Ten years plea deal for rapist stepdad
A 36-year-old man who raped and impregnated his 12-year-old stepdaughter after drugging her with a vape and then forced her to drink Guinness and castor oil to induce an abortion was sentenced to ten years behind bars yesterday as part of a plea deal.
Bahamas trainer of Kentucky Derby horse dies aged 75
Larry Demeritte, a trainer who realized his dream of running a horse in the Kentucky Derby last year, has died. He was 75.
$1m contract to improve South Andros water signed
The Water and Sewerage Cooperation (WSC) has signed a $1.04m contract to improve the water infrastructure in South Andros.
Halkitis confident govt will hit Budget target
Minister of Economic Affairs Michael Halkitis said he is “very confident” the Davis administration’s full-year target for 2024-2025 will be met after the Ministry of Finance unveiled an estimated surplus of $58.6m for February 2025.
Talks held on moves to modernise labour laws
PROPOSED legislative changes to modernise labour laws were put before stakeholders yesterday for feedback - with topics including paternity leave, mental illness and trade unions.
‘Worst of the worst’ labour claims at Norman’s Cay
The Department of Labour is set to make multiple visits to Norman’s Cay to resolve an ongoing investigation, which the department’s director described as “the worst of the worst”.
Sandals property mix-up resolved, says tax dept
The Department of Inland Revenue has confirmed that issues with Sandals property listing are resolved.
Office of the Attorney General denies hazardous working conditions claim
THE Office of the Attorney General has denied claims that staff are working in unsafe or hazardous conditions at the Central Registry on Shirley Street.
Man ‘shoved wife and talked ending her pregnancy’
A WOMAN testified yesterday that her businessman husband shoved her and made a disturbing remark about terminating her pregnancy during a March incident on Paradise Island.
‘Real job?’ Davis’ comments on Pintard poetry spark backlash
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis faced backlash after questioning whether Free National Movement Leader Michael Pintard had ever held a “real job” — comments some Bahamians interpreted as a slight against creatives and the country’s Orange Economy.
Wells, Johnson and Campbell plotting return to FNM frontline
SEVERAL former Cabinet ministers from the Minnis administration are plotting a political comeback, while others are stepping back from frontline politics.
Labour chief: Norman’s Cay claims the ‘worst I’ve heard’
LABOUR Director Howard Thompson has launched a comprehensive investigation into the Norman’s Cay development in Exuma, citing a series of grave allegations, including human trafficking, labour law violations, and substandard living conditions.
Who will pay up for mental health days?
A PUSH to introduce five paid mental health days annually for Bahamian workers ignited sharp debate among labour and business leaders yesterday, exposing fault lines over who should foot the bill and how abuse could be prevented.
PETER YOUNG: Unconventional one-man diplomacy
For those who write regularly about foreign affairs and attempt to analyse complex international issues last week was out of the ordinary.
Water and Sewerage assistant GM testified on potential conflicts of interest in vendor audit
THE criminal trial of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and others resumed in court yesterday, with defence attorneys grilling a previous witness about an audit she conducted on vendors under the Minnis administration.
FACING REALITY: Politics aside, put Bahamians first
I remember being an air traffic controller at the West End International Airport in West End, owned by The Jack Tar Hotel, in 1971, and a control room operator at Bahamas Cement.
Caribbean Bottling Company and UB team up for art competition
A collaboration between Caribbean Bottling company and University of The Bahamas is giving student artists a chance to shine, while honouring and celebrating Bahamian musical legends.
Man accused of raping British woman in parked car in hospital parking lot
A 23-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of raping a 29-year-old British woman in a vehicle at the Princess Margaret Hospital parking lot earlier this month.
Teen charged with rape of 17-year-old girl
A 16-year-old boy was remanded to Simpson Penn yesterday after allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl earlier this year.
