Charisma Taylor, Terrell McCoy among the top performers in USA meets
OLYMPIAN Charisma Taylor and high school sensation Terrell McCoy were among the top Bahamian performers during a series of meets in the United States of America over the weekend.
Two teens facing murder and firearm charges remanded to prison
A 16-year-old boy and another teenager accused of murder and firearm possession in separate cases were remanded to prison on Friday.
FNM to ratify first 20 candidates by May 1
The Free National Movement (FNM) plans to ratify its first 20 general election candidates by May 1.
Neglect, sexual abuse top list of rising child abuse reports
Neglect remains the most reported form of child abuse in The Bahamas, with sexual abuse following closely, according to new data from the Department of Social Services that revealed more than 2,000 cases of suspected child abuse over the past five years.
Privy Council ‘dismay’ over Bahamian KC and husband
The judicial system’s highest court yesterday voiced “dismay” that a Bahamian KC and her attorney husband have “withheld a substantial sum” due to a Nassau Street condo complex that has accrued over 25 years.
Gov’t uses $161.5m of bond reserves to finance current debt
The Government used some $161.5m set aside to meet future foreign currency bond repayments to instead cover its current “debt obligations” during the 2024 calendar year’s final quarter, it was revealed yesterday.
Bahamas tourism ‘bracing’ for Trump tariffs drop-off
The deputy prime minister yesterday conceded The Bahamas is “bracing” for a fall-off in travel and tourism demand after Donald Trump’s tariffs wiped an estimated $2.5 trillion off the value of global stocks.
Saudis ‘too slow’ over $55m Eleuthera airport
The deputy prime minister yesterday revealed the Government has switched to a new financier to fund North Eleuthera Airport’s $55m overhaul because the original Saudi source is too “slow and bureaucratic”.
450 construction jobs expected in expanded Eleuthera resort project
The deputy prime minister yesterday disclosed that Eleuthera’s proposed Ritz-Carlton Reserve project is increasing its planned investment by $160m and expanding the number of residences by 35 percent.
Man accused of murder for injury that killed Sammy
A MAN had his charge upgraded to murder yesterday after a bar fight in Eleuthera led to the death of Samuel “Sammy” Thompson, sparking public outrage and calls for justice.
Halkitis: Trade war fallout a bigger concern than 10 percent US tariffs
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said the 10 percent base tariff imposed by the United States is not a major concern for The Bahamas, which does not export a surplus of goods there, but warned that President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war could trigger an economic slowdown.
World Famous Valley Boys de-registered as non-profit
THE World Famous Valley Boys Junkanoo group has been officially deregistered as a non-profit organisation in The Bahamas, according to a notice from the Registrar General’s Department.
‘We won’t vote if Minnis rejected’
THE Free National Movement’s Killarney Constituency Association is pushing back against the party’s decision to deny former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis renomination, warning the move could cost the FNM the seat.
DIANE PHILLIPS: The things you keep
I don’t remember the last time our daughter slept in the bedroom that we still refer to as her room.
Micro-plastics are everywhere and they are harmful to us all
It’s past lunchtime, and your 5:30 am workout and barely-filling, on-the-go breakfast has left you famished.
Employee loses $300,000 lawsuit over NIB fall
A NATIONAL Insurance Board (NIB) employee has lost her lawsuit against the agency after seeking damages for injuries sustained on the job.
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$150,000 bail granted to American book author accused of kidnapping her son
AN American book author accused of kidnapping her son has been granted bail of $150,000 cash despite being considered a flight risk, as the court ruled in favour of her urgent need for medical assistance due to pain and deformity in her left breast caused by breast implants.
‘Smooth transition’ on govt’s 50% VAT cut on unprepared food items
THE government’s 50 percent cut in Value Added Tax (VAT) on food sold in stores took effect on Tuesday, with Economic Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis reporting a smooth transition for businesses.
British High Commission hosts King’s Trust International during its Bahamas visit
The British High Commission Nassau hosted the King’s Trust International on its recent visit to The Bahamas.
