Bahamian financial provider launches Abaco expansion
A Bahamian financial services provider has opened a new office in Abaco that will serve as its “hub for the northern Bahamas”.
Maximilian hole-in-one
Maximilian Landry knocked in a hole-in-one and Madison Carroll, Haley Hall and Chemari Pratt all earned top three individual performances to highlight Team Bahamas’ day one competition at the 37th Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships.
Versatile athlete, coach Larikah Russell set to be inducted into Hall of Fame
BAHAMIAN versatile athlete/coach Larikah Russell will be enshrined into the Southern Nazarene University Athletics’ 2025 Hall of Fame Class.
Kai Jones makes an impact as mentor at survival week start
THIS past Monday at the A.F. Adderley Junior High School Gymnasium was the official start of the much-anticipated Survival Week 2025.
Rahming defends against criticism that govt is hiring journalists to weaken media
FACING criticism that the Davis administration has weakened the media industry by hiring many reporters, director of communications Latrae Rahming is defending the practice, saying many of those recruited were already at the height of their journalism careers and looking for a change.
Contractors association head: most work permits for unskilled workers, not for technical trades
THE head of the Bahamas Contractors Association has pushed back against Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’s claim that foreign workers are needed to fill skilled labour gaps, arguing that most work permits go to unskilled positions while proposing a freeze on renewals for roles that recent school leavers could fill.
Wife of man in suspected suicide testifies family searched for him for two days
THE wife of Evan Fox told a Coroner’s Court yesterday that his family searched for the man for two days before his body was discovered, as the inquest into the 33-year-old’s suspected suicide began.
Plans for weekend of celebration to mark Freeport High’s 60th anniversary
THE Alumni Association of Freeport High School is preparing to mark its 60th anniversary with a weekend of celebration, culture, and remembrance that will bring together six generations of Warriors.
‘Case not about whether she loved him, a 13-year-old cannot consent to sex’
A SUPREME Court jury was urged on Monday to convict an Abaco man accused of sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl, after prosecutors pointed to explicit messages, nude photos, and the defendant’s own alleged admission that he was willing to “go to jail” for the child.
Man convicted of 2018 murder has life sentence overturned by Court of Appeal
A MAN convicted of the 2018 murder of Rico Archer had his life sentence overturned by the Court of Appeal yesterday, though his conviction still stands.
Accused of trying to smuggle prescription cough medicine onto prison grounds
A MAN was granted bail after being accused of trespassing onto prison grounds and attempting to smuggle prescription cough medicine into the facility earlier this month.
Man charged with injuring wife during dispute
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of seriously injuring his wife during a domestic dispute, despite her attempt to have the charge withdrawn.
Cruise port’s $26m expansion to add 350 jobs by early 2026
Nassau Cruise Port will create 350 new jobs by the 2026 first quarter through the completion of its $26m mega yacht, pool and “signature restaurant” expansion projects, it was revealed yesterday.
‘Golden girl’ Debbie set to return home
AFTER devoting three decades to competing as an athlete and then coaching collegiate athletes, “Golden Girl” Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie said it’s time to return home to spend more time with her family.
Four Injured in Hit-and-Run at Exuma Work Site
Four workers were injured after a vehicle sped through a marked work zone near the Fish Fry area in George Town, Exuma yesterday.
‘Subdued’ tourism hits growth ahead of better second half
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday said “subdued” tourism growth meant the Bahamian economy expanded at a “slightly moderated speed” during the 2025 first half.
Gov’t sells 130 Crown Land acres for $18m egg venture
The Government has approved the purchase of 130 Crown Land acres on Andros to facilitate development of an $18m egg production farm, the Central Bank revealed yesterday.
Atlantis plans $135m investment in Cove
Atlantis plans to invest around $135m over the next three years in a near-total overhaul of its Cove resort despite a modest fall in revenue per available room (RevPAR), it was revealed yesterday.
