalating fuel cost
THE BAHAMAS Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) yesterday urged the Government to consider temporary, targeted tax relief and other measures as it warned businesses cannot indefinitely absorb escalating gas prices.
Aliv’s ‘grinding out’ battle amid $14.1m profits swing
ALIV is “trying to grind out every new subscriber we can get,” Cable Bahamas’ top executive says, after the mobile operator produced a positive $14.1m bottom line reversal to generate the highest-ever profit in its 10-year history.
Bahamas hailed as North America ‘lead’ over new medicines
THE BAHAMAS was yesterday hailed as the North America “lead” on regenerative medicine by the latest provider approved to operate from this nation, which predicted it may generate “up to $9m” in annual economic activity within five years.
Marinas fear ‘real harm’ on BMA-flagged vessel entry
MARINAS are warning that “real harm” could result from a seemingly new policy where Customs officers have been told a Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) registration is not enough for high-end mega yachts to clear into this nation.
Goodman gets six years for drug trafficking
Bahamian boat captain Malcolm Goodman, the business partner of former National Security Minister Marvin Dames, has been sentenced to six years in a Florida prison for drug trafficking.
Mitchell presses cruise lines to boost Port Lucaya visits
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party chairman Fred Mitchell has pressed Carnival and other cruise lines to ensure Port Lucaya Marketplace gets its share of Grand Bahama's growing cruise traffic, after the closure of Agave Restaurant put about 40 people out of work.
Wilful neglect of old is ‘poison in society’
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville yesterday sought to ease fears over incoming elderly-care laws, insisting relatives who genuinely cannot afford to care for an older person, or who are estranged from them, will not be criminalised.
Gibson stepped aside from contract votes, court told
A FORMER Water and Sewerage Corporation board member called by Adrian Gibson's defence told the court yesterday that the former chairman stepped out of contract votes involving people close to him.
Duncombe died before he could wear new rank
POLICE motorcyclist Steven Duncombe had been promoted to sergeant months before the crash that killed him, but never got to wear his new rank, Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles revealed at his funeral yesterday.
Lightbourn calls unlawful suspensions a ‘technicality’
BAHAMAS Nurses Union president Muriel Lightbourn has described as a technicality the Supreme Court ruling that her suspension of two top union executives was unlawful, though the judgment found the pair were suspended without investigation or trial and denied the right to be heard.
BEMU: Govt seeks legal costs despite end to strike
THE government is pressing ahead with its court case against the union representing school administrators and wants the union to pay its legal costs, even though members ended their industrial action after one day, Bahamas Educators Managerial Union president Stephen McPhee said.
CC Sweeting still closed following electrical blast
TEACHERS at CC Sweeting Senior High say Monday's explosion, which left three students with burns, was the fourth fire-related incident at the school since classes resumed over the summer. They say it came after repeated warnings that the campus's power problems were becoming dangerous.
Sandilands students sent home amid ongoing BPL outages
POWER outages that officials partly blamed on summer heat have continued into October, with Sandilands Primary School sending students home early yesterday because of a prolonged outage.
Thompson: Power outages led to two elderly deaths
TWO elderly people in East Grand Bahama died at home after power outages left them unable to use their oxygen equipment, Free National Movement MP Kwasi Thompson claimed in the House of Assembly yesterday.
Rocket-propelled grenade launcher found off highway
A ROCKET-propelled grenade launcher was found hidden under an abandoned stove in bushes off Tonique Williams-Darling Highway on Tuesday.
Wednesday, October 7
‘Staggeing’ 11% under-employment rise exacerbates cost of living woes
AN OPPOSITION Senator yesterday asserted that cost of living pressures are being “worsened” by the high level of under-employment, describing its 11 percent quarter-over-quarter increase for the first three months of 2026 as “staggering”.
GB Chamber chief hoping Agave re-opens in 30 days
THE CLOSURE of Agave Lucaya is temporary and stems from ongoing business transactions its owners hope to resolve within the next 30 days, the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce president said yesterday.
