PM: Anti-gang charges ‘soon’
THE first charges under new anti-gang legislation passed by the government well over a year ago are expected to be brought “very shortly”, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis revealed yesterday after another weekend of murders and violent crime.
Eleuthera split over new power provider
Eleuthera residents are torn between whether to support a Spanish Wells energy provider or Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) and its island-wide revamp in their quest for reliable electricity.
Briland resorts cautious on funding energy providers
Harbour Island hotels yesterday reacted coolly to suggestions that local businesses and residents help finance a new energy company to provide reliable power to the island.
One of BPL’s offline Abaco units to return by month-end
A senior Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) executive yesterday said he expects one of the two offline units at Abaco’s Wilson City power plant to be repaired before August ends.
BPL teams ‘bracing’ for Erin’s impact
A senior Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) executive yesterday said it has done “extensive” maintenance work in the southern Bahamas prior to hurricane season but efforts are still ongoing.
Top supplier: ‘Some progress’ in cutting Water Corp’s $29m debt
New Providence’s main water supplier yesterday said there has been “some progress” in cutting debts owed to it by the Water & Sewerage Corporation that were nearing $30m at end-June 2025.
Western Air chief succeeds on condo administrator bid
Western Air’s top executive has successfully persuaded the Supreme Court to appoint an administrator for one of Freeport’s most prominent condominium complexes.
Shipping agent fails in bid to jail ex-executive
A Freeport-based shipping agent yesterday failed in its bid to have its former general manager and his wife sent to prison over a dispute that involves the port services contract for Carnival’s $600m project.
US slams Bahamas’ ‘lack of co-operation’ in probe
A US Coast Guard report on the presumed death of an American student who jumped overboard from a pirate-themed tour boat has slammed The Bahamas for purported “lack of co-operation”.
Blackbeard’s Revenge: ‘We did everything to rescue’ graduate
The operator of Blackbeard’s Revenge yesterday asserted his crew did “everything” to save the life of a passenger who jumped overboard amid criticisms levied by a US Coast Guard investigation.
Rexy wins legal claim on condo complex
Western Air’s top executive has successfully persuaded the Supreme Court to appoint an administrator for one of Freeport’s most prominent condominium complexes.
Positive report on human rights - but concerns on labour laws
A NEW report from the US on human rights has highlighted concerns in The Bahamas over weak enforcement of labour laws, child protection and allegations of police brutality - although the country overall has a generally positive record.
PINTARD: fnm will hold referendum on citizenship
FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard said that if elected, his administration would hold a constitutional referendum on granting citizenship to people born in The Bahamas to non-Bahamian parents.
US slams ‘deficiencies’ over death of overboard teen
A US Coast Guard report has sharply criticised a local tour boat operator, revealing “serious deficiencies” and “significant” maritime risks after investigating the disappearance of an American teen who reportedly jumped overboard from one of its vessels two years ago.
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Tuesday August 12, 2025
An Abaco convenience store owner yesterday said "unbearable" power outages forced her to close early over the weekend.
The Wenty Ford Sports Foundation wrapped up its first annual Winners’ Summer Camp.
'Unbearable power outages force Abaco store's closure
An Abaco convenience store owner yesterday said "unbearable" power outages forced her to close early over the weekend.
Nurses concerned over senior promotions
Nurses were yesterday said to be hoping for an easier path forward as some still await outstanding promotions and mileage allowance payments.
Spanish Wells power provider willing to expand to Eleuthera
The energy provider for Spanish Wells and other islands off Eleuthera yesterday confirmed it is willing to supply the mainland and Harbour Island’s but the Government must “get on board".
Construction 'free for all' until Board takes effect
An ex-Bahamas Chamber of Commerce chairman yesterday warned that construction will remain a "free for all" until the industry's long-promised self-regulation and licensing regime takes full effect.
