Friday, September 25
PM: Small nations cannot survive a world without rules
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis used his address to the United Nations General Assembly today to forcefully defend the sovereignty of smaller states, telling world leaders: “International order, where rules apply only to the weak, is not order. It is a hierarchy.”
PM: Africa and Caribbean must 'choose each other'
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis today called for Africa and the Caribbean to build and own more of the infrastructure through which their people, money and data move.
EMPIRE SPORTS MEDICINE SERIES: The Road Back — Part 2
Last week, in Part One of this series, we discussed one of the most common questions I hear from injured athletes: “Doc, when can I play again?” We established that return to sport should not be viewed simply as a date on the calendar.
Lennox ready for test against some of Europe’s best racers Body
With The Bahamas on his back and the final round of the Italian Championship ahead of him, young Bahamian karting driver Lenox Lockhart is ready to close out the season with another test against some of Europe’s fastest young racers.
‘Phoenix’ Armstrong off to Panama as fitness journey continues
WHEN Willisa 'Phoenix' Armstrong got started in physical training in 2014 to lose weight, she gained enough confidence to overcome her fears to step on the stage to compete as a fitness competitor.
Bahamas Ministry of Youth and Sports' 2026-27 National Elite Athletes Subvention Program
ONE athlete remains on the world list, while others have been placed on probation based on their performances or actions of their federation for the
How not to fall victim to investment frauds
I recently came across a Telegram group presenting what appeared to be an investment opportunity operated by the Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX), my employer.
Develop work spaces that best fit your firm
For many micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in The Bahamas, the traditional image of a business office is changing.
Outages force hospital to defer patients’ visits
ELEUTHERA businesses were forced to scale-back operations, with a local hospital also having to defer patient visits, due to prolonged Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) outages that lasted over a four-day period this week and only eased yesterday afternoon.
PM: Measured progress over blue carbon credits
THE GOVERNMENT has committed $25m to the scientific and regulatory foundation for its long-promised ‘blue carbon credits’ initiative that involves monetising The Bahamas’ seagrass meadows, the Prime Minister said yesterday.
‘Something sexy’ needed to push financial service growth
THE BAHAMAS needs “something sexy” and innovative to set it apart from rival jurisdictions, a financial services executive argued yesterday, asserting that it was again coming in “on the tail end” with many recently-unveiled initiatives.
$200m Exuma resort developer hails win after facing ‘ambush of the worst kind’
THE $200M Rosewood Exuma’s developer yesterday hailed what it branded as another legal victory in the battle with neighbouring resorts just one week after asserting it had suffered an “ambush of the worst kind”.
VAT change ‘killing us before we start’ on 50% energy slash
THE ELEUTHERA Chamber of Commerce’s president says the changed VAT treatment on uncooked food highlights the “big lack of support” for a business such as his that is aiming to cut up to $15,000 monthly light bills by 50 percent via renewable energy installation.
DIANE PHILLIPS: These boots were made for walking
INDUSTRIAL accidents aren’t like spilled milk. You can’t just wipe them up, gripe for a minute about the mess and move on.
New leadership at Bahamas Humane Society: Lissa McComb Pinder takes over
LISSA McComb Pinder has taken over as president of the Bahamas Humane Society, promising to expand veterinary services, improve facilities and bring spay and neuter services back to the organisation.
Eleuthera residents battle recurring water, power outages
RESIDENTS across Eleuthera say unreliable water and electricity have become part of daily life, forcing some households to store water, rely on generators and organise basic routines around recurring outages.
Disabled teen remains at elderly home months after mother left
AN 18-year-old with a physical disability has been living in a Grand Bahama elderly care home since May after his mother reportedly dropped him off for what was supposed to be less than a week and never returned.
Family mourns 10-year-old after sudden beach collapse
A TEN-year-old boy who unexpectedly died in his father’s arms at Montague Beach on Wednesday had a serious heart condition, autism and suffered a frightening health episode just days before his collapse.
BACSWN pledges airline consultation as carriers raise concerns over charges
The Bahamas Aviation, Climate and Severe Weather Network (BACSWN) has pledged that it is fully committed to a consultation process with airlines over proposed aviation charges.
Judge stays murder prosecution after ‘extraordinary’ nine-year trial delay
A MURDER prosecution that has dragged through the courts for nearly a decade has been stopped after a Supreme Court judge condemned the unexplained eight-year wait for a pathologist’s report and found that the delay had materially impaired the accused man’s prospects of receiving a fair trial.
Munroe: Our laws must be respected
ATTORNEY General Wayne Munroe yesterday defended the Davis administration’s complaint over undercover US Drug Enforcement Administration agents operating in The Bahamas, saying American authorities would not accept Bahamian officers conducting similar operations on US soil without involving local law enforcement.
Dressage equestrians win top placings in Caribbean challenge
Just one week after dominating the final standings of the 2025 Caribbean Equestrian Association Jumping Challenge, Bahamian equestrians proved that they are a force to be reckoned with in Dressage also, showing multiple top placings in the 2025 Caribbean Equestrian Association Dressage Challenges.
UB Mingoes open season with 2-2 draw against MAU
The University of The Bahamas Mingoes men’s soccer team got one goal each from forward Samora Saunders and winger Keno Thomas as they opened their 2026-2027 season with a 2-2 draw against Millennia Atlantic University Macaws yesterday in Doral, Florida.
Individual fined $100 for sending unsolicited nude photo to ex-girlfriend
A MAN was fined $100 after admitting he sent an unsolicited nude photograph to his ex-girlfriend in Acklins over the summer.
21-Year-old woman pleads not guilty to $660 fraud charges
A WOMAN has denied defrauding another person of $660 earlier this month.
GB Power donates instruments to Urban Renewal Marching band
GRAND Bahama Power Company has donated musical instruments to the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s Urban Renewal Marching Band in Grand Bahama, strengthening the programme as it continues to expand.
Two men die in Lyford Cay ground collapse
TWO men reportedly died after the ground beneath them gave way at a construction site in Lyford Cay on Wednesday afternoon, trapping them beneath soil.
Davis unveils $25m plan to harness blue carbon
THE Bahamas has committed $25m to a national blue carbon programme that Prime Minister Philip Davis said is expected, once scientific work and government review are completed, to show the country removes more greenhouse gases than it emits within the scope of its national inventory.
Animal Control closes investigation into disturbing dog incident amid resource challenges
ANIMAL Control has closed its investigation into a video that appeared to show a woman grabbing a dog from a porch and throwing it to the ground after officers were unable to identify where the incident occurred or the people involved.
Straw vendors face income loss during Bay Street Market closure, urge better communication for future maintenance
STRAW vendors say the two-day closure of the Bay Street Straw Market is costing them badly needed income during an already slow sales period, with some losing additional working days as they prepared their stalls for the annual cleaning exercise.
15-year-old girl charged after allegedly threatening officer with handgun
A 15-YEAR-OLD girl was accused of threatening a police officer with a handgun on Dunmore Street last week.
18-year-old charged with stabbing 15-year-old girl, trial set for february
A MAN was accused of stabbing a 15-year-old girl in the arm on Peter Street last week.
Data centres eyed in Bahamas ocean thermal energies study
A UK-based ocean thermal energy conversion provider has been asked to lead a study on whether this renewable energy form is commercially viable in The Bahamas with one eye on its possible application for attracting data centre investment.
Chamber chair acting CEO as it eyes Ghana possibility
THE BAHAMAS Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation’’s (BCCEC) chairman has assumed the role of acting chief executive following the departure of Dr Leo Rolle as it plans to pursue potential trade ties with Ghana this coming November.
Straw vendors support BaySt. market’s 48-hour close
THE DOWNTOWN Nassau Straw Market closed yesterday for a 48-hour deep cleaning and maintenance exercise, with vendors welcoming the temporary disruption as the facility prepares for the installation of long-awaited cooling blowers.
Push to connect Bahamas to larger African markets
GHANA and The Bahamas are moving to deepen trade and investment ties, with officials pushing to connect Caribbean businesses to African markets in the creative economy, agriculture, manufacturing and tourism.
Thursday, September 24
Sailor Sienna books ticket to national championships in US
Sienna Jones has booked her ticket to a national championship after the young Bahamian sailor battled her way onto the podium at the 2026 Midwest Interscholastic Sailing Association (MISSA) Single-Handed Championship.
Lesson learned for Sydney despite early exit in China
Sydney Clarke’s first week at the W15 Maanshan Open in China ended earlier than she wanted, but the Bahamian tennis player left the tournament with another valuable lesson as she continues her push toward the WTA rankings.
VJ Edgecombe poised for breakout season with 76ers amidst star-studded roster changes
Valdez “VJ” Edgecombe has already shown he belongs in the NBA. His second season will be about showing just how much more he can become.
Boost productivity by not treating staff as ‘line item’
For decades, Bahamian employers viewed staff well-being as either a religious obligation, a generous gesture or a soft expense to trim during hard times. That framing is rapidly becoming outdated.
Ex-AG: Centralise regulation through Compliance Authority
THE BAHAMAS was yesterday urged by a former attorney general to centralise financial services sector regulation and compliance into a single reporting portal to reduce duplication, improve efficiency and strengthen the jurisdiction’s international reputation.
VAT eliminations to aid competitiveness of trusts
THE GOVERNMENT plans to eliminate VAT on trust services and property transfers into trusts for the benefit of family members, a Cabinet minister revealed yesterday, in a bid to boost The Bahamas’ competitiveness as a wealth management and estate planning hub.
Ex-tourism minister’s surprise on RCL’s $3bn Sandals ‘lurch’
A FORMER tourism minister yesterday voiced surprise that Royal Caribbean has “lurched” outside its core business by acquiring 50 percent of the Sandals resort chain for $3bn, as “history demonstrates cruise companies don’t run hotels well”.
Fix ‘broken system’: Senator urges new VAT interest levy’s deadline be tripled
ATTORNEYS are warning against imposing new VAT charges without fixing “a broken system” as an Opposition Senator yesterday urged that the deadline to pay due tax on real estate sales be tripled at a minimum to avoid unfairly penalising mortgage borrowers.
New grid connections an ‘absolute nightmare’
BAHAMAS Grid Company’s introduction into the process for newly-built properties to get connected to New Providence’s grid has created “an absolute flippin’ nightmare that the consumer is burdened with”, a prominent local developer is blasting.
STATESIDE: Dems pin hopes of going after Trump on midterm majority
UNITED Nations week in New York City is always a big deal.
FRONT PORCH: While citizens must comply ...
THE explosive revelations and burgeoning scandal over how $700 million was borrowed, spent, and poorly accounted for in relation to the National Investment Fund (NIF), has caused a quagmire of difficulties for the Davis Administration.
Woman denies libel charge over nude video posted to WhatsApp
A 61-year-old woman was accused of posting a nude video of another woman in a WhatsApp group chat in an attempt to defame her earlier this year.
Two men killed in Lyford Cay construction site accident
TWO men reportedly died after the ground beneath them gave way at a construction site in Lyford Cay on Wednesday afternoon, trapping them beneath soil.
Man fatally shot after answering knock at door
A MAN in his early 30s was shot dead after answering a knock at the door of his Cowpen Road residence on Wednesday afternoon, police said.
BPL suspends union chief and fires two workers
BAHAMAS Electrical Workers Union president Kyle Wilson has been suspended from Bahamas Power and Light and at least two other employees have been fired as the fallout deepens over the utility’s controversial overtime payments, The Tribune understands.
Family claims PMH surgeon admits to surgical error
THE family of 42-year-old Lamond Brice is demanding accountability from Princess Margaret Hospital after alleging a surgeon admitted accidentally damaging a vein during an operation, leaving Mr Brice with dying intestines.
US ambassador dismisses Bahamas’ complaint over ‘illegal’ DEA operations as ‘fake news’
THE Davis administration has complained to the United States that undercover US Drug Enforcement Administration agents operated “illegally” in The Bahamas, drawing a blistering rebuke from US Ambassador Herschel Walker
OPBAT framework allows US counter-drug operations
OPERATION Bahamas, Turks and Caicos has provided a formal framework for US counter-narcotics personnel and aircraft to operate in The Bahamas
Govt seeks return of bonded scholarships
THE government is seeking to reintroduce bonded scholarships that would require recipients to return to The Bahamas after studying abroad and work for the government or another designated agency, Education Minister Chester Cooper revealed yesterday.
Cooper: School maintenance must be year-round effort
EDUCATION Minister Chester Cooper said a ceiling fan that fell at a primary school and injured at least one student was not connected to recent renovation work, but acknowledged the incident underscored the need for a more structured, year-round maintenance programme in public schools.
Ministry says Abaco clinic safe as air-conditioning repairs continue
ENVIRONMENTAL Health Services officials have declared the Marsh Harbour Healthcare Centre safe for patients and staff after air quality testing found no harmful mould at the facility.
Cooper sees cruise-and-stay potential in Sandals deal
ROYAL Caribbean Group’s $3 billion acquisition of a 50 percent stake in Sandals Resorts International could provide a major financial boost to the long-awaited redevelopment and reopening of the Sandals property in Exuma, Tourism Minister Chester Cooper said yesterday.
Judge instructs jurt to rule for acquittal in police shooting case
A JUDGE directed a jury to acquit a man accused of attempting to murder two police officers on Quakoo Street in 2022 after finding there was insufficient evidence to convict him.
Man denies stealing $7,700 in appliances from woman’s home
A MAN was accused of unlawfully entering a woman’s home in John Claridge Estates and stealing $7,702.85 worth of property earlier this month.
Immigration officer shot by police during Chippingham road check
A 35-year-old immigration officer was shot and hospitalised after police said he reversed a car towards an officer during a road check in Chippingham yesterday morning.
Traveller forfeits $15,000 over failure to declare over $10k cash
A MAN was fined $5,000 after failing to declare that he was travelling with more than $10,000 earlier this week.
Works steps up drainage maintenance as rains continue
THE Ministry of Works is stepping up drainage maintenance in flood-prone areas as the rainy season continues, while warning that private developments, blocked drains and inadequate infrastructure are contributing to flooding across New Providence.
Baha Mar to host the country’s first pickleball ranking competition
Three thousand dollars in prize money will be up for grabs when the Bahamas Pickleball Federation hosts the country’s first ever ranking tournament sanctioned by DUPR at Baha Mar on the weekend of October 3/4.
Colina renews support for CIBC Walk for the Cure
COLINA Insurance Limited has renewed its support for the CIBC Walk for the Cure, signing on as a bronze sponsor for the annual cancer fundraising initiative as organisers prepare events across four islands next month.
Bahamas urged to balance compliance with innovation
THE BAHAMAS’ financial services sector must balance compliance with efficiency and competitiveness, a Cabinet minister and senior industry executives and regulators asserted yesterday.
Simplified Group to expand with northern Freeport hub
A Bahamian financial provider, which previously unveiled the first artificial intelligence (AI) powered humanoid in financial services, is expanding to Freeport to create a northern regional hub.
Bahamas seeks second term on global standards council
The Bahamas is seeking another term on the Council of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) by nominating its own Standards Bureau chief to the post.
Bahamas told: Strike balance over financial services talents
THE BAHAMAS must strike a balance between importing specialised financial services talent and developing its own professionals if it wants to expand its position as a global financial centre, an EY (Ernst & Young) executive asserted yesterday.
