FRONT PORCH: Leo XIV - Global missionary Pope
By vocation and through life and pastoral experience, Pope Leo XIV possesses a missionary heart and zeal.
Breakfast programme to be in every public primary school
THE government will extend the National Breakfast Programme to every government primary school, aiming to ensure no child starts the day hungry.
Govt to introduce fixed penalties in response to recent jet ski incidents
IN response to rising public safety concerns, recent criminal cases, and international advisories surrounding jet ski operations, the government has introduced a range of fixed penalties targeting illegal and dangerous behaviour on Bahamian waters.
Davis administration plans to introduce a digital fast track entry card for regular visitors
THE Davis administration is rolling out a Frequent Visitors Digital Card (FVDC) to fast-track entry for private yachts and aircraft making regular trips to The Bahamas — a move aimed at boosting efficiency and reinforcing its modernisation drive.
PM announces broad upgrades to law enforcement including new police headquarters
Prime Minister Philip Davis has announced a broad slate of infrastructure and operational upgrades across The Bahamas’ law enforcement agencies, including the construction of a new Police Headquarters and a fire station.
Man fined $2,500 for slapping woman’s hip and assaulting her
A 35-year-old man was ordered to pay $2,500 in compensation to a 36-year-old woman after admitting to slapping her hip and assaulting her at a bar on First Street earlier this month.
Woman fined in fake car sale scheme
A WOMAN was fined yesterday after admitting to dishonestly receiving $1,300 in a fake car sale scheme last September.
Man charged with 22 counts of incest with underage niece
A 31-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after he allegedly molested his underage niece 22 times over the past two years.
Man accused of housebreaking and stealing
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after he allegedly broke into a home on Sisal Road West and stole a vehicle last week.
‘Spring into health’ at Remnant Tabernacle fair
THIS Saturday, Carmichael Road will come alive for the body, mind and soul of the community. It’ll pulse with the energy of Bahamians taking charge of their well-being, thanks to the Remnant Tabernacle of Praise Church’s annual “Spring Into Health” Health Fair.
Cruise ship islands facing tax compliance crackdown
The Prime Minister yesterday unveiled a tax compliance crackdown on the private island cruise line destinations that will be "the biggest driver" of Bahamian economic growth over the next five years.
Queens of Paradise are coming to town
TODD Isaacs Jr and Lucius Fox were not just satisfied with the success of their annual Don’t Blink Home Run Derby in Paradise in December. They decided to add the Queens of Paradise softball wanted to the mix.
Destination South Georgia for Danny Grant
AFTER completing his four-year tenure at Tallulah Falls High School, Danny Grant will be heading to South Georgia State College where he hopes to make an immediate impact on their Hawks men’s baseball team.
Simmons earns Major accolade
TOBY Simmons’ appearance with the London Majors’ baseball team in the International Baseball League so far has been more than he expected so far.
Budget 2025/26 Communication to Parliament from Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Edward Davis KC, MP
Prime Minister Philip Davis' 2025/2025 Budget Communication in the House of Assembly on May 28, 2025.
TUC chief denies KC reward for labour pact
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) president yesterday denied the governing party’s assertions that he was made a King’s Counsel (KC) as an agreed reward for signing their pre-election labour pact.
Atlantis’ Marina Village hit by BPL, own outage
Atlantis lost power supply to its Marina Village yesterday due to a combination of generator challenges and a Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) outage that extended into a second day.
Unionist blasting Labour Day boycott: ‘Going to the extreme’
A veteran trade unionist yesterday branded the threatened Labour Day boycott by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), its president and affiliates as “going to the extreme”, adding: “I totally disagree with it.”
VAT slashed to 5% on essentials as govt announces first surplus Budget
Prime Minister Philip Davis today unveiled VAT reductions and Customs duty exemptions on a range of essential items as he proclaimed the 2025/2026 National Budget is the first balanced budget since the country's independence, including a surplus of 1.7%.
Opposition chair sounds Budget fee increase alert
The Opposition’s (FNM) chairman has sounded the alarm over potential fee hikes in today’s Budget despite the pledge of no new or increased taxes being branded “huge” for business confidence.