Advocacy group renews demand for Cabbage Beach transparency
A CABBAGE Beach advocacy group yesterday renewed its demands for full public disclosure of the agreements, surveys and approvals governing public access to the Paradise Island location during and after construction of the $550m Four Seasons Ocean Club Residences.
Farmers must strengthen to attract climate finance
BAHAMIAN farmers are being urged to strengthen their organisations, records and emergency planning if they are to attract climate financing and private sector support to strengthen the industry against hurricanes and other climate shocks.
Bahamas’ aviation chief speaks at global summit
The Bahamas’ aviation chief has addressed a major airport conference on how destinations such as this nation can attract a greater share of transatlantic airlift.
GB restaurants warn being pushed to brink
GRAND BAHAMA restaurant operators yesterday warned they are being pushed to the brink by weak visitor traffic and rising costs, with some cutting staff and questioning how much longer they can remain open.
Downtown restaurant loses thousands from BPL outage
A WELL-KNOWN downtown Nassau restaurant yesterday said it lost thousands of dollars in potential sales after a weekend power outage left it without electricity for most of Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Judge awards ex-bank staff $109k on safety law breach
THE SUPREME Court has found a major global bank breached Bahamian law by failing to remedy a “known workplace hazard” as it awarded two ex-employees a combined $109,000 in damages for “pain, suffering and loss of amenity” due to resulting health woes.
Unions warn: ‘Rude awakening’ for first BTC female chief if not ‘hit ground fast’
Trade unions representing Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) line staff yesterday warned that the company’s first-ever female chief executive will suffer “a rude awakening” unless she “hits the ground running” to resolve the carrier’s challenges.
Housing woe: 63% can’t cover expenses in ‘affordable’ zone
MORE than 63 percent of households presently living in a Freeport neighbourhood targeted for the Government’s $50m affordable housing initiative are unable, or struggling, to make ends meet with many living in leaking homes without water and light.
Sweeting: Shirley Street repaving not being done for King’s visit
SHIRLEY Street's fresh asphalt is not for the King, according to Works Minister Clay Sweeting, who said the repaving the road was already part of his ministry's plans.
Mom questions prenatal care after baby dies just minutes after birth
A MOTHER alleges that doctors at Fleming Street Clinic never told her anything was wrong with her unborn daughter, only for her to learn from a radiologist when she was eight months pregnant that the baby's lungs were filled with fluid and her limbs were deformed.
Dog owners surrender pets amid licence tag shortage
DOG licence tags ran out in Grand Bahama and New Providence days before the government's licensing amnesty expired, and the Humane Society of Grand Bahama says owners worried about getting into trouble have begun surrendering their dogs to its shelter.
Rapper ‘accidentally killed by accomplice’
YAPHET Newton, the country’s latest shooting victim, rapped about dreaming that he had been shot — years before police believed one of his own accomplices accidentally killed him during an attempted hit in Wilson Tract Monday night.
Funeral home thief gets one year and probation breach sentence
A MAN who broke into a Robinson Road funeral home and stole $900 last month was sentenced to one year in prison yesterday, along with 18 months for breaching his probation over an attack in which a school principal's finger was broken.
Sands defends pandemic-era water tank painting projects
FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands defended pandemic-era water tank painting projects as the defence opened its case in the criminal trial of Adrian Gibson and others yesterday, but told the prosecution he could not say who received the contracts.
Man charged in fatal shooting of 24-year-old on Bay Street
A MAN has been charged with murder in the shooting of a 24-year-old man near Bay Street and Parliament Street last month, an attack whose aftermath was captured in a graphic video widely shared on social media.
School drug incidents more than triple despite overall decline in offences
SCHOOL dropouts are directly linked to criminal behaviour, Assistant Commissioner of Police Chaswell Hanna said, revealing that every murder victim aged 18 or younger in 2025 had left school.
Shoppers say they are not seeing VAT savings
SIX months after the government removed VAT on unprepared food, shoppers in New Providence say they are not seeing the savings at the checkout, and several believe food stores have raised prices to claw them back.
New judge takes over drug case involving former Bahamian officers
A NEW US judge has been assigned to hear the upcoming drug trafficking trial involving former senior Bahamian law enforcement officers and alleged drug traffickers.