Wednesday, September 23
Jordan Prince William Falcons victorious at AID High School Basketball Tournament
THE Jordan Prince Williams Falcons emerged as the champions of the Bahamas Baptist Sports Federation's 2026 AID High School Basketball Tournament.
Bahamas Youth Flag Football League kicks off 11th season with record participation and growing female involvement
The Bahamas Youth Flag Football League is building toward another strong season, with its 11th campaign already underway and participation numbers continuing to grow.
Noble Preparatory Academy Spartans shine at 2026 Fall Track and Field Finale in Canada
NOBLE Preparatory Academy's founder and president Geno Bullard said he was extremely proud of the way his Spartans athletes performed at the 2026 Fall Track and Field Finale over the weekend.
Avengers edge Technicians 3-2 in thrilling season opener, Lady Panthers sweep Hornets to start title defence
The Avengers needed five sets and more than two hours to get their title defense off to a winning start, edging the Technicians 3-2 in the opening night feature of the 2026-2027 New Providence Volleyball Association (NPVA) regular season on Sunday at D.W. Davis Gymnasium.
Dekel 'Bowflex Barbie' Quant makes history as first Bahamian woman to compete at Joe Weider's Olympia
DEKEL 'Bowflex Barbie' Quant is pumped up and ready to take the stage for the biggest performance of her life at the Joe Weider's Olympia Fitness and Performance Weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Buddy Hield traded to Charlotte Hornets
Chavano “Buddy” Hield is trading one Southern city for another, moving from the Atlanta Hawks to the Charlotte Hornets as the Bahamian sharpshooter begins another chapter in his NBA career.
Does The Bahamas need its very own Mia Mottley?
THERE are moments in a country’s history when maintaining the status quo becomes more dangerous than changing it. The Bahamas may very well be at that point.
AML’s $15m Cost Right Nassau to be 30% larger
AML Foods yesterday said its new $15m Cost Right store will be 30 percent larger than the fire-destroyed original when it opens at Old Trail Road in early 2027.
Chamber: Price control regime must reflect commerce realities
THE BAHAMAS Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation’s (BCCEC) chairman yesterday said merchants are increasingly being squeezed between rising operating costs and the need to keep prices competitive.
Solar must cost under $3 per watt on returns
BAHAMIAN regulators have disclosed that solar photovoltaic (PV) renewable energy systems must cost $3 per watt or less to install if they are to generate returns that match “or exceed” alternative investments.
‘National strategy’ is urged to secure key building materials
A CONCRETE provider yesterday urged The Bahamas to develop a “national strategy” for securing and diversifying the supply of aggregates and other key construction materials amid uncertainty over how long Bahama Rock’s production halt will last.
‘Clean up own house’ before new VAT fines
THE GOVERNMENT and tax authorities must “clean up their own house” before punishing others over delayed VAT payments, a senior banker asserted yesterday, warning that the imminent 5.25 percent interest charge will hinder the pace of real estate sales.
Traveller ‘unease’ puts Out Island resorts off 10% pts
FAMILY Island resorts yesterday said they are confronting November bookings up to 10 percentage points down on last year’s pace as “uneasy” travellers wait “to see where the dust settles” on multiple global uncertainties.
ALICIA WALLACE: Six hours in the dark:A guide to surviving BPL outages
Summer is over, schools are open, and the electricity outages continue.
Lightning strike sparks fire, leads to widespread BPL outages
A LIGHTNING strike sparked a fire at a transformer serving Bahamas Power and Light’s rental generation plant at Blue Hills early Tuesday, knocking generating units offline and triggering power outages across New Providence.
Gardiner opts for March trial with co-defendants
JONATHAN Eric Gardiner, the convicted Bahamian drug trafficker, has opted to stand trial alongside his co-defendants on March 1, 2027, while seeking another 60 days to file pretrial motions.
Court orders evaluation for woman in dog attack case
A 73-YEAR-OLD woman accused of allowing a dog to maul a three-year-old girl was ordered to undergo a psychological evaluation after she was unable to give her name when asked in court.
Slain primary teacher ‘murdered by husband’
A MAN was accused yesterday of plotting the kidnapping and murder of his wife, primary school teacher Jillian Pinder, as her grieving relatives packed a courtroom and said they felt some relief that charges had finally been brought more than three months after her abduction.
Dialysis patients now face surgery delays after GB surgeon’s departure
AT least eight dialysis patients in Grand Bahama are waiting for surgery needed to maintain access for treatment, with some forced to travel to New Providence because there is no longer a surgeon at Rand Memorial Hospital performing the procedure.
Lightbourne says Davey’s Creek Bridge could be finished within next few weeks
THE Davey’s Creek Bridge project in Lowe Sound, North Andros, is expected to be completed within the next few weeks, according to North Andros MP Leonardo Lightbourne, as residents continue to await a resolution to a long-standing transportation issue.
Davis: 8.2m could face climate displacement
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis warned that as many as 8.2 million people across the Greater Caribbean could be displaced by climate change by 2050, calling for greater adaptation financing to help vulnerable communities remain in their homelands.
Bastian: Small states must help shape global AI
INNOVATION and National Development Minister Sebastian Bastian has called for small island states to be included from the outset in global artificial intelligence and disaster-resilience initiatives, warning that access to rapidly advancing technology will mean little without the capacity to use and sustain it.
Woman awarded $4,750 after being mauled by two pit bulls
A WOMAN mauled by two pit bulls after entering a Finlayson Street property to buy breakfast was awarded $4,750 after a magistrate found the dogs’ owner failed to take reasonable precautions to protect people entering the premises.
Officer tells court she feared for her life during shooting
A POLICE officer testified that she feared for her life after a gunman opened fire near her family’s Quakoo Street home in 2022.
Tourist ordered to pay two officers injured while resisting arrest
A TOURIST was ordered to pay $500 to each of two police officers she injured while resisting arrest outside the RIU Hotel on Paradise Island last week.
Caregiver alleges sexual assault and death threat at residence
A 41-year-old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted at a Soldier Road home after her employer’s boyfriend locked her inside, threatened her life and tried to stop her from escaping.
Man, 45, accused of trying to undress sleeping 12-year-old girl
A 45-year-old man was arrested after allegedly breaking into an Abaco trailer home and trying to unzip a 12-year-old girl’s clothing while she was sleeping early Monday morning.
RBDF and CAAB give kids back-to-school boost
CHILDREN at the Nazareth Centre received haircuts, hair-braiding services and care packages as the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) and Civil Aviation Authority Bahamas joined forces to help them prepare for the new school year.
Minister outlines Bahamas’ stance on AI and resilience
A Cabinet minister has given The Bahamas’ views on artificial intelligence (AI), disaster resilience and turning technology advances into development gains at two meetings held alongside the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.
Legal advice demand drives law firm’s free annual clinic
A BAHAMIAN law firm yesterday said demand for affordable legal guidance continues to drive participation in its annual free legal clinic, with attorneys reporting recurring needs ranging from divorce and adoption matters to employment, landlord-tenant and business woes.
Tourism Development partnering to better equip young Bahamians
The Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) is partnering with Junior Achievement (JA) for a second year in a bid to equip young Bahamians with the knowledge, skills and experience to succeed in an increasingly competitive global economy.
Tuesday, September 22
Bahamians making a name for themselves at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad
THE Bahamas Chess Federation is being represented by a 10-member team competing at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Collegiate tennis player Khai Rees' sophomore season off to flying start
A CHANGE in location has already paid off big dividends for Bahamian national team tennis player Khai Rees on the division one collegiate tennis circuit in the United States.
Global Sun wins bankers' golf tournament
Global Sun wins bankers' golf tournament
GLOBAL Sun turned a day of competition at Royal Blue Golf Club into a championship performance, finishing first in the second Bankers Athletics Association Golf Tournament of the year.
Kai Jones and Efes capture SuperCup
KAI Jones added some hardware to his growing European basketball résumé on Sunday, helping Anadolu Efes capture the 2026 VTB United League SuperCup with an 88-82 victory over Lokomotiv Kuban.
Girls take to the skies at Bahamas Aviation Day
YOUNG Bahamians got a close-up look at careers in aviation on Saturday as Women in Aviation International’s Bahamas Chapter hosted Girls in Aviation Day, complete with speakers, exhibitions and flight simulator demonstrations.
Bahamas must continually progress on aviation safety
I welcome Prime Minister Philip Davis’s recent public comments expressing confidence in aviation safety oversight in The Bahamas.
Aviation chief hails Mexico airlift expansion ‘landmark’
The Government’s aviation chief yesterday hailed Aeroméxico’s decision to launch direct non-stop service to Nassau as a “landmark airlift expansion” that will use Mexico City as a gateway to the 670 million-strong Latin American market.
GBPA investment chief: Capture more activity around cargo ports
A senior Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) executive says Bahamian and Caribbean ports should look beyond simply increasing cargo volumes to instead capture more of the economic activity surrounding this trade.
Minister confirms tenant and rent control overhaul
A CABINET minister yesterday confirmed the Government plans to overhaul tenant and rent control laws, with the latter oversight form requiring more staff.
Bahamas moves over cyber threats to ports
THE BAHAMAS is moving to strengthen the cyber security resilience of its ports amid fears that attacks on maritime systems could disrupt trade, tourism, supply chains and national security.
What proprioception really is — and why most people don’t train it
We all know about the five familiar senses: sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch. But there is another sensory system quietly working away every second of the day — and it is one most of us rarely think about.
Sea Breeze community focuses on mental health, suicide prevention and safe spaces
KNOWING when someone is in crisis, having the courage to ask about suicide, creating safe spaces for children and understanding how to respond before it is too late were at the heart of a mental health conversation in Sea Breeze earlier this month.
New study reveals widespread menopause symptoms among Bahamian women: A call for improved care and research
A NEW study of menopause experiences in The Bahamas found that 91 per cent of the 115 women surveyed reported at least five symptoms, with 61 per cent experiencing ten or more.
Raising awareness: Understanding childhood cancer and its impact on young lives
DESPITE being rare, childhood cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children and adolescents from birth to age 19, according to statistics.
Corporate income taxpayerstriple Gov’ts initial projection
THE BAHAMAS has more than triple the number of corporate income taxpayers it initially forecast, a Cabinet minister revealed yesterday, as the Government moves to attract more wealthy individuals to domicile in this nation.
Tourist-punch accused ‘not authentic’ operator
THE GOVERNMENT is preparing to introduce new technology and strengthen education and enforcement measures to help tourists identify legitimate watersports operators after an American visitor was allegedly assaulted by a man purporting to be a licensed jet ski operator.
Price controls: 15 stores plead guilty
FIFTEEN of the 17 merchants charged with violating price control laws and regulations over the past year have pleaded guilty, it was revealed yesterday, as officials prepare to launch the second phase of a price comparison app aiming to giving consumers better value for money.
Rival pledges $9m outlay to fill Bahama Rock void
A GRAND Bahama aggregate supplier is pledging to invest a further $9m to expand production and fill the void created by Bahama Rock’s temporary shutdown through servicing contractors and “all of the local needs in The Bahamas”.
Sands brands govt Budget surplus 'fiscal engineering at its finest'
The Opposition yesterday charged that the $29.2m monthly Budget surplus shown for May 2026 is “fiscal engineering at its finest” and “not even worth the paper they are printed on” given the ongoing National Investment Fund (NIF) controversy.
Mortgage Corp woes slash low-cost home own to 23%
THE BAHAMAS Mortgage Corporation’s deficiencies have forced a $50m affordable homes initiative targeted at helping low and middle income Bahamian families to double the number of rentals to 77 percent of all planned new units.
Do you know what Nassau used to be called?
The first time I found out about the strong link between Charleston, South Carolina (and the coastal islands off South Carolina and Georgia), and The Bahamas was back in 2004, when I went to Charleston for the very first time for the Spoleto Festival, held there each year.
Grade 8 students rise to BJC challenge
Three Grade 8 students at T.A. Thompson Junior High School have successfully completed the 2026 Grade 9 Bahamas Junior Certificate (BJC) Family & Consumer Sciences national examination, earning two Bs and a C.
Three deny firearm and ammo charges after police search
THREE men were accused of possessing a firearm and ammunition after police allegedly found a pistol and 17 rounds during a search of a Grosham Close residence last week.
Up to four men diagnosed with prostate cancer weekly
AN estimated three to four men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each week in The Bahamas, while about two may die from the disease over the same period, according to urologist Dr Robin Roberts.
Bahamas seeks more wealthy residents as tax base grows
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Jerome Fitzgerald says the government wants more extremely wealthy permanent residents to bring their wealth to The Bahamas and use the country as their tax home, as it pushes to expand its appeal to high-net-worth individuals and family offices.
17 stores taken to court over consumer violations
SEVENTEEN stores have been hauled before the Magistrate’s Court for consumer-related violations over the past year, with 15 owners pleading guilty, as the government warns businesses it will take a tougher line against unfair pricing practices.
Tourist assault suspect was not licensed: Lundy
THE man accused of punching an American tourist after allegedly posing as a jet ski operator at Goodman’s Bay was neither licensed nor carrying an authentic Port Department identification badge, Transport Minister Leon Lundy has confirmed.
Adriel’s mother pursues UB dream in her honour
NEARLY two years after 12-year-old Adriel Moxey was murdered on her way home from school, her mother is attending the University of The Bahamas in her daughter’s honour, pursuing the college education she says Adriel should have lived to experience.
Mouldy ceilings, wet floors & rain buckets
PROBLEMS with healthcare delivery in the Family Islands were laid bare yesterday after nurses in Abaco staged a sick-out over conditions at the Marsh Harbour Healthcare Centre while a Bimini patient was transported in the back of a truck during heavy rain.
Govt opts for $400k Fresh Creek Bridge repair
THE government will spend about $400,000 repairing the condemned Fresh Creek Bridge in Andros after abandoning plans for a temporary crossing that contractors estimated would cost more than $10m.
Govt eyes rental reform as tenant complaints mount
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Jerome Fitzgerald said rents in The Bahamas are “extremely high” and the government needs to strengthen the Rent Control Unit as complaints mount over prices and the condition of rental properties.
Man allegedly assaulted twice within several hours by the same two men
A GRAND Bahama man was allegedly assaulted twice in the space of several hours by the same two men, with the second attack occurring after they allegedly broke into his apartment and demanded money.
Woman accused of stabbing her housemate during altercation
A WOMAN accused of stabbing her housemate during an altercation on Hanna Road was remanded to prison yesterday.
FACING REALITY: Trivialising attempted murder - the broken frontline, domestic violence
When a battered woman finally summons the staggering courage required to walk away from her abuser, her first point of contact with the state is often a desk officer at a local police station.
Man pleads guilty for failing to sign in for 57 days while on bail
A MAN is awaiting sentencing after admitting that he breached his Supreme Court bail conditions by failing to sign in at a police station for 57 days.
Baha Mar Climate Week brings focus to conservation and climate action
BAHA Mar Resort Foundation has launched Climate Week 2026, bringing government, conservation, science, civil society and arts representatives together for a week of programming focused on climate change and its impact on The Bahamas.
Child abuse reports rise as neglect cases surge 96%
REPORTS of child neglect nearly doubled during the first eight months of 2026, while physical and sexual abuse cases also increased, according to Department of Social Services figures.
