Bowe: Banks open new accounts typically in less than 48 hours
FINANCIAL expert Gowon Bowe has pushed back against claims that opening a bank account is a challenge in The Bahamas, insisting the process is typically completed in less than 48 hours for most people with straightforward financial profiles.
Brothers sentenced for breaking into pre-school
TWO brothers were sentenced to prison yesterday after admitting to breaking into a preschool on the corner of Ragged Island and Bahama Avenue twice this year.
Many Grand Bahamians lineup for job fair with links to Carnival Cruise Lines
DOZENS of job seekers lined up from as early as 7am in Freeport yesterday, hoping to secure one of more than 600 positions offered through a hiring drive linked to Carnival Cruise Line’s Celebration Key project.
Devynne Charlton brings home gold
The indomitable but humble spirit of world indoor record holder Devynne Charlton was on full display at the 2025 World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, where she emerged as the two-time indoor champion in the women’s 60 metres hurdles finals.
World Masters Indoors: Humblestone advances to 200m finals
THREE Bahamian masters athletes saw action yesterday at the 2025 World Masters Athletics (WMA) World Indoor Championships at the Alachua County Sports and Event Center in Gainesville, Florida.
‘Chaos and discord’ erupt at Old Bahama Bay hotel
A furious battle yesterday erupted over Grand Bahama’s Old Bahama Bay resort as a group of its condo owners vowed to resist moves to replace them as the management company for the property.
Opposition leader pledges Business Licence reforms
The Opposition’s leader yesterday pledged to reform the now-mandatory Business Licence audit for high turnover firms and abolish the practice of estimating the upcoming year’s turnover if elected to office.
Parliament’s watchdog set to grill Ministry of Finance chief
Parliament’s spending watchdog plans to grill the Ministry of Finance’s top official next Tuesday over “a range of hot button issues” uncovered by recently-completed investigations from the Auditor General.
Chinese ship fee threatens Tropical Shipping survival
The survival of a major ocean freight carrier serving The Bahamas would be in jeopardy if the US proceeds with a Chinese-made ship fee that “would almost double” 40-foot container cargo rates.
Delta contractor’s staff lose in dismissal claim
Three former employees of a contractor that provided security services for Delta Airlines in Exuma lost their wrongful dismissal claim because they “voted with their feet” and joined a rival without being terminated.
Tax authority ‘determined’ on Business Licence delay
The Department of Inland Revenue was yesterday said to be “determined” to overcome the Business Licence application backlog and ensure all renewals and new requests are promptly processed.
Bahamas to host 2028 World Relays
While they would have preferred to have the two upcoming editions, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg told World Athletics that they are excited that The Bahamas will get to host the 2028 World Relays.
Govt testing virtual system to help people battling mental health issues
WITH six suicides recorded in The Bahamas in under three months, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville says the government is testing a digital platform to allow people to access online mental health consultations from home.
Ministries of Health and Education team up to bolster allied health workers
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness is partnering with the Ministry of Education to encourage more young Bahamians to pursue careers in allied health, aiming to reduce the country’s dependence on foreign workers and address long-standing shortages in the healthcare system.
400 pounds of rocket debris recovered by SpaceX
ROUGHLY 400 pounds of debris — mostly lightweight silica tiles — have been recovered near Ragged Island following the March 6 explosion of SpaceX’s Starship 8 rocket, the Office of the Prime Minister said yesterday.
Man’s abduction sentence sparks debate over changing age of consent
WOMEN’S rights activist Alicia Wallace has pushed back against calls to raise the age of consent, arguing instead that The Bahamas must ensure teenagers who are legally allowed to have sex can also access reproductive healthcare without barriers.
China: Bahamas part of US surveillance strategy
A CHINESE cybersecurity report has listed The Bahamas among countries allegedly used as part of a covert surveillance strategy by the United States and its intelligence-sharing allies.
‘PM won’t get off that easy’
An ex-prime minister yesterday warned Philip Davis KC that “he won’t get off that easy” over the Bahamas Moorings deal as he pledged to “keep digging” into the now-terminated lease agreement.
More states move to ban cellphones use in school
More states are moving to ban or restrict cellphones in school, a trend that continues to win bipartisan support in legislatures.
