Delaporte Point battle over Airbnb rental ban
A western New Providence gated community is battling a furious revolt by a group of homeowners who are accusing it of seeking to ban Airbnb-style short-term vacation rentals within its walls.
‘Room for more’: Bahamas 3.4% growth beats IMF’s
Bahamian businessmen are arguing this nation has “more room for growth” after hailing the economy’s “fantastic” 3.4 percent output expansion in 2024 - a figure significantly higher than the IMF’s 2 percent estimate.
Brothers win $147,500 in family auto shop bust-up
Two brothers have been awarded a combined $147,500 for wrongful and unfair dismissal following a bust-up at a family-run auto repair shop over unproven allegations of stealing.
Brigette Dupuch-Knudsen receives Doctor of Nursing Practice degree
On May 6 at Georgia State University, Brigette Dupuch-Knudsen, the daughter of Susan and Pierre Dupuch, received her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.
Sustainable Studio teams up with University of The Bahamas for summer 2025 camp experience
THE youth-focused summer initiative Sustainable Studio is set to return this August with a revamped format, a new university partnership, and an emphasis on long-term impact in sustainability and social justice.
Fallen Marines of HMBS FLAMINGO Honoured at 45th Anniversary Memorial Service
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force held a memorial service today at Coral Harbour Base to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the HMBS Flamingo tragedy.
Govt push to sign Grand Lucayan deal by May 15
The Government is moving rapidly to seal the Grand Lucayan’s sale to a $10bn Miami-based developer with hopes for a Heads of Agreement signing as early as this Thursday.
FNM: We will invest $10m in firefighting aircraft and trucks
THE Free National Movement (FNM) says it will invest at least $10m in new fire trucks and a firefighting aircraft — and fund it, in part, by eliminating the Prime Minister’s private plane and cutting luxury government travel.
Mitchell dismisses early election talks - ‘only one man knows when’
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell on Friday dismissed speculation that the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) is considering an early general election, asserting that the Davis administration is committed to serving its full five-year term.
Murder victims’ moms face holiday with heavy hearts
AS families across the country honoured motherhood with hugs, flowers and celebration yesterday, some Bahamian mothers were facing the day with heavy hearts, haunted by the absence of sons lost to violence.
Tragedy strikes two GB families
A 17-year-old boy drowned in the ocean. A 30-year-old woman died in a car crash with police rushing to save him.
INSIGHT: Are we doing enough for our mothers?
LIKE many of you, I imagine, yesterday I spent time in church celebrating the mothers of our nation.
Florists endure tariff hikes, Mother’s Day sales drops
Bahamian florists say they have endured a decline in Mother’s Day sales while having to pay suppliers more for their inventory.
DEREK SMITH: How to manage AI’s risk and governance
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer an emerging trend.
Brezile Hamilton and Justyn Thompson win gold
BREZILE Hamilton and Justyn Thompson demonstrated why they are considered one of the top pickleball doubles teams in The Bahamas.
Supreme Court awards woman $25k for unlawful detention by Immigration Dept
THE Supreme Court has awarded $25,000 to Sonette Joseph, ruling that her constitutional rights were breached when she was unlawfully detained for 30 days in 2018 without charge, court appearance, or deportation order.
Vendors report varied outcomes over this year’s Mother’s Day sales
VENDORS at RM Bailey Park had mixed reactions to this year’s Mother’s Day sales, with many saying business was slower than previous years due to economic pressures and changing consumer habits.
Mitchell calls reporting on Cuban issue ‘irresponsible’ but contracts still unpublished
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell has denounced articles that reported on leaked documents indicating Cuban medical professionals in The Bahamas receive less than 20 percent of their salaries, labelling the most recent piece, an article by the Miami Herald, a “hatchet job”.
