US men remanded as Crown appeals bail in illegal fishing case
TWO American men accused of illegally operating a fishing vessel in Bahamian waters on 17 occasions over the past two years were remanded yesterday after the prosecution successfully stayed their bail pending an appeal.
Fred's last dance
PLP chairman and Fox Hill MP Fred Mitchell said he does not expect to campaign again for the party’s chairmanship as he signalled he has “one campaign left” focused on reelection in Fox Hill.
Op-Ed: A Policy Without Logic
In the world of international relations and cross-border law, data usually drives policy.
ERIC WIBERG: Drug plane wrecks on western New Providence
EVERYONE in the Bahamas has – or has heard – a story about a drug plane.
Palmetto Point medical facility set for 2026 finish
THE Davis administration says the long-promised Palmetto Point Advanced Medical Facility on Eleuthera remains on track for completion by the end of 2026, though officials acknowledge that delays in sourcing specialised materials could test that timeline.
$200m resort objectors fearing hearing ‘fundamentally flawed’
Opponents of the $200m Rosewood Exuma resort project yesterday voiced concern that the public planning consultation over its application for site plan approval risks being “fundamentally flawed”.
Teenager granted bail in Kemp Road firearm case
A 17-year-old boy accused of possessing a loaded firearm near Kemp Road earlier this week was granted bail yesterday.
Arresting officer denies beating suspect in attempted murder trial
A POLICE officer yesterday denied assaulting a man who is on trial for allegedly attempting to shoot two police officers with a rifle at St Lucia Crescent in 2022.
Court of Appeal orders new bail hearing for man accused of killing prison officer
A MAN accused of killing a Bahamas Department of Correctional Services officer has had his bid for bail revived after the Court of Appeal set aside a Supreme Court judge’s refusal and ordered the application to be reheard.
RBDF marine among two men charged in Carmichael shooting and robbery
TWO men accused of aiding in the robbery and shooting of a woman near a business on Carmichael Road last week were remanded to prison yesterday.
IAN FERGUSON: Companies revamp staff benefits for modern age
As the global workplace evolves, companies in The Bahamas are stepping boldly into 2026 with compensation packages that go far beyond salary alone.
Heads of Agreement signed for $283m New Providence Specialty Hospital
The Ministry of Health says progress continues on the proposed specialty hospital, with a key financing document now sent to Beijing for finalisation.
Davis calls for unity as PLP ratifies second slate of candidates
THE Progressive Liberal Party last night ratified its second slate of candidates ahead of the next general election during an event at party headquarters, drawing a large and energetic crowd of supporters.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Is Bahamas First or Second? (Or is it time to ditch the concept altogether?)
LIKE any Bahamian, I bristle when someone calls The Bahamas “a Third World country.”
Governance reformer concern over Development Plan’s Bill
Governance reformers yesterday asserted it is “critical” that legislation giving the National Development Plan (NDP) legal effect minimises political interference to the greatest possible extent while voicing concerns about lack of civil society representation.
Realtors: 2026 ‘super promising’ amid tax residency, fee concern
Bahamian realtors believe 2026 is “super promising”, with one predicting a 25 percent increase in business volumes for his firm despite concerns over a potential increase in legal fees and the continued wait for tax residency certificates to launch.
‘Governing in the dark’ over food VAT removal
The Opposition’s finance spokesman yesterday sparked a full-blown House of Assembly row when accused the Davis administration of “governing in the dark” by failing to publicly disclose the data justifying the elimination of VAT on unprepared foods.
Gov’t plans $30m investment on 147-unit affordable homes
The Government is planning to invest $30m in developing a new 147-home affordable housing subdivision called Premier Estates 1 in New Providence’s Perpall Tract district, it has been revealed.
