CIBC’s Bahamas profits down 15% for first half
CIBC Caribbean (Bahamas) has revealed a first-half income decline of more than $10m due in part to a $5.85m year-over-year reversal on loan loss provisions.
Mother of American man that drowned three months ago feels ‘left in the dark’
THREE months after 23-year-old American tourist Dinari McAlmont drowned on Paradise Island, his mother, Michelle Bacchus-McAlmont, says she is still seeking clarity and closure, despite authorities having ruled out foul play.
Walker’s Certificate of Competency submitted to Senate Foreign Relations Committee
The US Department of State has submitted Herschel Walker’s Certificate of Competency to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, a key step in advancing his nomination as US Ambassador to The Bahamas.
Sentence hearing begins for incest conviction as man maintains he is innocent
A GRAND Bahama man convicted of five counts of incest continues to maintain his innocence, although a probation officer believes he is capable of rehabilitation, the Supreme Court heard during a sentence hearing on Thursday.
INSIGHT: Suicide - can we make a difference?
WHEN I was a young man, I had my first personal experience with knowing someone who committed suicide. It was inexplicable.
Two adults and a child rescued after sailing vessel took on water
TWO adults and an eight-year-old were rescued on Monday after their sailing vessel became partially submerged near Plana Cays.
Clogged drains blamed for flooding in Marsh Harbour
A mile-long stretch of flooding hit parts of Marsh Harbour, Abaco, on Saturday following several hours of heavy rain.
Out Island marinas in ‘limbo’ on boating fees
Family Island marinas say they are in “limbo” due to ongoing uncertainty over the new and increased boating fees that took effect on July 1 and the often-hostile market reaction.
Eleuthera bewildered by sudden hike in BPL bills
Eleuthera residents are voicing a mixture of bewilderment and concern over soaring Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) bills that have increased significantly amid persistent power outages.
Developer targets 11-storey West Bay Street condo hotel
A developer seeking planning permission to construct an 11-storey condo hotel on West Bay Street, east of Sapodilla, has submitted numerous recommendations to address traffic flow in the area.
Briland resort reconsiders $850k marina expansion
A Harbour Island resort is reconsidering an $850,000 marina expansion due to boating industry push back over the new and increased fees introduced with the 2025-2026 Budget.
BISX adds another fund listing
The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) has added another investment fund to its listings roster.
Chisholm Jr named to his 2nd All-Star Game
Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr added another feather to his cap when he was selected yesterday to participate in his second Major League Baseball All-Star Game - his first with the New York Yankees.
Bahamas Athletic Pride hosts 6th All-Star Survival
FROM July 3-6, the Junior Baseball League of Nassau (JBLN) field was the epicentre of elite girls’ softball in The Bahamas, as the BAP (Bahamas Athletic Pride) programme hosted its 6th edition of The Show All Star Survival this weekend.
NBA debut: ‘VJ’ Edgecombe Jr explodes for game-high 28 points in 93-89 loss to Jazz
VALDEZ “VJ” Edgecombe Jr’s debut in the National Basketball Association for the Philadelphia 76ers was a spectacular one on Saturday night.
Carl ‘Flashy’ Hield on his way to world title fight
Carl “Flashy” Hield is getting closer to his dream of fighting for a world title.
Team Bahamas 5th at the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships
THE Bahamas’ team didn’t perform as well as expected at the 2025 Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships at the Barbados Golf Club over the weekend.
Ultimate Champion Sports under-11 captures Major DFW World Series title
ULTIMATE Champion Sport Academy, formed by Bahamas Baseball Association president Clarence ‘CJ’ McKenzie to enhance the development of young baseball players in the country, had a pretty good trip to the USSSA World Series in Dallas, Texas, last week.
EDITORIAL: Troubling statistics - what do we do next?
ALARMING. That is a word used to describe the barrage of statistics that lay bare the troubled times our teenagers face. But it is one thing to sound the alarm, it is another thing to do something about it.
Man survives one crash only to be killed in hit and run
A man walked away after his car hit a building on Saturday night, only to be struck and killed by a hit and run driver, say police.
