Man admits to having underage sex and fathering child with 13-year-old girl
A MAN admitted to having sex with an underaged girl in the Berry Islands multiple times and fathering a child with her.
Defendant accused of stabbing man with kitchen knife claims self-defence
A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of stabbing another man with a kitchen knife in Kemp Road earlier this month.
BAMSI manager: Turn farming into businesses
The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute’s (BAMSI) general manager is calling on Chambers of Commerce to help turn Long Island farmers’ operations into businesses and grow the economy.
ALICIA WALLACE: Changing gender discrimination and violence
THE Global 16 Days Campaign (Against Gender-Based Violence) officially started yesterday with International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Freeport resident jailed for gun offences after trying to flee by boat
A FREEPORT man was sentenced to one year and six months in prison for firearm and ammunition possession.
Minister: Skills training denting unemployment
A Cabinet minister yesterday asserted that government training and skills initiatives are helping to close the ‘skills gap’ in the workforce and reduce unemployment across The Bahamas.
GB paint supplier holds 45th birthday celebration
A Grand Bahama-based paint supplier has celebrated its 45th anniversary with its annual ‘Colour Show’ that showcases the latest trends in home décor and design.
‘Stay tuned for next move’ over salaries, teachers told
A trade union leader yesterday warned her members to “stay tuned for the next move” as she asserted that the Government has yet to respond to concerns over this month’s planned salary and increment increases for line staff civil servants.
‘People have to steal to eat’: Charity faces crisis as demand for food surges
GREAT Commission Ministries’ resources plunged to just $246 last month as demand for food, shelter, and emergency support continues to rise amid a surging cost of living, founder Bishop Walter Hanchell said yesterday.
Taxi union warns of ‘escalating’ industrial action over livery dispute
THE Bahamas Taxicab Union is preparing for weeks of escalating industrial action, with president Tyrone Butler warning that long-standing grievances are being ignored and accusing the government of enabling illegal operations that cut into taxi drivers’ livelihoods.
Opening of $3.5m homeless shelter pushed back two years amid serious setbacks
GREAT Commission Ministries’ long-promised Hope City homeless shelter has been delayed until 2026, with founder Bishop Walter Hanchell acknowledging the project has run into “serious problems” but vowing to give the public a full update before the year ends.
Industrial Tribunal launches AI pilot as Winder calls for safeguards against misuse
CHIEF Justice Ian Winder warned yesterday that artificial intelligence must never “distort or diminish justice,” urging the Industrial Tribunal to adopt stronger protections as it expands its use of digital tools.
Caseloads climb as tribunal expands to meet demand of complex labour market
INDUSTRIAL Tribunal President Indira Demeritte-Francis said the body concluded 68 percent of the cases filed during 2023 and 2024, unveiling a two-year statistical report that charts rising referrals, heavier caseloads, and sustained judicial productivity.
Canadian woman alleges sex assault on GB beach
A CANADIAN girl was allegedly sexually assaulted on a beach in Grand Bahama on Monday.
Armed robbers steal woman’s purse containing cash belonging to her employer
A WOMAN visiting a friend at his home on Dencil Drive off McKinney Drive on Monday was robbed of her purse containing a substantial amount of cash.
Appeal denied for man who handcuffed girl to tree and abused her for six days
A MAN who restrained a 14-year-old girl in a wooded area for nearly a week—handcuffing her to a Dilly tree, tying a rope around her neck, sealing her mouth with duct tape and having unlawful sexual intercourse —has been unanimously denied permission by the Court of Appeal to challenge his 20-year prison sentences for unlawful sexual intercourse, forcible detention, and kidnapping.
Security chiefs press for right to arm guards as official rejects opening industry to foreign labour
PRIVATE security chiefs are pressing the government to arm guards and overhaul outdated rules, while a senior official has rejected calls to open the industry to foreign workers even as he concedes the law is out of date.
Over 5,000 register for free Upskill Bahamas courses
MORE than 5000 eligible Bahamians have registered for the free courses and certifications offered by the government’s online learning initiative, Upskill Bahamas.
Chamber elects new chairman and Board
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers' Confederation (BCCEC) has elected a new Board and chairman to serve a two-year term.
