Chief Justice extends San Salvador water cut-off bar
The Chief Justice has granted a seven-month extension to an injunction barring a water provider from causing “decimation of the business and residential community of San Salvador” by cutting off supply.
Pintard ‘asked Minnis to be part of FNM’s future - but not as candidate’
MICHAEL Pintard said he has asked former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to contribute to the Free National Movement’s future — not as a candidate, but as an elder statesman guiding strategy and offering insight into government policy.
‘Nation must brace for likely global depression’
Bahamians must “brace” for a potential global depression and repeat of the 2008-2009 economic contraction, which saw thousands lose their jobs, due to Donald Trump’s tariff policies, a local economist is warning.
Police still investigating cruise guest’s rape claim
POLICE said they are still investigating a Carnival Cruise Lines passenger’s claim that she was raped by a jet ski operator near Junkanoo Beach last week Tuesday.
Rolle ‘named his killer’ as he died
A MAN fatally shot at Lynden Pindling International Airport last year allegedly named his killer before dying, telling a witness: “This DJ, Nesha husband who shot me bey, please tell my kids, my daughter and my son, I love them.”
Man missing after attempt to retrieve drifting jet ski near Long Cay
Police are searching for a man who went missing while attempting to retrieve a drifting jet ski yesterday.
26-year-old critically injured while operating heavy-duty machine
POLICE are investigating an industrial accident that left a 26-year-old man critically injured early Friday morning in the downtown area off Bay Street.
Missing 85-year-old man found dead in western New Providence
POLICE said 85-year-old Daniel Thenor, who was reported missing on March 29, was found dead in western New Providence on Saturday.
Two hospitalised in separate shooting incidents on Saturday
TWO people were hospitalised following separate shooting incidents in New Providence on Saturday.
Key airline’s future branded ‘not clear’
A rival airline has warned Eleuthera business owners and residents that the future of Silver Airways is “not clear” and they should consider using other operators.
Hield, Williams making waves
They have been training and travelling partners since their amateur days and now Carl ‘King Flashy 242’ Hield and Rashield ‘Raw’ Williams are making waves together in the professional ranks.
Cousins adrift at sea feared they would not make it home
AFTER two harrowing days adrift in open waters without food, water, or communication, Huberto Miller, Sr, feared that he and his cousin, Kenroy Rolle, would never make it home.
Homeless man charged for multiple counts of arson
A 34-year-old homeless man suspected of setting multiple fires across Freeport — targeting everything from a bridal shop to utility poles — was charged with arson and related offences in Grand Bahama’s Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
Taxi drivers protest change to airport queue system at LPIA
DOZENS of taxi drivers staged a strike on Friday outside Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA), protesting being locked out of the commercial lane used to service arriving visitors.
Social Services warns over using children to solicit money or sell goods
SOCIAL Services officials are sounding the alarm over the continued use of children to solicit money or sell goods in public spaces, warning that the practice places minors at risk and violates national child protection laws.
Over 2,000 cases of child abuse reported between 2019-2023
MORE than 2,000 cases of suspected child abuse and neglect were reported in The Bahamas over a five-year period, with social services officials warning that too many cases continue to go unreported — and too many children are left unprotected.
WORLD VIEW: A call for US to revisit new tariffs on CARICOM countries
For decades, the 14 independent nations of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have helped sustain American prosperity by collectively importing far more from the United States than they export, creating an enduring trade surplus in Washington’s favour.
Taxi drivers’ airport protest is resolved
The Ministry of Energy and Transport has voiced its “disappointment” over Friday’s demonstration by taxi drivers at The Bahamas’ leading aviation gateway.
MSC launches new Miami cruise facility
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has unveiled in Miami what it describes as the world’s largest cruise terminal - a move that could boost vessel and passenger traffic to The Bahamas.
Athletes qualify at the CARIFTA trials
JUNIOR athletes made their performances count when they needed them the most at the 2025 Splice and Connect/Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) CARIFTA Trials over the weekend at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium.
