Man in police custody stable after suicide attempt
Police reported an alleged suicide attempt involving a man who was in custody yesterday.
Fugitive returned to face murder trial after 20 years on the run
A MAN who fled the jurisdiction more than 20 years ago is set to face trial for murder and armed robbery.
Mental health support demand spikes as suicides rise
THE Bahamas Psychological Association (BPA) says it has seen increased demand for mental health support in 2025, with notable spikes in calls to its helplines during certain months.
FNMs Central and South Andros nomination battle heats up
THE contest for the Free National Movement’s nomination in Central and South Andros is heating up, with supporters turning out in strong numbers for a recent party meeting on the island where two aspirants outlined their visions for the community.
Surge in voter registrations follows Boundaries Commission report tabling
THE Parliamentary Registration Department reported a significant increase in voter registrations and transfers since the tabling of the Boundaries Commission report in Parliament earlier this month.
Voter registration tops 196k ahead of upcoming election
PARLIAMENTARY Commissioner Harrison Thompson yesterday said more than 196,000 people are currently registered to vote, adding that he does not anticipate a significant increase in that number as many voters have already registered ahead of the general election.
Tributes for ‘kind hearted and loving’ teen car crash victim
HEARTFELT tributes from family and friends have flooded social media following the death of 18-year-old Chanell Adderley who was killed in a car crash this week.
SAC’s Big Red Machine rolls past Charles W Saunders Cougars 29-23
THE St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine got off to a sluggish start but still managed to roll past the Charles W Saunders Cougars yesterday.
No need for police probe over dismissed officer
IMMIGRATION Director Stephen LaRoda said he is satisfied that the matter involving a dismissed immigration officer has been concluded and that there was no further need for police action at this time.
Rosewood project gains mixed reviews from tourism operators
Tourism operators yesterday voiced mixed opinions over the $200m Rosewood Exuma project, with one asserting that he is “totally against” the development.
Gas retailers urge Bahamas to grow more of its produce
Gas station operators yesterday confirmed the elimination of VAT on unprepared foods will apply to their convenience store operations as they called for The Bahamas to produce more of what it consumes.
Analysts still have ‘VJ’ near the top of the rookie ladder
VALDEZ “VJ” Edgecombe kept pushing through the midseason chatter and turned what some called a “rookie wall” into a reminder of why the 76ers invested a top three pick in him.
Rosewood Exuma developer: Service dock cut by ‘a third’
The developer behind the $200m Rosewood Exuma project last night asserted it has reduced the size of its service dock by one-third in the latest plans submitted to Bahamian planning authorities for a new site plan approval.
Gas station operator in commercial client focus
The operator of the newest Esso-branded gas station on Sir Milo Butler Highway is targeting commercial clients such as jitneys and heavy equipment vehicles with fuel, facilities and forecourt space dedicated to their needs.
Relocated Fort Fincastle vendors suffer low sales
The Straw Businesspersons Society president yesterday asserted that low sales continue to plague vendors at Fort Charlotte because only a small fraction benefit from tour bus traffic.
Rhema earns Player of the Week again
RHEMA Collins added another hardware piece to her breakout season, earning Conference USA’s Player of the Week for the period ending January 18 - her second time receiving the honour this year.
‘Dangerous’ to reject tax reform because ‘unpopular or difficult’
The Bahamas was yesterday warned it is “dangerous” to dismiss tax reform options simply because they are perceived as “unpopular or “difficult” to implement, the head of a private sector tax advocacy group warned yesterday.
Everette ‘Elisha’ Obed Ferguson would have been 74 years old today
HAD he been alive, today would have marked the 74th birthday of The Bahamas’ former world boxing champion Everette ‘Elisha’ Obed Ferguson.
Everette ‘Elisha’ Obed Ferguson would have been 74 years old today
HAD he been alive, today would have marked the 74th birthday of The Bahamas’ former world boxing champion Everette ‘Elisha’ Obed Ferguson.
UB Mingoes fall to Panthers in straight sets
THE University of the Bahamas Mingoes women’s volleyball team got their four-game winning streak broken with a 3-0 loss to the Panthers in New Providence Volleyball Association (NPVA) action at the DW Davis Gymnasium on Sunday.
