Minnis 'consulting' on future after being denied nomination
Former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said in a statement today he is consulting with constituents in Killarney and will "consider the road ahead" after being denied a nomination for the FNM in the next election.
Prison officer granted bail over alleged drug, alcohol smuggling
A prison officer was granted bail on Friday after he allegedly attempted to smuggle contraband, including drugs and alcohol, into prison last month.
Family of ‘drowned’ US tourist calls for independent autopsy
The family of a 23-year-old American tourist found dead on a Paradise Island beach is disputing police claims he drowned and has commissioned an independent autopsy, calling his death “suspicious.”
Spanish Wells man sentenced to 18 months in prison for burglary spree
A MAN from Spanish Wells Eleuthera was sentenced to 18 months in prison on Friday after he admitted to a series of house and shop break-ins on the island over the last five months.
Man accused of brutal street attack tells court he is "Superman"
A 41-year-old man accused of the savage attack on a 44-year-old mother of two Latasha Rolle near Poinciana Avenue last December claimed he was “Superman” as his matter was transferred to the Supreme Court last week.
Man sentenced to six months in prison for posting naked photos of ex-girlfriend online
A 23-year-old man was sentenced to six months in prison on Friday after he admitted to posting naked and lewd images of his ex-girlfriend online last October.
Darville: $75M allocated to upgrade PMH legacy and children’s wards
THE Davis administration plans to allocate $75 million in the midterm budget for major renovations at Princess Margaret Hospital’s legacy ward — including much needed upgrades to the children’s ward, according to Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville.
No change to 7m Nassau cruise visitors amid chaos
Nassau Cruise Port’s top executive yesterday said it has seen no reason to adjust projections of a near-one million increase in passenger arrivals to seven million in 2026 despite the current global economic turmoil.
Out Island hotels ‘like the wicket we are on’ via double-digit rises
Family Island hotels were yesterday said to “like the wicket we are on” with airline bookings through August up by double-digit percentages for many destinations despite the Trump-induced global economic turmoil.
Chamber chief’s fears on Govt’s Mining Bill ‘conflict’
The Andros Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday voiced concerns over how the new mining law will impact Family Island communities given the seeming conflict of interest on the Government’s part.
Bahamian exporter’s tariff fears more import-focused
One Bahamian exporter yesterday said they are more concerned about the impact Donald Trump’s tariffs will have on the cost of imports to this nation as opposed to the 10 percent levy on their own US exports.
Cultural icon Patricia Glinton-Meicholas dies at 75
RENOWNED cultural figure Patricia Glinton-Meicholas has died.
Girl with cerebral palsy will get education, says ministry
THE Ministry of Education says a special needs student in Abaco is expected to resume in-person classes immediately after the identification of necessary support staff to replace a school employee who resigned.
Jet ski operator one of two on charges of raping tourists
TWO men, including a jet ski operator, accused of raping female tourists in separate incidents in New Providence and San Salvador were informed that their cases will proceed to the Supreme Court for trial.
Making a difference for future of coral
The MSC Foundation, the philanthropic arm of one of the world’s largest cargo operators, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), officially opened its Marine Conservation Centre on Ocean Cay, marking a significant investment in coral reef restoration and environmental research in The Bahamas.
RBDF officers face discipline for marine beaten and left
SEVERAL Royal Bahamas Defence Force officers are facing internal disciplinary proceedings in connection with the alleged assault of a marine and his subsequent abandonment in Inagua last year, officials said yesterday.
Have visitors wear camera, say police
IN the wake of two reported rapes involving jet ski operators and a heightened warning from the US Embassy, police have proposed outfitting tourists with body-worn cameras as a safety measure — an idea some licensed operators support, though they say the real problem is a lack of enforcement against unlicensed vendors.
What to do with the clutter of signs?
COLUMNIST Diane Phillips was right to raise the issue of the forest of signs at Montagu blocking the view of the ocean.
Raise wages for possible re-election
ON April 7th, Moody’s released its updated sovereign credit rating for The Bahamas, moving us from “stable” to “positive”.
