Man sentenced to six months in prison for posting naked photos of ex-girlfriend online
A 23-year-old man was sentenced to six months in prison on Friday after he admitted to posting naked and lewd images of his ex-girlfriend online last October.
Darville: $75M allocated to upgrade PMH legacy and children’s wards
THE Davis administration plans to allocate $75 million in the midterm budget for major renovations at Princess Margaret Hospital’s legacy ward — including much needed upgrades to the children’s ward, according to Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville.
No change to 7m Nassau cruise visitors amid chaos
Nassau Cruise Port’s top executive yesterday said it has seen no reason to adjust projections of a near-one million increase in passenger arrivals to seven million in 2026 despite the current global economic turmoil.
Out Island hotels ‘like the wicket we are on’ via double-digit rises
Family Island hotels were yesterday said to “like the wicket we are on” with airline bookings through August up by double-digit percentages for many destinations despite the Trump-induced global economic turmoil.
Chamber chief’s fears on Govt’s Mining Bill ‘conflict’
The Andros Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday voiced concerns over how the new mining law will impact Family Island communities given the seeming conflict of interest on the Government’s part.
Bahamian exporter’s tariff fears more import-focused
One Bahamian exporter yesterday said they are more concerned about the impact Donald Trump’s tariffs will have on the cost of imports to this nation as opposed to the 10 percent levy on their own US exports.
Cultural icon Patricia Glinton-Meicholas dies at 75
RENOWNED cultural figure Patricia Glinton-Meicholas has died.
Girl with cerebral palsy will get education, says ministry
THE Ministry of Education says a special needs student in Abaco is expected to resume in-person classes immediately after the identification of necessary support staff to replace a school employee who resigned.
Jet ski operator one of two on charges of raping tourists
TWO men, including a jet ski operator, accused of raping female tourists in separate incidents in New Providence and San Salvador were informed that their cases will proceed to the Supreme Court for trial.
Making a difference for future of coral
The MSC Foundation, the philanthropic arm of one of the world’s largest cargo operators, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), officially opened its Marine Conservation Centre on Ocean Cay, marking a significant investment in coral reef restoration and environmental research in The Bahamas.
RBDF officers face discipline for marine beaten and left
SEVERAL Royal Bahamas Defence Force officers are facing internal disciplinary proceedings in connection with the alleged assault of a marine and his subsequent abandonment in Inagua last year, officials said yesterday.
Have visitors wear camera, say police
IN the wake of two reported rapes involving jet ski operators and a heightened warning from the US Embassy, police have proposed outfitting tourists with body-worn cameras as a safety measure — an idea some licensed operators support, though they say the real problem is a lack of enforcement against unlicensed vendors.
What to do with the clutter of signs?
COLUMNIST Diane Phillips was right to raise the issue of the forest of signs at Montagu blocking the view of the ocean.
Raise wages for possible re-election
ON April 7th, Moody’s released its updated sovereign credit rating for The Bahamas, moving us from “stable” to “positive”.
Clubs & Societies April 11th, 2025
Friday, April 11, 2025
DIANE PHILLIPS: Excuse me, what did you say your address was?
A few years back, some time around 2019, I think it was, the government of The Bahamas decided we should have addresses.
Minnis: Trump urged him to address issues involving jet ski operators when he was PM
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said US President Donald Trump once urged him to address complaints about harassment and aggression involving jet ski operators and pleasure cruises in The Bahamas during his time in office.
Man accused of attempted murder of three family members and possession of firearm
A MAN was remanded into custody yesterday after being accused of attempting to kill three family members outside a clothing store on Farrington Road last month.
Why now is Lewis a no good MP?
I WAS dismayed after listening to former staunched Free National Movement supporter Natasha Darville list her reasons for the fall-out between Central Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis and that area’s constituency association on Shenique Miller’s Beyond the Headlines program.
Did Moody’s consider govt’s unpaid bills?
THE Moody’s announcement sweet music to PM Davis but how many of our financial commentators would agree?
