Wilson: Why would teachers leave US for lower salaries here?
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson has questioned the feasibility of recruiting teachers from North America, highlighting the wide salary gap between those countries and The Bahamas.
Teenager accused of attempted murder
A man was remanded to custody on Wednesday after being accused of a shooting in Abaco that left one man injured last week.
Jailed for gunpoint car theft bid
A MAN was sentenced to five years in prison yesterday after admitting he tried to steal a vehicle at gunpoint from a couple parked at Goodman’s Bay Beach in 2022.
Young sailors make their presence felt at ILCA North American Championships
THE Bahamas Sailing Association’s seven-member team made their presence felt at the 2025 ILCA North American Championships at the Alamitos Bay Yacht Club in California over the weekend.
Top swimmers are ‘electric’ on day 1
The atmosphere was electric yesterday at the Betty Kelly Kenning Aquatic Centre as swimmers dove into competition on the first day of the 53rd annual Bahamas Aquatics swimming championships, setting the tone for the week ahead which promises fast swims, personal bests and broken records.
Monarchs snatch 4-3 win over Atlanta Smoke in opener
THE Orlando Monarchs took advantage of a jet-lagged Atlanta Smoke to snatch a 4-3 victory in game one of the Don’t Blink Sports Entertainment’s Queen of Paradise Women’s Professional Softball Series.
‘Monumental’ $1.067bn bond generates ‘best deal’ question
The Government’s $1.067bn bond refinancing was yesterday hailed as a “monumental transaction” that requires further explanation to determine if The Bahamas got “the best deal” possible.
Realtors compared to ‘plane in holding pattern’ on VAT move
The Bahamas Real Estate Association’s (BREA) president yesterday likened the profession to “a plane circling in a holding pattern” as it waits to see if the Government will alter proposed tax evasion curbs.
March shows Gov’t likely to miss full-year revenue
The Government’s March fiscal numbers indicate that VAT and many key revenue sources are likely to fall short of their 2024-2025 full-year targets, it was revealed yesterday.
Gov’t targets ‘white paper’ to be AI Caribbean leader
The Government is developing a ‘white paper’ on the benefits and downsides of artificial intelligence (AI) as it seeks to ensure The Bahamas becomes a Caribbean-leading hub for the technology.
Policy on AI being drafted by govt
WITH artificial intelligence (AI) becoming a fixture in everyday life and business, the Davis administration is drafting a national policy to safeguard Bahamians from its potential downsides.
Man accused of Harbour Island double shooting
A MAN was remanded into custody yesterday after being accused of a fatal shooting on Harbour Island last week, which left one man dead and another injured.
Victory for Wilson in teacher union vote
BELINDA Wilson won a decisive victory in the Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) recent election, securing re-election as president.
$1m fee conflict resolved at Bazaar
GRAND Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey said the government had reached an agreement with the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) to settle over $1m in outstanding maintenance fees owed by owners of the International Bazaar, paving the way for its long-anticipated sale and redevelopment.
Govt to audit healthcare fund - but no timeline or details
THE Davis administration has initiated an internal audit of its Catastrophic Healthcare Fund, a move announced by Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville this week — though no timeline or detailed scope of the review has been provided.
Pleasant Bridgewater fails to overturn ban
An ex-PLP MP, who was one of two defendants in the $25m extortion mistrial involving Hollywood actor John Travolta, has failed to overturn the “improper conduct” ban on her practicing as an attorney.
‘We did it’ - kidney transplant a first
AFTER a total of five hours in the operating room, a team of doctors successfully completed a significant kidney transplant yesterday at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH), where a father donated a kidney to his son.
An inspirational night
COME June 28, the William Thompson Auditorium will be transformed into a sanctuary of sound and inspiration as the Bahamas Coalition of Advocates for Disability Awareness and Services teams up with the Disability Empowerment Group to present Gospel Mania 2025: A Glorified Inspirational Experience.
Broken no more
THOSE who are broken in heart and spirit may find the comfort during an upcoming gathering this Saturday. Women from across the island are expected to gather at Zion South Beach for a life-changing encounter rooted in faith, healing, and community.
MP to donate smoke detectors after wave of house fires
FOLLOWING a string of house fires in Bain and Grants Town, including one this week that killed a five-year-old boy, MP Wayde Watson says he will purchase 200 smoke detectors to improve fire safety in the community.
