‘Significant downside risks’ as deficit hits $400m mark
The Government’s deficit for the first seven months of the current fiscal year breached the $400m mark as a key watchdog warned of “significant downside risks” to its fiscal forecasts and targets.
Creators Alliance participants urged: Speak to Commission
The Securities Commission is pleading with Bahamians who invested with Creators Alliance to contact it after declaring the venture has “the hallmarks of a pyramid scheme” - a common type of financial fraud.
INSIGHT: What is the Creative and Performing Arts School?
For those thousands of Bahamians who’ve dreamt of a career on the stage or screen, the future’s just got a whole lot brighter.
INSIGHT: After tough decisions, it’s time that Pintard unites and leads
THE news that FNM leader Michael Pintard is not giving his predecessor, former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, a chance to run for the party at the next election has long seemed an inevitability.
Many GB students receive offers of scholarships by HBCUs at college fair
GRAND Bahama student Cicara Smith was offered a $20,000 scholarship during a recent college fair featuring several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Maritime Revenue Enforcement Task Force targeting compliance across the country
ARMED government agents have inspected local businesses, and American-registered vessels face forfeiture near Paradise Island—signs of an escalating push by the government to recover lost maritime revenue.
Community in Eleuthera mourns man killed in traffic accident
The Eleuthera community is mourning the tragic death of Ricardo Bell, who was killed in a traffic accident last Friday while attempting to tow a derelict vehicle in front of his home.
Chief Justice extends San Salvador water cut-off bar
The Chief Justice has granted a seven-month extension to an injunction barring a water provider from causing “decimation of the business and residential community of San Salvador” by cutting off supply.
Pintard ‘asked Minnis to be part of FNM’s future - but not as candidate’
MICHAEL Pintard said he has asked former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to contribute to the Free National Movement’s future — not as a candidate, but as an elder statesman guiding strategy and offering insight into government policy.
‘Nation must brace for likely global depression’
Bahamians must “brace” for a potential global depression and repeat of the 2008-2009 economic contraction, which saw thousands lose their jobs, due to Donald Trump’s tariff policies, a local economist is warning.
Police still investigating cruise guest’s rape claim
POLICE said they are still investigating a Carnival Cruise Lines passenger’s claim that she was raped by a jet ski operator near Junkanoo Beach last week Tuesday.
Rolle ‘named his killer’ as he died
A MAN fatally shot at Lynden Pindling International Airport last year allegedly named his killer before dying, telling a witness: “This DJ, Nesha husband who shot me bey, please tell my kids, my daughter and my son, I love them.”
Man missing after attempt to retrieve drifting jet ski near Long Cay
Police are searching for a man who went missing while attempting to retrieve a drifting jet ski yesterday.
26-year-old critically injured while operating heavy-duty machine
POLICE are investigating an industrial accident that left a 26-year-old man critically injured early Friday morning in the downtown area off Bay Street.
Missing 85-year-old man found dead in western New Providence
POLICE said 85-year-old Daniel Thenor, who was reported missing on March 29, was found dead in western New Providence on Saturday.
Two hospitalised in separate shooting incidents on Saturday
TWO people were hospitalised following separate shooting incidents in New Providence on Saturday.
Key airline’s future branded ‘not clear’
A rival airline has warned Eleuthera business owners and residents that the future of Silver Airways is “not clear” and they should consider using other operators.
Hield, Williams making waves
They have been training and travelling partners since their amateur days and now Carl ‘King Flashy 242’ Hield and Rashield ‘Raw’ Williams are making waves together in the professional ranks.
Cousins adrift at sea feared they would not make it home
AFTER two harrowing days adrift in open waters without food, water, or communication, Huberto Miller, Sr, feared that he and his cousin, Kenroy Rolle, would never make it home.
Homeless man charged for multiple counts of arson
A 34-year-old homeless man suspected of setting multiple fires across Freeport — targeting everything from a bridal shop to utility poles — was charged with arson and related offences in Grand Bahama’s Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
