Murder accused denied renewed bid for bail
A MAN charged with murder over a fatal shooting will stay behind bars after a Supreme Court judge refused his renewed bid for bail.
LeBron praises VJ’s ‘confidence and maturity’ but says still ‘considerable room’ for growth
Valdez “V.J.” Edgecombe has already made an impression on one of his newest teammates who just so happens to also be one of the greatest players in NBA history.
Hield’s fight with subvention programme classification
Bahamian professional boxer Carl “King Flashy 242” Hield is challenging his classification under the government’s 2026-27 National Elite Athletes Subvention Programme, arguing that the system does not properly account for his accomplishments in boxing.
HBCU Football Classic returns to Bahamas after decade hiatus
AFTER more than a decade hiatus, the Historically Black Colleges and Universities will be returning with its fourth collegiate football game next month.
Centreville women given more than a platform at inaugural symposium
Women from the Centreville community were given more than a platform to speak when the Ministry of Urban Renewal and Community Relations hosted its inaugural “Women Have a Voice Too!” Symposium.
New book is a woman’s guide through the menopause
While most mothers talk to their daughters about their first period and what they can expect in puberty, by the time those little girls grow up, the subject of menopause is often considered taboo - a subject described either in negative terms such as “the curse” or flowery, empty terms such as “the change.”
Your body knows more than you think
Have you ever seen a video of yourself walking and thought, “Good grief! Is that really how I walk?”
Bahamas Red Cross Society and the Ministry of Health and Wellness holds leadership meeting
The Bahamas Red Cross Society (BRCS) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness recently met to discuss ways they can strengthen their collaboration in public health, emergency preparedness and humanitarian response.
What to eat and drink when you have the flu
Hydrating and focusing on nutrient-rich foods are key for recovery
Bahamas’ growth set to slightly exceed potential
THE CENTRAL Bank yesterday forecast that The Bahamas’ 2026 economic growth will “moderately exceed its medium-term potential” of between 1.5-1.9 percent after tourism arrivals for the seven months to end-July 2026 increased by 14.8 percent to 8.5m.
Latest MSC expansion set to create 600 construction jobs
MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Company’s (MSC) cruise arm is taking its total investment in The Bahamas to near $1.5bn with yesterday’s ground-breaking for its Sandy Cay destination near Bimini, the Prime Minister said.
Kalik maker in up to $1.7m Budweiser settlement talks
Kalik’s brewer and Budweiser’s parent are in negotiations over a settlement that could be worth up to $1.7m following the long-running battle over their distribution deal break-up more than one decade ago.
Developer’s ‘Johnny come lately’ rebuttal to eco-tourism halt
A DEVELOPER is blaming its “Johnny come lately” rival after a planning chief challenged how the $200m Rosewood Exuma project would negatively impact its plans if it was “no longer pursuing” its own eco-tourism development.
Judge: Deltec’s $18m ‘misuse’ claim credible
A Bahamian bank’s $35m damages claim against a payments provider has received a further boost after a US district judge ruled it had established “plausible” claims of “misuse”, “self-dealing” and “misappropriation” of funds belonging to itself and its clients.
Claire Bethel, Avani Sawyer awarded scholarships
TWO Bahamian students are heading to university this fall with financial support, professional experience, and a clear vision for their future careers after being named recipients of the 2026 EY Jamaine McFall Bahamas Scholarship.
FACING REALITY:
THERE’S an obsession with qualifications.
Caregiver allegedly raped and threatened with death
A 47-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of raping and assaulting a 41-year-old woman at a Yametto Drive residence last week and threatening to kill her if she reported the attack.
Gunman shoots teen after asking if he had marijuana
A 14-YEAR-OLD boy was shot multiple times at Englerston Park on Monday after a gunman on a moped allegedly approached him and a female student, asked whether they had marijuana and opened fire when the teenager said no.
COI leader arrested after protesters tear down fence
COALITION of Independents leader Lincoln Bain was handcuffed and arrested on Cabbage Beach yesterday after he and other protesters began tearing down a fence the government itself has ordered the developers of the Four Seasons Ocean Club Residences to remove.
