Security firm ‘still ignoring the law’ over overtime pay
A Bahamian security firm “continues to ignore the law” on overtime pay rates, the Industrial Tribunal has ruled, in awarding a former employee $33,705 for six years’ worth of outstanding payments.
Bahamas junk exit needs 'massive debt reduction'
The Government needs "a massive debt reduction" to hit one of its key goals for returning The Bahamas to 'investment grade' status by 2028-2029, a senior banker has warned.
Realtors and attorneys 'liable' for unpaid VAT from own fee income
Bahamian realtors and attorneys will themselves be held "liable" for covering any unpaid VAT on real estate transactions they have handled under legal reforms proposed by the Government.
Lundy expects Abaco storm shelter to be ready July 1
WITH forecasters warning of an intense hurricane season ahead, the government expects the long delayed shelter in Marsh Harbour to be ready by July 1.
Claims govt stalling as no cannabis funding seen
THE Bahamian government has allocated no funding for cannabis regulation in its 2025/2026 budget, prompting Marijuana Bahamas founder Renaldo Cartwright to accuse officials of stalling the rollout of reforms passed nearly a year ago.
Body cams soon to be worn by prison officers after recent abuse claims
AMID ongoing allegations of abuse at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services, Prison Commissioner Doan Cleare says officers will soon begin wearing body cameras, a move he hopes will reduce legal claims against the government.
Activist rejects Ingraham’s claim ‘women lack urgency’
WOMEN’S rights advocate Marion Bethel rejects suggestions that Bahamian women lack urgency in confronting discriminatory citizenship laws.
Pastor dies at prayer meeting
A BELOVED local pastor died of a sudden heart attack while praying with church members at RM Bailey Park on Saturday morning – just days before his daughter’s 25th birthday and weeks ahead of Father’s Day.
DESIREE CORNEILLE: When laws are not enforced, nature pays the price
In The Bahamas, environmental protection is often expressed through community initiatives—beach clean-ups, mangrove and tree planting, awareness campaigns, and marine conservation efforts.
INSIGHT: Worrying direction for US visa policy
IT was in 2019 that a Harvard student passing through Boston’s Logan International Airport was stopped by immigration authorities.
DEREK SMITH: How business compliance, ethics are being redefined
Ethics and compliance are no longer just about avoiding fines or ticking regulatory boxes.
Caribbean Women in Leadership honour eight Bahamians for their contributions to country and female leaders
Eight pioneering Bahamian women were honoured at Government House for their contributions to national development and for laying the groundwork for future generations of female leaders.
One dead and one in hospital in Pinewood shooting
One man is dead and another injured after a double shooting in the Pinewood area yesterday.
Police investigate suspected suicide in South Andros
POLICE launched an investigation into what they suspect to be the suicide of a 21-year-old man whose body was found early Saturday morning in The Bluff, South Andros.
Govt moving ahead with planned upgrade of Bahamas Department of Correctional Services
AFTER years of delays and public scrutiny over dire prison conditions, the government is moving ahead with plans to expand the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services with key upgrades aimed at modernising the existing one.
New upgraded police headquarters to be built just west of current location on East Street
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said a new Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) headquarters will be constructed within the same East Street complex in New Providence where the current headquarters is located.
Privy Council rules lender’s $2.4m sale of luxury yacht ‘reasonable’
THE Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has upheld a lower court ruling requiring the owners of a luxury yacht, Maratani X, to repay more than $2.7m, rejecting claims that the vessel was sold recklessly and below value.
Court of Appeal upholds ruling of ‘wrongful and unfair’ dismissal of two workers from UB
THE Court of Appeal has upheld a trial judge’s finding that the University of The Bahamas failed to comply with mandatory procedures under the Employment Act when it dismissed two employees in 2020.
Ministry of Health hosts third annual Disaster Preparedness and Health Expo
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness hosted its third annual Disaster Preparedness and Health Expo on Friday under the theme “Every Day Counts, Act for Resilience Today".
