EDITORIAL: Breaking barriers and making history
AISHA Bowe’s journey has been a long one.
INSIGHT: What the political tea leaves reveal?
IF you enjoy reading the political tea leaves, there has been plenty to consider after all the sip-sip of the past few weeks.
Minnis seeking sympathy
Today’s press release by former prime minister Dr Hubert Minnis is an effort to buy time and drum up public support and sympathy.
Rahming too good with spin
THERE’S no denying it: Latrae Rahming is one of the most effective political communicators this country has seen in recent years.
Second reported fire at derelict building off Mackey Street within recent weeks
FIRE officials are investigating a blaze that tore through an abandoned building on Ivanhoe Road near the Salvation Army on Saturday night — marking the second reported fire at the property in recent weeks.
Man accused of 2020 killing of ten-year-old denied bail again
A MAN accused of killing ten-year-old Lorencia Walkes in a 2020 drive-by shooting has once again been denied bail after a Supreme Court judge cited his extensive record of bail violations and public safety concerns.
Body of caucasian man found in bushes off Grand Bahama highway yesterday
POLICE have confirmed the discovery of the body of a Caucasian man believed to be in his mid-thirties in bushes off Grand Bahama Highway on Sunday morning.
PLP Golden Isles Constituency Branch declares its full support for Miller
THE Progressive Liberal Party’s Golden Isles Constituency Branch has declared full support for its MP Vaughn Miller, rejecting claims he has neglected the constituency or abandoned residents.
Man ordered to compensate teen niece $5,000 for indecent assault
A 44-year-old man was ordered to compensate his 17-year-old niece $5,000 yesterday after he admitted to touching her inappropriately and kissing her neck while giving her driving lessons last weekend.
Two charged with murder and attempted murder
TWO men were remanded into custody yesterday in connection with a double shooting last August that left one man injured and another — a popular local DJ — dead after months of battling for his life.
Man awaiting trial for three murders given one-year jail for bail breach
A MAN awaiting trial for three murders was sentenced to one year in prison Tuesday after admitting he had breached his bail conditions for more than 200 days.
Woman accused of scalding baby’s bottom
A 59-year-old woman was granted bail yesterday after being accused of negligently scalding a three-year-old boy she was babysitting in a bathtub last month.
WORLD VIEW: Collaborative government-private sector action imperative for resilient trade future
ON April 9, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day suspension of the higher global tariffs imposed on April 3.
Transport Ministry blames unlicenced jet ski operators over recent visitor rapes
THE Ministry of Energy and Transport, echoing jet ski operators, said recent rape investigations involving jet ski operators exposed significant involvement by unlicenced individuals not authorised by the Port Department.
CAPAS: How our new Creative and Performing Arts School will work
With the recently-announced launch of ‘The Creative and Performing Arts School of The Bahamas’ – CAPAS - The Bahamas is on the threshold of ushering in a new era for the Creative Economy.
IMF: Bahamas long-term economic outlook at risk over climate change
THE Bahamas’ long-term economic outlook is at serious risk due to the growing impacts of climate change, a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) report has warned.
Bahamian-born chemistry professor appointed to a US chemistry development committee
A Bahamian-born chemistry professor has been appointed to a key advisory committee responsible for shaping one of the most widely recognised high school chemistry programmes in the United States.
GAIN AN EDGE: Making magic with mathematics
When gifted data scientist Leandra Moonsammy graduated from University of The Bahamas (UB) as valedictorian of the Class of 2022, with a stellar 3.95 GPA and a suite of top academic honours, including the President’s Award; Alumni Association Leadership Award; Carol Ritchie Memorial Award; and the Mathematics, Physics and Technology (MPT) Academic Excellence Award, her academic excellence came as no surprise.
Disappointed in Minnis’ response
Dr Minnis, the Free National Movement has made its decision regarding the Killarney constituency—and that decision stands.
Minnis 'consulting' on future after being denied nomination
Former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said in a statement today he is consulting with constituents in Killarney and will "consider the road ahead" after being denied a nomination for the FNM in the next election.
