Man dies in boat crash in Grand Bahama on Good Friday
POLICE in Grand Bahama launched an investigation into a fatal boating accident that occurred Friday afternoon, resulting in the death of one man.
First conviction under Animal Protection Act
A MOTIONLESS dog, its body swarmed by flies, lay chained on a property off Soldier Road.
Cubans’ take-home pay ‘less than 16%’
CUBAN medical professionals in The Bahamas may have received as little as eight to 16 percent of what the government paid for their services, according to purported contracts and agreements published by a US-based human rights group — reviving scrutiny of an arrangement Bahamian officials had recently defended.
Our Power, Our Planet: China and Bahamas advancing toward a green future together
Two months ago during China’s Spring Festival Holiday, I travelled to Exuma Islands.
PETER YOUNG: No end in sight for civil war in Sudan
A year ago, the long-standing conflict in the African state of Sudan was being called the forgotten war
People-driven growth and sustainability for flats fishing and coastal ecosystems
For Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT), every day is Earth Day.
DIANE PHILLIPS: I’ve adopted a turtle named Dilly-Dally
On March 29, I became a proud parent – again.
PM praises National Youth Guard Programme after emergency drills at the RBDF base
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis described the National Youth Guard Programme as a “positive gang” that channels young Bahamians toward national development, discipline, and purpose, challenging narratives that portray the country’s youth as unmotivated.
One dead in Easter Monday double shooting
Two people were shot, one fatally, in an Easter Monday incident at Arawak Cay.
Volunteers clean up Fowl Cay amid outrage over govt failure to remove barge
A YEAR after a barge and tugboat ran aground in a protected marine area here, community members have once again taken matters into their own hands, launching a second volunteer-led cleanup this week amid growing outrage over the government’s failure to remove the wreckage.
Two charged with possession of cocaine with intent to supply
TWO men pleaded not guilty to a series of drug charges stemming from a recent cocaine seizure and are scheduled to stand trial in the Supreme Court on July 16.
Fishermen at Montagu give mixed reports over weekend fish sales
FISHERMEN at the Montagu Beach fishing ramp reported mixed Easter holiday sales, citing bad weather, high operational costs, and increased vendor competition as key challenges.
AMMC removes Long Wharf cannons for restoration and repositioning
FOUR cannons believed to have stood untouched on Long Wharf for more than half a century were removed last week for restoration, marking the first step in a collaborative effort between John Watling’s Distillery and the Antiquities, Monuments & Museum Corporation (AMMC) to revitalise one of Nassau’s oldest military landmarks.
FACING REALITY: Changing the status quo is a challenge at the post office
Over the past few years, there has been a noticeable shift to modernise the Post Office, which promises a brighter future filled with opportunities and advancements.
Retired RBDF officer returns home one year after it was gutted by fire
NEARLY a year after fire gutted the home his family had lived in for more than four decades, retired Defence Force Captain Whitfield Neely is preparing to move back in — having spent the last ten months rebuilding it himself, often working late into the night.
Fostering environmental sustainability through community-driven initiatives
As we approach Earth Day on 22 April 2025, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) continues to foster environmental sustainability through community-driven initiatives.
Hailing Freedom Farm
Governor General Cynthia Pratt welcomed members of the Freedom Farm Baseball League joined by Mr Franon Wilson during a courtesy call at Government House.
Traveller security strengthened via $2.2m screening equipment
New security screening equipment worth more than $2.2m has been commissioned at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) in a bid to strengthen and improve traveller safety.
Team Bahamas racks up relays, adds more medals at CARIFTA Aquatics
Team Bahamas added a wave of medals to its tally during Sunday’s finals at the 2025 CARIFTA Aquatics Championships, capturing three golds in thrilling relay showdowns and securing podium finishes across multiple events.
Pope Francis dies at 88
The Catholic community in The Bahamas has joined the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away in Rome on the morning of April 21, 2025. He was 88 years old.
