Lucayan remains to be returned to The Bahamas next week
THE Antiquities, Monuments, and Museums Corporation (AMMC) revealed that it is preparing to welcome Lucayan remains that have been housed in a Michigan museum for nearly 100 years, marking a historic first for the Bahamas.
Defence says evidence against MP in rape trial 'inadequate'
THE lawyer representing North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish called the evidence against her client inadequate, as the prosecution closed its case in his rape trial on Friday after only four witnesses took the stand.
Alzheimer’s Association demands gov't fast track regulations for elder care homes
THE Bahamas Alzheimer’s Association called on the government to fast-track regulations for elder care homes following a recent case in which a resident allegedly signed over their family home to a facility owner.
Pintard calls for legislation to address population decline in the Family Islands
FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard has expressed deep concern over the significant population declines in several Family islands revealed in the country’s latest census, emphasising the urgent need to prioritise development in these communities.
Family reclaims custody from GB caretaker, home returned
Ingrid Carey was removed from Home Away From Home Senior Care Facility on Friday and released into the custody of her granddaughter, Philippa Carey.
Darville: Gov't taking 'serious steps' to address elderly care
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said the government is taking “serious steps” in addressing the care of the elderly.
Permanent secretary Antoinette Thompson dies
ANTOINETTE Thompson, permanent secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, has died after 40 years of public service.
Community anger and probe launched over care home claims
THE Ministry of Social Services has launched an investigation into allegations of elder abuse and financial exploitation at the “Home Away From Home” senior care facility in Grand Bahama.
Fatal plunge for worker from scaffold
A 50-year-old man died yesterday after falling from a makeshift scaffold while working on a construction site in High Point Estates, off Theodora Lane.
Strike risk as customs union will take vote
Several union leaders last night threatened potential strike action as the Bahamas Customs, Immigration and Allied Workers Union (BICAWU) confirmed it will be taking such a vote on October 30.
'New ambulances not fit for the job'
SEVERAL National Emergency Medical Services (NEMS) employees have criticised recently acquired ambulances, saying their small size and inability to accommodate large patients and essential medical equipment make them unsuitable for responding to emergencies.
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Hitting the Wall: Overcoming Mental Blocks in Performance
IN the journey toward achieving fitness or athletic goals, mental blocks often prove just as challenging as physical plateaus.
Buddy and Warriors topple Ayton and Trail Blazers
BAHAMIAN National Basketball Association (NBA) pros got their 2024-25 regular season started with mixed results on Wednesday night with their new teams.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Counting down to 300 years of our Parliament
IN five years, the Bahamian Parliament will be 300 years old, one of the oldest in the Western Hemisphere. (Virginia General Assembly established in 1619 was actually the first, but, unlike The Bahamas, did not remain as a consistent drumbeat of national lawmakers).
Second murder in weeks at scrap metal site
FOR the second time in eight weeks, a man has been killed at a scrap metal and bodywork facility in Carmichael Road, marking the 98th murder of the year.
BNT fear on Abaco plan
THE Bahamas National Trust (BNT) has expressed strong opposition to the $985m Kakona Resort Development proposed for South Abaco, saying it poses a grave risk to the ecological balance and biodiversity of two critical protected areas: Abaco National Park and Cross Harbour.
ERIC WIBERG: ‘Pops’ Symonette’s yacht Thelma Phoebe wrecks off Long Island, NY
In 1921, Roland Theodore Symonette, whose second wife was named Thelma, purchased a lovely, large and fast yacht and renamed her Thelma Phoebe. Later the first Premier of The Bahamas, Sir Roland (Pop) was an expert at maximising return on vessels.
Bahamas suffers tough 8-0 loss to St Maarten
Team Bahamas had a great opening day performance but fell to St Maarten 8-0 on day two of the sixth Caribbean Baseball Cup hosted at the Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium.
