FNM to continue campaign during Lent as Pintard pledges respect
FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard said the party will continue its political activities throughout the Lenten season, declining to follow its opponent’s pause while pledging to campaign in a way he says honours the spiritual observance.
Mitchell blasts banks over cheque delays and ‘poor’ service
PLP chairman Fred Mitchell has urged the Central Bank to examine cheque clearing delays, saying customers are enduring unacceptable banking service.
FRONT PORCH: There should be no prohibition of public political events during lent
THIS general election year, the launch of official campaigning and the eve of Lent coincided. The Free National Movement (FNM) launched its Grand Bahama candidates in an energy-filled event that exceeded the expectations of the party, boosting the opposition.
National Bus reform still ‘under study’ as union tired of talk
THE government is still studying a unified national bus system years after first signalling reform, with no structure yet presented to operators and no timeline announced.
Pintard backs NDP as bill delayed to March
OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard offered bipartisan backing for the National Development Plan yesterday, even as chairman Felix Stubbs acknowledged the long-promised legislation to establish a statutory planning institute will not be tabled this month.
STATESIDE: Rubio represents at Munich summit, while Dems attempt to answer questions
A RECENT security conference in Munich, Germany may offer the best recent illustration of the challenges and possibilities that confront the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO),
Sweeting commits to clearing Abaco shanty debris after fires
WORKS Minister Clay Sweeting yesterday committed to removing debris from demolished shanty towns in Abaco amid continued public frustration about repeated fires at the site that residents say pose serious health hazards.
Coleby-Davis admits Pike deal never tabled; contradicts PM
A DAY after Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis dismissed calls for disclosure of the Pike energy agreement, his energy minister conceded the final contract is still not online and has never been tabled in Parliament.
Ayton questioned at LPIA
BAHAMIAN National Basketball Association player Deandre Ayton was questioned and released as he departed Lynden Pindling International Airport on Tuesday after a small quantity of marijuana was found in the bag of one of his associates.
Gov’t forces Bazaar sale even with most owners agreeing deal
The Government has moved to compulsorily purchase Freeport’s International Bazaar property despite the majority of its 13 owners having already agreed to the sales price and terms sought by the Davis administration.
Realtor eyes 10-15% growth after ‘inundated’ 2026 start
A Bahamian realtor is forecasting up to a 10-15 percent increase in business for 2026 if the market maintains early-year momentum that has resulted in his firm being “inundated” with calls and inquiries from wealthy international buyers.
Ex-New Providence landfill chief now wanted by police
The operations consultant who played a pivotal role in transforming the New Providence landfill following its outsourcing to private sector management in 2019 is being sought by the Royal Bahamas Police Force over allegations of stealing.
SpaceX landing shifted to tomorrow
A LOUD sonic boom is expected to be heard across parts of The Bahamas tomorrow evening as part of a scheduled and controlled SpaceX Falcon 9 operation, after the landing was pushed back by one day.
Wives twice as likely to call ‘sweetheart’ their main partner
EMOTIONAL dependence on extramarital partners, or “sweethearts,” was high for both unfaithful husbands and wives, a new study has found, concluding that such dependency may be a key factor influencing infidelity and could carry potential mental health consequences.
Golden Yolk production to begin April
THE long-awaited Golden Yolk Programme is expected to begin production by the end of April, with 10,000 chickens already in country
Eleuthera restaurants close for days on water disruption
An Eleuthera restaurant owner yesterday revealed that the island’s water supply woes forced him to close for four days.
SpaceX is urged to promote landings for tourism take-off
SpaceX was yesterday urged to better promote its booster rocket landings so that space tourism in The Bahamas can take off.
Pintard: MICAL ratification on hold to protect candidate’s pension
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said his party will delay ratifying its candidate for the MICAL constituency until the person formally leaves the public service to avoid jeopardising pension benefits.
Carnival leaders seek $1.5m from govt to revive ‘Music Masters’
CARNIVAL band leaders say they want government funding restored to revive a flagship music competition they argue could turn The Bahamas into a stronger regional festival destination.
