Six FNM MPs suspended from House of Assembly
Six members of the Opposition have been suspended from the House of Assembly this morning.
Spending jumps 20% to triple Gov’ts deficit
A near-20 percent increase in total government spending caused The Bahamas’ fiscal deficit for the 2024-2025 first quarter to triple when compared to the prior Budget year.
Coral restoration ‘wow factor’ via $1m grant
A pioneering Grand Bahama project yesterday revealed it can now “accelerate” its coral reef restoration work and add “the wow factor” to its eco-tourism product through a $1.03m funding injection.
Satellite providers in mobile, national security restrictions
Regulators are proposing that satellite communications providers must store Bahamas-generated data in this nation to comply with national security laws given the industry’s “strong interest” in entering this market.
‘Moment of truth’ over controversial pilot test
The Bahamian aviation regulator’s Board will meet today at 1pm with the deputy prime minister present to determine how it will proceed over a controversial exam that has sparked fears of a pilots’ shortage.
Police shoot armed man
A 42-year-old man is recovering in hospital after being shot by police during a confrontation yesterday.
Bowleg ‘blindsided’, says JCNP chairman
DION Miller, chairman of the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP), suggested Youth, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg was blindsided by the government’s decision to allow both Valley Boys factions to compete in Category A of the Junkanoo parades, revealing he was with the minister when a press statement was released under the name of Mr Bowleg’s ministry.
Two RBDF ships to deploy to Haiti before End of year
THE Bahamas’ substantial involvement in a multinational security support mission to Haiti may beagin by the end of this month, according to National Security Minister Wayne Munroe, who said two boats will be deployed by December 22 to patrol offshore areas, intercept illegal firearms entering Haiti, and prevent migrants from leaving the country.
Community appeals for help for families affected by Taylor Street fire
A home was destroyed, and three other houses suffered extensive damage after an unattended candle sparked a fire on Taylor Street on Sunday.
Ferguson says all Junkanoo groups support withdrawal
FORMER Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) chairman Silbert Ferguson claimed yesterday that Junkanoo groups have unanimously agreed to withdraw from the annual parades if the Davis administration insists that both Valley Boys factions be allowed to compete in the main category of the parades.
PM: US hasn’t given corrupt official’s ID
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis appeared frustrated yesterday by US officials’ failure to identify an unnamed high-ranking Bahamian politician mentioned in a recent federal indictment alleging that police and government officials helped smuggle tons of cocaine through The Bahamas to the US.
Gov’t agencies meet merchants to tackle living costs, complaints
Officials from the Bahamas Trade Commission and consumer watchdog yesterday met with leading merchants to discuss ways to lower the cost of living and improve the customer experience.
New cinema heading to Mall at Marathon
The Mall at Marathon has confirmed a new movie theatre is coming almost two years after Galleria Cinemas closed its doors in April 2022 following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Defence surprised as Gibson’s cousin called to resume testimony, court adjourns
A SUPREME Court judge adjourned the trial of Adrian Gibson and others yesterday after a defence attorney expressed surprise that a key witness was called to resume testimony.
It is unfair unless, of course, it is true
BETWEEN the scandal involving allegations of corrupt officials involved in the smuggling of cocaine through The Bahamas and the chaos enveloping Junkanoo at the moment, the government can hardly seem to catch a breath.
Road closures for RBPF Beat Retreat 2024
The Royal Bahamas Police Force will host its Annual Beat Retreat in Rawson Square on Sunday, December 15, 2024, starting at 4pm.
ALICIA WALLACE: Writing our rage - working individually and together to end gender-based violence
Yesterday, December 10, was Human Rights Day and the final day of the Global 16 Days Campaign, also known as 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
Two men remorseful over fight that led to six-year-old girl being harmed at beach
TWO men expressed sincere remorse after admitting to injuring a six-year-old girl while fighting on Cabbage Beach earlier this month.
Former police officer accused of incest by daughter acquitted
A 53-year-old former police officer was acquitted of incest charges yesterday after his daughter accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2021.
33-year-old found guilty of 2012 murder of Dennis Tynes
A 33-year-old man has been found unanimously guilty of the 2012 murder of Dennis Tynes, 25, near East Street.
