Bahamian FBO hails its first for Caribbean
A Bahamian fixed base operator (FBO) yesterday became the first in the Caribbean to receive International Standard for Business Aircraft Handlers (IS-BAH) accreditation.
Eva Hilton and Windsor Academy eager to defend golf titles
Eva Hilton Primary and Windsor Academy are eager to defend their respective titles in the Bahamas Golf Federation’s Junior Association 2025 National School Golf Championships next month.
Police investigating claims a fourth-grade student was assaulted by officer on campus
POLICE are investigating claims that a 4th-grade student at EP Roberts Primary School was assaulted by a police officer on campus last month.
21-year journey to find her own home completed
AFTER a 21-year journey to secure a home for her family, Barricka Butler beamed with joy as she received the keys to her new house in the Renaissance at Carmichael Subdivision.
Nine months jail for stealing a scooter
A MAN was sentenced to nine months in prison after admitting to stealing a Yamaha scooter on West Avenue last week.
Mentally ill man jailed for murder sentenced to five more years after resentencing order
A MAN diagnosed with schizophrenia and cognitive disorders has been sentenced to an additional five years in prison after his original life sentence for manslaughter was overturned.
$4,000 fine for possession of ammunition in home
A MAN was fined $4,000 after admitting to having a cache of ammunition in his home on Coco Plum Close earlier last week.
Man fined $3,000 for having hemp with intent to supply
A MAN was fined $3,000 after admitting to throwing $810 worth of drugs onto the roof of a residence on Finlayson Street last month.
UB Mingoes turn back Challengers
THE University of The Bahamas Mingoes men’s basketball team wrapped up its UB Basketball Showcase locally with a 66-63 win against the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services Challengers Thursday, January 30 at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Let’s tackle a touchy subject - Is it time to wrap our hands and heads around regulating the massage industry?
With all the bombshell headlines bombarding us this week, you’d be right to wonder why I would bother to focus on the massage industry and the training and certification that should prepare for those practicing it.
Bahamas Goombay Punch Cup: Captains ‘shed intimate details about their sloops’
THE Bahamas Goombay Punch Cup has garnered a lot of chatter this year, with many sharing their strong opinions on the limited-edition Bahamas Goombay Punch cans, which highlight the six sloops competing in the 3rd Annual Bahamas Goombay Punch Cup.
$5.4m Abaco vacation rental to draw strong interest at auction
A high-end Abaco rental destination, known for generating annual six-figure income and listed at $5.4m, is expected to generate strong interest when auction bidding opens.
New president unveiled for Exuma’s Chamber
The Exuma Chamber of Commerce has elected Ehren Hanna as its new president for the three-year 2025–2027 term.
Exuma Chamber stages annual business awards
The Exuma Chamber of Commerce has held its annual Business Excellence Awards luncheon at Blu on the Water restaurant.
Defence grills Water and Sewerage GM on ministerial approval of contracts awarded
A SENIOR Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) manager rejected a defence attorney’s assertion that the corporation never followed its policy requiring ministerial approval for contracts over $250,000.
Bell dismisses concerns of need for stricter vetting of housing applicants
MINISTER of Housing and Urban Renewal Keith Bell has dismissed concerns about stricter vetting for government housing applicants after a past recipient was charged over murder conspiracy allegations.
Grand Lucayan ‘important’ but GB needs more - DPM
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper acknowledged the importance of the Grand Lucayan resort to Grand Bahama’s economy but suggested that it should not be the sole driver of the island’s economic revitalisation.
Inspectors: Law caps rent at 20% of property’s value
Government inspectors yesterday asserted that Bahamian law prevents landlords charging tenants rental rates that exceed more than 20 percent of the property’s value.
