Doctors to add 22 jobs via $7.7m Village Road spend
Doctors Hospital will add a further 22 jobs with the $7.7m investment in its Village Road diagnostic and imaging centre as it pursues the further build-out of its nationwide care network.
Marina chief: Gov’t ‘unfairly stripped’ boating fee portal
The Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) and its payment partner “have been unfairly stripped” by the Government of the online portal they created to collect boating fees, the former’s president is alleging.
$3.4m damages claim for ‘breach’ after boating fee portal shutdown
A furious legal battle has erupted over a Bahamian payment provider’s $3.473m damages claim for “unlawful political and/or improper patronage” interference that led to the online boating fees portal’s closure.
‘Lack of water’ claimed as several homes burn down
A CLOUD of sadness and gratitude lingers over several families in Harbour Island that lost their homes to a blaze on Thursday night, including 84-year-old Vincent Cleare, Sr, who watched his home of more than 50 years burn to the ground.
Police seize $15m worth of cocaine after Acklins plane crash
POLICE seized over $15.3m worth of suspected dangerous drugs following an aircraft crash in Spring Point, Acklins, early Friday morning.
Junkanoo postponement threat as OPM denies PM's brother's influence
Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) Communications Director Latrae Rahming today rejected claims that Prime Minister Philip Davis acted out of bias to support his brother in the ongoing Junkanoo controversy.
Govt: Both Valley groups to compete
THE Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture announced last night that both Valley Boys groups will participate in the Category A division of the upcoming parades, the latest twist in a drama that has captured headlines throughout 2024.
Exuma resort’s bookings down 12-15% for 2024
An Exuma resort’s bookings for 2024 to-date are down by between 12-15 percent year-over-year as business “dipped quite a bit” during the fall.
BHTA president steps down after two consecutive terms
Robert Sands last week handed over the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) presidency to Jackson Weech after serving two consecutive terms.
Stefan wins triple crown
Four days of exciting sailing action on the waters at the seventh Best-of-the-Best Regatta concluded on ‘Championship Sunday’ at Montagu Beach.
Caribbean Baseball Cup: Cuba v Bahamas for title tonight
THE Bahamas and Cuba will square off for the second time, but this time for the championship title in the Under-15 Caribbean Baseball Cup.
Unions, business back wage-setting committee
Both trade unions and the business community have backed proposals to establish a ‘wage setting committee’ that will study issues such as the livable and minimum wages.
‘Are we a nation for sale, again?’
THE Bahamas is in the middle of an unholy scandal – and it is one that has international ramifications for our nation’s reputation as well as the mess here at home.
DEREK SMITH: How your company builds an anti-corruption culture
Bribery and corruption are pervasive risks that undermine governance, distort market fairness and erode public trust in businesses.
Multilateral lender unveils $50m Caribbean facility
A multilateral lender says it has approved a $50m financing facility to support climate change adaptation, as well as economic and social infrastructure projects, throughout the Caribbean.
QC Comets dominate BAISS cross country
THE Queen’s College Comets had a successful showing at the 2024 Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) Cross Country Championships staged at the St Andrew’s school grounds over the weekend.
Scottie Scheffler ends his big year in Bahamas with his 9th victory
Scottie Scheffler returned from a two-month break and nothing changed. He won the Hero World Challenge yesterday with a 9-under 63 to tie the tournament record at Albany Golf Club and win by six shots.
WORLD VIEW: CARICOM members states unified in support of Ramdin
The election of a new Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), scheduled for March 10, 2025, represents a pivotal moment not only for the organization but also for the countries of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
Court of Appeal denies bail for two men accused of Don Saunders murder
THE Court of Appeal has denied bail for Jaico Choute, 25, one of two men accused of murdering former Free National Movement MP Donald Saunders in March.
ORG: True independence and impartiality key to investigating law officers
MATT Aubry, executive director of the Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG), said independence and accountability are essential for a proposed Independent Commission of Investigations to succeed in holding law enforcement officers accountable.
