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MP says sorry after car pictured in disabled spot

STATE Minister for Housing and Urban Renewal Lisa Rahming apologised after her government-issued vehicle was photographed in a disabled parking space on West Bay Street.

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FNM promises bank reforms

Michael Pintard said the FNM would reform the banking regime in the country if elected to power, expanding the central bank’s ability to assess fees and preventing unjustified “junk fees”.

Climate change and heat

Why is it so hot these days?


Confidence in govt declines as deadlines swoosh on by

“That ain’t happening.”

KDK Report: Nothing to lose

Over a hundred years ago, life was remarkably different from what it is today.

Byfield and Munnings advance to 200 semis

Timothy Munnings and Miriam Byfield are both now into the semifinals of the men and women 200 metres at the World Masters Athletics Championships.


Can we achieve a bi-partisan plan?

THE National Development Plan seems to have been going nowhere fast since the draft was released back in 2016.

Your voice matters, let it be heard

I first started writing articles during my sophomore year of college.

Man shot at Bain Town eatery dies in hospital

A MAN who was shot while visiting a local eatery in the Bain Town community died in hospital over the weekend.


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Stubbs: National Development Plan needs update to address emerging priorities

FELIX Stubbs, chairman of the National Development Plan (NDP) Secretariat, said efforts are underway to update the plan to address emerging priorities such as climate change, irregular migration, and crime.

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Olympian Charisma Taylor gets warm welcome home

OLYMPIAN Charisma Taylor knows if there’s one thing she’s always been assured of, it’s the love and affection from her family since she started competing in various sports from the age of seven.

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Jonquel Jones leads Liberty over Aces, becoming first team to clinch playoff berth

BAHAMIAN pro Jonquel “JJ” Jones and the New York Liberty have emerged as frontrunners for the chip during the first half of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and have picked up right where they left off post All-Star break.


NPSA: Operators rout Lady Marlins 26-3

THE RAB Operators routed the Lady Marlins in the only game played in the New Providence Softball Association on Saturday night in the Bankers Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.

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Pintard hosts school supplies giveaway

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard distributed about 1,300 school supply bags in Marco City as part of his annual back-to-school initiative over the weekend.

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Higgins 11th at UK Nationals, Cartwright 4th overall in Maryland

TOP Bahamian sailors Spencer Cartwright and Joshua Higgins hit the waters in Maryland and England respectively over the weekend.


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Bahamas 7th overall at CARIFTA Triathlon, Aquathlon & Mixed Relay Championships

THE 25-member team representing The Bahamas at the 2024 CARIFTA Triathlon, Aquathlon and Mixed Relay Championships placed seventh overall in the standings with 33 points in Bridgetown, Barbados, over the weekend.

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Officials record positive trends in latest national exam results

EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin yesterday highlighted positive trends in the latest results from the Bahamas Junior Certificate (BJC) and the Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) examinations, noting that improvements have been seen across the islands.

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Minister: Blackouts highlight need for energy reform

FOLLOWING a major blackout that plunged half of New Providence into darkness on Thursday night, Energy Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis said efforts are underway to prevent a recurrence and enhance power reliability.


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Health on high alert but no travel restrictions for monkeypox

THE Davis administration is not currently considering any travel restrictions for countries affected by the resurgence of monkeypox, according to Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville.

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Abaco shelter still on track for completion by year-end

DISASTER Risk Management Authority managing director Aarone Sargent yesterday maintained that Abaco’s shelter will be completed by the end of the year despite residents’ skepticism.