No tariff ‘end of world’ as auto sales up 12%
New car sales exceeded 2024’s “banner year” by 12 percent during the first two months of 2025, with one Bahamian auto dealer yesterday asserting that current global uncertainty “won’t become the end of the world”.
Trump dashes ‘year of stability’ hopes for local small business
Bahamian small business expectations that 2025 would be “a year of stability” have been dashed by the global economic turmoil unleashed by Donald Trump, a consultant to the sector revealed yesterday.
IMF raises Bahamas growth forecast amid Trump turmoil
The Bahamas was yesterday urged to “take with a grain of salt” the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) modest upward revisions to this nation’s projected economic growth for 2025 and 2026.
Contractor awarded $150k over Dorian rebuild dispute
A Bahamian contractor has been awarded $150,000 after the Supreme Court ruled that an expatriate homeowner breached the agreement for him to rebuild her Dorian-devastated Hope Town house.
Starlink’s Out Island surge may put Cable, BTC ‘out of business’
A Family Island installer has warned that the likes of Cable Bahamas and the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) may find themselves “out of business” due to a “major” surge in demand for Starlink.
New sentence ordered for man first given death penalty
THE Privy Council quashed the life sentence of a man convicted of murder more than three decades ago, ordering that he be resentenced after finding that a serious procedural error denied him a fair hearing on his punishment.
Davis says signing is part of plan for cheaper, more reliable energy
THE government has inked a power purchase agreement with CVB Utility Company Limited to construct a 20-megawatt solar plant and five MWh battery storage system in New Providence — a move officials say will reduce fuel costs, strengthen energy reliability, and push The Bahamas closer to its clean energy targets.
Fish fry vendors’ alarm after deadly Easter Sunday shooting
ARAWAK Cay vendors are reeling after a man was gunned down at the heart of the popular Fish Fry strip on Sunday night, the country’s 25th murder for the year.
‘Don’t stretch police too thin’
FORMER National Security Minister Marvin Dames has slammed the government’s decision to train police officers to drive ambulances in the Family Islands, warning that the move could stretch already thin law enforcement resources and raise serious safety concerns during emergencies.
Carifta Track and Field team 2nd with 37 medals - 16 gold, 13 silver, 8 bronze
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad – Drumeco Archer, president of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations, was hopping around the Hasely Crawford Stadium like an Easter bunny over the Easter holiday weekend.
Minister ‘to revisit charcoal sites’ to stamp out production
ENVIRONMENT and Natural Resources Minister Vaughn Miller says he plans to revisit previously cleared illegal charcoal-burning sites and inspect new locations in a renewed effort to stamp out unregulated coal production in southern New Providence.
Ambassador’s appointment for dinner at Fox Hill home
CHINESE Ambassador to The Bahamas Yan Jiarong visited a private residence in Fox Hill over the weekend to honour a Bahamian woman who recently returned from a Chinese government-sponsored seminar.
UN expert on first mission to Bahamas
THE United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has appointed Dr Ana Touza as its new representative for Jamaica, The Bahamas, and Belize — bringing more than 20 years of development experience to a region confronting growing food security and climate challenges.
Gov’t unveils latest New Providence solar deal
The Government yesterday signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with CVB Utilities for a 20 mega watt (MW) solar generation plant combined with 5 MW hours battery storage for New Providence.
Violent incidents over Easter holiday
A series of violent incidents during the Easter holiday weekend left one man dead and several others injured, as police launched investigations into a fatal shooting, armed robberies, a home invasion, and multiple firearm-related offenses across New Providence and the Family Islands.
ALICIA WALLACE: A Pope who spoke to the issues
Pope Francis died on Sunday, April 21, leading many to reflect on his time in the pontificate and the statements he made while holding the position.
Increasing threat of AI scams
A DOUBLE dose of denials was issued by the government last night – both to do with material circulating on social media.
Tears as man jailed for ID card fraud
A man burst into tears after he was sentenced to one year in prison yesterday after admitting to using forged criminal records to fraudulently obtain a verified tourism vendor identification card.
man sent to sandilands for groping breasts of cashier
A 23-year-old man was remanded to Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre yesterday after admitting to sexually assaulting a convenience store cashier over the Easter weekend.
