Munroe: Govt now engaging bidders to build long-needed forensic lab
THE government is now engaging bidders to finalise contracts for a long-needed forensic laboratory, a move officials say is critical to easing long delays in sex-related cases that depend on DNA evidence.
Disaster Risk Management Authority prepares for activation as tropical system makes Bahamas move
THE Disaster Risk Management Authority (DRM) said yesterday it is preparing for possible activation as a tropical disturbance threatens to bring heavy rain and storm conditions to the Southeast Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands by Friday.
‘We are close to bringing the Cannabis Act into force’
THE Davis administration intends to bring the full provisions of the Cannabis Act into force before the end of the year, including fixed penalties for small amounts of marijuana possession, according to Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville.
Moore’s Island residents angry over govt neglect and unfulfilled promises
RESIDENTS of Moore’s Island are angry and fed up with years of unfulfilled promises and stalled projects, claiming the community has been left neglected by successive governments.
Hero died trying to shield children
A MAN was trying to use his body to shield young children from a hail of bullets when he was killed in Kemp Road on Tuesday.
Unemployment rise blamed on ‘mismatch’ of skill sets
THE Davis administration yesterday defended its labour record as unemployment jumped to 10.8 percent in the first quarter of 2025, insisting the rise reflects a mismatch between skills and available jobs rather than a shortage of opportunities.
COI chairman questioned by police over allegation on passport handling
COALITION of Independents (COI) chairman Charlotte Green was questioned by police yesterday about her allegations regarding the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ handling of passports and visas, claims the ministry had asked police to formally investigate.
World Famous Valley Boys claims Bowleg hurt funding
WORLD Famous Valley Boys chairman Brian Adderley has accused Youth, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg of damaging the group’s reputation and sponsorship prospects by prematurely claiming “there’s only one Valley Boys”.
PHA: Extended power outage didn’t affect patient care
THE Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) said patient care was not disrupted after a power outage hit Princess Margaret Hospital yesterday evening, insisting a ventilator-dependent patient remained safe on backup battery during the incident.
Opposition: Jobs numbers show economy 'been put into reverse'
The Opposition's finance spokesman yesterday seized on the latest workforce data to assert the Bahamian economy "has been put into reverse" with 5,571 jobs lost in the seven months to January 2025.
Teachers union chief: Members not included in latest pay rises
The Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) president yesterday asserted that her members are not included in the latest public sector pay rises despite the Prime Minister initially indicating they were.
Royal Caribbean hails 'fantastic' PI bookings
Royal Caribbean's top executive yesterday voiced optimism that its Paradise Island beach club project will open ahead of schedule before Christmas 2025 amid "fantastic bookings".
Fox's Cable Beach plan 'raises some concerns'
The restaurant included in the Cable Beach office complex proposed by Adrian Fox's Fox Group of Companies has "raised some concern" with planning authorities due to the proximity of residential areas.
Illegal fishing threat's 'larger than you think'
The threat posed to The Bahamas by illegal charter fishing is "much larger than people think", a global investigator warned yesterday, "with at least a dozen" other US vessels under suspicion.
Local doctors dispute Tylenol links to autism, warns against panic over US reports
LOCAL doctors say there is no evidence that Tylenol use in pregnancy causes autism and warn against panic over reports suggesting otherwise.
School where six-year-old killed by swing ‘not registered’
THE school where six-year-old Vernal “Zion” Williams was fatally struck by a swing set last week is not registered with the National Accreditation and Equivalency Council of The Bahamas (NAECOB), raising questions about oversight in the private school sector.
Masked gunmen kill two, injure one
GUNFIRE erupted as children were returning home from school when masked gunmen opened fire on a yard off James Road yesterday, killing two men and wounding one other.
Cannabis cases still go to court despite law change
ALTHOUGH laws allow fixed penalties for cannabis possession, people caught with small amounts are still being prosecuted, a failure the head of the Cannabis Authority says he has repeatedly flagged to government officials.
‘Scary’ increase in unemployment
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce's labour chief yesterday branded the 52 percent increase in unemployed workers during the seven months to January 2025 as "pretty scary".
ALICIA WALLACE: The fantasy of the two-state solution
In recent days, multiple states have announced that they now recognise the State of Palestine.