Indecent assault accused denies he inappropriately groped girl
A MAN was accused yesterday of indecently assaulting a 17-year-old girl on Independence Day.
Monday, September 21
Brothers accused of letting three-year-old hold rifle
TWO brothers were remanded to prison on Friday after prosecutors alleged they allowed a three-year-old boy to hold a rifle, filmed him with the weapon and later had the gun at their home.
Marine awarded $205,000 after stadium gate accident
A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force marine who was pinned beneath a nine-foot sliding gate at the Thomas A Robinson Stadium has won more than $205,000 in damages after the Supreme Court found that authorities knew the gate had repeatedly come off its track but failed to repair or secure it properly.
Minister backs strict liability approach to dog offences
AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister Jomo Campbell has defended the basis on which animal control offences are pursued amid controversy over the prosecution of a 73-year-old woman whose family says dementia caused her to leave open the gate through which her son’s dog escaped and mauled a three-year-old girl.
Father questions why officer charged in son’s death is working
A FATHER whose son was killed in a 2017 traffic collision says he was stunned to see the police officer — now charged over the death — back in uniform and investigating a traffic accident last week.
Driver accused of causing officer’s death in traffic crash
A 27-YEAR-OLD man was remanded to prison on Friday accused of causing the death of a police corporal who was struck while escorting a funeral on Prince Charles Drive and later told his brother from his hospital bed that he was suffering the “worst pain” he had ever felt.
Father and son remanded over gun, ammunition and cocaine charges
A FATHER and son were remanded to prison on Friday after police allegedly found a pistol, 124 rounds of ammunition and seven ounces of cocaine in the backyard of their Spruce Street home, while two other accused, including a 16-year-old girl, were granted bail.
Exuma man breaks down in tears as jury acquits him of rape
A MAN broke down in tears on Friday after a jury unanimously acquitted him of raping and assaulting the mother of his child in Exuma, rejecting allegations that he ripped off her clothes and sexually assaulted her until she bled.
Attorneys fear new VAT charge will ‘create havoc’ in property market
ATTORNEYS are voicing fears that the Department of Inland Revenue’s (DIR) plan to impose a 5.25 percent interest charge on VAT due on real estate sales if the tax is not paid within 21 days will “create havoc in the industry”.
Defamed lawyer wins Anglican libel case
A SUPREME Court judge has found that Anglican education officials maliciously defamed lawyer and St John’s College board member Terri Bellot, ruling that a disciplinary letter falsely portrayed her as violent and dishonest after she complained about a delay in obtaining her daughter’s school transcript.
Tourist bloodied in alleged assault after encounter with jet ski operator
AN American tourist says a man who approached her at Goodman’s Bay posing as a jet ski operator punched her in the face hours later after she rejected his sexual advances, leaving her bloodied and questioning whether she will ever return to The Bahamas.
Bahamian man faces deportation from US after illegal re-entry conviction
A BAHAMIAN man deported from the United States five times in 12 years has been convicted of illegally entering the country again and is facing another deportation.
‘Nothing funny about NIF contradictions’
OPPOSITION leader Michael Pintard has accused the Davis administration of contradicting itself over $700m in public borrowing
Friday, September 18
Cyber criminals use AI to sharpen attacks
CYBER criminals are increasingly using artificial intelligence to launch sophisticated, personalised attacks against businesses at a speed and scale that would have been impossible just years ago, cybersecurity experts warned yesterday, with small and medium-sized companies emerging as particular targets.
Mystery letters sent to judge in cocaine trafficking case
A US federal judge has declined to place on the official court record several unsolicited letters sent from outside the United States about the sprawling cocaine trafficking case involving former senior Bahamian law enforcement officers and alleged drug traffickers.
Grand Bahama Junkanoo groups get funding boost
GRAND Bahama Junkanoo groups will receive more than $100,000 in increased seed funding for the 2026/2027 season, although the National Junkanoo Authority acknowledged yesterday that funding has not yet reached parity with larger groups in New Providence.
Davis rejects FNM’s NIF fraud allegation
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday rejected the opposition’s allegation of fraud over the government’s handling of the National Investment Fund, insisting the transactions were transparent even as he did not address demands for an accounting of more than $400m.
Officer told brother it was the ‘worst pain’ he had ever felt
CORPORAL Steven Duncombe was conscious and talking after the motorcycle crash that would claim his life two days later, telling his younger brother from his hospital bed that he was enduring the “worst pain” he had ever felt.
Justice condemns alleged conduct of consular officer
A SUPREME Court judge has strongly condemned a Jamaican consular officer who, while also acting as the lawyer for a Jamaican man facing deportation, allegedly advised him not to sign a document authorities needed to remove him from The Bahamas.
Mom, 73, to face dog attack charge
A 73-year-old woman whose son’s dog mauled a three-year-old girl was taken into police custody for a second time this week and is expected to be charged with a crime, with her family claiming dementia caused her to leave the gate open and accusing officers of questioning her despite knowing she was not mentally coherent.
IAN FERGUSON: How to develop staff when finances tight
For many small businesses, employee development is viewed as a luxury reserved for larger companies with substantial training budgets.
Bahamas plans tax residency certificate for investors
THE government plans to introduce The Bahamas’ first Tax Residency Certificate for qualifying permanent residents, but the initiative will require legislation that has yet to be presented to Parliament.
Grid company turns to infrared scans to curb outages
BAHAMAS Grid Company will conduct infrared scans of its entire transmission and distribution network within weeks as it races to find electrical faults before they trigger outages and prepares to bring in additional skilled workers to bolster repairs.
PM says aviation oversight remains robust
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday defended the country’s aviation safety oversight amid a series of recent crashes, saying he is satisfied the regulatory regime is robust enough to ensure safe public air travel.
Davis: ‘No alarm’ over $1bn rise in national debt
PRIME Minister Philip Davis said there is “no alarm” over the country’s national debt increasing by more than $1bn in the final year of his administration’s term before the election, pointing to economic growth and a lower debt-to-GDP ratio.
Prosecution and defence clash over evidence in Exuma rape trial
PROSECUTORS accused Khethino Cadet of inventing an argument about his son to explain away allegations that he raped and assaulted the child’s mother in Exuma, while his lawyer attacked the police investigation as “hasty and sloppy” and urged jurors to reject the woman’s account.
Attempted murder accused held in prison over libel charge
A MAN already on bail for attempted murder was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of posting sexually explicit and defamatory images and videos targeting a woman on Facebook and TikTok.
Man accused of exposing himself outside primary school
A MAN was accused of repeatedly exposing himself to two female students outside Carlton E Francis Primary School on consecutive days last week.
Joint law enforcement operation leads to 22 arrests in Abaco
TWENTY-two people suspected of being in the country illegally were arrested in Abaco on Wednesday during a joint law enforcement operation.
Amputee denies gun assault and death threat charges
A LEG amputee was accused of hitting a man in the head with a handgun and threatening to kill him outside his Sequoia Street residence last week.
Parole bill heading for fresh public consultation after years of delays
ATTORNEY General Wayne Munroe said the long-delayed parole bill will soon be released online for another round of public consultation, as Commissioner of Corrections Doan Cleare urged the government to pass legislation he said has been 11 years in the making.
LPIA travellers to get new VIP lounge options next month
TRAVELLERS will soon have access to new upscale lounges at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA), with the facilities set to officially open to the public on October 1.
Bahamian businesses face 230% cyber attacks surge
BAHAMIAN businesses have suffered a 230 percent increase in cyber attacks over the past five years, a technology principal disclosed yesterday, revealing that this nation becomes an immediate target “when we make the news”.
Building permit red tape slash hailed as ‘massive win for all’
A BAHAMIAN developer yesterday hailed the Government’s bid to slash the turnaround time for building permits to just 60 days as early as 2027 as “a massive win for everyone”.
Bahamasair’s ‘Sophie’ AI bot to answer over 80% of calls
BAHAMASAIR is poised to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) with plans to launch ‘Sophie’, its “bot agent”, before year-end to handle the more than 80 percent of reservations department calls not seeking to purchase flight tickets.
Bahamas in tax certificate, Investor Concierge launch
A CABINET minister yesterday sought to boost The Bahamas’ competitiveness as a domicile for wealthy investors to make their home by unveiling plans to launch a Tax Residency Certificate and one-stop-shop for approvals.
Boating fees blamed for Abaco’s 6.4% arrival fall
A SENIOR tourism official yesterday attributed the 6.4 percent decline in year-over-year sea arrivals to Abaco through July to the impact of boating fee hikes as industry operators were urged to rapidly adapt to the evolving artificial intelligence (AI) environment.
Opposition voices $311m 'off books' spend concern
THE OPPOSITION yesterday challenged if the $311m spent from the National Investment Fund represents “off-the-books capital expenditure” structured so as not to blow the Government’s Budget surplus in the election run-up as a Cabinet minister asserted it had followed the law.
$200m Exuma resort opponent fears fall-out for own business Body
A key opponent of the $200m Rosewood Exuma resort yesterday asserted it fears its own high-end business will be damaged if its competitor is allowed to locate a service dock “less than one fotball field” aware from its property.
Construction permit values surge almost $700m in ‘25
Construction starts and completions both increased in volume during 2025, surging by 24 percent and 11.2 percent respectively, although the former’s combined value declined by $17m compared to 2024.
Insurance regulator laments qualified actuaries shortage
INSURANCE regulators yesterday said a shortage of qualified actuaries remains a key constraint on the industry’s growth as The Bahamas seeks to align its supervisory framework with evolving international standards.
Abaco needs co-ordinated workforce growth approach
ABACO’S labour market needs a more deliberate approach to work permits, housing and workforce training if businesses are to fill genuine skills gaps while progressively preparing Bahamians to take over those positions, a Department of Labour official said yesterday.
Road paving constrained by contractors shortage
ABACO’S infrastructure pipeline is expanding across roads, docks and airports, a Cabinet minister said yesterday, while warning that a shortage of road contractors is creating capacity constraints.
Thursday, September 17
Minister: National Investment Fund’s governance still a work-in-progress
A CABINET minister yesterday conceded that governance structures have yet to be fully implemented for a National Investment Fund that to-date has spent almost $311m of public money.
Opposition voices $311m‘off books’ spend concern
THE OPPOSITION yesterday challenged if the $311m spent from the National Investment Fund represents “off-the-books capital expenditure” structured so as not to blow the Government’s Budget surplus in the election run-up as a Cabinet minister asserted it had followed the law.
GB water supplier: Hikes to cover $1m revenue gap
THE “AVERAGE” 30 percent water rate increases facing Grand Bahama businesses and households are designed to plug an estimated $1m revenue shortfall and help finance its supplier’s proposed $9.5m capital investment plan over five years.
‘Every cent accounted for: Ex-CARIFTA head blasts watchdog over ‘conflict of interest’
THE CHIEF executive for the 50th CARIFTA Games yesterday blasted “every penny was accounted for right down to the last five cents” as he hit back at “transparency, value for money” and other woes raised by Parliament’s spending watchdog over the $500,000 advance he gave.
Finance Minister: Cost of royal visit is still being worked out
THE government still does not know how much taxpayers will spend on King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s visit to The Bahamas next month, with Finance Minister Michael Halkitis saying agencies are still working out the costs.
Pintard demands answers over more than $400m
OPPOSITION leader Michael Pintard yesterday demanded an accounting of more than $400m of roughly $700m the government said it transferred to the National Investment Fund, saying Finance Minister Michael Halkitis explained only about $310.9m in spending when he addressed Parliament.
Baha Mar offers 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
BAHA Mar will give eligible full-time employees 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave after the birth or adoption of a child, a benefit that far exceeds both existing Bahamian law and the two weeks of paid paternity leave currently proposed as part of the government’s national labour reforms.
Halkitis: Govt broke no laws
THE Davis administration broke no law when it began spending hundreds of millions of dollars through the National Investment Fund before its board ever convened, Finance Minister Michael Halkitis insisted yesterday, even as he acknowledged that key governance arrangements for the fund remain unfinished.
Minister touts Bahamas’ energy reform progress
A Cabinet minister yesterday promoted The Bahamas’ energy reforms at the region’s 10th Annual Caribbean Infrastructure Forum (CARIF).
CARIFTA Games oversight ‘deficient from its inception’
PARLIAMENT’S spending watchdog yesterday said the governance framework for the 50th CARIFTA Games was “deficient from its inception” with organisers beset by “uncertainty” over who was responsible for key decisions.
DEIDRE BASTIAN: Managers who ‘enable’ bad behaviour pose great threat
In contemporary business, leadership styles vary widely, but one of the most under-estimated risks stems from managers who “enable” employees without accountability.
Minister in reassurance on Companies Registry delays
A Cabinet minister yesterday reassured Brazilian intermediaries and financial services practitioners that delays and bottlenecks at the Registrar General’s companies department are now being addressed.
Package Out Island projects to attract private investment
A Cabinet minister yesterday said The Bahamas is packaging infrastructure projects across multiple Family Islands to make them more attractive to private investors and thus raise the necessary financing.
$200m Exuma project appeal ‘not a war zone’
THE WARRING parties battling over the $200m Rosewood Exuma project yesterday clashed over procedures and witness evidence amid constant interruptions during yesterday’s appeal seeking to overturn the development’s preliminary site plan approval.
Bahamian tourism official wins infrastructure award
Dr Kenneth Romer, The Bahamas’ deputy tourism director-general and director of aviation, was this week presented with the 2025-2026 Infrastructure Leadership MVP Award at a regional conference.
Op-Ed: Govt accountability demands answers, not empty promises
"Knowledge will forever govern ignorance: And a people who mean to be their own Governors, must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives."
Wednesday, September 16
Court orders psyc-eval for man accused of damaging kiosk
A MAN accused of damaging an Island Luck kiosk last month was remanded to prison for a psychological evaluation after displaying erratic behaviour and incoherent speech in court.
Atlantis ‘not on market’ following record 2026
ATLANTIS’ top executive yesterday asserted that the Paradise Island mega resort is “not on the market right now” as it targets “a very strong” year-end and 2027 performance following “another record year”.
Watchdog questions Senator over $1.5m voucher controversy
PARLIAMENT’S spending watchdog has questioned Jerome Fitzgerald, the Prime Minister’s former senior policy adviser, as part of its probe into whether taxpayer monies financed building vouchers distributed in the name of PLP candidates prior to the May 2026 general election.
11,000 new home ‘deficit’ in decade through COVID
The Bahamas suffered an annual 900-unit shortfall between new home completions and buyer demand for an entire decade up to and through COVID-19, with government rent controls and regulations further restricting affordable housing supply.
Corrections considers electronic watches to monitor parolees
THE Bahamas Department of Corrections is considering watch-style electronic monitors for inmates released under the proposed parole system, with Commissioner Doan Cleare saying the devices would be less conspicuous than ankle bracelets and allow parolees to return to workplaces without being visibly identified.
FNM explores legal action over National Investment Fund
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said he has sought legal advice on whether the government’s handling of the National Investment Fund breached criminal, statutory or constitutional law and what action could be taken to force disclosure of how hundreds of millions of dollars moved through the fund.
New bill puts legal duties on families caring for elderly
RELATIVES responsible for older people could be legally required to provide them with food, safe housing and healthcare — and in some cases collect them from hospital after discharge — under sweeping proposed legislation that would impose new duties on families, caregivers and professionals.