North Eleuthera runway repairs expected to take 12 days
REPAIRS to North Eleuthera airport's deteriorating runway, which led Western Air to suspend flights to the island last week, are expected to take about 12 days once paving begins, with crews working overnight so the airport can stay open.
FACING REALITY: Black crab syndrome
IN the Bahamas, we have talked for generations about what we call the “black crab syndrome.”
ALICIA WALLACE: Restaurants: the good...the bad...and the ugly!
A FEW weeks ago, I spent a few days in Chicago—a city known for its beautiful summers, walkability, and excellent dining options.
Ten-year jail sentence for knife attack on ex-girlfriend
A MAN who admitted trying to kill his ex-girlfriend with a knife outside her Sea Breeze home in 2022 was sentenced to ten years in prison yesterday.
Tuesday, October 6
Developer obligated over Cabbage Beach ongoing public access
THE CONSORTIUM developing the $550m Four Seasons Ocean Club Residences is obligated to use “best efforts” to give Bahamian vendors-only access to Cabbage Beach via the project site during construction and provide a public right-of-way upon completion.
Willisa returns from Panama as triple crown champion
SELF-trained Willisa Armstrong will be returning home Wednesday from the NPC Panama Fall Classic in Panama City over the weekend as a triple crown champion.
100 Jamz celebrates 33 years of broadcast excellence with massive Anniversary Concert and Octoberfest Celebration
Radio House and 100 JAMZ, The People’s Station, extend their deepest gratitude to the Bahamian public, corporate partners, and venue management following the triumphant turnout at the 100 JAMZ 33rd Anniversary Concert and OctoberFest Celebration, held on Saturday, October 3 at the National Stadium Grounds.
Mother charged with child cruelty after leaving 10-month-old outside for hours
A 20-year-old mother was accused of leaving her 10-month-old son outside his father’s New Providence home for hours last week, resulting in the infant being admitted to hospital.
Grand Bahama Chamber: Port Lucaya businesses remain on life support
THE president of the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce has warned that more businesses at Port Lucaya Marketplace could close unless plans to redevelop its marina get back on track, after Agave Restaurant temporarily shut its doors, affecting some 40 workers.
Veteran journalist Steve McKinney dies aged 64
VETERAN journalist and broadcaster Steve McKinney, whose career in Bahamian media spanned more than four decades and included work in print, television, radio and government communications, died yesterday at the age of 64.
Saxons face legal threat after pulling out of final
THE chairman of the Bahamas Junkanoo Music Festival, a new Junkanoo music competition, has accused the Shell Saxon Superstars of breaching their contract by pulling out of its final on Sunday, despite the group leading the field by more than 100 points.
Teen drowns in canal just days before 17th birthday
A 16-YEAR-OLD student drowned while swimming with friends in a canal behind South Sea Estates on Sunday, days before his 17th birthday and months before he was due to graduate.
Promotion for cop who knelt on man’s neck
A POLICE officer whose conduct led to a $103,000 damages award against the government, and to a rebuke from the Court of Appeal for kneeling on a man's neck, was promoted to assistant superintendent last week, prompting opposition calls for greater scrutiny of how police promotions are decided.
Alexander Burrows Jr takes office as BPSU president
ALEXANDER Burrows Jr took office as the new president of the Bahamas Public Services Union yesterday and told members unhappy with his election that "elections are won at the polls", a message from a man who twice challenged the union's election process himself.
How broadcaster Steve McKinney turned journalist dreams into reality
FROM the time they attended Bishop Leonard Junior High School, Matt Maura said his late friend and classmate Steve McKinney used to emulate former veteran sportscaster Peter 'Giant' Bowleg with his sports broadcasting rendition.
Kai continues to shine in Turkish Super League
Kai Jones continued his impressive start to the new season in Turkey on Sunday, posting a double double and earning Most Valuable Player honours as Anadolu Efes defeated Bordo Sportif Balikesir 85-79 in the Turkish Basketball Super League.
