LETTER: Stronger quality protection more important medicine than tariffs
I read with great interest your recent article, ‘Bahamas’ double-edged sword over medications’, which featured comments from Dr Marvin Smith and Dr Duane Sands. While Dr Smith raised valid points regarding the potential impact of the Trump administration’s pharmaceutical tariffs on drug costs and availability, I would like to offer a broader perspective on how these dynamics affect the Bahamian market.
Bond Taino bridge call on Port’s ‘less than stellar’ upkeep
A prominent attorney is calling for the Grand Bahama Port Authority and its affiliates to guarantee the Taino Beach bridge’s rebuilding by posting a bond due to their “less than stellar” upkeep of Freeport.
Governor: Bahamians fully covered on banking failures
The Central Bank’s governor says planned legal reforms will boost Bahamian consumer confidence that they will receive “swift payouts of all insured deposits” should their bank collapse into insolvency.
NAD ‘hoisted by own petard’ over political firestorm lease
Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) violated its duty to deal “in good faith” with a prominent businesswoman over renewing a restaurant lease formerly embroiled in a political firestorm.
Grid operator targeting staff quadruple to 150 in two years
The company formed to overhaul New Providence’s energy grid is aiming to ramp up to a 150-strong workforce within the next two years as it bids to construct its headquarters complex by 2027.
Abaco port’s work launch to end ‘over-shadowing threat’
An ex-Abaco Chamber of Commerce chief is hailing as “about bloody time” today’s promised start on upgrades to Marsh Harbour’s port given the “threat over-shadowing our existence”.
US Charge d’Affaires gets married
The World Famous Valley Boys held a rush out as Kimberly Furnish, the US Chargé d’Affaires to the Bahamas, married partner Michael Dowgiewicz at her official residence in Nassau on Saturday.
Future Energy Leaders Forum aims to inspire students on sustainability
HUNDREDS of high school students from across The Bahamas gathered at the British Colonial on Friday for the Future Energy Leaders Forum, a day of discovery, dialogue, and innovation aimed at inspiring the next generation to help build a sustainable national future.
Voter verification stations now open across country, says Thompson
THE Parliamentary Commissioner said Family Island residents who were initially turned away from registering in New Providence have since been processed as preparations continue for the next general election.
More than 500 people awarded national honours
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis hailed this year’s National Heroes Day honorees as the living embodiment of the Bahamian spirit — men and women who have strengthened the nation through quiet, selfless service rooted in faith, compassion, and community.
Archbishop Drexel Gomez dies
ARCHBISHOP Drexel Gomez, the former head of the Anglican Church in the West Indies, has died.
Man set on fire in violent altercation
A 36-year-old man was hospitalised with severe burns on Saturday after he was allegedly set on fire during a violent encounter in the Bartlett Hill area of Grand Bahama.
Rick Fox hints at possible political future
FORMER NBA player and Bahamian actor Rick Fox has sparked speculation about a possible move into politics after sharing a series of reflective social media posts over the holiday weekend.
Only minor air traffic delays over SpaceX Starship launch
THE country’s airspace was virtually unaffected by a SpaceX rocket launch from Starbase in Texas yesterday, according to aviation officials.
Widespread flooding in Nassau after weekend of heavy rain
ROADS turned into rivers across New Providence over the weekend as heavy rain triggered widespread flooding that disrupted daily life and left several communities under water.
Two officers lose bid to have charges dropped
TWO police officers accused of killing 20-year-old Deangelo Evans in Mason’s Addition in 2018 have lost their bid to avoid trial, clearing the way for their manslaughter case to proceed in the Supreme Court.
Protestors face off over LGBTQI+ rights march
RELIGIOUS protesters and LGBTQI+ advocates faced off in a tense standoff on Saturday that laid bare the country’s deep divisions over faith, sexuality, and human rights.
PM cancels talks with union leaders over strike threats
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday pulled out of today’s scheduled meeting with union leaders, saying he will not engage further while threats of a national strike hang over the talks.
Bowleg: No private parades allowed
YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg has announced a full audit of the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) and ruled out approving any private parades the group plans to hold, as the row over who should manage the national Boxing Day and New Year’s Day parades intensifies.
Flight delays mount as nor’easter disrupts major U.S. airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued ground delay programs at several major U.S. airports as a powerful nor’easter brings rain, wind, and low visibility across the Northeast on Sunday.