Letter: What are airport users being called on to pay?
The current debate over airport and aviation charges raises a broader question that deserves a clear public answer
Atlantis not eyeing ‘finish line’ over upcoming 30th birthday
ATLANTIS is looking ahead to its next 30 years, with its top executive yesterday stressing that the resort’s long-term success will depend on continued investment in its 6,000-plus workforce, operations and guest experience.
Union demands action over leaks, mould, rodents at UB
THE Union of Tertiary Educators Bahamas has demanded immediate action over leaking classrooms, mould and rodent infestations at the University of The Bahamas, questioning what became of $25m the union said UB’s president claimed was received for campus improvements.
Bahamas targets Brazil for greater financial business
THE BAHAMAS is seeking to expand its financial services business by adapting its legal and regulatory framework to meet changing demand, a Cabinet minister has confirmed, as he promotes the jurisdiction in Brazil to deepen ties with a key market.
Barnett-Ellis presses govt over 125% domestic surge
OPPOSITION Senator Michela Barnett-Ellis has demanded that the government explain what is driving a 125 percent surge in domestic-related reports and publish a national strategy to tackle domestic and sexual violence.
Rape accused remanded to jail as case heads to Supreme Court
A MAN was accused of raping a 24-year-old woman in New Providence last month.
GB water supplier is urged: ‘Justify’ planned rate hikes
GRAND Bahama’s monopoly water supplier must “justify” proposed average rate increases of between $2.57 and $278.60 per month, an ex-Chamber of Commerce president said yesterday, especially since this has to be approved by its owner’s affiliate.
Freedom of Information: People must trust system
GOVERNANCE reformers yesterday urged the Government to go beyond simply bringing the Freedom of Information Act into effect by “creating a system that people will actually use and trust”.
AG advances FOI rules after 14yrs of delays
MORE than 14 years after Parliament first passed freedom of information legislation, The Bahamas is still waiting for a fully operational system for accessing government records, with the Davis administration only now consulting on regulations intended to put the machinery for requests, reviews and appeals in place.
ALICIA WALLACE: Reparations movement is rooted in the pursuit of freedom and justice
Last week, excerpts from the press statement by The Bahamas National Reparations on the upcoming visit by the British Crown were shared in this space.
Atlantis celebrates excellence: Over 100 employees honoured at 27th Amethyst Awards
ATLANTIS recognised employees from across its more than 6,000-member workforce yesterday during the resort’s 27th Amethyst Awards.
Prison holds 1,700 despite capacity for 900
THE Bahamas Department of Corrections is holding about 1,700 people in a facility designed for 900, with authorities deporting nearly 500 foreign nationals this year and referring scores of Bahamians for possible early release as they try to ease chronic overcrowding.
Second suspect charged in businessman’s murder
A SECOND suspect accused of murdering a businessman in July was remanded to prison yesterday after also being charged with trying to kill two senior police officers during a high-speed pursuit.
Pair deny murdering two men in daylight Freeport shooting
Two men accused of a brazen daylight shooting in a Freeport neighbourhood in 2020 that left two men dead went on trial in the Supreme Court last week.
Woman accused of death threats against police officer, another
A WOMAN was accused of threatening two people, including a police officer, and making defamatory remarks about the officer in Cat Island last month.
Austrian woman seriously injured in shark bite off North Bimini
A 37-year-old Austrian woman was seriously injured after being bitten by a shark off North Bimini on Monday.
Bahamas signs co-operation deal with nuclear watchdog
Ron Pinder, The Bahamas’ ambassador-at-large for environmental and educational matters, yesterday presented this nation’s country programme framework (CPF) to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
RoyalStar chief joins FOCOL’s Board team
FOCOL Holdings yesterday announced Anton Saunders has joined its Board of Directors with effect from September 10.
Tuesday, September 15
Emotional farewell for classmate killed in plane crash
TEARS flowed at CV Bethel Senior High School yesterday as students and teachers gathered to mourn 16-year-old Nicholas Oliver Jr, their first chance as a school community to confront the loss of the 12th-grade student killed during the summer break in the Independence Day plane crash in North Andros.
Police officer dies after Prince Charles drive crash
POLICE Corporal Steven Duncombe died early Monday from injuries sustained when his motorcycle collided with a car on Prince Charles Drive while he was reportedly escorting a funeral, prompting tributes from senior government officials, colleagues and numerous others who knew the popular officer.
Constable charged with trying to kill two teens
A POLICE constable was charged yesterday with trying to kill two teenage boys on Cowpen Road, including a 15-year-old who was shot in the back while driving.
Banking chief in call for urgent NIF audit
THE Government must move “with haste” to conduct and publish a full independent audit of the National Investment Fund (NIF) to prevent governance flaws from becoming a failure of accountability, a senior banker argued yesterday.
FACING REALITY: Justice must not be a luxury reserved for the wealthy
AN important distinction exists between special favours and the perception of preferential treatment.
Ex-candidate granted $9K bail in procuration case involving teen
A FORMER independent political candidate was accused yesterday of soliciting sex from a 16-year-old girl in New Providence.
Nurses frustrated by delays as BNU says agreement is near
NEGOTIATIONS for a new industrial agreement for nurses should be completed soon, Bahamas Nurses Union (BNU) president Muriel Lightbourn said yesterday, while acknowledging nurses' frustration over the delay.
Women report domestic violence and hardship during Mason’s Addition outreach
WOMEN in Mason’s Addition have reported domestic violence, depression, food and housing insecurity and alleged predatory behaviour by older men towards schoolgirls as the Ministry of Urban Renewal canvasses communities ahead of a women’s symposium later this month.
Five structures demolished at Cowpen Manor shanty town
AUTHORITIES demolished five structures and removed about 20 residents from the Cowpen Manor shanty town yesterday, months after occupants were ordered to leave the unauthorised settlement off Cowpen Road.
Campbell expects charges over dog attack that left toddler injured
AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister Jomo Campbell yesterday urged the owner of the dog that mauled three-year-old Skyla Lightbourne to surrender to police, saying investigators know who he is and expect charges to follow.
Nurses union president survives removal bid
BAHAMAS Nurses Union president Muriel Lightbourn will remain in office until the union’s next election after surviving a months-long court battle by executives seeking to remove her — although a Supreme Court judge found that her suspension of two board members was unlawful.
Mourners remember DJ Fresh at funeral
THE adopted father of Melvin Henfield recalled how the musician came to his office last year to discuss what should happen if he died — a conversation he dismissed at the time — as relatives and friends gathered on Saturday to bury the 34-year-old killed in the July 10 North Andros plane crash.
Triple murder accused remanded over deadly 20-hour crime spree
A 20-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of committing three murders and three attempted murders within about 20 hours last month.
Police probe fatal ship accident that killed 36-year-old crewman
A 36-YEAR-OLD Indian man died after becoming trapped beneath metal plates in the engine room of a vessel travelling from Grand Bahama to New Providence on Saturday night.
Man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting his adult sister
A MAN admitted yesterday to sexually assaulting his sister in New Providence.
Teen girl hospitalised after alleged self-harm attempt
A 17-YEAR-OLD girl was taken to hospital on Sunday after allegedly ingesting medication in an attempt to harm herself at Holmes Rock, Grand Bahama.
Bahama Rock told to revise environmental documents
THE Department of Environmental Planning and Protection has asked Bahama Rock to revise its environmental documents as the company approaches a production shutdown that will temporarily put 69 hourly employees out of work and could become permanent if its proposed Grand Bahama expansion is not approved.
Ten-year-old boy’s battle against cancer
A 10-YEAR-OLD boy whose father was murdered seven years ago is now battling an aggressive form of leukaemia, leaving his mother to confront another crisis as he spends what should have been the start of Grade Six in hospital.
Family hires Bahamian lawyers in search for missing sailor
THE family of missing Spanish-American sailor Miguel Campoy has hired Bahamian lawyers and obtained more precise technical information about his last known position as it intensifies efforts to determine what happened to him nearly a year after he vanished between Abaco and New Providence.
Monday, September 14
Gardiner seeks more time to challenge New York case
CONVICTED Bahamian drug trafficker Jonathan Eric Gardiner is seeking more time to challenge the federal case against him in New York, with his attorney telling a judge that she needs additional time to review the record because Gardiner was arrested long after his co-defendants.
Aircraft debris, additional remains found off Andros
AIRCRAFT parts recovered alongside human remains from a large debris field north of Andros are believed to have come from the plane that crashed with an American family of four aboard, investigators said, nearly a week after relatives mounted their own search and recovered the victims.
Loved ones gather as Stefan Davis’ remains return home from Miami
BAHAMIAN artist and entrepreneur Stefan “Legend” Davis was remembered as a man whose influence reached across generations as family and friends gathered at a Bahamasair hangar on Friday to receive his body following his sudden death in Miami.
Oil spill shuts LPIA runway for over an hour
AN OIL spill from a small private aircraft shut down Lynden Pindling International Airport’s only operational runway for more than an hour on Sunday, disrupting eight flights and temporarily leaving the country’s main airport without a usable runway.
Mom fights dog with bare hands to save her three-year-old daughter
A MOTHER fought a dog with her bare hands while holding her three-year-old daughter after the animal escaped from a neighbour’s yard and attacked the child, leaving her with head injuries that required surgery.
DEPP: School broke law with balloon release
JACK Hayward Junior High School broke the law when it held a balloon release during a recent awareness event, the head of the Department of Environmental Planning & Protection has said.
Pintard: It's fraud with public money
OPPOSITION leader Michael Pintard has accused the Davis administration of operating a National Investment Fund account outside the structure required by law after Central Bank governor John Rolle confirmed that the Fund’s board has never formally convened.
Bahamian green card holder accused of illegal vote in US
A BAHAMIAN green card holder who has lived in the United States for nearly 50 years is facing deportation after US authorities said an investigation found he illegally voted in the 2020 presidential election despite a criminal record that includes armed robbery, domestic violence and assaulting a police officer.
Complaints against police officers rise 19 percent as most remain unresolved
COMPLAINTS against police officers rose 19 percent in the first half of the year, while most of the cases remained unresolved, according to preliminary Royal Bahamas Police Force figures.
BUT chief calls Eleuthera school electricity disruptions unacceptable
TWO Eleuthera schools have repeatedly dismissed students early after unstable electricity left classrooms hot and dark, with Bahamas Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson warning that persistent power problems are now disrupting teaching and learning on the island.
American woman, 94, dies after apparent drowning
A 94-YEAR-OLD American woman died after an apparent drowning at Goodman’s Bay on Saturday evening, despite efforts by her daughter and others to pull her from the water and perform CPR.
Man gets $17,000 bail over pistol allegedly concealed in his groin area
A 23-year-old man was granted $17,000 bail after police allegedly found a loaded 9mm pistol concealed in his groin area during a traffic stop.
Six months prison for ammunition found taped under a bathroom sink
A 35-year-old man who was already on bail for a firearm and ammunition charge was sentenced to six months in prison on Friday after admitting that six .40-calibre rounds found taped beneath a bathroom sink at a Kemp Road home belonged to him.
BTVI cafeteria break-in accused remanded until November trial
A 29-year-old man was remanded to prison on Friday after being accused of breaking into the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute’s cafeteria and stealing $100.
Sir Ronald Sanders invited to deliver St Paul’s 190th Anniversary Lecture on Racism and Reparations in New York
Sir Ronald Sanders has been invited to deliver the lecture commemorating the 190th anniversary of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the Village of Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York, on Saturday, 12 September 2026.
Community gathers to remember Aliastair Major
THE sister of 24-year-old Aliastair Salvatoreo Major III said she has forgiven the person who shot and killed her brother in downtown Nassau, even as his family struggles with the trauma of seeing graphic footage of his final moments circulated online.
Friday, September 11
On September 10,1973...
ON September 10, 1973, Bahamian baseball player Wenty Ford made his Major League Baseball debut, taking the mound for the Atlanta Braves against the San Francisco Giants.
US ambassador Herschel Walker joins in as coach White shares his judo expertise
COACH Joshua White said he was delighted to be back in The Bahamas to share his expertise with members of the Eastwood Judo Club.
Top collegiate golfer Tyesha making impact
TYESHA Tynes, one of the top Bahamian female collegiate golf players in the United States, continued to lead the way for the Hastings College Lady Broncos golf team.
Minister meets with sports tourism stakeholders in US
WITH a change in portfolio at the new look Ministry of Youth and Sports, Minister Mario Bowleg and a delegation took the week to meet with the sports tourism stakeholders in New York and Miami, Florida.
Environmental bond hold-up over DEPP’s payment issue
THE $200M Rosewood Exuma developer has revealed it was unable to lodge the environmental bonds mandated by its permits because the Government’s regulator has yet to set-up the required payment infrastructure.
Employees demonstrate amid residents’ Bahama Rock fears
BAHAMA Rock employees yesterday staged a public demonstration as Grand Bahama residents opposed to its proposed Freeport Harbour expansion accused it of using the imminent temporary lay-offs of 69 staff to pressure the Government into approving its project.
Deltec defeats ‘negligence’ claim on £3.5m payments
A BAHAMIAN bank has defeated a breach of contract and negligence claim brought by a foreign client over the allegedly “unauthorised” transfer or £3.5m from her account even though a Supreme Court judge found its “procedures were open to criticism”.
Airport’s hotel winner chosen before year-end
THE NASSAU Airport Development Company’s (NAD) top executive yesterday revealed it plans to conclude the process of selecting a developer for its proposed hotel before year-end 2026 with public consultation over the project’s environmental impact set for September 29.
Bimini bounces back but other marinas down 15%
A LONG-SERVING Bimini dock master yesterday hailed last weekend’s US Labour Day holiday as “one of the busiest I’ve seen for a long time” for the island’s marinas and hotels although other Bahamian boating destinations did not fare so well.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Two who changed lives
ON the exterior they could not have been more different: she--almost-blonde, articulate, delicate of build, but strong of mind and voice, fiercely determined fighter through public speaking and the publishing world to shake up a world that slumbered in inequality among the sexes.
Mental health safe houses planned four years after Act
NEARLY four years after Parliament passed sweeping legislation to overhaul mental health care in The Bahamas, the government is preparing to buy two safe houses for people with severe mental health challenges living on the streets — but has given no clear timeline for when the facilities will open.
Armed robberies jump 25%despite overall crime decline
MAJOR crime fell six percent in the first half of the year, driven by sharp declines in vehicle theft, shopbreakings and other property offences, even as armed robberies surged 25 percent and crimes against the person increased, according to Royal Bahamas Police Force statistics.
Bahama Rock workers call on govt to help save jobs
WORK ground to a halt at Bahama Rock yesterday as employees walked off the job to press the government to approve a proposed expansion they say is needed to keep the Grand Bahama plant operating and protect more than 80 jobs.
Domestic violence up more than 125%
DOMESTIC-RELATED cases more than doubled in the first half of the year, surging 125 percent to 825 reports, while sexual offences also increased by 13 percent, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s mid-year crime report.
Defendant gets bail over alleged car theft
A MAN was accused of stealing a car from Lynden Pindling Estates last month.
