Man charged with stealing vehicle at gunpoint
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday for allegedly robbing another man of his vehicle at gunpoint and trying to force him to drink a suspicious liquid.
Gov’t signs $10.9m Long Island airport terminal deal
The Government has signed a $10.9m contract to build the long-awaited new terminal at Long Island’s Deadman’s Cay airport.
Exuma taxi drivers seeking new Sandals-type contract
Sandals Emerald Bay’s $100m transformation into a Beaches-branded resort may gave Exuma taxi drivers a much-needed boost through contracts for airport arrivals and guest departures, one argued yesterday.
Vacation rental grants worsen long-term housing shortages
An Exuma tour operator yesterday asserted that the Government’s decision to offer $10,000 vacation rental grants has worsened Exuma’s housing shortage and made it difficult for businesses to recruit workers from other islands.
Liquor vendors need ‘compelling reason’ to be near school, church
The Department of Inland Revenue (DIR) has confirmed it will delay enforcement of new liquor licensing regulations until April 1, 2026, while warning bars and retailers to provide “compelling reasons” why they should be allowed to operate near schools and churches.
‘Game changer’: Loan facility paves way for $1bn blue carbon bond
The Bahamas blue carbon credits “game changer” yesterday received a significant boost from a $25m financing designed to pave the way for a potential $1bn capital raise within the next 12 months.
‘Full steam ahead’: Realtor’s monthly closed sales record
A Bahamian realtor yesterday asserted it is “full steam ahead” for this nation’s property market after his company generated a monthly record with 49 sales completed in October 2025.
Long Island airport revamp too late for departing tour operator
Long Island’s multi-million dollar airport upgrade has come too late for one tour operator who is preparing to close his business and leave the island with his family due to limited tourism opportunities.
‘Stay on this course’: IDB hails Bahamas ‘remarkable’ progress
The Bahamas must “stay this course” to regain ‘investment grade’ status, a prominent businessman urged yesterday, after the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) hailed the country’s ”remarkable fiscal consolidation” and “fast growth” since emerging from COVID-19’s devastation.
Fisheries officials urge more resources to fight poaching
Fisheries officials have urged the Government to dedicate more enforcement resources, and strengthen penalties, to combat foreign poaching in Bahamian waters.
Convicted mom and daughter remanded as crown fights judge’s decision to grant bail
THE director of public prosecutions yesterday filed an appeal against the decision to grant bail to a mother and daughter convicted of attempting to murder two of their tenants on an unnamed road in Fox Hill in 2021.
Bahamian woman called to bar in called to bar in England and Whales
Bahamian Bianca Smith is now a barrister after being called to the Bar in London.
Rick Fox announces election bid but doesn’t reveal party alignment
FORMER NBA player Rick Fox announced last night that he will run in the upcoming general election, ending weeks of speculation about a possible move into politics.
Golden Isles vote exposes COI’s ‘political ceiling’ as third party fails to advance
THE Golden Isles by-election delivered a clear message about the Coalition of Independents’ political ceiling: despite years of public frustration with the PLP and FNM, the COI remains far from competing as a national alternative.
FNM flat as by-election bid falls a ‘bit short’
THE mood at the Free National Movement’s Golden Isles constituency office was flat and subdued last night as supporters lost hope that the party’s candidate, Brian Brown, could pull off a by-election win.
I don’t see it fixed, just patched’: Golden Isles residents call for real change as they cast votes
VOTERS in Golden Isles pressed for long-delayed infrastructure upgrades and stronger day-to-day representation yesterday as the by-election drew steady turnout across the constituency, with residents listing potholes, flooding, neglected community spaces and unreliable bus service as what mattered as they cast their votes.
Classmates carry memory of Camille on graduation stage
A family who lost 19-year-old Camille Mitchell to ovarian cancer in 2023 said they were moved to see her classmates at Benedict College honour her during this year’s graduation ceremony, a tribute they felt affirmed her impact.
Man accused of killing prison officer fears jail retaliation
A MAN accused of murdering a Bahamas Department of Corrections officer was denied bail by a Supreme Court judge despite claims he would be in danger of retaliation if held at Fox Hill Prison.
PM: The real work starts tomorrow
THE Progressive Liberal Party’s Darron Pickstock defeated Free National Movement's Brian Brown in yesterday’s by-election, energising the Davis administration in a race some viewed as a referendum on its performance near the end of its term.
New Providence development to host first-ever Home Expo
A real estate brokerage has announced The Bahamas Home Expo’s launch this coming Saturday at the Windsor Lakes development in south-western New Providence.
