Promotion Board chief urges: ‘Rescind boating fees botch’
The Bahamas Out Island Promotion Board’s president yesterday branded new and increased boater fees as “a botch” that needs to “be rescinded immediately” amid ongoing visitor “uproar”.
Ex-Gaming Board staff’s ‘excessive’ $1.9m damages award overturned
The near-$1.9m in total damages awarded to five former Gaming Board employees was yesterday overturned by the Court of Appeal which branded their payouts as “excessive sums”.
Union leader urges PM: Be ‘man of your word’ on pensions reform
The Bahamas Out Island Promotion Board’s president yesterday branded new and increased boater fees as “a botch” that needs to “be rescinded immediately” amid ongoing visitor “uproar”.
Man charged with possession of over 5o images of child pornography on his phone
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of possessing over 50 images of child pornography on his cellphone.
17-year-old accused of murder granted $15,000 bail
A SUPREME Court judge has granted $15,000 bail to a juvenile accused of murder, requiring him to wear an electronic monitoring device.
Man accused of molesting 13-year-old girl
A 45-year-old man was granted bail yesterday after being accused of molesting a 13-year-old girl earlier this month.
Senior WSC official refutes claims she showed bias during internal audit
A SENIOR Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) official testified yesterday that she remained neutral while conducting an internal audit tied to alleged corruption at the WSC, refuting claims from the defence that she had shown bias.
Halkitis: Surplus is to pay down debt, not for new spending
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis yesterday sought to clarify the government’s projected $75m surplus for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, emphasising that the surplus is a direct result of fiscal discipline and will be used solely to reduce the national debt, not for additional spending.
Man killed in shooting incident on Newbold Street
A MAN has been killed in a shooting on Newbold Street, off Market Street.
Family grieves as man gunned down
HAROLD “KJ” Burrows Jr seemed poised to turn a corner in his life. At 21, he had just landed a job at KFC and was set to start his first shift Monday, a step he believed would help him better support his young family.
Barnett-Ellis: Govt passing laws without implementing
FREE National Movement Senator Michela Barnett-Ellis accused the Davis administration yesterday of enacting critical laws without implementing them, starving oversight bodies of funds, and misleading Bahamians about the true state of the economy.
Davis: Ask Leroy Major why he says PLP backbenchers feel sidelined
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has brushed aside concerns raised by Southern Shores MP Leroy Major, who recently claimed that Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) backbenchers are sidelined and face difficulty accessing government resources for their constituencies.
Pintard: FNM govt will strictly enforce Public Procurement Act
FREE National Movement (FNM) Leader Michael Pintard has pledged that, if elected, his administration will strictly enforce the Public Procurement Act — requiring all state-owned enterprises to publicly disclose their procurement procedures and any contracts awarded over $25,000.
Woman accused of aiding killers in reservist murder
A WOMAN was granted $10,000 bail yesterday after being accused of assisting the suspects in the murder of Reserve Inspector Lernex Williams earlier this month.
Atlanta Smoke win title
After getting over the jetlag in their opening loss by one run, the Atlanta Smoke bounced back and pulled off two consecutive abbreviated blowout victories over the Orlando Monarchs.
Atlanta Smoke win title
After getting over the jetlag in their opening loss by one run, the Atlanta Smoke bounced back and pulled off two consecutive abbreviated blowout victories over the Orlando Monarchs.
Mako Aquatics emerges as champions of swim nationals
THE annual Bahamas Aquatics swimming championships, held from June 18-22 at the Betty Kelly Kenny Aquatic Centre, was an action-packed four-day competition, not only showcasing outstanding athleticism, team spirit and personal growth but also celebrating its 53rd anniversary.
‘Shooting Hoops, Not Guns’: Peace on Da Streets Basketball tourney to celebrate its 30th anniversary
NEXT month, the energy of Nassau will intensify as the Peace on Da Streets Basketball tournament will celebrate its 30th anniversary, from July 14-19, commencing on July 20 at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.
Rugby: Jamaica routs Bahamas 52-15
THE visiting Jamaican men’s rugby team welcomed the Bahamas men’s national team back to international play with a huge 52-15 decision on Saturday at the Winton Rugby Pitch.
Anthaya confirms she’s going to turn pro as track, field athlete
AS her younger sister Anthaya Charlton confirmed that she’s now going to turn pro as a track and field athlete, veteran hurdler Devynne Charlton continued to make her presence felt on the circuit.