Teachers at Gambier Primary School urged to evacuate amid new impetigo concerns
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson has told teachers at Gambier Primary School to leave their classrooms and sign out over new suspected cases of impetigo at the school, which the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology had cleared to reopen on Monday.
39-year-old woman accused of raping a 52-year-old woman in New Providence
A 39-YEAR-OLD woman is accused of raping a 52-year-old woman in New Providence last month.
Teen charged with attempted murder of 14-year-old student
A 19-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with the attempted murder of Anatol Rodgers High School student Deontae Wright, who was shot multiple times at Englerston Park last week after a gunman asked whether he had any marijuana.
Rolle and Jones advance in Junior Golf Championships
TYHLER Rolle and Amari Jones emerged as the two qualifiers to advance in the Bahamas Golf Federation 's Junior Golf Front 9 Championships over the weekend at the Ocean Club on Paradise Island.
Sex offence accused told police he didn’t know 14-year-old girl
A MAN accused of having sex with a 14-year-old girl at his Nassau Village home after meeting her on Facebook told police "it can't be" when confronted with the allegation, an officer testified yesterday.
Three students suffer burns electrical fault at CC Sweeting
CONCERNED parents rushed to CC Sweeting Senior High yesterday after three students suffered minor burns following an electrical fault at the school just weeks after staff protested power problems there that have disrupted classrooms and raised safety concerns.
Dad of two dies in motorcycle crash on Gladstone Road
A 37-year-old man was killed yesterday morning after his motorcycle collided with a Subaru vehicle on Gladstone Road, just south of John F Kennedy Drive.
Golden Yolk project produces 200,000 eggs
PRIME Minister Philip Davis said the government's Golden Yolk egg project has produced 200,000 eggs so far, more than three years after it was launched with the aim of ending the country's reliance on imported eggs.
Petition demands full Cabbage Beach details
A PETITION demanding that the Government publicly disclose the approvals, surveys, environmental assessments and safety plans underpinning works at Cabbage Beach has garnered 506 verified signatures just two days after it went live.
Fuel retailers fear soaring prices will further squeeze
FUEL prices nearing $8 per gallon are heaping extra pressure on Bahamian petroleum dealers, it was asserted yesterday, with one Exuma-based operator reporting gasoline at $7.56 and diesel approaching $8 as retailers brace for further increases.
BAMSI professor’s research opens plant medicine avenue
A Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) professor has authored a research paper examining how medicinal plant extracts interact with enzymes linked to skin aging and pigmentation.
Bahamas eyes joining UN initiative on AI in disasters
THE BAHAMAS is looking to use artificial intelligence (AI) to address challenges exposed by Hurricane Dorian, a Cabinet minister said yesterday, revealing this country has expressed interest in joining a United Nations (UN) initiative on the issue.
Minister: ‘We’ll work to drive’ jobless numbers even lower
A CABINET minister yesterday hailed the unemployment rate’s reduction for “the third straight quarter” while pledging that the Government will “keep working to drive” the jobless numbers even lower.
Cabbage Beach relocations in Goodman’s Bay tension
THE RELOCATION of Cabbage Beach vendors to make way for construction of the $550m Four Seasons Ocean Club Residences on Paradise Island has sparked tensions at Goodman’s Bay, it was revealed yesterday.
Arawak Port: 13% profits jump repeat not ‘automatic’
THE NASSAU Container Port’s operator yesterday warned investors not to “automatically” expect a repeat of last year’s 13.2 percent net income jump in 2027 although its $14.85m profits are “a sound starting point” for gauging likely performance.
Labour told 40 jobs lost in GB restaurant closure
THE GOVERNMENT’S labour chief yesterday confirmed the Department of Labour had been informally notified that 40 workers have lost their jobs with the closure of a major Port Lucaya Marketplace restaurant in Freeport.
Monday, October 5
Motorists warned gas prices will rise to $7.50 per gallon
BAHAMIAN motorists must brace for gas prices to soar as high as $7.50 per gallon with effect from today, one petroleum dealer is warning, adding that station operators may have to look at cutting operating hours and staffing.
Tourist arrested after punching car window
A US tourist was arrested after punching out the side window of a car whose driver refused to stop as he stood in the middle of the road trying to halt the flow of traffic for a convoy of ATVs in downtown Nassau.
