Bahamas Softball Federation moving forward
WITH the change in leadership, the Bahamas Softball Federation is pressing forward to rejuvenate its Family Island Associations and to extend an olive branch to the New Providence Softball Association, according to newly elected president Marvin “Togie” Wood.
OP ED: The Caribbean’s moment: Catalysing growth through ‘One Caribbean’
The Caribbean stands at a potential inflection point. The region faces significant challenges around extreme weather events, citizen security, low productivity and growth, as well as food security. Yet, amidst these challenges, there is vast potential for growth by turning these challenges into opportunities, such as leveraging regional collaboration through our “ONE Caribbean” initiative to increase jobs.
$2.63bn external reserves to ‘contract’ during 2025
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday said he expects the country’s $2.63bn foreign currency reserves to “contract” in 2025 due to a “stronger pace” of lending by Bahamian commercial banks.
Regulator promises swift action on Athol Island ‘non-compliance’
Regulators last night pledged immediate action over an Athol Island project that appears “in non-compliance” with its environmental permits as an MP blasted development of the area as “a travesty”.
Governor’s tourism hit warning over Trump’s tariff war strategy
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday warned that Donald Trump’s tariff hikes could hurt Bahamian tourism by undermining travel demand in this nation’s key source markets through higher living costs.
Governor targets bank fee progress during early 2025
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday asserted progress will be made during the 2025 first half on developing low-fee bank accounts for vulnerable customers and establishing a consumer watchdog.
Two charged with murder of mother of three
TWO men were jailed yesterday after being accused in the fatal shooting of a young mother while she and her three-day-old child were inside a car on Finlayson Street last month.
Water and Sewerage GM confirms he played a part in post-Dorian contract awards
AS the trial of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and others resumed, a defence attorney questioned Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) general manager Robert Deal about the corporation’s post-Hurricane Dorian restoration projects.
PM directed cancellation of contract held by deputy police chief
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis directed the cancellation of a nearly $1m contract awarded to a company founded by Deputy Commissioner of Police Anthony Rolle, according to Latrae Rahming, director of communications in the Office of the Prime Minister.
‘What happened to PPP for GB Airport, why did it fail?’
EAST Grand Bahama MP Kwasi Thompson raised questions about the fate of a previously announced Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for the redevelopment of Grand Bahama International Airport following Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ announcement over the weekend that the airport and the Grand Lucayan sale are now part of a single deal.
IDB $100m loan to enhance infrastructure of Water and Sewerage Corporation
MORE than 200,000 Bahamians are expected to benefit from a $100m loan agreement between the Davis administration and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), which will be used to enhance the Water and Sewerage Corporation’s (WSC) efficiency, potable water supply, and waste services.
Miami-based developer ‘to buy Grand Lucayan’
A Miami-headquartered developer boasting $10bn in resort and real estate assets is the potential Grand Lucayan purchaser locked in negotiations with the Davis administration, Tribune Business can confirm.
$15k fine for officer who tried to solicit sex from minor
A POLICE corporal dodged a potential eight-year prison sentence yesterday after a judge fined him $15,000 as part of a plea deal he took for attempting to procure sex from a minor.
Murders up 9% - with majority of victims known to law enforcement
SEVENTY-TWO percent of murder victims in 2024 were known to police, 15 percent were killed while on bail, and 11 percent were under electronic monitoring at the time of their murder, according to statistics police have released.
Family denies they apologised over police retaliation claim
THE family of a man who was killed after a traffic accident denied that they had apologised for their public statements accusing the police of retaliation in connection with an armed raid of their home despite pronouncements yesterday from Police Commissioner Shanta Knowles.
‘No police link to bank car killings’
POLICE Commissioner Shanta Knowles said investigations into the murders of Michael Fox, Jr, and Dino Smith have uncovered no evidence linking police involvement.
Man charged in $15.8m Acklins drug bust
A 33-year-old man was imprisoned yesterday after being connected to a $15.8m cocaine and marijuana bust linked to a plane crash in Acklins last December.
PETER YOUNG: Passing of a British rock icon
IT is said by writers who become insomniacs that they often have their best ideas in the middle of the night.
Man charged with arson and murder after woman succumbs to injuries caused by fire
A MAN has been charged in connection with the fatal arson of a home on Baillou Road last month, which led to the death of a 31-year-old woman.
New body cams for police to be deployed within next 90 days
COMMISSIONER of Police Shanta Knowles said the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) has 900 body cameras and is working to secure an additional 300 to equip frontline officers.
