Man charged with rape and robbery of woman in GB
A 24-year-old man was denied bail last week after being charged with raping and robbing a woman at knifepoint at a Grand Bahama inn in January.
Prosecution closes in trial of a high school coach accused of sex with teen
THE prosecution closed its case yesterday in the trial of a high school coach accused of sexually assaulting an underaged male student four years ago.
Man charged with having $110k worth of marijuana and cocaine in his home
A MAN was granted $25,000 bail yesterday after being accused of having $110,000 worth of cocaine in his home last week.
Man charged with possession of a gun and ammo and deceit of public officer
A MAN was remanded to prison on Monday after being accused of carrying a loaded gun and falsely claiming to be a police officer.
Central Bank moving on basic bank account
The Central Bank yesterday reiterated its ambition to ensure Bahamian commercial banks provide a ‘basic bank account’ that would cap or eliminate fees for lower-income individuals.
Comfort Suites fully open following blaze
Comfort Suites yesterday said it remains open and fully operational following a a fire that struck part of its premises late on Monday afternoon.
Push for Bahamasair tie-up with Air Canada
Family Island tourism is pushing an interline agreement between Bahamasair and Air Canada to improve same-day connectivity from Nassau and exploit the increase in Canadian winter airlift.
Governor: ‘Work to do in bringing the Gov’t along’
The Central Bank is seeking to put the onus on developers to produce consumer and merchant-friendly digital payments systems that encourage a shift to electronic transactions, its governor said yesterday.
HG Christie expands community support with Alpha Aquatics Abaco Swim Club sponsorship
HG Christie Limited, The Bahamas’ largest and oldest real estate firm, continues to demonstrate its commitment to community development across the nation by supporting athletic programmes that build character, inspire youth and strengthen local pride.
World Athletics Championships Profile: Camille Rutherford
SHE’S relatively a newcomer to the senior international scene, but Camille Rutherford has been holding her own this year as one of the top female sprinters for The Bahamas.
Jonquel named to WNBA First, All-Defensive teams
New York Liberty stalwart Jonquel Jones has been named to both the 2025 All-WNBA First Team and WNBA All-Defensive Team.
Coe reinforces key strategies for athletics’ growth
THE topics of growth, innovation and prioritisation drove discussion at the 238th World Athletics Council Meeting in Tokyo, where World Athletics President Lord Sebastian Coe reinforced the sport’s key strategies for growth.
95% of female athletes have completed sex testing ahead of the world championships
Nearly all female athletes have completed sex testing ahead of the athletics world championships this month in Japan.
AID pension fund gains $1.2m purchase from tax delinquent
Trustees for the Automotive & Industrial Distributors (AID) staff pension fund have obtained a Supreme Court Order requiring a property tax delinquent to vacate real estate it acquired for $1.2m.
Pharmacy chief renewing call to eliminate VAT on medicines
The Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association's (BPA) president yesterday renewed his call for the Government to eliminate VAT entirely on prescription drugs on the grounds it is harmful to patients.
Conch & Coconut chief: 'I'll protect our integrity'
The Bahamian principal behind a well-known Briland tourism business yesterday accused his former US business partner of "saddling me with a large tax obligation" while earning "millions" from the venture.
Unpaid taxes, fronting and ‘trade secrets theft’ swirl at Briland firm
A furious bust-up between US and Bahamian business partners has exposed alleged ‘fronting’ and hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid taxes owed by a well-known Briland tourism operator.
Car crash causes three schools to close early
THREE schools in Grand Bahama were forced to dismiss students early yesterday after a traffic accident toppled utility poles, cutting off power and water and leaving hundreds of children without lights, air conditioning, or functioning toilets.
Pintard: Large Cabinets undermine Parliament’s independence and voice
OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard yesterday warned that oversized Cabinets undermine Parliament’s independence by limiting the number of truly independent voices in the legislature and its committees.
