$7m hospital to be first private facility built on Family Island
RESIDENTS of Eleuthera marked a milestone today with the opening of Eleuthera Wellness Hospital, the first private hospital to operate on a Family Island.
Victim shot dead by gunmen outside his Seabreeze home
A man in his 20s was shot and killed by gunmen outside his home in Seabreeze last night.
Residents voice flooding fears over new hospital
Homeowners and residents last night argued that recent flooding from Tropical Storm Imelda shows why Perpall Tract is not a suitable location for New Providence's new $285.25m hospital.
PM: ‘Stay alert’ amid vote debate
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis urged Progressive Liberal Party supporters last night to “stay alert, stay ready, and stay faithful.”
KFC firing over giving away expired chicken upheld by court
THE Court of Appeal upheld KFC’s decision to fire a Marathon Mall assistant manager caught on surveillance footage giving away food and a “cold pack” of chicken to a former employee waiting in the parking lot.
Court bars Captain Moxey’s pilot retirement suit but allows Captain Rahming to proceed
THE Supreme Court has struck out Captain Joseph Moxey’s lawsuit against Bahamasair over the airline’s decision to retire him at 60, but allowed co-claimant Captain Fran Rahming to press ahead with his own challenge.
Dept of Labour looks into claims against Cricket Club
THE Department of Labour is investigating The Cricket Club Restaurant and Pub after social media allegations accused the well-known West Bay Street establishment of unsafe working conditions, unpaid wages, and verbal abuse of staff.
Minnis declines answering question of possible DNA link
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday declined to say whether he will contest the next election under the Democratic National Alliance, insisting only that he will run in Killarney and pivoting to flood-relief priorities.
Darville: Bahamas Electronic Medical Records will be rolled out by year’s end
THE government says the Bahamas Electronic Medical Records+ (BEMR) system will be fully rolled out across the country by the end of 2025, a move officials describe as one of the biggest overhauls of the public health system in decades.
BTVI STORY: BTVI officer’s dedication mirrors institutional success
“BTVI is more than just a workplace for me. It’s a place where we help build a stronger community and contribute to a better Bahamas through education and empowerment.”
Mary Start of the Sea Catholic Academy wins top Junior Council award
Young leaders from across The Bahamas were celebrated this week as the 2024/2025 Local Government Junior Council Awards recognized the nation’s top-performing student councils.
Man granted bail after waiting three years in jail for murder trial
A MAN charged with murder has been granted bail after spending more than three years in prison awaiting trial - despite strong objections from the prosecution.
Man waiting incest trial remanded after violating bail conditions
A 25-year-old man awaiting trial on two counts of incest was remanded to prison yesterday after prosecutors accused him of failing to sign in at his local police station for 186 days — almost two years in breach of his bail conditions.
64-year-old accused of vehicular manslaughter in accident that killed 36-year-old motorcyclist
A 64-year-old man accused of causing a fatal crash on Carmichael Road that claimed the life of a 36-year-old father was remanded to prison yesterday.
Jack's Bay development names general manager
An Eleuthera-based private club and residential community has named Richard Howard as its general manager.
Minister: IMF backed $25m ‘reclassification’
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the bulk of the last-minute revisions to the Government’s 2024-2025 spending and deficit figures resulted from advice by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Work start imminent for Taino Bridge alternative
Construction of a “temporary” replacement for Freeport’s deteriorating Taino Beach Bridge is due to begin in early October, residents and businesses have been informed.
Canadian tourist arrivals rise 75%
Air arrivals from Canada have surged by more than 75 percent year-over-year, the deputy prime minister has confirmed, helping to further boost the 10 percent rise in total tourism numbers for 2025 to-date.