39-year sentence for rape and murder of 72-year-old woman
A MAN who raped and strangled a 72-year-old grandmother hours after her sister's 75th birthday party was jailed for 39 years on Friday, a sentence some of her relatives felt was not harsh enough.
Baby dies after PMH sent her home twice
A GRIEVING mother says Princess Margaret Hospital twice sent her baby daughter home with assurances she was fine, days before the child died in her arms.
Bahamian legal access platform to contest international awards
A BAHAMIAN-DEVELOPED platform designed to make local legal information more accessible has been selected to represent this nation at the 2026 World Summit Awards, potentially opening new opportunities for international partnerships and regional expansion.
Chamber pushes to cut US forced labour tariffs
THE BAHAMAS Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) is pushing for expanded international shipping routes and greater trade diversification as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on the US and limit the impact of global economic disruptions.
Op-Ed: Clarify responsibilities on NorthEleuthera airport runway repairs
The runway concerns at North Eleuthera Airport demand a clear answer: What protects passengers and crews while repairs are being arranged?
Chamber: Collect what on books before new taxation
THE BAHAMAS Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) is urging the Government to focus on collecting revenue already on the books, tighten spending and improve fiscal transparency before considering any new or increased taxes.
‘Work never done’: 20% jobless or underemployed
THE CHAMBER of Commerce’s chairman says “the work will never be done” after the Labour Force Survey for the 2026 first quarter revealed that almost one in five Bahamians are either under or unemployed.
Unions to Gov’t: Save BTC from ‘claws of destruction’
UNIONS representing Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) staff are pleading with the Government to regain majority ownership and save the carrier from “the claws of destruction” as it now seeks its seventh post-privatisation chief executive.
Bahamas entity heads $1.6bn launder ‘web’ in Brazil bank scandal
A Bahamian investment vehicle allegedly sits at the head of a complex “money laundering web” used to misappropriate some $1.618bn in what has been branded as Brazil’s largest-ever banking scandal.
Gov’t ‘got off easy’with rating agencies
A BAHAMIAN economist is asserting the Government “got off easy” in Standard & Poor’s (S&P) latest analysis while warning the country could “be in for a bit of a hard landing” with the rating agencies next year if does not “put its house in order”.
Walking for the Cure in New Providence, Abaco, Eleuthera, and Grand Bahama
Every Saturday this month, communities across The Bahamas will take steps in support of cancer patients and survivors as CIBC Caribbean’s Walk for the Cure returns to New Providence, Abaco, Eleuthera, and Grand Bahama.
Woman with Alzheimer’s missing for nearly a week
A SEARCH dog brought in to find a 75-year-old Grand Bahama woman with Alzheimer's disease has found no sign of her in the area, leading her daughter to believe someone picked her up and took her into Freeport.
Reparations must be part of national healing, says Campbell-Dean
BAHAMIANS must confront the lingering psychological and social effects of slavery and colonialism if the country is to achieve meaningful healing, according to community psychologist Dr Niambi Hall Campbell-Dean.
Nine-year-old allegedly stabbed by brother
A NINE-year-old boy was stabbed and robbed as he walked to a store on Saturday, allegedly by his older brother, who had recently been released from the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre.
Second man in market street shooting dies
A 22-YEAR-OLD man shot on John Road last week has died in hospital, turning the attack into a double killing.
Murder accused also faces conspiracy and accessory charges
A 28-YEAR-OLD man was charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder and accessory after the fact in connection with the killing of a father of two at his Cowpen Road West home.
Two Eleuthera crashes leave one dead, one critical
A 59-YEAR-OLD man died on Saturday when the car he was driving crashed into a utility pole in Eleuthera, a day after another man was found pinned beneath his vehicle in a separate crash on the island on his birthday.
King’s visit to focus on youth, culture and conservation
THE government has unveiled a packed itinerary for King Charles III when he visits The Bahamas later this month, with the three-day trip set to see him return to places he previously visited while taking part in cultural, environmental and diplomatic events.
