A salute to MPs following the law
WE would like to salute a number of parliamentarians in today’s editorial – for doing as the law asks of them.
Don't forget the needs of our men
Have you noticed that when we discuss gender affairs, the focus is always on women and children, as if men are not the other gender who require attention for the challenges they face?
We must act now to end violence
HOW much more blood must be spilled before we finally say, enough is enough?
Carnival ‘too big an event for govt not to get involved’, says Tirelli
BAHAMAS Carnival Band Owners Association chairman Dario Tirelli said he is disappointed that the Ministry of Tourism is not helping to subsidise Bahamas Carnival, arguing that the festival needs at least $250,000 in government support annually.
Severe weather causes flight delays over the weekend
FLIGHTS from Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) were disrupted over the weekend as severe weather in Florida caused delays for travellers heading to and from The Bahamas.
Minister: ‘Four prong’ strategy is paying off
A Cabinet minister says the Government’s “balanced four-prong” economic and fiscal strategy has enabled it to “minimise the tax burden” and avoid imposing new and/or increased levies on the Bahamian people.
Minister says ‘world turning upside down’
A Cabinet minister says The Bahamas must further strengthen its public finances, reduce the leakage of tourism dollars and diversify supply chains to withstand the fall-out from US trade and tariff policies.
‘Look in own backyard’ on financial crime, US urged
The Government has united with local businessmen and financial services executives in urging the US to “look in your own backyard” before blasting The Bahamas over alleged anti-financial crime deficiencies.
$200m Rosewood’s developer: We and Turtlegrass can co-exist
The developer behind the $200m Rosewood project for Exuma says it believes itself and a neighbouring resort can “co-exist” despite accusing the latter of spreading “misinformation” about its development.
Development Bank expands financing for electric vehicles
The Bahamas Development Bank (BDB) has expanded its eco-friendly transportation drive by teaming with ICON Bahamas to offer businesses 100 percent financing for their electric car purchases.
Doctors Hospital unveils stock split
Doctors Hospital says it is today unveiling a two-for-one (2:1) stock split to boost liquidity in its stock and make the price more accessible and affordable for retail investors.
Environmental activist renews concerns over mangrove destruction in Grand Bahama
ENVIRONMENTAL activist Captain Daniel Murray is raising concerns over renewed bulldozing and land clearing at a site off Queen’s Highway, where mangroves are being threatened.
Man faces charges of indecent assault and cruelty to children
A 31-year-old man appeared before the Magistrate’s Court on charges of indecent assault and cruelty to children.
Development company makes donation of medical equipment to clinic in Exuma
A COMPANY developing a luxury resort in Exuma has donated medical equipment to support a temporary clinic while the local healthcare facility undergoes repairs.
Junior Anthaya Charlton fourth in long jump
ANTHAYA Charlton, preparing for her first World Indoor Championships this weekend, led a trio of Bahamians in action at the National College Athletic Association’s Indoor Championships over the weekend.
‘Junkanoo Beach Boyz’ fourth overall in Concacaf Beach Soccer Championship
THE Bahamas men’s national beach soccer team saw their storybook run come to an anticlimactic finish yesterday evening at the 2025 CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship hosted at the Malcolm Park Beach Soccer Facility.
Stingrays stun Knights to win second GSSSA track and field trophy
THE CV Bethel Stingrays stunned the CR Walker Knights to derail their eighth consecutive title defence at the 2025 Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) Track and Field Championship hosted at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium.
Swimmers qualify for CARIFTA at Last Chance Meet
BAHAMAS Aquatics held its Last Chance Meet over the weekend at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex with several swimmers ensuring that they put in their bid for selection to the CARIFTA swim team.
36-member swimming team selected for the Carifta games
WITH a 36-member team selected, all attaining the qualifying standards, Bahamas Aquatics’ president Algernon Cargill said the Bahamas is poised to go to Trinidad & Tobago and capture its seventh straight CARIFTA Swimming Championship title.
Psychiatrist points to rising sense of hopelessness after man found hanging at home
A MAN in his 20s was found hanging at a home in Star Estates off Prince Charles Drive on Friday, making the country’s fifth alleged suicide this year.
