COI members criticise biometric voter cards and electoral process
THE government’s plan to introduce biometric voter cards drew sharp resistance Thursday night as supporters of the Coalition of Independents (COI) dominated a town hall meeting, pressing officials with pointed questions and vocal objections about data security, ballot box integrity, and transparency in the electoral process.
Irate GBPC customers line up to get power reconnection
SCORES of frustrated residents lined up outside the Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) on Monday to pay their bills following widespread electricity disconnections.
GB airport plan comes to a halt
THE long-promised redevelopment of Grand Bahama International Airport has once again ground to a halt after the private partners tapped to lead the $200m project failed to secure financing.
WORLDS 400M: Johnson’s PB earns semis spot, falls short of final
TOKYO, Japan: Printassia Johnson's switch from the sprints to the quarter-mile this year got her to the 20th World Championships in the 400 metres.
FACING REALITY: Bahamas’ new initiatives aim for social progress
Politics aside, are we moving forward as a people?
TUC president calls for minimum wage to $350
TRADE Union Congress (TUC) president Obie Ferguson yesterday renewed his call to raise the national minimum wage to $350, calling the current rate of $260 unacceptable.
Union accuses Davis government of breaching industrial agreement by cutting vacation leave
THE Bahamas Customs Immigration and Allied Workers Union (BCIAWU) has accused the Davis administration of breaching its industrial agreement by cutting vacation leave for some public officers, a claim Labour Minister Pia Glover-Rolle rejected yesterday.
Straw market vendors say they are battling unsafe conditions
VENDORS at the Nassau Straw Market say they are battling unsafe and unsanitary conditions, from flooding that forces roaches through drains to strobe lights that trigger headaches and drive away customers.
Plea deal for man accused of sex assault of teen girl withdrawn by prosecution
A PROPOSED plea deal collapsed yesterday after the accused rejected the prosecution’s statement of facts in a case involving the alleged 2023 sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl on Harbour Island, Eleuthera.
‘Sex violence victims in need of more help’
A FORMER Royal Bahamas Police Force officer who says she was raped at knifepoint by a man she had charged is urging authorities to close gaps in support for victims as reports of sexual violence persist.
Taxi Cab Union warns patience has run out over livery drivers at LPIA
THE Bahamas Taxi Cab Union (BTCU) says it will escalate action over what it calls the government’s failure to rein in livery drivers at Lynden Pindling International Airport, warning that patience among taxi drivers has run out.
Man charged with killing partner in failed attempted double murder in 2022
A 21-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday on a murder charge stemming from the 2022 killing of 19-year-old Damutri Thurston, who prosecutors say was shot by his own accomplices during a failed double-murder attempt.
Psych evaluation order for man accused of libel
A 28-year-old man accused of libelling a woman on Facebook was remanded yesterday for psychiatric evaluation after displaying erratic behaviour in court.
BAMSI sees record enrolment
The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) has kicked off its Fall 2025 semester with record-breaking enrolment — up 15 percent over last year — marking a major milestone for the institution and a strong signal of growing student interest in agriculture, marine science, and sustainable development.
Students leading the way in BTT’s landmark Summer of Conservation
More than 200 students across The Bahamas took part in a record number of youth camps this summer, as Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) deepened its focus on education, conservation, and community engagement.
BPL: About 1,000 customers hit by Friday’s microburst restored
BAHAMAS Power and Light (BPL) says about 1,000 customers in eastern New Providence lost supply during Friday night’s ‘microburst,’ with service now restored to all impacted areas.
Meteorology Dept: Chance thunderstorms this week could produce tornadic activity
FORECASTERS say there is a 20–30 per cent chance of thunderstorms this week, with potential for tornado activity — an alert that comes days after a microburst damaged several homes in eastern New Providence.
Bahamian ocean scientist launches non-profit to explore and protect Caribbean’s deep sea
A BAHAMIAN ocean scientist has launched a new non-profit organisation dedicated to exploring and protecting the Caribbean’s deep sea.
Royal Caribbean hires four Bahamian managers for PI
Royal Caribbean has appointed four Bahamian managers to the leadership team for its $165m Royal Beach Club development on Paradise Island ahead of its December 2025 opening.
Bahamian non-profit to fill ocean’s ‘data gaps’
A Bahamian ocean scientist says she has launched a locally-domiciled non-profit dedicated to uncovering, documenting and conserving the waters of the Caribbean region.