Unemployment falls to 8.1 percent as underemployment sees 11 percent rise
THE national unemployment rate fell to 8.1 percent in the first quarter of 2026, but the number of underemployed people rose by 11 percent, according to the Bahamas National Statistical Institute.
Police promote 800 regular and 500 reserve officers
AROUND 1,300 officers were promoted on Friday during an exercise police commissioner Shanta Knowles said highlights the force’s commitment to recognising merit, professionalism and dedicated service across all ranks.
58-year-old gets probation for death threat and assault of woman
A 58-YEAR-OLD man has been placed on probation for threatening to kill a woman and assaulting her at his Lakeview Road address in New Providence.
Construction worker killed in Spanish Wells accident
A 46-YEAR-OLD construction worker was killed in Spanish Wells on Friday when his friend and co-worker, unaware he was on the other side of a block-making machine, activated a lever that struck him.
31-year-old man charged with accessory after the fact to murder
A 31-year-old Bahamian male was charged with accessory after the fact to murder.
Housebreaking accused pleads not guilty, has bail denied
A 26-YEAR-OLD man was denied bail after pleading not guilty to a housebreaking charge involving a home in the Kemp Road area.
DPM to lead speakers at Exuma Business Outlook
THE DEPUTY prime minister and a fellow Cabinet minister are among the speakers set to address next week’s Exuma Business Outlook.
Friday, October 2
Bahamas gains second term on global standards Council
The Bahamas has secured a second term on the Council heading the organisation that develops global standards for product quality and safety.
Livery drivers open to airport hotel relocation
THE BAHAMAS Livery Drivers Union (BLDU) yesterday said it is open to its members relocating to accommodate the proposed hotel at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA), but wants to see details and ensure drivers are not “disenfranchised”.
Rosewood Exuma opponents cite ‘fairness’ on service dock
ATTORNEYS for the $200m Rosewood Exuma resort’s key opponents yesterday urged the Supreme Court to quash key environmental approvals on the grounds that fairness required further public consultation after major changes were made to the proposed service dock and its breakwater.
Bahamas identifies advances for 70 Marine Protected Areas
The Bahamas Project for Marine Conservation (BPMC) says it has assessed 70 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) across the country to identify their strengths and areas that need improvement.
Unions, civil servants raise Oracle concern
SOME civil servants remain reluctant to embrace the Government’s new Oracle payroll and human resources management system, it was argued yesterday, with trade unions raising concerns about whether they have enough training and reliable Internet access to use it.
How to fight back on BPL’s ‘invisible tax’
For Bahamian businesses, unreliable utility services have become more than an inconvenience. Frequent blackouts, load shedding and power surges are creating an invisible tax on business operations, affecting productivity, customer service, equipment, inventory and ultimately profitability.
Rosewood Exuma developer:Don’t replace DEPP decision
ATTORNEYS for the $200m Rosewood Exuma resort’s developer yesterday urged the Supreme Court not to turn the Judicial Review challenge launched by its opponents into a re-run of the environmental merits, arguing that the approvals by government regulators should stand.
Cable eyes 5G, cruise islands and data centre ‘opportunistic’ growth
CABLE Bahamas is targeting “opportunistic” growth via possibilities involving 5G mobile, cruise line private islands and data centres following “a long journey” back to profitability with net income of $11.3m for the year to end-June 2026.
Fitch: Bahamas cruise reliance hurts tourism’s economic effect
THE BAHAMAS’ growing reliance on the cruise industry is reducing tourism’s economic impact and benefits for its citizens, a credit rating agency warned yesterday, as it joined others in predicting the Government will miss its Budget surplus targets.
Bahamas ‘missing the boat’ on super yachts
THE BAHAMAS is “missing the boat” in its bid to attract the super yacht market due to uncompetitive tax rates and the absence of a “one-stop shop” entry portal, an outspoken marina chief asserted yesterday, as he warned: “We’re robbing ourselves.”
Climate change, pollution among challenges identified in assessment of 70 marine protected areas
THE Bahamas Project for Marine Conservation has completed assessments of 70 marine protected areas across the country, identifying climate change, pollution, funding and capacity among the recurring challenges facing their management.
