Pintard declares FNM ‘unbowed’ after defeat in the general election
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard yesterday sought to rally his party after its general election defeat, declaring the organisation “unbowed” and insisting it will return to Parliament as a sharper, more aggressive opposition.
Govt plans new title rules and revised vehicle fees
THE government plans to overhaul vehicle ownership rules by requiring a Certificate of Title for every imported vehicle, introducing new licence fees and moving the Road Traffic Department toward a fully cashless system.
PM deflects questions on publicly funded PLP vouchers
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis avoided direct answers to questions in the House of Assembly yesterday about more than $200,000 in publicly funded gift certificates that were distributed in Abaco in the names of Progressive Liberal Party candidates and officials before the May general election.
Volunteers plant 4,000 mangroves at Dover Sound
WATERKEEPERS Bahamas and local volunteers planted about 4,000 mangrove propagules at Dover Sound this month, marking the end of its 2025-2026 planting season.
Front Porch: National embarrassment: belligerent, bullying Speaker
IN 2018, then-Opposition Leader Philip Davis strongly criticized the nasty attacks and stupidity of then-Speaker of the House of Assembly, Halston Moultrie, who repeatedly proved his unfitness for that high office. Davis rightly labelled the bumptious and narcissistic Moultrie as a “bullying buffoon.”
Cancer patient issues plea for O-negative blood donors
CRYING from her hospital bed, Anastasia Johnson said she is in desperate need of O-negative blood donors to help her complete her final round of chemotherapy.
Lyford Cay homeowner awarded more than $1m for botched renovation project
A LYFORD Cay homeowner has been awarded more than $1m after a Supreme Court registrar found that an interior designer and his company failed to complete a renovation project, left the work highly defective and repeatedly made false claims about its progress.
Seabreeze MP laughs off health rumours caused by seafood poisoning
SEABREEZE MP Leslia Brice used humour in the House of Assembly yesterday to knock down rumours about her health, blaming the weekend scare on a piece of lobster and insisting she is well.
Officer testifies accuser was crying, shirt torn after alleged rape
A POLICE officer testified before a Supreme Court jury yesterday that a woman who accused Kennedy Ingraham of rape appeared distressed and had a torn shirt when he assisted her after the alleged incident in March 2023.
Shipyard’s Bahamian hires rise 24% in 28-vessel cruise repairs
Grand Bahama Shipyard has completed overhauls for 28 vessels during the 2026 cruise ship repair season to generate a major economic boost and reinforce the island's position as a top maritime services hub.
New five mph speed limit set for Nassau Harbour boaters
BOATERS in Nassau Harbour will face a new five-mile-per-hour speed limit from July 1.
Daunte Stuart, 25, signs minor league contract with Phillies
DAUNTE Stuart’s professional baseball journey has taken him through independent leagues across the United States, and now it has led him to a Major League Baseball organisation.
Rolle-Harris offers her best wishes to Team Bahamas
AS Team Bahamas prepares for the Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships, Georgette Rolle-Harris offers her best wishes to the players, coaches, and management team.
National basketball team player Deyton Albury preparing to host premier basketball training camp
AS he prepares for his transition from the collegiate to the professional ranks, talented point guard Deyton Albury said he's eager to continue to work with the development of the next generation of basketball players in the country.
Gardiner faces new charges: plane crash linked to ‘election-related’ activities for first time
THE US government has filed new and additional charges against convicted Bahamian drug trafficker Jonathan Eric Gardiner for his alleged involvement in a long running drug trafficking plot that has sent shockwaves through The Bahamas.
Tydal Foundation provides scholarships for three Bahamian students
The Tydal Foundation awarded three scholarships yesterday to Bahamian students pursuing studies abroad in finance, technology, and art.
Renewable provider’s bid for gas exemption is rejected by URCA
Regulators have rejected a renewable energy provider’s argument that it should be exempted from requirements to obtain a licence under the Natural Gas Act because it will only use liquefied natural gas (LNG) to generate power from its own facilities.
Minister warns Nassau outages set to persist
The Cabinet minister responsible for energy yesterday warned that New Providence electricity outages may persist after $130m in vital grid upgrades were delayed by about eight weeks following the earlier fatal shooting of a US contractor.
Wellness and sports tourism project attracts $40m funding
The founder of a New Providence-based wellness and sports tourism development yesterday disclosed it has attracted between $30m-$40m in investment and is fully booked for the peak December holiday period as it prepares to welcome international visitors from July 1.
