COI chairman questioned by police over allegation on passport handling
COALITION of Independents (COI) chairman Charlotte Green was questioned by police yesterday about her allegations regarding the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ handling of passports and visas, claims the ministry had asked police to formally investigate.
World Famous Valley Boys claims Bowleg hurt funding
WORLD Famous Valley Boys chairman Brian Adderley has accused Youth, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg of damaging the group’s reputation and sponsorship prospects by prematurely claiming “there’s only one Valley Boys”.
PHA: Extended power outage didn’t affect patient care
THE Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) said patient care was not disrupted after a power outage hit Princess Margaret Hospital yesterday evening, insisting a ventilator-dependent patient remained safe on backup battery during the incident.
Opposition: Jobs numbers show economy 'been put into reverse'
The Opposition's finance spokesman yesterday seized on the latest workforce data to assert the Bahamian economy "has been put into reverse" with 5,571 jobs lost in the seven months to January 2025.
Teachers union chief: Members not included in latest pay rises
The Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) president yesterday asserted that her members are not included in the latest public sector pay rises despite the Prime Minister initially indicating they were.
Royal Caribbean hails 'fantastic' PI bookings
Royal Caribbean's top executive yesterday voiced optimism that its Paradise Island beach club project will open ahead of schedule before Christmas 2025 amid "fantastic bookings".
Fox's Cable Beach plan 'raises some concerns'
The restaurant included in the Cable Beach office complex proposed by Adrian Fox's Fox Group of Companies has "raised some concern" with planning authorities due to the proximity of residential areas.
Illegal fishing threat's 'larger than you think'
The threat posed to The Bahamas by illegal charter fishing is "much larger than people think", a global investigator warned yesterday, "with at least a dozen" other US vessels under suspicion.
Local doctors dispute Tylenol links to autism, warns against panic over US reports
LOCAL doctors say there is no evidence that Tylenol use in pregnancy causes autism and warn against panic over reports suggesting otherwise.
School where six-year-old killed by swing ‘not registered’
THE school where six-year-old Vernal “Zion” Williams was fatally struck by a swing set last week is not registered with the National Accreditation and Equivalency Council of The Bahamas (NAECOB), raising questions about oversight in the private school sector.
Masked gunmen kill two, injure one
GUNFIRE erupted as children were returning home from school when masked gunmen opened fire on a yard off James Road yesterday, killing two men and wounding one other.
Cannabis cases still go to court despite law change
ALTHOUGH laws allow fixed penalties for cannabis possession, people caught with small amounts are still being prosecuted, a failure the head of the Cannabis Authority says he has repeatedly flagged to government officials.
‘Scary’ increase in unemployment
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce's labour chief yesterday branded the 52 percent increase in unemployed workers during the seven months to January 2025 as "pretty scary".
ALICIA WALLACE: The fantasy of the two-state solution
In recent days, multiple states have announced that they now recognise the State of Palestine.
Teen accused of stabbing man granted $2,500 bail
A TEENAGE boy was granted bail yesterday after being accused of stabbing a man in New Providence over the summer.
Man charged with breaking into a home and business
A MAN was denied bail after being accused of breaking into a home and a business in New Providence.
BCC condemns deacon jailed for sex attack on young girl
BAHAMAS Christian Council president Bishop Delton Fernander yesterday condemned a deacon sentenced to 20 years for sexually assaulting a ten-year-old girl, stressing the man was already a convicted felon and not a trusted member of the clergy.
Police warning after three parents charged over brawl at CH Reeves Junior High School
THREE parents were charged after a fight broke out at CH Reeves Junior High School, with Assistant Commissioner of Police Chaswell Hanna warning yesterday that adults who cause disturbances on campuses will face arrest and court action.
Child rights activist calls for court reforms
A CHILD rights activist has pointed to the United States, where Child Advocacy Centres let young sex abuse victims give their account once in a child-friendly setting and trained professionals share the testimony across agencies, as an example of protections missing in The Bahamas, where children are often forced to relive their trauma repeatedly before trial.
Tropical depression may form over Bahamas later this week
Bad weather could be on the way with the possible formation of a tropical depression in coming days.
