Silver Airways cancels all flights amid bankruptcy
Silver Airways passengers have been told not to go to the airport, with flight operations abruptly cancelled.
NIB eyes $32m deficit despite income jump
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the National Insurance Board (NIB) is forecast to suffer a $32m deficit in 2025 despite earning an extra $4m per month in contribution income from last year’s rate rise.
Enemies of transparency’ over Bahamas Moorings
The Opposition’s deputy leader yesterday accused the Davis administration of being “enemies of transparency” as he blasted the now-aborted Bahamas Moorings lease deal.
ALICIA WALLACE: Labour Day and partisan mockery
Year after year, the Progressive Liberal Party sours national holidays that commemorate major achievements of the Bahamian people by claiming ownership, taking up an ordinate amount of space, and attempting to make them partisan.
Opposition deputy slams Budget surplus ‘gimmick’
The Opposition’s deputy leader yesterday said the Davis administration is using projected $75.5m Budget surplus for 2025-2026 to “swing” The Bahamas into believing the economy is prosperous.
Contractors eye reduced costs with duty changes
Bahamian contractors yesterday voiced hopes they will enjoy reduced costs for critical building materials and supplies as a result of Customs duty cuts in the 2025-2026 Budget.
Bahamas blanked 12-0 by Dominican Republic
The Bahamas’ bid to qualify for the Pony 12U World Series came to an end yesterday in the semifinals of the Pony Baseball 12U Latin American and Caribbean Zone Championships in the Dominican Republic.
Fred ‘Papa’ Smith honoured, finally
SOME say it’s long overdue, but Fred “Papa” Smith said his recognition by the Bahamas Baseball Federation at the sixth Andre Rodgers Senior National Baseball Championships came at the right time.
Major amateur golf tournament could hit Bahamas ‘very soon’
ON his return to The Bahamas, Mark Lawrie revealed that the R&A Latin America and Caribbean will be looking at hosting a major amateur golf tournament here very soon.
Victim of child prostitution recounts horrific childhood
A 44-year-old woman says she is still healing from the childhood trauma of her uncle entering her bedroom every night to finger, grope, and force himself on her, while her mother turned a blind eye in exchange for money.
Sears: Repatriation costs exceed $1.5m but migrants in custody drops to 50
REPATRIATION costs have exceeded $1.5m over the past 11 months, but the number of irregular migrants held in custody has dropped to just 50, marking a major operational shift for the Department of Immigration, Minister of Immigration and National Insurance Alfred Sears revealed during his 2025/2026 Budget Communication yesterday.
NIB crackdown on non-compliance sees $1.7m recovered from Eleuthera and Abaco
MORE than $1.7m in outstanding contributions has been clawed back from employers in Abaco and Eleuthera since the start of the year, as the National Insurance Board (NIB) ramps up its nationwide campaign to crack down on non-compliance and
Champions emerge
The Ed Armbrister and Freedom Farm baseball leagues emerged as champions of the Bahamas Baseball Association’s sixth annual Andre Rodgers Senior National Baseball Championships over the weekend.
TEAM Bahamas advances to the Pony Baseball Under-12 playoffs in DR
THE Bahamas national team advanced to the playoffs of the Pony Baseball Caribbean and Latin American Under-16 Championships in the Dominican Republic.
Is the ‘veil of secrecy’ lifted yet?
IT is very clear – indeed, it has been clear for some time – that no matter what words this administration may say about the importance of transparency and accountability, its actions are very different.
Michael Foster providing an avenue for those aspiring to be a pro baseball player
WHILE many players are looking to become the next professional baseball player, Michael Foster is providing an avenue for those who wish to go through the collegiate ranks.
Devynne Charlton leads our athletes at racers meet in Jamaica
IT was a good weekend for Bahamian indoor 60 metres hurdles world record holder Devynne Charlton as she led a contingent of Bahamians in action at the Racers Grand Prix 2025 at the National Stadium in Kingson, Jamaica.
Top performers in the BAAA Age Group Championships
MIKYLA Sears, Aiden Knowles, Jazae Johnson and Emmile Higgins all emerged as the top performers in the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ Age Group Championships.
Marlins, Panthers clinch titles in GB Volleyball Battle of the Islands Tournament
THE Bimini Marlins and the Fidelity/Central Gas Panthers clinched the men’s and women’s titles in the Grand Bahama Volleyball Association’s Battle of the Islands Volleyball Tournament held over the weekend at the Eight Mile Rock Gymnasium in Grand Bahama.
