Bahamasair says no communication breakdown with union representatives
BAHAMASAIR said there has not been a total communication breakdown with union representatives, despite ongoing tensions over labour negotiations.
Two years jail for having gun and marijuana
A MAN was sentenced to two years in prison after admitting to having a loaded firearm and marijuana at his Rosewood Street home last week.
New ATR 72-600 to land this week adding to Bahamasair’s fleet
BAHAMASAIR has officially added a new ATR 72-600 aircraft to its fleet as part of efforts to relieve pressure on inter-island routes amid growing demand and recent service disruptions.BAHAMASAIR has officially added a new ATR 72-600 aircraft to its fleet as part of efforts to relieve pressure on inter-island routes amid growing demand and recent service disruptions.
Call to apply for scholarship
Sixth-grade students attending school in Grand Bahama with a GPA of 3.0 or above are now invited to apply for the 2025 Carleton Williams Scholarship, offered by Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC), the local producers of Coca-Cola and Dasani products.
Treasure battle ‘like bad partner divorce’
The treasure hunter salvaging a multi-billion dollar Bahamas wreck yesterday described its legal battle with a former contractor as akin to “a divorce from a bad partner” as it bids to ramp up exploration activities.
Minister: ‘Second lap’ of labour deals to start
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the Government is about to start its “second lap” of re-negotiating expired industrial agreements with the trade unions.
Gov’ts Old Bahama Bay intervention ‘improper’
The parties seeking to regain management control at Old Bahama Bay yesterday hit back at the Government’s investments chief by arguing her intervention was “improper” and challenging her standing to do so.
Ombudsman helping with consumer protection push
The Central Bank’s governor says it will recommend reforming the Payments System Act to aid development of the so-called ‘basic bank account’ designed to boost financial access for many Bahamians.
$185m deal for west GB road paving
Most of the government contracts issued in December 2024 was tied up in just one deal awarded to a Bahamas Striping affiliate for repaving west Grand Bahama’s roads.
Julien Believe says backlash is about Bahamians not valuing their culture
JULIEN Believe says backlash over his Vybz Kartel concert performance was less about him — and more about Bahamians not valuing their own culture enough.
Man charged after death of Sammy Thompson
A MAN was charged yesterday in connection with an Eleuthera bar fight that preceded the death of 29-year-old Samuel “Sammy” Thompson, whose case sparked public outrage and calls for justice
Gibson aims for MICAL seat - as Mcintosh set to bow out
MICAL MP Basil McIntosh has revealed that he will not seek re-election, paving the way for what could be a hotly contested Progressive Liberal Party nomination in the constituency.
Ingraham: Justice system flawed
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham has slammed the country’s judicial system as plagued by inefficiency, excessive delays, and poor case management, accusing some judges of starting court late, taking years to deliver rulings, and retiring without issuing written judgments — while also criticising some lawyers for showing up unprepared, overcommitting, and contributing to the backlog.
Deangelo death accused to face June 2026 trial
TWO police officers accused of manslaughter in the 2018 shooting death of Deangelo Evans in Mason’s Addition are set to stand trial in June next year.
FACING REALITY: Education is not in the classroom
Graduation, a time of celebration for some, becomes a stark reminder of the system’s unfairness for others.
BTVI STORY: Students shine in speech contest
In a demonstration of research and eloquence, the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute’s (BTVI) inaugural accreditation speech competition ended in a clean sweep.
Vybz Kartel concertgoers criticise organisation
WHAT was meant to be a landmark moment in dancehall history — Vybz Kartel’s first international concert since his prison release — turned into a chaotic experience for many on Saturday, as the highly anticipated show left frustrated patrons battling hours-long waits, a disorganised ticketing system, and a poorly stocked bar, only to be salvaged by electrifying performances from Kartel and Spice.
$500 compensation for indecent assault
A MAN was ordered to compensate a woman yesterday after admitting he indecently assaulted her last weekend.
Suspect accused of attempted murder
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of attempted murder in a near-fatal shooting in Montell Heights last month.
