Costs mount to retrieve man’s body from Haiti
THE family of Shadrack Stuart says it is facing nearly $17,000 in costs to retrieve his body from Haiti, after the Bahamian man was killed in a suspected drug operation earlier this month.
Govt moving ahead on proposed Junkanoo bill despite JCNP protest
THE Davis administration says it will move ahead with consultations on a National Junkanoo Authority bill, despite the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence suspending all activities in protest over what it calls a rollback of self-governance and an attempt to centralise control.
Baby’s medical records ‘vanished’ during mom’s ten-year fight for justice
A MOTHER whose newborn baby was left severely disabled after a botched delivery at the Princess Margaret Hospital has broken her silence about the emotional and financial toll of a near-decade-long battle for justice, detailing how her marriage suffered and key medical records mysteriously vanished before they finally won $3.6m in their negligence case.
Victim’s sister: ‘People so cold’
A man who was struck in a hit-and-run, then rolled over by a second vehicle in an incident captured on a viral video, has suffered a broken spine, four fractured ribs, a broken leg, punctured lungs, and internal bleeding.
Straw Market cooling to battle ‘unbearable’ heat
The Bay Street Straw Market is set to receive a cooling system to address complaints that it is too hot for vendors and consumers alike, its governing authority revealed yesterday.
Straw vendors vent over Fort Charlotte relocation
Straw vendors relocated to Fort Charlotte from Fort Fincastle to facilitate improvements to the latter’s water tower yesterday said they are “suffering” from slow sales and infrastructure challenges.
‘Kino’ Burrows extends his Raw Talent Sports programme
WITH his goal of getting as many young players off to college or to play professional basketball, Jaraun “Kino” Burrows has extended his locally-based Raw Talent Sports programme.
Bahamas equestrians bring home bronze
After ending the first day of competition in sixth place, Team Bahamas’ four-member equestrian team rallied to secure another bronze medal at the World Clubs Tournament in Lamotte-Beuvron, France, yesterday.
Charity Golf Tournament all set for August 4
A MOVING and purposeful press conference was held yesterday morning at the Fusion Superplex to officially launch the fundraising efforts surrounding the 2nd annual Charity Golf Tournament, hosted by the Pi Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
Pro basketball player Kenny Isnord home for rest and relaxation with his family, friends
AFTER completing his fourth season playing professional basketball in France, Kenny Isnord says there’s nothing like coming home for much-needed rest and relaxation with his family and friends.
New Providence Baseball League continues its inaugural regular season
NATHAN Miller collected three hits in three at-bats, as the Joshua Outlawz defeated the Community Baseball League All-Stars 15-0 on Monday as the New Providence Baseball League continued its inaugural regular season.
Blake Road storage reclaimed over $1.166m unpaid tax fears
A 765-unit Blake Road storage facility has been reclaimed by its owner over fears it was about to be seized and auctioned-off to recover $1.165m in unpaid real property taxes.
Switcha chief ‘100%’ confident on voluntary liquidation escape
The entrepreneur behind the popular Bahamian-made drink, Switcha, yesterday asserted he is “100 percent” confident the brand will escape voluntary liquidation and emerge even stronger.
GB Power ‘confident it can hold fort’ on further outages
Grand Bahama Power Company “seems pretty confident they are going to be able to hold the fort” with no further major outages for summer 2025, private sector representatives have disclosed.
Realtor renews plea for tax consistency
A Bahamian realtor has renewed plea for tax consistency and continuity in the sector amid concerns that constantly changing rates represent an increased investment risk for overseas buyers.
Gov’t demolishes 13th property in downtown
The Davis administration was yesterday said to have completed its 13th downtown Nassau property demolition in two years by levelling the Levy building in its drive to revive the city as a commercial hub.
Man ‘with HIV’ accused of rape and burglary
A 45-year-old man who claims to be HIV positive was arraigned in the Eight Mile Rock Magistrate’s Court yesterday on charges of rape and burglary.
PYL chair may challenge incumbent Cornish for North Abaco nomination
CHAIRMAN of the Progressive Young Liberals (PYL) Bryant Lowe is seeking the Progressive Liberal Party’s nomination for the North Abaco constituency, potentially challenging incumbent Member of Parliament Kirk Cornish, according to multiple sources.
‘Worst Water crisis’ claims by South Abaco community
RESIDENTS of Cherokee Sound say they are grappling with the worst water crisis in the community’s history, accusing both the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) and the Abaco Club on Winding Bay of failing to meet long-standing water supply commitments.
