Man charged with 22 counts of incest with underage niece
A 31-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after he allegedly molested his underage niece 22 times over the past two years.
Man accused of housebreaking and stealing
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after he allegedly broke into a home on Sisal Road West and stole a vehicle last week.
‘Spring into health’ at Remnant Tabernacle fair
THIS Saturday, Carmichael Road will come alive for the body, mind and soul of the community. It’ll pulse with the energy of Bahamians taking charge of their well-being, thanks to the Remnant Tabernacle of Praise Church’s annual “Spring Into Health” Health Fair.
Cruise ship islands facing tax compliance crackdown
The Prime Minister yesterday unveiled a tax compliance crackdown on the private island cruise line destinations that will be "the biggest driver" of Bahamian economic growth over the next five years.
Queens of Paradise are coming to town
TODD Isaacs Jr and Lucius Fox were not just satisfied with the success of their annual Don’t Blink Home Run Derby in Paradise in December. They decided to add the Queens of Paradise softball wanted to the mix.
Destination South Georgia for Danny Grant
AFTER completing his four-year tenure at Tallulah Falls High School, Danny Grant will be heading to South Georgia State College where he hopes to make an immediate impact on their Hawks men’s baseball team.
Simmons earns Major accolade
TOBY Simmons’ appearance with the London Majors’ baseball team in the International Baseball League so far has been more than he expected so far.
Budget 2025/26 Communication to Parliament from Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Edward Davis KC, MP
Prime Minister Philip Davis' 2025/2025 Budget Communication in the House of Assembly on May 28, 2025.
TUC chief denies KC reward for labour pact
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) president yesterday denied the governing party’s assertions that he was made a King’s Counsel (KC) as an agreed reward for signing their pre-election labour pact.
Atlantis’ Marina Village hit by BPL, own outage
Atlantis lost power supply to its Marina Village yesterday due to a combination of generator challenges and a Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) outage that extended into a second day.
Unionist blasting Labour Day boycott: ‘Going to the extreme’
A veteran trade unionist yesterday branded the threatened Labour Day boycott by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), its president and affiliates as “going to the extreme”, adding: “I totally disagree with it.”
VAT slashed to 5% on essentials as govt announces first surplus Budget
Prime Minister Philip Davis today unveiled VAT reductions and Customs duty exemptions on a range of essential items as he proclaimed the 2025/2026 National Budget is the first balanced budget since the country's independence, including a surplus of 1.7%.
Opposition chair sounds Budget fee increase alert
The Opposition’s (FNM) chairman has sounded the alarm over potential fee hikes in today’s Budget despite the pledge of no new or increased taxes being branded “huge” for business confidence.
Realtors seek ‘period of consistency’ on taxation
Bahamian realtors are seeking “a period of consistency” on real estate-related taxation in a bid to eliminate annual Budget “fluctuations” they fear unnerve both Bahamian and foreign investors.
PM’s budget targeting investment as opposition calls it ‘empty promises’
THE Davis administration is set to unveil its 2025/2026 National Budget today, promising targeted investments and development across the islands — but the opposition has already dismissed it as a package of empty promises and self-praise.
Student visa freeze by US
A Trump administration freeze on new student visa interviews worldwide is sparking serious concern among Bahamian students preparing to study abroad, with many now worried about delays to their academic plans as local officials urge them to consider alternative study options.
‘All sitting members must go through renomination’
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party (PLP) chairman Fred Mitchell confirmed all sitting Members of Parliament will be required to go through the party’s renomination process as preparations intensify ahead of the next general election, constitutionally due in 2026.
TUC chief denies profiting from PLP deal
THE Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) yesterday blasted Trade Union Congress (TUC) president Obie Ferguson over his call to boycott this year’s Labour Day parade, accusing him of profiting from a deal struck with the party while it was in opposition — a claim the union leader has denied.
Acklins man’s killing sends shockwaves in community
JUST days before Acklins was set to come alive with music, laughter and reunion, the island is now cloaked in sorrow after the brutal murder of a resident.
ALICIA WALLACE: Is sexual violence accepted as just a part of life here?
Was there ever a time that sexual violence against women and girls was shocking?
