Opposition: PLP’s Major ‘spoke the truth’ over being sidelined
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis says Southern Shores MP Leroy Major “spoke the truth” about internal rifts in the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), despite Mr Major’s attempts to walk back those remarks and discredit the journalist who reported them.
Minnis to run - but may face FNM exit
DR Hubert Minnis’ declaration yesterday that he will run in the next general election has thrown his status as a Free National Movement member into doubt, as it may breach a constitutional rule that automatically strips membership from anyone who contests a race against the party’s chosen candidate.
Sir Sidney Poitier Bridge toll booth now accepting credit and debit cards
DRIVERS no longer need to rely on cash to pay the $2 toll at the Sir Sidney Poitier Bridge, as the Bridge Authority has introduced debit and credit card payments at the booth.
FNM dealing with internal challenges
THERE is no sign of peace breaking out in the ranks of the FNM.
SPORTS CALENDAR: June 12, 2025
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Pintard: Repay funds borrowed from NIB with budget surplus
OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard has called on the government to repay funds borrowed from the National Insurance Board (NIB), citing the projected $75.5m budget surplus for the 2025–2026 fiscal year.
Rival carriers fill void left by Silver Airways
Rival airlines yesterday said they have already increased flights to The Bahamas in a bid to fill the void created by Silver Airways demise.
Yntegra survey ‘does not reflect local views’ - SEA
An alliance of businesses said a recent survey that suggested 68 percent support for a luxury development on Sampson Cay does not reflect local views.
Cycling nationals hosted in Exuma after 19-year hiatus
AFTER about a 19-year hiatus, the Bahamas Cycling Federation returned to Exuma to host its National Cycling Championships over the weekend.
DEIDRE BASTIAN: First impressions vital to generate business
In this fast-paced, competitive business climate, it is essential to begin every commercial relationship in the best way possible because the “first impression” is a valuable asset.
Hoteliers fearing disruption from Silver Airways closure
Abaco hoteliers yesterday voiced fears that Silver Airways’ failure will disrupt airlift access at a critical point in the tourism season as the carrier provides 87,000 seats to the island annually.
Bahamasair partners to boost airlift connectivity
Bahamasair and Emirates Airlines have partnered in a bid to improve airlift connectivity to The Bahamas and drive more of the former’s US-bound passengers to this nation.
Ministry targets stopover rise in Florida marketing missions
The Ministry of Tourism is conducting a series of regional sales and marketing missions in Florida - with Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper saying the goal is to increase the amount of stopover visitors.
Opposition: Gov’t ‘making mockery’ of fiscal guards
The Opposition’s finance spokesman is accusing the Government of “making a mockery” of The Bahamas’ fiscal responsibility laws by seeking to change revenue and spending targets “on a whim”.
Millie Vlasov flies high in Nations Cup qualifier
MILLIE Vlasov and her CAC Games mount Gulliver du Saint-Chene displayed one of their most impressive performances so far this season in the CSIO3* Longines European Equestrian Federation (EEF) Nations Cup Regional Qualifier and Grand Prix in Drammen, Norway.
Davis Cup team is ‘better day by day’
They still haven’t found out where and when they will play their American Zone Four Tie, but the Bahamas men’s Davis Cup team is making sure they will be ready when the time comes.
Mark Lawrie meets with stakeholders in the Bahamas Golf Federation
IN his bid to help improve the growth of the sport in the country, Mark Lawrie met with various stakeholders in the Bahamas Golf Federation yesterday.
Elite Skill Basketball Camp to welcome ‘a new wave of athletes’
WITH summer around the corner, Denykco Bowles’ Elite Skill Basketball Camp is once again preparing to welcome a new wave of athletes offering far more than just shooting drills and layups.
STATESIDE: Are Democrats up to stymying Trump?
What’s happening now in Los Angeles was probably inevitable, sad to say. US President Donald Trump has now deployed to the city a detachment of US Marines from Camp Pendleton, the sprawling Marine base located by the Pacific Ocean about midway between Los Angeles and San Diego.
FRONT PORCH: ‘Throw me out’ mentality and society
A friend who worked in government during the fury and aftermath of Hurricane Dorian and COVID-19, recalls an exchange with an associate, who asked if her faith in government was diminished because of the state’s performance during the twin “storms”, that punched the nation in rapid succession.