$300,000 patrol boat to target illegal charters
A NEW nearly $300,000 patrol vessel will be used to target illegal charters, unlicensed vessels and other maritime offences as the government moves to tighten enforcement in a sector that generates more than $544m in revenue.
Six suicides recorded this year as attempts rise to 37
SIX people have died by suicide or in suspected suicide cases in The Bahamas so far this year, according to police figures and The Tribune’s records, as the country marked World Suicide Prevention Day yesterday amid continued concern over suicide and mental health.
FOCOL chief: ‘Execution’ critical to renewed growth
FOCOL Holdings last night reaffirmed to shareholders that profits for the year to end-September 2025 jumped 50.1 percent to $44.4m as it bids to execute on the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal and generation assets that are key to the Government’s energy reforms.
Rapid vacation rental growth Exuma’s double-edged sword
RAPID growth in vacation rental properties since Sandals Emerald Bay’s closure was yesterday described as a double-edged sword for Exuma tourism businesses, as it has encouraged some second homeowners to offer unpermitted boat tours despite filing the accommodation gap.
Highbourne Cay unveils its multi-million dollar upgrade
A 500-acre private island in the Exumas, co-owned by Mark Holowesko, is introducing 19 new estate lots and villas alongside a $20m marina redevelopment, new Beach Club and sporting and other amenities.
Bahamas First-owned agent celebrates 60th anniversary
An general insurance agency owned by Bahamas First has marked its 60th anniversary at an event attended by both a Cabinet minister and senior regulator.
Rokers Point school renamed in honour of veteran educator Pembroke Ferguson
THE Rokers Point Primary School was officially renamed the Pembroke E Ferguson Primary School during a ceremony in Exuma yesterday, honouring the late veteran educator who officials said dedicated his life to education and community service.
Cruise visitor discharged after indecent assault plea
A CRUISE visitor was warned and discharged yesterday after admitting to indecently assaulting a 36-year-old woman he brought on the voyage earlier this week.
Man ordered to pay shotgun licensing fees
A MAN was granted a conditional discharge after failing to pay the licensing fees for his shotgun in New Providence last week.
Moxey defends RBDF response despite family criticism
ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Floyd Moxey yesterday defended the force’s response to the plane crash that killed an American family of four, saying he was satisfied with its search and rescue efforts even though relatives ultimately found the victims themselves.
Advocate calls for charges after dog thrown to ground
AN ANIMAL welfare advocate called for a woman to be charged with cruelty after video appeared to show her grabbing a dog from a porch and throwing it to the ground following a confrontation with members of an animal welfare group.
Thursday, September 10
Tavario helps team win their first championship in franchise history
BAHAMIAN basketball standout Tavario Miller was part of history in Mexico, helping the Mineros de Zacatecas capture the Copa Value 2026 for the first championship in the franchise’s history.
EMPIRE SPORTS MEDICINE SERIES: The Science of the Recurrent Injury
It is a sentence I hear far too often in sports medicine. Sometimes it is the hamstring that has now strained for the third time. Sometimes it is an ankle that seems to turn every basketball season, a shoulder that settles down during rest but begins hurting again as soon as throwing increases, or a knee that feels perfectly fine until jumping and running resume.
Rebels one win away from NPABL title
REBELS moved one win away from the New Providence Amateur Baseball League championship, edging Reapers 5-3 last night at the Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium to take a 2-1 lead in the championship rematch series.
Teen surfers show 'indomitable spirit'
ELIZA Denning’s run at the ISA World Junior Surfing Championships came to an end yesterday, but the young Bahamian leaves El Salvador with valuable experience from competing against some of the best junior surfers in the world.
MP: ‘Written guarantees ’critical for beach vendors
AN OPPOSITION MP yesterday demanded written guarantees that properly licensed Cabbage Beach vendors will be allowed to return following proposed erosion control works as the Ministry of Tourism affirmed planned fencing and pilings are temporary and will not restrict public access.
Bahamas Grid: 27 legacy cable faults require repair
BAHAMAS Grid Company (BGC) says it has cut the backlog of legacy underground electric cable faults by almost 50 percent since it took over management of New Providence’s transmission and distribution network in April.
Bahama Rock: ‘Permanent close’ if approvals rejected
BAHAMA Rock yesterday confirmed it will likely “close permanently” if the Government fails to approve access to a new aggregate source on the 515-acre former Bahamas Cement Company property that it acquired last year.
Gov’t urged to ‘pay attention’ to Bahama Rock’s closing threat for local construction
A BAHAMIAN developer yesterday warned this nation will become “increasingly uncompetitive in construction” versus its Caribbean rivals if Bahama Rock’s aggregate production halt leads to protracted supply shortages and worsens already-spiking materials costs.
Doctors Hospital eyes 33% emergency room fee slash
Doctors Hospital plans to slash the deposit requirement for patients to access its emergency room services by one-third after cutting losses on unpaid medical bills and other assets below its annual 3 percent of sales target ratio.
STATESIDE: The consequences (and memories) of Sept 11th
FOR Americans of a certain age, there was for decades one singular, defining question: “Where were you when JFK was shot?”
FRONT PORCH: What will we show King Charles?
THE impending visit of King Charles as king of The Bahamas and head of state is anachronistic. Celebrating the British monarch as our sovereign is archaic, a relic of the past for a sovereign country still glorying in colonial fawning and servility.
Abaco residents warned over possible python sighting
ABACO residents have been warned to stay away from large snakes and immediately report suspected Burmese python sightings as officials investigate whether the potentially invasive species is present on the island.
Georges backs call for English lessons
IMMIGRATION rights activist Louby Georges has backed calls for parents to ensure children who cannot speak English receive language instruction before entering public schools, arguing that placing them directly into English-only classrooms puts both students and teachers at a disadvantage.
Evans: Retirement rules fuel judicial brain drain
COURT of Appeal President Justice Milton Evans has warned that mandatory retirement ages are draining the Bahamian judiciary of experienced judges, saying some are forced from the bench just as they reach their professional stride and later take their expertise to other countries.
‘We still don’t have answers’
THREE months after primary school teacher Jillian Pinder was abducted from her Lake Cunningham home, stabbed in the throat and left for dead, no one has been charged with her killing and her family says it remains desperate for answers.
Technology critical to agility in economic shock survival
Economic uncertainty is the only certainty Bahamian businesses can rely on.
Union voices frustration on FIU industrial deal progress
A TRADE union yesterday alleged that frustration is growing among Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) staff after almost a year of negotiations have left their industrial agreement still unsigned despite most terms being settled.
Bahamas statistical system prepares for strengthening
Plans for strengthening The Bahamas national statistical system, so that it can better support evidence-based decision-making by policymakers and national development, were recently discussed by the National Statistical Committee (NSC)
‘Porky’ targeting gas station rebuild after 53-year career
AFTER 53 years in the petroleum retail business, Bernard “Porky” Dorsett is yesterday said he is still dreaming big with plans to tear down his existing Rubis service station and rebuild it with electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
Fusion upgrades VIP for ‘Pure’ cinema experience
FUSION Superplex is investing in a phased refurbishment of its Pure VIP theatres as it seeks to elevate the premium cinema experience, bring food and beverage operations back in-house and streamline transactions through a new cashless model.
Bahamian conservation fund rated by world climate body
The Bahamas Protected Areas Fund (BPAF) yesterday said it has been rated as the only locally-based body able to support projects backed by the world’s largest climate fund.
$5m grant funding launched for Bahamas climate projects
Bahamian groups focused on agriculture, fisheries, health, coastal protection and disaster preparedness now have the chance to bid for a share of up to $5m in grant funding.
EY’s Bahamian regional head to retire after 39-year career
EY’s (Ernst & Young) regional managing partner for The Bahamas and other Caribbean territories is stepping down after 39 years with the accounting firm.
Negligence denied after dog allegedly causes harm to child
dmaycock@tribunemedia.netA MAN was charged in Grand Bahama’s Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday with negligently causing harm to an 11-year-old boy who was allegedly injured by a dog while walking in a residential neighbourhood.
Mitchell rejects claims PM Davis attacked the press
PLP chairman Fred Mitchell yesterday defended Prime Minister Philip Davis’ angry response to questions about his administration’s alleged ties to murdered businessman Warren “Spy” Ellis, saying the Prime Minister recognised a “put-up job” and invoking the term “propaganda prostitute” to describe a reporter perceived to be pursuing a gotcha question.
184 Haitian nationals repatriated to Cap-Haïtien in two-part operation
THE BAHAMAS repatriated 184 Haitian nationals to Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, in a two-part operation involving a Bahamasair flight from New Providence through Inagua.
School administrators set to receive promotion letters
SENIOR school administrators who have waited years for promotions are expected to receive long-delayed letters after the Bahamas Educators Managerial Union said the documents were delivered to the Ministry of Education this week for distribution.
Teen faces charges over motel and service station robberies
A TEENAGER was accused of a string of robbery-related offences, including an attempted robbery at a service station and robberies at a motel.
Man gets three months’ probation after admitting indecent exposure
A MAN was placed on probation for three months after admitting to trespassing on his neighbour’s property and exposing himself last week on Golden Isles Road.
Tourist admits drug possession and failing to declare cash
AN AMERICAN man forfeited $12,142 to the Crown after admitting to travelling through LPIA with marijuana and failing to declare more than $10,000 in cash to a US officer.
Doctor details injuries observed during examination in rape trial
A DOCTOR testified that he examined a woman the day after she was allegedly raped and physically assaulted by the father of her child in Exuma in 2024 as his trial continued.
US invests $245,000 to restore historic Fort Montagu and cannons
THE United States is investing $245,000 to restore Fort Montagu, including major conservation work on its historic cannons, as part of an effort to preserve one of The Bahamas’ oldest surviving military landmarks.
Wednesday, September 9
Reapers answer back
REAPERS answered back in the New Providence Amateur Baseball League championship game on Monday, holding off Rebels 10-9 at Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium to even the series at one game apiece.
Amateur boxer Anai Powell gets back on track with big victor
COMING off his early exit at the Central American and Caribbean Games last month in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Anai Powell got back on track in his amateur career with a big victory over the weekend.
Coach Joshua White shares his expertise
COACH Joshua White said he was delighted to be back in The Bahamas to share his expertise with members of the Eastwood Judo Club.
Equipment drive to benefit Reloaded Baseball
WITH a deep sense of social responsibility and a willingness to support talented young athletes in The Bahamas, the international Pro Youth Foundation (PYF) proudly announced its baseball and softball equipment drive in conjunction with the PYF HCBU All College Showcase camp to be held on September 26 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Quincy Pratt remembers Wisdom as the 'greatest' Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture
FORMER pro boxing sensation Quincy “Thrill-A-Minute” Pratt said he remembers the late Neville Wisdom as the "greatest" Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, who helped him tremendously with his amateur youth programme.
Eliza keeps Bahamas surf alive
ELIZA Denning is known for making waves on the water as an elite young sailor, but she is showing she can make them on a surfboard too.
Environmental activists hail SpaceX landing end
ENVIRONMENTAL advocates yesterday hailed SpaceX’s decision to end its Falcon 9 booster landing programme in The Bahamas, arguing that these should never have been approved and that it highlights the need for greater transparency in the permitting process.
Better explanation is urged for debt-deficit ‘disconnect’
THE GOVERNMENT needs to better explain the gulf between the $1bn increase in the national debt during the 2025-2026 Budget year and its $121.2m fiscal deficit, a senior banker said yesterday, branding it a “significant disconnect” between the two.
Resort’s owners urged to act against Gov’t, police officers
A SECURITY contractor for Old Bahama Bay’s owners has recommended they file formal complaints with the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s (RBPF) internal affairs unit, and launch legal action against the Government, over “unauthorised interventions” by senior officers over the resort’s repossession.
Fund manager denies regulator’s allegations of fraud, dishonesty ‘without reservation’
A BAHAMAS-BASED fifth-generation family office, whose roots trace back to Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) longest-serving president, yesterday vehemently denied “without reservation” the Securities Commission’s allegations that “fraud” or “dishonesty” were committed by itself or any representatives.
The British Crown visit . . . Really?!
IN the last week of August, it was reported that a visit from the British Royal Family is taking place in October 2026.
Men risk safety to save resident from burning home
A GROUP of men risked their safety to rescue an elderly man trapped inside a burning Stapledon Gardens home on Monday, with one rescuer describing the experience as “wonderful”.
BUT seals deal for teacher’s pay agreement
TEACHERS scored a major victory yesterday, with the Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) securing salary increases, lump-sum payments and other benefits for its members after months of negotiations.
Bahama Rock to halt production as 69 workers face lay-offs
BAHAMA Rock yesterday denied it is using employees “as a bargaining chip” over the proposed Freeport Harbour expansion as it confirmed the temporary lay-off of 69 staff for a 60-day period starting on Monday, September 21.
Four found dead after plane crash
AN American family was left heartbroken yesterday after their four relatives who went missing when their plane crashed in waters off North Andros were found dead, bringing a desperate search effort to a tragic end.
80 Grand Bahama jobs at risk at Bahama Rock
ABOUT 80 jobs in Grand Bahama are at risk as Bahama Rock prepares to cease production on September 18 as its permitted limestone reserves near exhaustion.
Financial provider unveilsits top Bahamas executive
A multi-jurisdiction financial services provider yesterday announced it has appointed Toni Bonzon as managing director of its Bahamas office.
Bahama Rock opponents challenge construction hit
OPPONENTS of Bahama Rock’s proposed Freeport Harbour expansion yesterday challenged the warning that its planned September 18 temporary production halt means this nation will face an unavoidable shortage of construction aggregate.
R M Bailey mourns lightning strike victim
R M Bailey High School’s community gathered yesterday to remember 16-year-old Anton Bowe, a Grade 11 student whose sudden death after being struck by lightning on the school grounds left his teachers and classmates struggling to come to terms with the tragedy.
Meteorologist urges caution during thunderstorms
A CHIEF meteorologist is urging Bahamians to take precautions during thunderstorms, advising people to go indoors when lightning is nearby and avoid activities that could increase their risk of being struck.
Commonwealth warns of bias risk in election coverage
THE Commonwealth Observer Group has warned about potential bias in election coverage, citing close ties between the owners of private media houses and the country’s main political parties.
GB Police probe break-in at Martin Town Primary School
POLICE on Grand Bahama are investigating a break-in at a public school in Eight Mile Rock, where cash and other items were stolen.
GB Police probe break-in at Martin Town Primary School
POLICE on Grand Bahama are investigating a break-in at a public school in Eight Mile Rock, where cash and other items were stolen.
Opposition senator voices airport fee rise fear for Bahamian travel
THE BAHAMAS Union of Teachers (BUT) president yesterday told members to “put your tennis back in the house” after the union reached a deal with the Government, ending the immediate threat of industrial action that had been hanging over the education sector.
Seven months prison sentence for breaching bail conditions
A MAN awaiting trial for allegedly robbing a Cable Beach pizza restaurant of $12,000 in April was sentenced to seven months in prison for breaching his bail conditions.
Man gets absolute discharge after Facebook libel guilty plea
A MAN was granted an absolute discharge after pleading guilty to libel for calling a woman a “thief” on Facebook, after telling the court she still owed him money.
Man arrested over alleged cruise ship sexual assault
AN ALLEGED sexual assault involving two Belgian citizens occurred aboard a cruise ship early Monday morning, with a 47-year-old man later arrested in connection with the incident.