North Eleuthera runway needs complete resurfacing
WESTERN Air flights to North Eleuthera remain suspended with no date for their return, as officials say the airport's runway has deteriorated beyond patching and needs to be resurfaced, work they hope can begin next week.
Power outage leaves family scrambling to aid sick aunt
A PROLONGED power outage in Central New Providence forced a family to scramble for generator fuel yesterday to power an electric bed for their elderly, bedridden aunt, highlighting the strain extended outages are placing on vulnerable residents and their families.
Family, PHA at odds over critically ill Brice’s transfer
THE family of critically ill patient Lamond Brice and the Public Hospitals Authority are at odds over whether the medical information needed for his transfer abroad has been provided, with the family warning that delays could jeopardise his chances of receiving potentially life-saving care while the hospital maintains its fulfilled its responsibilities.
Paralysed man says $942k will not cover lifetime costs
THE MAN awarded nearly $1m after being left paralysed by a police bullet says he has never received an apology or the names of the officers involved.
Twenty-year sentence for fatally stabbing girlfriend
A MAN who fatally stabbed his 21-year-old girlfriend in their South Beach apartment in 2012 after she tried to leave him has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
'Wrong place...wrong time'
THE family of a 42-year-old man who was shot dead on Wednesday night on the street where he had lived all his life believe his death was simply a case of being in “the wrong place at the wrong time.”
Marine scientist warns New Providence faces loss of liveable land as climate risks grow
NEW PROVIDENCE could face the loss of liveable land in some of its most densely populated communities in the coming decades, according to marine ecologist Dr Kathleen Sullivan Sealey, who says The Bahamas must begin planning now for the eventual relocation of people from high-risk areas.
DIANE PHILLIPS: 100 million-plus play this sport (yet it feels so . . . out there)
AS the world strives for equality, it sometimes strikes me that the greatest chasm in democratisation of opportunity lies in the strangest place of all: the games we play.
BMES celebrates standout year of academic success
BISHOP Michael Eldon School (BMES) is celebrating a standout year of academic achievement after recording the top BJC and BGCSE results on Grand Bahama, with students producing strong performances across a wide range of subjects.
Rahming calls for greater support for Urban Renewal workers
Minister of Urban Renewal and Community Relations Lisa Rahming has called for greater support for the employees delivering Urban Renewal services, arguing that workers cannot effectively care for vulnerable residents if they are struggling with challenges of their own.
Accused denies he indecently asssault a14-year-old girl
A 41-YEAR-OLD man has pleaded not guilty to indecently assaulting a 14-year-old girl last weekend.
Woman accused of setting fire to apartment, leaving 40 homeless
A 41-YEAR-OLD woman was charged yesterday with starting the June fire that gutted an apartment building on Infant View Road and left about 40 people homeless.
Teen girl told police man choked, forced himself on her
A TEENAGE girl told police that a man she met on Facebook choked her before forcing himself on her at his home, a detective testified yesterday.
Op-Ed: Sovereignty is not a lease
THAT was Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis at the United Nations General Assembly last week.
Thursday, October 1
Bahamas eyes Freeport asCanada’s Caribbean hub
THE BAHAMAS is exploring the commercial and logistical requirements for positioning Freeport as a transshipment hub for Canadian goods destined for Caribbean and Latin American markets, it was revealed yesterday, as it targets Canadian investment across six sectors.
Gov’t, Rosewood Exuma reject ‘salami slice’ claim
ATTORNEYS for government regulators and the $200m Rosewood Exuma project’s developer yesterday rejected allegations of “salami slicing” to minimise the development’s effects and avoid full public scrutiny.
Gov’t: Private sector to take infrastructure lead
THE GOVERNMENT yesterday unveiled a policy to involve the private sector “at the very earliest stages” on commercially viable infrastructure and public services projects in a bid reduce the Public Treasury’s burden and generate greater value for money for Bahamians.
‘Highly unlikely’ PPP over haul solves ‘off the books’ concerns
THE OPPOSITION’S leader yesterday asserted it is “highly unlikely” a newly-unveiled policy will resolve his party’s concerns that public-private partnership (PPPs) deals are really off-the-books loans designed to keep debt off the Government’s balance sheet.
