Rights group condemns immigration officer’s actions in viral video
HUMAN Rights Bahamas issued a scathing condemnation of immigration officers captured in a viral video allegedly choking and assaulting a man during a home raid, calling the actions “reprehensible” and demanding a full and transparent investigation.
There will be ‘good news’ soon on Chinese loan for new hospital
THE Chinese government is in the final stages of approving a concessional loan to fund the construction of a new $290m specialty hospital in New Providence, according to Chinese Ambassador Yan Jiarong.
China ‘seeking more Bahamas links’
CHINA is seeking to deepen its engagement with The Bahamas through medical aid and economic cooperation.
Foster mom believes missing girl abducted
A SEARCH continues for 15-year-old Teniel Legister, allegedly abducted nearly two weeks ago by someone known to her in a brazen daylight incident that has left her foster family devastated.
Stakeholders hopeful over Lucayan sale if it results in more visitors to GB
GRAND Bahama stakeholders say the sale and redevelopment of the Grand Lucayan resort could lead to the island’s recovery — but only if it helps attract the critical mass of people and investment necessary for sustained growth.
Family says man found dead in shed was not out to steal
BRENDAN Comarcho was just 12 when he lost his father, a blow his family says he never truly recovered from. Seventeen years later, the 28-year-old was found dead in a shed on South Beach Drive, his body discovered after what police believe was a failed attempt to scale a barbed-wire fence.
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.