Woman testifies in Exuma rape and aggravated assault trial
A MAN accused of raping and assaulting the mother of his child in Exuma in 2024 was present as testimony was given in his trial.
Man admits to café break-in
A MAN admitted to breaking into a café in Exuma and stealing cash last week.
‘Parents should pay for English lessons’
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson says parents should pay for English lessons for children who cannot speak the language before enrolling them in public schools.
Study reveals Bahamas suffers coral cover drop
The Bahamas has suffered a gradual decline in coral cover throughout the 21st century, a study has revealed, finding that increased global and ocean warming are giving reefs less time to recover.
FNM senator urges probe of Simpson Penn conditions
FREE National Movement (FNM) Senator Arinthia Komolafe has called on the Davis administration to investigate allegations of unsafe working conditions and unfair labour practices at Simpson Penn Centre for Boys.
Tuesday, September 8
Two of our four surfers eliminated at ISA World Jr Surfing Championship
TWO 10-foot waves and a difficult eight-foot-plus lineup gave Team Bahamas another taste of what it takes to compete on the international stage yesterday, but the young surfers are leaving their mark as the country makes its historic debut at the ISA World Junior Surfing Championship in El Salvador.
Wellington Miller appointed to serve on technical committee for Pan Am Games
AFTER serving another successful stint on the technical committee for the Central American and Caribbean Games, former Bahamas Olympic Committee president Wellington Miller has been appointed to serve on the same committee for the Pan American Games.
Troy Kemp reflects on his illustrious career
AS he reflected on the life of his late coach/mentor Neville Wisdom, Troy Kemp reminisced about his career and how he is not surprised that his Bahamian men’s national high jump record is still standing.
Dr Raquel Barr-Edgecombe appointed as Interim Dean, Graduate Studies at UB
Associate Professor Dr Raquel Barr-Edgecombe has been appointed as Interim Dean, Graduate Studies at the University of the Bahamas.
Lana Hanna Levarity pursues a lifetime of learning
LANA Hanna Levarity is the perfect example that learning has no expiration date. The retired educator recently completed two postgraduate degrees, proving that learning is a lifelong adventure.
Cancer vaccines could transform treatment and prevention
For the first time, an mRNA cancer vaccine has succeeded in a late-stage clinical trial, a significant advance that could reshape how cancer is treated.
When your jaw is hurting, don't forget to blame your neck
Have you ever woken up with a sore jaw, struggled to chew your breakfast, or heard an annoying clicking sound every time you opened your mouth?
Eleuthera Wellness partners with Island Luck to offer free prostate screenings
Eleuthera Wellness Hospital and Clinics is teaming up again with Island Luck to provide free testing for men during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month which is observed in September.
Despite men not trusting what they see online, some are letting social media drive their behaviours
Are men really influenced by social media?
$10k ‘relocation letter’ causes more Cabbage Beach upheaval
FURTHER confusion and uncertainty arose yesterday over future public access to Paradise Island’s Cabbage Beach after some vendors received a letter allegedly offering them $10,000 to relocate.
‘Something’s not adding up’ over $1bn debt rise on Budget surplus
A BAHAMIAN economist yesterday asserted that “something’s not adding up” with the Government’s finances as she questioned how the national debt could increase by more than $1bn in a year when the Government is still forecasting a $32.7m Budget surplus.
Dealer: No sign of $7 gas prices easing up
A PETROLEUM retailer yesterday warned there is no clear sign gas prices will fall from their present $7 per gallon before year-end due to continued oil market volatility as the Middle East conflict rumbles on. volatile global oil markets could keep prices unpredictable through the final quarter of the year.
AML Foods faces 10% reinvestment cost increase from VAT ‘exempt’ move
THE REVISED VAT treatment of uncooked groceries will hike the cost of reinvesting in its stores by 10 percent, AML Foods top executive is warning, forcing it to “pivot” while dampening the food distribution industry’s appetite for expansion.
Fund manager faces wind-up on ‘highly negligent’ claims
A BAHAMAS-BASED fifth-generation family office, whose roots trace back to Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) longest-serving president, is facing a winding-up petition over regulator concerns it has been “highly negligent” in managing investor assets.
Search on for missing family
A MASSIVE search effort is underway for the remaining family members aboard an aircraft that went missing in waters off North Andros yesterday while returning home from a holiday in Great Harbour Cay.
Young Bahamian author publishes three-book series
AT just 10 years old, Aleah Storr has already accomplished something many aspiring writers dream of — publishing her own series of children’s books.
4 selected for environmental scholarships
FOUR young Bahamians are preparing to take their environmental education beyond the classroom, gaining hands-on experience in marine science, conservation and career exploration as the 2026–2027 Bahamas Environmental Steward Scholars.
FACING REALITY: When the country becomes the bargaining chip
WORKERS' right to organize is one of the great achievements of modern democracy.
Lightning strike kills R M Bailey student
FEAR swept through R M Bailey High School yesterday after a 16-year-old student was struck by lightning and killed on the school’s grounds, prompting distressed parents to rush to the Robinson Road campus to collect their children.
Junkanoo season kicks off with $900K in seed funding
THE Junkanoo season officially kicked off last night as the National Junkanoo Authority dispersed more than $900,000 in seed funding to groups and individuals across the country.
Sands pushes for early FNM convention
Free National Movement (FNM) chairman Dr Duane Sands said he believes the party’s next convention should take place within a few months, arguing that the October 2027 timeline is unreasonable and too far away.
Snack Attack gives 500 children school boost
BACK-TO-SCHOOL preparations got a helping hand as 500 children received bags packed with school essentials, snacks and refreshments through the Rotaract Club of South East Nassau Centennial’s sixth annual Snack Attack.
Kelly’s Back-to-School Giveaway winners
AS students return to classrooms for the 2026–2027 school year, several young winners are heading into the new academic year with some exciting prizes to add to their back-to-school experience.
Long Islanders fed up with unreliable mailboats
SOUTHERN Long Island residents say they are fed up with unreliable mailboat services to the island, citing long waits in receiving essential goods, medication and other supplies needed for everyday life.
Landscaper shot dead after leaving school
A man in his early 40s was shot dead in Adelaide yesterday moments after leaving a primary school where he had been working as a landscaper.
Visa fraud trial delayed after two accused fail to appear
THE trial of four people accused in an alleged visa fraud scheme was again adjourned in Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Monday after two of the accused failed to appear, leaving the prosecution frustrated as a witness travelled from Florida for the third time to testify.
Murder accused faces trial over 80 alleged bail breaches
A MAN with an upcoming murder trial was accused of breaching his bail conditions for 80 days over the past six months.
Three-year prison sentence for two firearms and ammunition
A MAN was sentenced to three years in prison after admitting to having two guns and 51 rounds of ammunition in his home on Oxford Drive last week.
Man accused of groping teen girl while she was sleeping
A MAN was accused of groping a 15-year-old girl while she slept last week.
Two men accused of stealing $5,000 vehicle at gunpoint
TWO men were accused of stealing a car at gunpoint on Charles Vincent Street last week.
Protected Areas Fund confirms its new chair
The Bahamas Protected Areas Fund (BPAF) has confirmed Marcus J. S. Cheetham as its new Board chair with effect from July 1, 2026.
Reid warns gangster life leads to prison or death
CRIME consultant Carlos Reid warned young men against staining their lives by committing murder or attempted murder, saying the lifespan of a gangster is short and even the biggest street boss is not untouchable.
Briland plagued by fresh water woes
HARBOUR Island residents and small business operators say continued water woes are forcing them to absorb mounting costs, disrupting commerce and threatening to undermine the island’s tourism-driven economy.
Bahamian heavy equipment provider adds new dealership
Equipment Services says it has been appointed as the authorised Bahamas dealer for SANY, expanding access to the brand’s heavy equipment, parts, maintenance and service support.
High-end boating still facing fees pressures
HIGH-END boating demand remains under pressure from what a resort executive yesterday described as “excessive fees” even as Family Island hotels report encouraging Christmas and New Year bookings and signs of a stronger winter season.
Bahamas Grid’s expat worker reach ‘raises more questions’
AN OPPOSITION MP yesterday said Bahamas Grid Company's move to bring in international cable repair specialists to solve legacy underground faults “raises more questions than it answers” about the state of New Providence’s energy network.
Opposition senator voices airport fee rise fear for Bahamian travel
HIGHER air fares and additional fees risk undermining The Bahamas’ tourism growth by forcing visitors to weigh the cost of travelling to this nation against competing Caribbean markets, industry executives have warned.
Monday, September 7
Rebels draw first blood
THE Rebels drew first blood in their championship rematch with the Reapers on Friday night, overcoming an early deficit before pulling away for an 11-5 victory in game one of the New Providence Amateur Baseball League championships at the Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium.
'Selfless spirit' Neville Wisdom dies at age of 76
NEVILLE Wisdom, who helped to transform sports as a coach and an administrator, died on Saturday morning, leaving a generation of local and international competitors saluting him for his contributions.
Guard Franco Miller Jr. signs with team in China
BAHAMIAN guard Franco Miller Jr is headed to China as he enters the next chapter of his professional basketball career after signing with the NingBo Rockets of the Chinese Basketball Association.
Devynne Charlton breaks her own national record
FOURTH-ranked Devynne Charlton sped to a national record for second place behind the top-ranked American world record holder Masai Russell as the two training partners clashed in the women's 100 metres hurdles at the Wanda Diamond League Final.
Judge rejects specialist reports in resort dispute
THE $200M Rosewood Exuma project’s key opponent yesterday pledged “this is not the end of the matter” after a Supreme Court judge refused to admit all six specialist reports it had commissioned as evidence supporting its Judicial Review legal challenge.
National debt surges $1bn in year amid lower deficits
THE BAHAMAS’ national debt increased by more than $1bn during the first Davis administration’s final year in office, the Central Bank has revealed, breaching the $13bn mark and driving several key debt ratios higher than their end-fiscal year 2024 and 2025 comparatives.
‘Double-edged sword’: Private aviation eyes near-100% surge in key airports’ charges
ELEUTHERA resort operators are branding new and increased airport fees “a double-edged sword” amid private aviation concerns that they represent a near-doubling for several popular aircraft types flying into Governor’s Harbour.
Court battle erupts over Old Bahama Bay control
THE FURIOUS battle for control at Old Bahama Bay has switched to the Supreme Court amid competing claims of $2.2m in unpaid bills, a phony lease and a “take over by force” that purportedly “barricaded” the resort.
BEYOND THE BORDERS: The US Consulate cancelled my visa! What to do
MOST of the families from the Bahamas affected by INA Section 212(a)(6)(G) were never F-1 students at all.
Community honours musician Travis Reekino Johnson
Family and friends gathered at the Church of God Convention Center on Saturday to celebrate the life and legacy of Bahamian musician Travis Reekino Johnson, who died July 10 at age 30.
Dr Sands to step back from frontline politics
FREE National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands says he will step back from frontline politics for at least a year, citing the demands of political life and the burden it has placed on his family.
Reparations group tells King: Don’t come empty-handed
THE Bahamas National Reparations Committee (BNRC) said the British Royal Family should not visit the country “empty-handed” next month, demanding an apology for the devastating legacy of slavery and colonisation.
Tributes paid to former Minister Neville Wisdom
TRIBUTES were paid across the political aisle after former Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Neville Wisdom died over the weekend at the age of 76.
Pintard presses PM on Ellis contracts
THE Ministry of Housing and Land Reform said yesterday it found no record of murdered businessman Warren “Spy” Ellis or any company owned or controlled by him receiving a housing contract from the Davis administration.
We must not sleepwalk into weakening environmental laws
PROTECTING the environment of The Bahamas is one of the most important things we can do as a nation.
WORLD VIEW: The world has broken the 1.5°C promise
THE world has broken the 1.5°C promise it made to its most vulnerable countries.
Accountability must become clearer, not weaker, with AI
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way companies make decisions.
New NPPPSSA chief elected
NAAMAN Lightbourne will serve as the new president of the New Providence Public Primary Schools Sports Association for the next two years.
Industrial deal tensions at Clifton Heritage Authority
CLIFTON Heritage Park employees remain without a completed industrial agreement more than two months after negotiations stalled with union representatives warning a communication breakdown could trigger escalate workplace tensions.
Bahamas Grid set to bring in cable repair specialists
NEW Providence’s energy grid operator yesterday said it is bringing in a team of international cable repair specialists to tackle a series of legacy underground faults as it steps up efforts to stabilise and strengthen transmission and distribution (T&D) infrastructure.
Loved ones honour Davis at memorial in Miami
A SITE of tragedy became a celebration of life on Saturday as family and friends gathered to mourn Bahamian artist and entrepreneur Stefan “Legend” Davis, filling the area where he was killed last week with Junkanoo music, flowers, birthday messages and candles.
BPL apologises as persistent outages continue
BAHAMAS Power and Light has apologised to customers once again as repeated outages continue to plague New Providence, with the utility admitting that faults affecting western communities have persisted for the past two weeks.
Freeport Health Campus now 30 percent complete
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis and Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville toured the new Freeport Health Campus on Friday, with the long-awaited facility now about 30 per cent complete and its first phase expected to be substantially completed by July 2027.
Cooper calls for ‘calm heads’ amid tense BUT negotiations
WITH public school teachers on high alert for industrial action, Education Minister Chester Cooper said he hopes “calm heads” will prevail, while reminding educators that “whatever we do will impact the children first.”
11-year-old hospitalised after dog attack in GB
AN 11-year-old boy was hospitalised after being bitten by a dog while playing at a park in Grand Bahama on Saturday evening.
FNM: School closure shows ‘failure of planning’
FNM Deputy Leader Shanendon Cartwright has criticised the government over the closure of CR Walker Senior High School because of plumbing problems, saying disruptions caused by incomplete repairs represent a “serious failure of planning, maintenance, and leadership”.
Man’s police assault lawsuit thrown out over delay
A MAN’S lawsuit accusing police of assaulting, threatening and extorting him has been thrown out after a Supreme Court registrar found that he waited too long to bring the case, describing the proceedings as vexatious and an abuse of the court’s process.
Three deny involvement in Twin Brothers fatal shooting
THREE men denied their involvement in a fatal shooting outside Twin Brothers on East Street and Sunlight Cottage last year that claimed the life of 24-year-old Julian Newbold and left two others injured.
Accused pleads not guilty to fatal Yellow Elder stabbing
A MAN denied his alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing of 21-year-old Elvardo Munroe in Yellow Elder Gardens last October.
Teen denies attempted murder and gun charges over Hay Street shooting
A TEENAGER denied his involvement in a near-fatal shooting on Hay Street earlier this year.
Parole bill expected by year’s end as officials seek technical support
THE government expects legislation establishing a parole system to be passed by the end of the year as senior National Security and corrections officials seek international technical assistance to prepare for its implementation.
26-year-old denies double murder in Harbour Island
A 26-year-old man denied his involvement in a double homicide outside a bar in Harbour Island, Eleuthera, earlier this year.
Forensic reports confirm identities of July 10 plane crash victims as families await closure
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness has received forensic DNA reports commissioned to confirm the identities of passengers killed in the July 10 plane crash in North Andros.