Gov’ts watchdog launches probe on National Fund $311m spending
THE GOVERNMENT’S own financial watchdog has launched a probe into the near-$311m worth of spending and other transactions purportedly involving the National Investment Fund (NIF), the Opposition’s leader confirmed last night.
Bar: VAT real estate fine ‘doesn’t match the reality’
THE BAHAMAS Bar Association has branded as “completely impractical” the Government’s plan to impose a 5.25 percent interest charge if VAT due on real estate sales is not paid within 21 days, warning it fails to “match the current commercial reality”.
Livery drivers relocated by LPIA’s airport resort
LIVERY drivers at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) will likely have to be relocated across the street from their existing parking area to make way for a proposed 250-room hotel.
Family mourns sudden death of 22-year-old at university in Ohio
A BAHAMIAN university student with no known health problems collapsed and died during an activity on his Ohio campus, shattering his family's plans to watch him graduate next year.
Jet ski attacker 'raped tourist'
THE man who claimed to be a jet ski operator and punched an Ohio tourist in the face after she rejected his advances has been jailed for three months as he awaits trial over the alleged rape of another American tourist on a beach in November 2024.
Court orders Bahamas Nurses Union election by November 13
A SUPREME Court judge has ordered the Bahamas Nurses Union to hold its election no later than November 13.
‘Second Chance’ teen jailed for string of robberies
A TEENAGER who told The Tribune in 2024 that he was grateful for a police programme's chance to turn his life around was sentenced to ten years in prison yesterday for a string of armed robberies, most of them carjackings.
Murder accused deny involvement in double killing
TWO men on trial for the May 2020 murders of Denny Rolle and Kim Smith took the witness stand in the Supreme Court on Wednesday and denied any involvement in the killings. One of them claimed that police beat him and put a bag over his head while he was in custody as a 15-year-old.
STATESIDE: Dems gloat over expected Republican midterm losses
THIS morning, it’s 33 days until the date when many Americans feel that their great, ignominious embarrassment will finally begin to end.
Rollins presses government over healthcare and mailboat problems
LONG Island MP Dr Andre Rollins yesterday demanded the government fix longstanding problems affecting healthcare and mailboat services in his constituency, calling it unacceptable for the government to tout progress while ignoring the basic needs of family island communities.
Pintard leaves convention timing up to FNM council
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard has declined to say whether he backs his chairman's call for an earlier-than-planned convention, insisting the party's council will decide.
Man remanded over alleged attempted murders of two
A 30-YEAR-OLD man has been accused of trying to shoot and kill two men in New Providence last week.
British diver murder trial delayed again after 11 years
THE murder trial of a British diver has been delayed yet again, more than 11 years after he was shot dead, as prosecutors move to have the accused find new defence counsel.
Seymour: $942k may not last paralysed man for life
FORMER Free National Movement Senator Maxine Seymour has questioned whether the $941,893.91 awarded to Thorne Clarke, who was left permanently paralysed after being shot by police, will be enough to support him for the rest of his life.
Man denies assault on pregnant wife
A MAN accused of assaulting and injuring his pregnant wife, a popular radio personality, was granted bail yesterday.
Western Air suspends North Eleuthera flights
WESTERN Air is suspending flights to and from North Eleuthera because of worsening runway conditions — just days before thousands of people are expected to travel to Eleuthera for the Harbour Island Homecoming, one of the island's biggest cultural events.
Man accused of raping girl, 17
A 30-YEAR-OLD man has been accused of raping a 17-year-old girl at a business on East Street South last week.
Baby dies after twice being treated at hospital
A ONE-MONTH-OLD baby girl who had twice been treated in hospital and sent home over the weekend died after being brought unresponsive to the Carmichael Road Police Station early yesterday.
HRB proposes NIB benefit change for long-serving workers retiring early
WORKERS who have paid into National Insurance for 40 years or more should be able to retire before 65 with little or no cut to their retirement benefit, Human Rights Bahamas has said.
