Retired public teacher takes govt to court over pension
A RETIRED public school teacher who spent more than four decades in the classroom is taking the government to court, claiming he’s been unfairly denied a pension owed to him for years.
18-year-old denied bail in assault case
An 18-year-old man was denied bail after being accused of assaulting another man with a firearm in New Providence last week.
ALICIA WALLACE: No changes for gender equality
Another year of Independence has come and gone, and The Bahamas remains in the same place that it has been for decades when it comes to women’s rights and gender equality.
LETTERS: Celebration Key a win for Bahamas
I was happy to see the grand opening of Celebration Key this month.
Annual inflation rate continues its decline
THE annual inflation rate is continuing to decline in figures reporting through to April this year.
Two years in jail for man who threw away gun during chase
A 24-year-old man was sentenced to two years in prison yesterday after admitting to throwing away a gun during a police chase on a motorcycle earlier this year.
Chamber supports plan for accounts factoring
THE Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) is backing an accounts factoring proposal, while hailing chamber member Simplified Lending “is a local first mover in the industry”.
ORG: Agreement crucial first step in developing public trust
The Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) is commending the Davis administration for signing agreement hailed as “a crucial first step” in developing public trust and sustainable growth.
Chisholm Jr named to his 2nd All-Star Game
BAHAMIAN Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr added another feather to his cap when he was selected yesterday to participate in his second Major League Baseball All-Star Game - his first with the New York Yankees.
NBA debut: ‘VJ’ Edgecombe Jr explodes for game-high 28 points in 93-89 loss to Jazz
VALDEZ “VJ” Edgecombe Jr’s debut in the National Basketball Association for the Philadelphia 76ers was a spectacular one on Saturday night.
Twelve-month probation for man admitting to threatening someone with a BB gun
A 36-year-old man was placed on 12 months’ probation yesterday after admitting to threatening someone with a BB gun over the weekend.
American granted $10,000 bail after being charged with assaulting a man on a boat
AN American tourist was granted $10,000 bail yesterday after being accused of injuring another man during an altercation aboard a vessel in Harbour Island, Eleuthera, last week.
Man accused of importing 16 guns and more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition
A 35-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of importing 16 firearms and more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition into The Bahamas last month.
‘Great tool’: Multi-million SME Bahamas factoring unveiled
A Jamaican-headquartered investment house is spearheading a multi-million dollar accounts factoring proposal that could be “a great tool” for Bahamian small businesses if structured properly.
Major seafood name in court receivership
A well-known Bahamian seafood provider has been placed in Supreme Court-ordered receivership after defaulting on debt understood to be worth between $1m-$1.5m.
New challenge to New Providence Development’s control in the west
Five property owners have teamed to challenge New Providence Development Company’s long-standing control over the island’s western district while arguing that this is anti-competitive.
Boat captain: Saving summer fear ‘spot on’
A motor yacht captain yesterday said Bahamian tourism’s fears for the peak summer boating season are “spot on” after his vessel was recalled to the US three months early over the new and hiked fees.
Attorney’s counterclaim opposition ‘incredible’
A Bahamian attorney’s opposition to former clients bringing a counter-claim against her in the Supreme Court has been branded “incredible” by the Chief Justice.
Baha Mar to open new restaurant in fall 2025
Baha Mar will open its latest restaurant concept, developed by a two-time James Beard-award winning chef, at its Grand Hyatt resort in fall 2025.