Letters: Transparency critical to balancing airport upgrades and affordability
THE RECENT reporting concerning proposed new and increased airport fees for North Eleuthera, Governor’s Harbour and Exuma raises important questions that deserve careful consideration before the proposed January 1, 2027, implementation.
BAMSI kickstarts academic year with ‘renewed energy’
A Cabinet minister says the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) has opened its 2026-2027 academic year with “renewed energy” as he pointed to new student residences, expanded classroom and laboratory facilities and continued investment in the North Andros campus.
Hotelier: Affordability must match airport improvements
HIGHER air fares and fees on international travellers could impair The Bahamas’ tourism growth by pricing visitors out of the market, particularly in the Family Islands, a hotel chief warned yesterday.
Industrial deal tensions at Clifton Heritage Authority
CLIFTON Heritage Park employees remain without a completed industrial agreement more than two months after negotiations stalled with union representatives warning a communication breakdown could trigger escalate workplace tensions.
‘KJay 2 Smooth’ giving back to the next generation of basketball players
YOUNG Bahamian basketball player Keitho Johnson Jr, also known as “KJay 2 Smooth,” is giving back to the next generation through his first local basketball giveback initiative.
Friday, September 4
Making history: Team Bahamas returns home with eight medals
THE Bahamas Bodybuilding, Wellness & Fitness Federation (BBWFF) returned home from the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Championships in Guatemala with eight medals, including a gold, two silver and five bronze.
Chris 'Fireman' Brown working with the pros
WHILE he continues to work with his collegiate athletes as head coach at Clayton State University, Bahamian Olympian Chris “Fireman” Brown is making his contribution to the training regimen for some professional athletes.
Gov’t urged to ‘strengthen’ oversight of its own assets
THE BAHAMAS needs to “strengthen governance” over public sector assets given the Government’s “limited ability” to track and value all that it actually owns, an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report has warned.
Cabbage Beach vendors seek $100k for relocation Body
CABBAGE Beach vendors are seeking $100,000 each in relocation funding with a $300 monthly stipend for 30 months, plus legal representation, with talks over their temporary removal yesterday said to be deadlocked.
Multiple firm owners require separate BINs
BUSINESS owners with multiple companies will have to manage separate Bahamas Identification Numbers (BINs) under the Government's new One Tax system, it was revealed yesterday, although they will be able to access each account through a single log-in.
Business doubts over tax portal’s consolidation
BUSINESSES yesterday voiced misgivings that the Government’s new One Tax Bahamas portal will improve filing, administration and the ease of doing business, with one asserting: “Every time you turn around there’s a new hoop.”
‘Bloodbath’ fear on airport fee increases
A VETERAN airline chief yesterday voiced fears that key Family Islands may suffer an aviation and tourism “bloodbath” over new and increased airport fees that threaten to undermine competitiveness and “value for money”.
Letters: Dorian must be remembered through greater readinessLetters:
Seven years after Hurricane Dorian, the grief remains deeply personal for many Bahamian families.
Letters: Calls for urgent action as teachers and government clash
I write with a heavy heart and a sense of frustration over yet another dispute involving the Government and teachers, highlighted by this morning’s article under the headline, “Court orders administration back to work, hours after students were sent home.”
Letters: Five-Star Dilemma
I feel the need to add my two cents to this loosely used term “Five Star Restaurant.” I have been in the hospitality industry for 60 years. I’ve had the opportunity to work in Five Star Restaurants back in the day, when gourmet service was the order of the day and waiters wore tuxedos and white gloves. I wonder if some of these people who are talking five star ever been in a five star restaurant?
Letters: For What World Are We Preparing Our Students?
ONE of the most important questions we can ask about education today is deceptively simple: for what world are we preparing our students?
Attempted rape trial begins
A WOMAN told a Supreme Court jury yesterday that she believed she was drugged at a bar before waking in a motel room with no memory of how she got there, as the attempted rape trial of Tamal Curry began.
PM denies personal relationship with murdered Warren ‘Spy’ Ellis
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has denied having a personal relationship with murdered businessman Warren “Spy” Ellis.
'Stefan Legend' killed in violent three-vehicle crash in Miami
BAHAMIAN artist and entrepreneur Stefan Davis, better known as “Stefan Legend”, posted an ordinary photograph from the road on Instagram not long before he was killed in a violent three-vehicle crash in Miami-Dade involving a suspect fleeing police.
Teachers 'ready to strike' after rejecting pay offer
THE Bahamas Union of Teachers put more than 1,400 members on “industrial action alert” yesterday after teachers rejected the government’s financial counterproposal for a sixth time, deepening a pay dispute that has dragged on since last year.
Four Bahamas radars all operational for first time
History was made in The Bahamas this week with all four of the country’s C-Band National Weather Radars operating simultaneously for the first time ever.
Get discipline correct to aid worker performance
Employee discipline is one of the most difficult responsibilities managers face.
Princess Margaret Hospital receives $22,000 donation of medical supplies and equipment from Rotary clubs
PRINCESS Margaret Hospital has received about $22,000 worth of medical equipment and supplies from Rotary organisations in The Bahamas and North Texas, including an incubator for its neonatal services.
Four chosen as Bahamas Environmental Steward Scholars
AFTER an inspiring application process, four passionate young Bahamians have been selected as the 2026–2027 Bahamas Environmental Steward Scholars (BESS).
Seven years after Dorian, father Mack Altidor says his son's trauma remains visible
WHEN it rains in Abaco, 13-year-old Brenden Dion Altidor does not react the way his father remembers children reacting to rain.
Court orders retrial over WhattsApp messages in “buy her virginity” case Body
THE Court of Appeal has quashed the conviction of a man sentenced to eight years in prison for attempting to have unlawful sexual intercourse with an underage girl, ruling that jurors were not properly told how to assess WhatsApp messages in which prosecutors alleged he offered to “buy her virginity”.
Hundreds of residents on western end of NP are left without reliable electricity for second consecutive day
HUNDREDS of residents in western New Providence were left without reliable electricity for a second consecutive day yesterday as Bahamas Power and Light struggled with another round of outages during an already punishing summer.
Potcake pit bull owner charged after attack on another dog
A WOMAN was charged with allegedly allowing her ferocious dog to roam at large and maul another animal on Acardia Drive last month.
‘Frivolous and vexatious’ lawsuit against police ruled ‘abuse of process
A MAN alleged that police officers assaulted him, threatened him and pressured him to produce $1,500 after he was accused of kidnapping and extorting a female tourist — but a Supreme Court registrar has thrown out his lawsuit after finding it was filed outside the statutory time limit.
Four years jail for housebreaker
A MAN who admitted breaking into a home in Coral Bay last month was sentenced to four years in prison.
Monitoring device fitted to man accused of TV theft
A MAN denied breaking into a law firm on 7th Terrace and stealing a large television and money last week.
PM: 'The lesson of Hurricane Dorian is this. Resilience is not separate from development'
SEVEN years after Hurricane Dorian devastated parts of The Bahamas, the government says it is trying to move the country away from a disaster system centred on emergency response and towards one built around preparation, financing and resilience before the next major shock.
GB Chamber of Commerce president welcomes island's growing number of small businesses
GRAND Bahama Chamber of Commerce President Ralph Hepburn has welcomed the island’s growing number of small businesses but warned entrepreneurs that copying successful ventures and crowding already saturated sectors could undermine their own chances of survival.
Haitian migrants caught by RBDF in water off Inagua
NEARLY 150 Haitian migrants were apprehended during a joint operation by law enforcement officers and US Coast Guard in waters off Inagua yesterday.
PM: Bahamas wants ‘keys’ to own digital sovereignty
THE PRIME Minister yesterday argued that small states such as The Bahamas must have a say in developing digital economy policies particularly when their sovereignty - data, infrastructure and markets - is used.
Hotelier: Affordability must match airport improvements
HIGHER air fares and fees on international travellers could impair The Bahamas’ tourism growth by pricing visitors out of the market, particularly in the Family Islands, a hotel chief warned yesterday.
Excel-reliant businesses may be AI’s first targets
BAHAMIAN businesses still relying on Excel spreadsheets, QuickBooks and legacy accounting systems could be among the first targets for a push into artificial intelligence (AI) powered enterprise software, as companies look to automate routine processes and improve the way they manage their operations.
PM: Dorian tragedy ‘can’t end with loss’
THE BAHAMAS is shifting from a reactive approach to disasters towards treating resilience as an economic and fiscal imperative, the Prime Minister said yesterday, as it marks Hurricane Dorian’s anniversary and the $3.4bn in damages and economic loss it inflicted.
Teachers are placed on ‘industrial action alert’
MEMBERS of the Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) have been placed on industrial action alert after overwhelmingly rejecting the Government’s salary counter-proposal for a fifth time, setting the stage for a potential escalation of a long-running dispute just as the school year gets underway.
Thursday, September 3
EMPIRE SPORTS MEDICINE SERIES: Preparing your mind for performance
BEFORE competition, we expect athletes to warm up their bodies. A sprinter performs drills and progressively faster accelerations. A swimmer completes several lengths at increasing intensity. A basketball player shoots, moves through footwork patterns and gradually increases the pace.
Karting driver Lenox opens up with 3rd-place
TEN-year-old Bahamian karting driver Lenox Lockhart opened the 2026 WSK Final Cup with a third-place position in the Mini Gr. 3 championship standings after the opening round at the Franciacorta Karting Track in Castrezzato, Italy.
'BJ' makes MLB debut
BERTRAM “BJ” Murray Jr finally got his opportunity at the highest level of baseball on Tuesday night, making his Major League Baseball debut for the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Sebas: ‘Don’t fall in love with technology alone’
A CABINET minister yesterday urged The Bahamas to focus on extracting the economic benefits and opportunities from digital connectivity, as he asserted: “Let us not fall in love with technology alone.”
Attorney fails to escape costs on Nygard’s ‘debt’
A BAHAMIAN attorney’s bid to escape paying legal costs over his failed bid to block the $11.9m sale of downtown Nassau’s Union Wharf property over an alleged debt owed by Peter Nygard has been rejected by the Court of Appeal.
Bahamians urged: Don’t take BPL outages as ‘new normal’
BAHAMIANS must not accept power outages as the new normal, a former Abaco Chamber of Commerce president demanded yesterday, as she called on Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) to provide customers with “an automatic credit” for the hours they endure without energy.
Auto dealer chief: No panic on first half 11% drop-off
THE BAHAMAS Motor Dealers Association’s (BMDA) president yesterday asserted there is no panic over the 11 percent decline in new auto sales for the 2026 first half as he and other vendors “feel the pinch” of increased shipping costs and delays.
Airport fee increases ‘getting out of hand’
AVIATION providers yesterday warned fees and taxes are “getting out of hand” after the private operator for three key Family Island airports unveiled new and increased levies - including up to $66 directly on international passengers - to take effect from New Year’s Day 2027.
STATESIDE: Storm clouds ahead?
THERE are storm clouds, and then there are storm clouds.
Letter: God save our youth, God bless The Bahamas
EACH week, the headlines force us to pause and grieve. Reports of gun violence, young men lost to the streets, and families shattered have become too familiar. Many Bahamians are asking the same painful question: what is happening to our young people, and especially our young men?
Letter: A court order cannot settle the education dispute
The Supreme Court’s intervention in the dispute between the Government and the Bahamas Educators Managerial Union should allow public schools to resume normal operations.
Letter: What happens to dogs once they are trapped? The public deserves answers
I am writing this letter with deep anger, sadness, and genuine concern about what is currently happening to stray dogs throughout New Providence. The Ministry of Agriculture is reportedly setting traps in various communities to capture stray dogs. But what happens after these animals are trapped? That is the question that needs to be answered publicly.
Letter: Lost to history
IN a recent conversation with a well-known Bahamian cultural icon, among the various points reviewed was the traditional West African game of Wari (Warri, Oware, Awale) --- once played in over-the-hill areas by Bahamian men.
Fire destroys home
A FAMILY understood to include two children was among tenants displaced after an early-morning fire destroyed a home in Golden Gates II yesterday.
Dr Sands calls on PLP to say whether Warren Ellis got government contacts
FREE National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands has called on the Davis administration to say whether murdered businessman Warren “Spy” Ellis received government contracts, as opposition scrutiny intensifies over the administration’s alleged dealings with people linked to serious criminal activity.
Trial for owner of two dogs alleged to have attacked woman on beach
A PROMINENT Grand Bahama resident is facing trial after his dogs allegedly attacked and bit a woman as she walked on a beach in an upscale Freeport residential area earlier this year.
Twenty four-year-old shot dead was wearing electronic monitor
A GRAPHIC video circulating on social media shows bystanders frantically trying to help a 24-year-old man moments after he was fatally shot near Bay Street and Parliament Street early yesterday.
Police pursued innocent man ‘with malice’ for six years
A MAN who spent 682 days in maximum security on a murder charge remained under prosecution for more than six years after an autopsy found the alleged victim died from sudden cardiac death, with a Supreme Court judge now ruling that the case was pursued with malice and without reasonable and probable cause.
Workshop helps firms recover from disaster
The Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Authority is holding a three-day workshop to help business owners prepare for disasters and disruptions plus subsequent recovery.
Bahama Rock opponents file fresh objection papers
A GRAND Bahama advocacy group has filed revised submissions urging the Department of Environmental Planning and Protection (DEPP) to halt further approval of Bahama Rock’s proposed 270-acre Freeport Harbour expansion over alleged unresolved gaps and inconsistencies in its plans.
Water Corp’s $3.6m project to supply 120 Long Island homes
The Water & Sewerage Corporation says it will soon supply more than 120 Long Island homes and businesses with potable water as the $3.6m construction of new water mains nears completion in Millers.
Energy and airlift issues weigh on Andros tourism
ENERGY constraints are continuing to weigh on Andros’ tourism economy, with a lodge operator yesterday pointing to persistent outages and limited airlift as added costs and complications for small businesses trying to attract and retain visitors.
PM: Bahamas wants ‘keys’ to own digital sovereignty
THE Prime Minister yesterday argued that small states such as The Bahamas must have a say in developing digital economy policies particularly when their sovereignty - data, infrastructure and markets - is used.
Bahamas Educator Managerial Union members return to work
MEMBERS of the Bahamas Educators Managerial Union returned to work yesterday after the Supreme Court ordered an end to its industrial action, but its president says the grievances that triggered the industrial action remain unresolved and relations with the government are “not in a good place”.
PHA launches investigation into complaint from family of five-month-old baby
THE Public Hospitals Authority has launched an investigation into a complaint from the family of a five-month-old baby who has been receiving care at Princess Margaret Hospital since suffering a prolonged seizure last month.
20-year sentence demanded for man who fatally stabbed younger girlfriend
PROSECUTORS have asked a Supreme Court judge to sentence a man convicted of fatally stabbing his 21-year-old girlfriend in their South Beach apartment in 2012 to 20 years in prison, while the defence is seeking a term of seven to 12 years.
Conditional discharge despite stealing $153,000 from Ministry
A WOMAN admitted to stealing more than $153,000 from the Ministry of Education over nearly four years and was granted a conditional discharge.Tossie Pugh, 48, pleaded guilty before Deputy Chief Magistrate Shaka Serville to stealing $153,173.05 from the ministry between August 2021 and January 2025.
Two jailed for stealing silver Toyota Passo
TWO men have been jailed after admitting to stealing a car in New Providence last month, with the repeat offender receiving the longer sentence.
