Halkitis cannot explain PLP names on public vouchers
FINANCE Minister Michael Halkitis could not explain why more than $200,000 in publicly funded gift vouchers distributed in Abaco before the general election carried the names of PLP candidates and officials, even as he defended the payments as part of a long-running government relief programme.
Census reports over 38,000 people live with disability
MORE than 38,000 Bahamians aged five and older reported living with a disability in the 2022 census — nearly four times the number recorded in 2010.
PMH halts elective surgery as broken AC stalls work
ONGOING works at Princess Margaret Hospital have forced the cancellation of all non-emergency elective surgeries, creating a “significant backlog” as technical problems stall renovations in the hospital’s main operating theatre, former Health Minister Dr Duane Sands has warned.
Police investigate viral video claiming officers dumped man
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force has opened an investigation into a viral video in which a man claims he saw officers dump an injured man behind an abandoned building off Market Street.
Auto dealers chief: ‘Nice to avoid confusion’ over titles
The Bahamas Motor Dealers Association’s (BMDA) president says “it would be really nice to avoid confusion and uncertainty” as he pleaded with the Government to consult the industry over planned vehicle title certificate reforms prior to their July 1 implementation.
Royal Caribbean closes$30m Xanadu purchase
ROYAL Caribbean has closed its $30m acquisition of Freeport’s long-shuttered Xanadu Beach Hotel, it has been revealed, and is near to completing the purchase of adjoining land parcels from the Royal Oasis owner.
Two Canadians get $9k bail in fraud case
TWO Canadian tourists were granted bail after appearing before Senior Magistrate Kendra Kelly Burrows on Friday on allegations that they fraudulently obtained more than $19,000 in credit while visiting The Bahamas.
Junior golfers capture eight division titles at inaugural
BAHAMIAN junior golfers showcased the strength and depth of the nation’s development programmes by capturing eight of 12 division titles at the inaugural US Kids Bahamas Invitational, held June 15-16 at the prestigious Lyford Cay Golf Club.
Legacy shutout Long Island 9-0
THE Bahamas Baseball Association’s 2026 Andre Rodgers Baseball Championships is now swinging into high gear at both the Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium and the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
Florida jet ski operator hits out over US alert
A South Florida operator yesterday pushed back against a recent US Embassy alert warning Americans not to rent jet skis in The Bahamas, arguing that the industry's safety record does not justify such a sweeping move.
Tourism ‘rethink’ must treat Bahamians as greatest asset
A senior government official yesterday argued that The Bahamas needs to “rethink” tourism by treating its people as the country’s greatest selling point while also targeting “value” rather than visitor volume for its Family Islands.
HGTV-featured developer says land title woes ‘real hindrance’
A South Andros resort developer well-known internationally through his starring role in an HGTV series yesterday stressed the area faces a “real horse and cart and chicken and egg situation” as he warned that land title woes are deterring fresh investment.
‘Forced back in time’: Aviation chief pledges new Mangrove Cay airport by ‘end 2027’
The Government’s aviation chief yesterday promised long-suffering Mangrove Cay residents they will enjoy an improved airport “by the end of 2027” amid complaints they and visiting tourists have been “forced to go back in time” over airlift connectivity woes.
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Gov’t gives little detail on anti-corruption watchdogs
The Davis administration was unable to provide implementation timelines for three major anti-corruption and transparency watchdogs amid continued questions over whether it has provided sufficient funding.
Bahamians not capitalising on record business support
BAHAMIANS are failing to capitalise on a number of government-backed business initiatives despite unprecedented levels of financial and technical support for entrepreneurs, according to a senior tourism executive.
Bahamas must prepare next generation of entrepreneurs
As The Bahamas seeks to diversify its economy and create new opportunities for sustainable growth, entrepreneurship has emerged as a critical pathway for innovation, job creation and economic resilience.
Development Bank reveals $22m in financing available
THE Bahamas Development Bank (BDB) yesterday revealed it has $22m available to finance development projects across The Bahamas, including Andros, as it urged investors to view the country’s largest island as a strategic national asset rather than untapped potential.
