Murder suspect fined $1,500 for bail breach
A MAN awaiting trial for the 2019 murder of Jermaine Williams was fined yesterday after breaching his bail conditions for 35 days.
Paternity leave and expanded maternity benefits set for mid-2026
LONG-awaited reforms to The Bahamas’ maternity and paternity leave laws remain on track for implementation by mid-2026, Labour and Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said, describing the overhaul as historic and overdue.
‘No minimum wage rise before election’
MINIMUM wage is unlikely to rise again before the next general election, Labour Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said, as the government instead focuses on training and upskilling initiatives aimed at moving workers beyond entry-level pay.
Accountant charged with abetting $240k theft
AN accountant at Asa H Pritchard Ltd accused of aiding in the theft of nearly a quarter of a million dollars from the company over a four-year period was granted bail yesterday.
Officer: Attempted murder accused gave ‘no comment’
A POLICE officer testified yesterday that a man accused of shooting at two officers in Elizabeth Estates in 2022 gave no comment during his police interview.
Mom pleads - ‘I want to put my son at rest’
THE family of a motorcyclist who died weeks after a Christmas Eve crash say they are trapped in limbo, unable to bury their son while waiting for answers they say police have yet to provide.
Bahamasair operations not affected immensely’ by MIA bomb scare
BAHAMASAIR’s operations were disrupted for just over an hour by Sunday’s bomb scare at Miami International Airport, Managing Director Tracy Cooper said, despite widespread evacuations and delays that left dozens of Bahamian travellers stranded and anxious.
McAlpine to run independent again: “We gon’ be ready this time”
MONTHS after announcing his intention to contest the Pineridge seat as an independent candidate, former area MP Frederick McAlpine has officially launched his campaign, telling supporters: “We gon’ be ready this time.”
Abaco man dies after being struck by truck at night
A 58-year-old man was killed Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle on Forest Drive in Abaco.
Law enforcement seize $3m worth of Cocaine at Bimini
A JOINT law enforcement operation in Bimini on Saturday night led to the seizure of approximately 150 kilograms of suspected cocaine valued at about $3m.
FRONT PORCH: Bahamas paying dearly for Christie’s greatest betrayal as Prime Minister
WHEN THE Perry Christie-led PLP lost office in 2017, they did so for reasons that have hobbled a succession of Bahamian governments: lack of jobs and persistent economic challenges, the propensity to throw parties out after one term, and a disdain for unaccountable, arrogant politicians.
Mitchell meets with the Secretary of State of the Holy See, Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Foreign Affairs minister Fred Mitchell met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Holy See, on Friday to discuss climate change, peace and security, and sustainable development, with particular attention to their impact on the human condition.
Sorority packs 3,500 kits to help girls navigate 'first cycles'
FOR many young girls, getting their first menstrual cycle can be a frightening experience, particularly for those who may not fully understand what is happening to their bodies.
Pintard says Grand Bahama defined by stalled projects
UNPAID workers, shuttered properties and stalled projects now define Grand Bahama, Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard said yesterday, accusing the Davis administration of presiding over deepening economic decline while offering little more than promises and press events.
Fight for ex-Ginn project heating up
The fight to acquire and develop the former Ginn project has intensified after a Bahamian-led investor group paid a $2.6m deposit to purchase 1,143 acres as part of its bid to transform Grand Bahama’s West End into “the Monaco of the Caribbean”.
Bahamian investor’s $6.5b spend targets ‘thousands of jobs’
A Bahamian investor has unveiled ambitious plans to create thousands of construction and full-time jobs through the $6.5bn transformation of the former Ginn project in Grand Bahama’s West End into “the Monaco of the Caribbean”.
PM and Minister of Energy and Transport tour progress at Blue Hills Solar Project
Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave” Davis, alongside Minister of Energy and Transport, JoBeth Coleby-Davis, touring the Blue Hills Solar Project
Bombscare at Miami airport leaves Bahamians stranded
DOZENS of Bahamian travelers were left frantic at Miami International Airport yesterday after a bomb scare triggered evacuations and flight delays.
