American to launch early 2026 services to Bimini
American Airlines is set to launch three weekly flights to Bimini from its Miami hub in mid-February, marking a significant boost for direct connectivity during the peak winter tourism season.
Insurance produces almost $1bn revenue
A Cabinet minister says the Bahamian insurance industry remains critical to the economy’s overall success after generating almost $1bn in total premium revenue during 2024.
Bridal Association partners on wedding planner course
The Bahamas Bridal Association has teamed with the Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation and its Canadian counterparts to hold a wedding planner certification course in Nassau.
Two graduates named to supervisory roles at BTC
Two Bahamians have been appointed to supervisory roles at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) after completing two years of training through its graduate programme.
World Athletics Championship Profile: Devynne Charlton
SHE is a two-time World indoor 60 metre champion and world record holder. But the one thing that has eluded her glaring career so far is a medal on the global stage outdoors in the women’s 100m hurdles.
Jonquel Jones struggles in win over storm
JONQUEL Jones and the New York Liberty beat the Seattle Storm 84-76 this past Friday in a hard-fought road win at Climate Pledge Stadium.
Champions crowned in Eleuthera Tennis Association’s junior tourney
THE Eleuthera Tennis Association (ETA) held its Back to School Jamboree and junior tennis tournament last weekend.
Kai Jones hosts his first ever 1 Up Cup
Bahamian NBA player Kai Jones hosted his inaugural 1 Up Cup basketball tournament this past Saturday at the Kendal G.L. Isaacs Gymnasium, bringing together young talent from across the island nation.
Surfers hoping to redeem themselves at ISA World Cames in El Salvador
WITH their first heats behind them, the Bahamian trio of Luke Prosa, Joey Gale and Lilli Wagner are hoping to get some redemption in their next waves at the 2025 ISA World Surfing Games at the El Sunzal, Surf City, El Salvador over the weekend.
Barnett-Ellis blasts Miller’s ‘misogynistic’ remarks
FREE National Movement (FNM) Senator Michela Barnett-Ellis has condemned comments by former Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) MP Leslie Miller, calling his description of her as a “little young girl” with the audacity to run against former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis both misogynistic and disrespectful to all Bahamian women.
BASRA hosts Boating and Safety Day at Fort Montague
The Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association (BASRA) is reintroducing itself to the boating community with a Boating and Safety Day being held today at Fort Montague Beach.
Royal Caribbean eyeing Nygard-linked site for PI
Royal Caribbean’s top Bahamian executive was tight-lipped yesterday over the cruise line’s likely use of downtown’s Union Wharf property as a hub for servicing its Paradise Island Beach Club.
Bus owners target ‘Achilles heel’ for unified jitney plan
Jitney owners yesterday asserted that a unified New Providence bus system will be “a win-win for everybody” as they seek to cure the project’s funding “Achilles heel” so that it can launch.
Gov’ts $357m GBPA dispute outcome ‘mustn’t disturb Freeport’s governance’
A “settlement that does not disturb Freeport’s governance” would be the “best outcome” from the Government’s $357m dispute with the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA), it was argued yesterday.
Banks in 5.3% profit increase to $126.8m
Commercial banks saw a 5.3 percent increase in their collective profitability to $126.8m for the 2025 first quarter as rising commission and foreign exchange earnings offset lower net interest income.
PM: $200m Exuma resort ‘strikes the right balance’
The Prime Minister yesterday said the $200m Rosewood Exuma project “strikes the right balance” despite Bahamas National Trust (BNT) fears it “sets a concerning precedent for unsustainable development”.
Govt to amend anti-gang law to add to witness anonymity protections
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday the government plans to amend legislation to extend witness anonymity protections in relation to the anti-gang law.
Dad of four visiting relative was one of two fatally shot by gunmen
A FATHER of four and a visiting relative were gunned down late on Tuesday night after four masked men stormed a Johnson Alley residence and opened fire, pushing the country’s murder count to 60 for the year.
Miller: PLP should not go against Minnis in Killarney
FORMER Progressive Liberal Party Cabinet minister Leslie Miller said yesterday he believes the PLP should not contest Dr Hubert Minnis in Killarney, arguing the former prime minister deserves respect despite the Free National Movement’s decision to cut ties with him.
