Unions set to meet on strike strategy
Trade unions are due to meet this Saturday to determine their strike strategy with one labour leader describing industrial relations as “very, very fragile” as he warned: “Enough is enough.”
Rattlesnake sighting in Eleuthera has authorities working to protect island
A RARE sighting of a diamondback rattlesnake on Harbour Island, Eleuthera, has triggered long-term environmental monitoring, as experts warn of the risks posed by the venomous, non-native species.
‘Officer in Coleby-Davis car incident attempted suicide’
THE police officer who accused Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis of hitting him with his vehicle in 2022 attempted suicide last week, according to National Security Minister Wayne Munroe, who also said the officer had recently faced drug-related charges.
Family argues over land after murder
A LANDLORD’S attempt to collect months of unpaid rent turned deadly when he was allegedly stabbed to death by a tenant on Saturday, according to his family.
Man in hospital after stabbing
A man is in hospital after a stabbing on Sunday morning.
Munroe: No concern over gun trafficking after Trump’s victory
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe dismissed concerns about gun trafficking into The Bahamas following Donald Trump’s re-election as US President last week.
Six Senses project to create 400 construction, 200 full-time posts
The developers behind Grand Bahama’s Six Senses resort project say the $250m development will “imminently” create 400 construction jobs and a further 200 permanent posts when it opens in late 2026.
Retailers, couriers fear ‘a dry Christmas’ on Amazon move
Bahamian retailers and courier companies have voiced fears that “this is going to be a dry Christmas” after Amazon confirmed it is now offering free shipping to The Bahamas on purchases of select items over $49.
Consumer watchdog in new food store checks
The consumer watchdog’s chairman says he has “absolutely” seen an improvement relating to expired product on food store shelves as inspectors conducted follow-up visits to several Nassau outlets yesterday.
Contractors ‘on same page’ over consumer protection
The Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) was yesterday said to be “on the same page” as the Consumer Protection Commission as both work together to resolve consumer complaints.
West GB ferry proponent quiet over ‘curious’ DPM’
The company behind a proposed ferry service between Grand Bahama’s West End and West Pam Beach declined to respond yesterday after the Deputy Prime Minister said he knew nothing about the venture.
BPL’s new chair now targets 95-98% performance scores
Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) newly-appointed chairman yesterday said she is targeting network reliability and performance metrics.
Baby girl's death investigated
A BABY girl's death is being investigated by police.
19-year-old remanded on sexual assault charge involving tourist
Jabez McDonald, 19, of Fire Trail Road was remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS) following an accusation of sexual assault involving a 20-year-old female tourist.
Pintard criticizes PM’s 'out of touch' cost of living remarks
OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard criticized Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis for being “out of touch” with the economic struggles of everyday Bahamians, following Davis' suggestion that adjusting lifestyle choices could help ease the cost-of-living burden.
Students bridge gap in school exchange programme
KYRIE Campbell, a grade six student at Queen's College, said he met “respectable” and “mannerly” students at Uriah McPhee Primary School through an exchange programme aimed at fostering interaction and learning between the schools.
Munroe stresses urgent need for conflict resolution training
National Security Minister Wayne Munroe has expressed concern over the lack of conflict resolution skills, noting a trend in domestic disputes across the country.
Freeport electricity battle is ‘difference of opinion’
A senior official with the Attorney General’s Office yesterday branded the legal dispute over who has regulatory authority for the energy sector in Freeport as a “difference of opinion”.
Bahamian business must rise to Amazon challenge
Many do not realise that the retail landscape in The Bahamas is on the verge of a seismic shift.
