‘One or two’ constituencies require an ‘anxious look’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis says voter numbers are out of balance in “one or two” New Providence constituencies, requiring an “anxious look” to decide if boundaries should be redrawn.
Murder and attempted suicide shock in Briland
A SOUTH African woman was found dead in the engine room of a vessel docked at a Harbour Island marina yesterday afternoon, with a 40-year-old Mexican man taken into custody shortly after in what police are treating as a homicide and attempted suicide.
Teen rise in drug use, obesity and drinking
ALCOHOL and drug use among Bahamian teens has reached alarming levels, and most indicators of adolescent health, safety, and behaviour have worsened over the past 25 years.
1 in 5 teens has attempted suicide
SUICIDAL thoughts have more than tripled, self-harm has nearly tripled, and loneliness has more than doubled among Bahamian teens over the past 25 years - and one in five Bahamian teens have attempted suicide.
Five Bahamians honoured at King’s New Year Investiture conferment ceremony
FIVE Bahamians were honoured yesterday at the 2025 King’s New Year Investiture and Conferment Ceremony at Government House for their service in business, religion, youth development, and community work.
Bahamas Crisis Centre head urges faster action on Protection Against Violence Bill
DAYS after Social Services Minister Myles LaRoda defended the pace of setting up the Protection Against Violence Commission, Bahamas Crisis Centre director Dr Sandra Dean-Patterson called the government’s progress since the bill’s passage disappointing and urged faster action.
Mitchell: Dr Fox irresponsible for claim office that break-in was political without evidence
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party (PLP) chairman Fred Mitchell has accused Free National Movement (FNM) candidate Dr Nicholas Fox of irresponsibly suggesting, without evidence, that the recent break-in at his medical office may have been politically motivated.
PLP chairman: Four to five people vying for MICAL, Fort Charlotte and North Eleuthera
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Fred Mitchell said at least four or five people have expressed interest in running in each of the MICAL, Fort Charlotte, and North Eleuthera constituencies after announcements that the current MPs will not seek renomination.
First official day of Tureano’s free youth boxing camp opens at the Percy Munnings Park
UNDER the summer sun and the guiding hand of a national sports icon, the first official day of Tureano Johnson’s free youth boxing camp opened around 1pm yesterday at Percy Munnings Park.
Deandre Ayton will join Luka and Lakers
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Centre Deandre Ayton has agreed to join the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press yesterday.
Baha Mar Buoys & Gulls Dragon Boat Team heading to Montreal for Pan American Championships
FOLLOWING back-to-back gold medal wins at the 2024 Bahamas International Chinese Dragon Boat Festival, the Baha Mar Buoys & Gulls Dragon boat team is making waves once again – this time on an international stage.
Atlanta Smoke pro women’s softball team hosts free clinic
WHILE their focus was on their three-game series against the Orlando Monarchs, the Atlanta Smoke professional women’s softball team also participated in a free clinic for young players in the country.
Call for rethink over pharmacy approvals
A quality assurance and “pharmacovigilance team” has been assembled after the government has been advised “to rethink their policy of utilising the Caribbean Public Health Agency as a standard or guidelines for approval of pharmacy companies”.
Increased demand drives use of higher-cost diesel: BPL chief
BPL CEO Toni Seymour said the price of electricity will stabilise once LNG comes on stream next year.
Digital provider pledges ‘full financial inclusion’
A Bahamian digital payments provider says it will shortly provide “full financial inclusion” for all islands with more than 50 persons once the necessary equipment arrives, and is installed, on Acklins.
DEIDRE BASTIAN: Companies must be proactive with their succession planning
Today’s business environment is fast-paced, uncertain and quickly evolving, requiring companies to carefully consider the benefits of succession planning.
Boycott, cancellations - how visitors are reacting to boating fee increases
A ROW over increased boating fees is continuing to see visitors cancelling their trips - while one post on social media is talking about a boycott of The Bahamas.
Aviation chief: 'Everyone wins' on pilot exam deal
The Bahamian aviation regulator's chairman yesterday asserted that "everyone wins" in the settlement reached over an exam some feared would spark a pilot shortage and damage the industry.
