House suspends opposition deputy
FREE National Movement (FNM) deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright was suspended from Parliament by House Speaker Patricia Deveaux yesterday - the second time he has been given a suspension.
08062025 EDITION
Wednesday August 6, 2025
‘What ya gonna do with your freedom?’
WHAT you gonna do with your freedom? This is the question posed by Freedom Morning Come, a play by Entou Pearl Springer, performed in front of the Treasury Building in Port of Spain on the morning of August 1—Emancipation Day in Trinidad.
Acklins youth set sail
AS part of the 45th Annual Homecoming and Regatta celebrations, the Acklins Trade and Development Association (ATDA) hosted its first-ever Youth Sailing Workshop from July 31 to August 1.
Steven Gardiner wins the national title in 200 metres
OLYMPIC gold medallist Steven Gardiner added another milestone to his decorated track and field career this past weekend, claiming his first national title in the men’s 200-metre sprint in the BAAA Senior National Track and Field Championships at the original Thomas A. Robinson Stadium.
‘Tum Tum’ named head coach of national team in FIBA AmeriCup tourney
FORMER men’s national team player Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn, now back in the collegiate ranks as an associate head coach, has been named as the head coach for the men’s national team that will compete in the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup tournament.
NACAC track team named
WITH one last chance to qualify for the World Championships in Tokyo next month, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations has named a 37-member team for the North American, Central American and Caribbean Championships.
Davis Cup team in win column again
While Donte Armbrister had an easy day on the court, Denali Nottage had to dig down deep to prevail in The Bahamas’ 3-0 sweep over Antigua & Barbuda on day two of the American Zone IV Davis Cup tie in Trinidad & Tobago.
Bimini casino back to pre-COVID volumes
Resorts World Bimini’s compliance officer yesterday said the hotel’s casino has seen a “significant increase” in activity since the COVID-19 pandemic to now start rivalling 2019 numbers.
Eleuthera’s Emancipation marred by power outages
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) says it is “laser-focused” on improving reliability on Harbour Island and mainland Eleuthera after the Emancipation Day holiday was marred by multiple long outages.
Ministry partners with ADO to launch Agrarian Awards
The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources has teamed with the Agricultural Development Organisation (ADO) to launch the 2025 Agrarian Awards.
Bahamas launches its sustainable island bid
The Bahamas has launched its participation in the Sustainable Island Challenge to underscore its desire to build a tourism industry that is globally competitive, inclusive and climate smart.
FIU receives over 600 reports for year-to-date
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) yesterday revealed more than 600 suspicious transaction reports (STRs) have been submitted to the agency for 2025 to-date.
Maternity leave: ‘Who pays for it?’
Talks on extending maternity leave are not targeting 18 weeks, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce’s labour division chief disclosed yesterday, adding that a final decision is some way off.
Super Value: ‘No regrets’ over store closures with sales increasing by 12%
Super Value’s president said company-wide Emancipation Day sales increased by 12 percent despite the closure of four stores, adding: “We cannot say we have any regrets.”
Island Pay in ‘bad time’ as clients allege refund delays
Customers yesterday complained they have suffered delays and challenges in recovering their funds from a Bahamian digital payments provider which admitted it is currently enduring “a bad time”.
PM pledge to ‘break open’ $2bn construction impact
The Prime Minister’s pledge to implement construction sector regulation by early September will “break open” the industry’s path to a $2bn annual economic impact, it was argued yesterday.
Man accused of failed murder attempt
A MAN was remanded to prison after being accused of a failed murder attempt in Montell Heights last month.
Man charged over deadly drive-by shooting on West St
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after being charged with a fatal drive-by shooting on West Street last month.
Man accused of pushing woman against car and groping her
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of pushing a woman against her car and groping her in a supermarket parking lot last week.
