‘Step in the right direction’ - mother welcomes acquittal appeal in son’s killing
A GRIEVING mother yesterday welcomed the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution’s decision to appeal a direct acquittal and a judge’s refusal to hear an anonymous witness application in the trial of two men once accused of killing her eight-year-old son.
Vendors’ heartache as stalls ransacked
A REGULAR morning turned into dismay for straw vendors at Fort Charlotte yesterday when they opened their tent stalls to find them ransacked and stripped of merchandise worth thousands of dollars just weeks before Christmas.
Bail violation charge withdrawn after conditions amended
A MAN awaiting trial for allegedly possessing an unlicensed firearm had a bail violation charge withdrawn after proving his bail conditions had been amended.
Sir Baltron honoured with Caribbean award
The senior policy advisor to former prime minister Perry Christie has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx).
Walker officially assumes post as US Ambassador
THE United States Embassy in Nassau announced yesterday that Herschel Walker has officially assumed his post as the fourteenth US Ambassador to The Bahamas after presenting his credentials to Governor General Dame Cynthia Pratt at Government House.
Seide celebrated as a man ‘worthy of honour’ for service to youth
GRAND Bahama community and youth leader Dudley Seide was celebrated as a man “worthy of honour” during a special recognition event over the weekend.
Two men charged with having sex with 14-year-old girls
A GRAND Bahama father of two accused of having sex with a 14-year-old girl was charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.
Man charged with murder in GB nightclub stabbing
A 24-year-old Grand Bahama man accused of a fatal stabbing at a nightclub was charged with murder in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.
Over 100 Club Med staff to return to work this weekend
MORE than 100 Club Med employees in San Salvador are expected to return to work this weekend, nearly two months after Hurricane Melissa damaged the resort and disrupted operations, according to the head of the Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union.
Pickleball Champions: Justyn Thompson and Brezile Hamilton win title at Riverland Pro
THE Bahamian duo of Justyn Thompson and Brezile Hamilton prevailed as champions of the Riverland Pro Pickleball Invitational held over the weekend in Port St Lucie, Florida.
Katerina leads FEI Jumping World Challenge
JUNIOR show jumping star Katerina Coello made history for Bahamas equestrian sport this weekend as the first equestrian athlete to compete in the FEI Jumping World Challenge.
Glenn Pratt: Rolle-Harris is more than qualified for her new position
BAHAMAS Professional Golfers Federation president Glenn Pratt said Baha Mar found the perfect match in Georgette Rolle-Harris as the new director of golf for the Royal Blue Golf Club.
MSC eyes expansion of 178 Nassau cruise calls
A Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) cruise vessel has made its first-ever calls on Nassau and Ocean Cay in what the maritime giant said is a signal of its commitment to The Bahamas.
Home Run Derby in Paradise Youth Baseball & Softball camp today
THE Home Run Derby in Paradise 2025 Youth Baseball & Softball Camp takes place today at the Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium, bringing young athletes from across the island together for an afternoon focused on fundamentals and to gain excitement leading into this week’s slate of events.
As year draws to a close still no clear indication of public disclosure compliance
UNCERTAINTY continues to linger nine months after the deadline for public officials to file their mandatory financial disclosures passed, with no clear indication of who has complied and who has not.
New Senator pledges to fight for missing persons and mental health
NEWLY appointed Senator D’Asante Small yesterday pledged to use her platform in the Senate to push for stronger protections for vulnerable Bahamians, including missing persons, victims of gender-based violence and those facing mental health challenges.
‘Happy medium’: Maximum cheque value limits unveiled
Proposals to impose maximum limits on the transaction value and over-the-counter cashing of cheques, which would take effect by year-end 2026 at latest, were yesterday described as part of a “happy medium” approach to eliminating this payment mechanism in The Bahamas.
Double-digit New Year hikes over minimum legal charges
Bahamian citizens and companies must brace for double-digit percentage hikes in the minimum fees charged for virtually all commercial and civil legal services with effect from New Year’s Day 2026 - a move sparking mixed opinions and divided reactions among attorneys themselves.
Vendors put out of business on market demolition delay
At least two vendors at the Blue Hill Road Farmers Market have been forced out of work due to the 18-month delay in demolishing the site with a new date still to be announced.
