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STATESIDE: Has Trump awakened to who Putin really is?

Something significant might just have happened on Tuesday afternoon in hot, humid Washington, DC.

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IMF: Tourism spending data potentially overstated

THE Bahamas may be overstating how much money tourists are spending, and the gap could be helping to mask larger economic problems.

Pompey Rolle heads list of over 200 Bahamians recognised in this year’s Independence Honours

POMPEY Rolle, the enslaved man who led a revolt in Exuma nearly 200 years ago, has been named a National Hero, the highest honour in the country.


Man sentenced to 20 years jail for sex abuse of 7-year-old boy

A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually abusing a young boy, whose subsequent suicide attempt was linked to the trauma of the abuse.

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Father fights for custody of daughter injured in recent murder-suicide in Montel Heights

THE father of a 12-year-old girl injured in a murder-suicide is fighting for full custody, claiming the system failed to protect his daughter after she pleaded to leave her mother’s home.

Family of South African girl killed on yacht arrive in country to seek justice

THE parents of a 20-year-old South African stewardess found dead aboard a luxury yacht in Harbour Island last week have arrived in The Bahamas to repatriate her body and pursue justice for her killing after a fellow crewmember was formally charged with her murder.


OEF: Eleuthera - Island where heaven and earth meet

This spring marked 22 years since my first visit to the island of Eleuthera.

KEITH ROYE II: Don’t swat away the drone logistics future

Imagine ordering a package online and, instead of waiting days or even weeks, a small flying drone delivers it to your doorstep in under an hour.

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GBPC warns of outages for next four to six weeks due to scheduled maintenance

GRAND Bahama residents are being warned to brace for brief power outages over the next four to six weeks as the island’s power company carries out scheduled maintenance and sources additional temporary generation to strengthen its electricity grid.


Consumer Protection warns public over rise in social media marketplace complaints

The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) is warning the public about a rise in complaints linked to social media transactions, particularly on marketplace, trade, and barter pages.

Hoffer Sport’s chief slams ‘false rumour’ of closure

Hoffer Sport’s chief executive last night slammed as a “false rumour” speculation that the retailer plans to close its Bay Street location.

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Treasure Cay concern on project’s push-back

Treasure Cay homeowners and locals are still optimistic that the resort community’s revival will materialise while voicing concern that the potential developer continues to push the timeline back.


Dominican deal importing fruits now grown in Andros

The North Andros Chamber of Commerce president says the island’s farmers are “disappointed” the Government may agree a deal to mass import fruits from the Dominican Republic that they produce.

New GB enterprise hailed as ‘tech tourism at its best’

The Deputy Prime Minister has hailed the launch of a Grand Bahama-based mobile app and discount savings website as “smart business, smart tourism and tech tourism at its best”.

D-Squad Basketball Celebrates 20 years with CWCO’s Support

WHAT began as a small effort to give young people a constructive outlet has grown into an impactful summer camp with participants benefiting from structured practices, personal development sessions and opportunities to compete.


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07092025 INDEPENDENCE SUPPLEMENT

From the edition of Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

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RAINED OFF: Independence celebrations hit by weather

Tonight's Independence celebrations have been hit by weather - and will be televised-only, with no audience.

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07092025 EDITION

Wednesday, July, 2025


EDITORIAL: A challenge to uplift The Bahamas

ANOTHER Independence anniversary is upon us. Tonight, many of us will go out to celebrate, to go to the official ceremonies, both in New Providence and on other islands, and count down the moments to midnight.

EDITORIAL: Who will step up for Haiti?

THE problems facing Haiti continue to spill over to affect the wider region – ourselves included.