$7,000 bail for man accused of groping girlfriend’s daughter, 12
A MAN was accused yesterday of indecently assaulting his girlfriend’s 12-year-old daughter at their East Street home in June.
FRONT PORCH: The Bahamas’ indifference to Republic status
ON one of his trips to a Family Island to discuss independence for The Bahamas, Sir Lynden Pindling was confronted by an older lady who accepted that the country should become a sovereign nation. But she added a warning cum proviso: “We’re going to keep the Queen though!?”
COI’s Lincoln Bain back in court over disputed property ownership
COALITION of Independents leader Lincoln Bain has been ordered by a Supreme Court judge to spell out the basis on which he says he was entitled to enter or occupy two disputed West Bay Street properties and identify documents he says supported another man’s claim of ownership.
Small islands paying “sovereignty discount” in digital economy, says PM
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday warned that small island states are paying a “sovereignty discount” in the global digital economy and urged them to unite around a common position on data, telecommunications infrastructure and regulatory control.
Wednesday, September 2
Persistent outages a “growing headache” for rental operators
PERSISTENT electricity outages on Abaco are creating a growing headache for short-term rental operators, who said guests are increasingly being left without answers when they ask the simple question: when is the power coming back?
Antoan Richardson back in Atlanta as the Braves' first base coach
HE had an enjoyable stint with both the Atlanta Braves and the New York Yankees as a player, but Antoan Richardson said he's now more intrigued by his new role as a coach in Major League Baseball.
Bringing home the gold - again
TIMOTHY Munnings did it again and he will return home from his second appearance at the World Masters Athletics Championships with another gold medal.
‘Dedicate 15% of universal fund to digital inclusion for disabled’
A DISABLED advocate yesterday called for 15 percent of monies paid into so-called universal service funds by Bahamian and Caribbean communications providers to be dedicated to boosting digital inclusion for the group.
Cruise line makes Bahamas ‘linchpin’ via $350m outlay
NORWEGIAN Cruise Line (NCL) says it has invested about $350m into its Great Stirrup Cay expansion with yesterday’s opening of its new Great Tides Waterpark the “linchpin” of a broader strategy to place more ships and visitors in The Bahamas and wider Caribbean.
Fiscal revision handling fosters ‘something to hide’ suspicions
THE GOVERNMENT is “giving rise to suspicions that something is being hidden” by its failure to be transparent and disclose changes to fiscal forecasts for two successive Budget years in a timely manner, a senior banker warned yesterday.
Bahamas investor slams $232m US award as ‘insane’
A BAHAMAS-BASED investor battling a $232m US court judgment yesterday asserted he is the victim of “a rip-off”, and vowed: “Every single person who has brought this pain to my life will pay.”
1,300-job Exuma project ‘fallen by the wayside’
AN EXUMA resort investment promising to create a combined 1,300 construction and full-time jobs has “fallen by the wayside” and will not proceed, Tribune Business can reveal.
Remembering Hurricane Dorian
SEVEN years after Hurricane Dorian became the strongest hurricane in modern records to make landfall in The Bahamas, officials gathered yesterday to remember the people killed in the catastrophe and the families still living with its consequences.
Student shot during Abaco murder was buying a drink, says his pastor
A 14-year-old Abaco student shot in the leg during Monday’s daylight killing of Warren “Spy” Ellis was simply leaving an auto parts store after buying a drink when gunmen opened fire, his pastor said yesterday.
Supreme Court puts ban on continued school strikes
FORTY thousand students across The Bahamas were dismissed at noon yesterday after more than 90 percent of the country’s school administrators joined rare industrial action at the start of the new school term — but hours later the Supreme Court ordered union members back to work and barred them from continuing the strike.
EY Bahamas unveils its two scholarship winners
EY Bahamas has named Avani Sawyer and Claire Bethel as the recipients of its 2026 EY Jamaine McFall Bahamas Scholarship.
Double Champions: Clarke sisters still have their chemistry on tennis court
THE Clarke sisters found out this weekend that their chemistry on the tennis court has not gone anywhere.
Prison remand for man accused of helping four murder suspects
A 24-YEAR-OLD man was remanded to prison yesterday accused of helping four suspects evade police after two murders and the attempted murders of three law enforcement officers last month.
Advocates call for wider beach access solutions
A BEACH advocacy organisation is warning that the removal of the Cabbage Beach fence, while welcome, does not address the wider legal and economic uncertainty surrounding public access to the nation’s beaches.
Abaco woman accused of stealing more than $69,000
AN ABACO woman was accused yesterday of stealing more than $69,000 from the government while working at the Marsh Harbour Government Complex.
Former Doctors Hospital chief executive Charles Sealy II appointed PHA managing director
FORMER Doctors Hospital chief executive Charles Sealy II has been appointed managing director of the Public Hospitals Authority, putting a longtime private-sector healthcare executive in charge of the organisation responsible for the country’s major public hospitals.
Former Grand Lucayan managers say they are struggling as they wait for severance payments owed to them
TWO former Grand Lucayan managers say they have been pushed into severe financial hardship while waiting for severance payments they insist are owed to them, with one struggling to meet his mortgage and support his family and the other saying her utilities have been disconnected and a bank has taken action over an unpaid loan.
Court of Appeal refuses to reopen the murder appeal of Dervinique Edwards
THE Court of Appeal has refused to reopen the murder appeal of Dervinique Edwards, one of the young women convicted in the notorious 2018 killing of 19-year-old mother Breanna Mackey, who was set upon in the street after a dispute over an $80 cellphone.
Jail sentence for man caught with loaded pistol
A MAN who ran from police in Andros was caught with a loaded .40 pistol in a pouch on his person before officers found marijuana inside his home, a court heard yesterday.
ALICIA WALLACE: From observation to solution
FROM the increased electricity demand in the summer months to the reopening of schools every August/September, we are regularly experiencing the lack of preparation of the Government of The Bahamas, regardless of the administration.
New trial in fatal traffic case after judge’s wrong decision
A SUPREME Court judge wrongly took a fatal traffic case away from a jury after concluding that a passenger who allegedly grabbed the steering wheel caused the crash, the Court of Appeal has ruled in ordering Delmaro Johnson to face a new trial.
Passenger admits to punching driver after speeding concerns
A MAN admitted to repeatedly punching a coworker in the face after claiming the man nearly struck another coworker with his vehicle on JFK Drive last week.
National Prayer Rally unites Bahamas in faith and hope for the future
Members of the Bahamas Christian Council, along with members of the public, gathered at Rawson Square on Sunday for the National Prayer Rally, which was held under the theme of national prayer and unity.
Record-breaking performance from Just Dance Bahamas
Just Dance Bahamas delivered a historic, record-breaking performance at the StarQuest World Finals in Galveston, Texas, competing against 48 top-tier studios from across the globe.
PHA unveils new managing director
The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) has named Charles Sealy II, Doctors Hospital’s chief executive, as its new managing director with effect from September 14, 2026.
Abaco tourism operators hopeful over power plant
ABACO tourism operators are hopeful that a major new hybrid power facility will finally bring greater reliability to the island, but yesterday warned that years of recurring outages are already putting repeat and referral business on which many resorts depend at risk.
PM: Translate connectivity into meaningful opportunity
PRIME Minister Philip Davis KC yesterday said improved connectivity is critical economic infrastructure for this nation, arguing that The Bahamas must strengthen its networks, connectivity pathways and cyber security as the economy increasingly comes to depend on digital systems.
Workplace tension rising on trade union grievances
THE GOVERNMENT is facing mounting pressure over its handling of unresolved workplace grievances with trade union leaders pointing to stalled industrial agreement negotiations and outstanding payments.
GB businesses advised on rapid storm rebound
Freeport small businesses received advice on how to prepare for, and rebound swiftly from, major hurricanes and other natural disasters at a seminar staged by a Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) affiliate.
Tuesday, September 1
UB Mingoes ladies earn first-ever win on South Florida Tour
IT was all smiles after a challenging four sets as the University of The Bahamas women’s volleyball team took care of Southeast Christian College Eagles 3-1 at the Miami Sports Box on Saturday.
Michael Cunningham becomes second Bahamian to complete all eight Abbott World Marathon Majors
MICHAEL Cunningham has completed all eight Abbott World Marathon Majors - Berlin, Cape Town, Boston, New York, London, Tokyo, Sydney, and Chicago - to become the second Bahamian to achieve this remarkable milestone.
Bahamas beats Panama
TEAM Bahamas came out firing on home soil last night, knocking down Panama 100-82 at the Kendal G L Isaacs Gymnasium to keep its FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 qualification hopes firmly alive.
Head to bed in a bra to reduce breast pain, nipple irritation and stretch marks
When you think about sleeping in a bra, “comfort” probably isn’t the first word that comes to mind — it may not even make the Top 10. But is it bad to sleep with a bra on?
Three golds for seven-year-old martial arts champion Amber
Seven-year-old Amber Colebrook has returned home with an impressive performance after representing The Bahamas at the 2026 ISKA US Open World Martial Arts Championships at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida.
‘Desperation’ driving black market demand for weight loss drugs
DESPERATION is driving the black market demand for weight loss medication in the Bahamas where obesity is rife, an expert has warned.
Solar provider: ‘Drake’s not gone triple platinum more than’ renewables
A BAHAMIAN renewable energy provider yesterday said it is enjoying “triple platinum” sales as recurring power outages drive surging demand for solar and other alternative energy systems.
Crawfish catch pressure as some areas see 2/3 fall-off
CRAWFISH catches are falling sharply in some of The Bahamas’ key fishing grounds, with operators reporting production as much as two-thirds below previous years amid growing concerns over increased illegal off-season harvesting and other pressures.
Gov’t quietly alters fiscal forecasts via 56% surplus slash
THE GOVERNMENT has quietly made last-minute multi-million dollar changes to its fiscal forecasts for two successive Budget years including slashing the size of a projected surplus by more than 56 percent.
Trustee pledges to investigate $20m financing for Gardiner
A TRUSTEE has pledged to investigate complaints by Bahamian parents over how $20m intended to fund their children’s higher education was used to finance the Government affordable housing project being built by a contractor linked to an accused drug trafficker.
Garvin Tynes’ head girl Emily Forbes wins Williams CBC scholarship
GARVIN Tynes Primary Head Girl Emily Forbes is the 2026 recipient of the Carleton Williams Caribbean Bottling Company Scholarship, giving the high-achieving student an opportunity to pursue her secondary education at Aquinas College with her tuition covered for the duration of her high school years.
Students at this school learn the sky is the limit
FOR Quintino Barr, Kamall Forbes and Macken Louis, success in the 2026 Bahamas Junior Certificate examinations is more than a collection of grades — it is evidence of what students who are blind or visually impaired can accomplish when high expectations are matched with opportunity, support and determination.
WORLD VIEW: Haiti after Kenscoff
FOR generations, Kenscoff was where people from Port-au-Prince went to breathe.
FACING REALITY: The real cancer among us:
HERE’S a silent cancer eating away at too many individuals, families, and communities. It’s not a disease that doctors can diagnose with a blood test or cure with medication.
Suspected drug lord 'Spy' shot to death
PROMINENT suspected drug dealer Warren “Spy” Ellis was shot dead in a hail of bullets in a broad daylight attack outside an Abaco auto parts store yesterday, with a young boy also wounded and residents fearing the killing could trigger retaliation.
UB student athlete dies at 20
THE death of a 20-year-old University of The Bahamas nursing student and athlete sent shockwaves through the Abaco community yesterday, with her mother struggling to comprehend the loss of a daughter she described as “so full of life” and with “so much to offer”.
Tour operator’s drivers in customer service training
A Bahamian tour and transportation provider has put its drivers through a half-day customer service training workshop.
Trade deficit jumps $250m during Q2
THE BAHAMAS’ trade deficit increased by almost $250m year-over-year during the 2026 second quarter despite a more-than $57m jump in goods exports.
Jamaican man crushed to death at Grand Bahama junkyard
A 52-year-old Jamaican man was crushed to death at a Grand Bahama junkyard after becoming trapped between a vehicle and a car-crushing machine, with relatives finding his body after a day-long search when they could not reach him.
Adult male driver dies after early-morning traffic accident on Carmichael Road near South West Plaza
AN adult male driver died following an early-morning traffic accident on Carmichael Road near South West Plaza on Monday.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly no longer pose cyclone threat
THE remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly no longer pose a tropical cyclone threat to The Bahamas, but the system could still bring increased showers, locally heavy rain and gusty winds as it moves through the region.
Dog owners have one month to comply with licensing and animal control laws
DOG owners have one month to comply with licensing and animal control laws before authorities begin issuing fines of up to $1,000 in a tougher enforcement drive prompted by mounting concern over dog attacks and irresponsible ownership.
Dr Andre Rollins says he has made no decision to enter FNM leadership race
LONG Island MP Dr Andre Rollins has moved to quell speculation that he is preparing a challenge to Michael Pintard for leadership of the Free National Movement, saying he has made no decision to enter the race.
Man awaiting trial for four murders sentenced to six month in prison for breaching bail
A MAN was accused yesterday of a fatal shooting on Harbour Island last June that left one man dead and another injured.
Twenty four-year-old male charged with armed robbery
A MAN was accused yesterday of stealing a motorcycle at gunpoint in New Providence last month.
Man, 46, accused of raping 21-year-old woman to whom he gave a ride last week
A MAN was accused yesterday of raping a 21-year-old woman to whom he gave a ride last week in New Providence.
Male accused of fatal shooting on Harbour island
A MAN was accused yesterday of a fatal shooting on Harbour Island last June that left one man dead and another injured.
Inflation near its 3-year peak amid double-digit gas hikes
Bahamian inflation eased slightly from its three-year high as the Middle East conflict’s impact on oil, energy and fuel costs produced 26.7 percent and 46.3 percent year-over-year hikes in gasoline and diesel prices, respectively, in June 2026.
Fishermen hoping for quiet hurricane season
THE BAHAMAS’ crawfish industry could face significant economic losses if a major hurricane hits the fishing banks, with fishermen yesterday warning a severe storm could wipe out an entire season’s income, destroy costly equipment and damage marine habitats for years.
Administrators educated on employment law principles
The Bahamas Association of Administrative Professionals (BAAP) gave employees and employers alike a reminder of their rights and responsibilities under employment law by recently examining key provisions governing the workplace.
Strong from the inside out: Why physiotherapy is essential for women’s health and continence
There are some topics that don’t get nearly enough airtime—and women’s pelvic health is one of them. Bladder leaks when you laugh or exercise, a constant urge to go, discomfort after childbirth, or even pain during certain activities… many women experience these issues, but far too many suffer in silence.
Bertram 'BJ' Murray Jr gets call-up to Major League Baseball with Chicago Cubs
AFTER producing a productive power-hitting Minor League season with the Iowa Cubs Triple A team this year, Bertram 'BJ' Murray will get promoted to Major League Baseball today by the Chicago Cubs.
'BJ' hits leadoff home runs in two straight games for the IOWA Cubs
BAHAMIAN baseball standout Bertram “BJ” Murray Jr is continuing to make noise at the Triple-A level, and he did it in emphatic fashion over the weekend by hitting leadoff home runs in consecutive games for the Iowa Cubs.
