Pintard says ‘unexplained wealth’ among public officials a cause for concern
“UNEXPLAINED wealth” among public officials and their relatives is cause for concern, says Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard, who accused the country’s disclosure system of failing to hold anyone accountable as delays drag into yet another year.
STATESIDE: Presidents and possibilities for The Bahamas
A hypothetical dialogue between James Monroe and Yan Jiarong might be intriguing. It might also shed some light on what’s happening with gradually increasing intensity to our south and east.
Bitten by the bug: A pharmacist's view of 40 years of HIV change
WHEN pharmacist Stephen Kemp talks about HIV work, there is no hesitation in his voice. He remembers the moment he walked into the HIV Treatment Centre more than a decade ago and felt something shift.
Briland operator: Two-year ban threatens Bahamas-US ‘conflict’
A Briland tourism operator has warned a Florida court that imposing a two-year ban on “competing” with its former partner will directly conflict with a Supreme Court Order and has no standing due to an $800,000-plus Bahamian tax debt.
Police urge holiday caution after chase ends in deadly shootout
Police are urging residents to take extra precautions heading into the holiday season after a chase through the St James Road area ended in a fatal shootout this morning.
Police accused of fabricating evidence to blame 2022 murder on defendant
The police were yesterday accused of fabricating evidence to pin a 2022 murder on Donte “Drey” Deveaux, while prosecutors argued the dying victim named him as the shooter on Seventh Street.
Sarkis and CCA ordered into mediation on $1.8bn damages
Baha Mar’s contractor and Sarkis Izmirlian have been ordered to “make a good faith attempt” to resolve the latter’s bid to collect on his now-$1.8bn damages award via mediation that will also involve the entity that owns two Nassau hotels.
Environmentalists urge fines for looted barge’s grounding
Environmental advocates yesterday called for fines and penalties to be levied against the parties responsible for the barge that grounded off Abaco as they voiced fears “there’s significant damage to the reef” on which it became stuck.
PLP slams Pintard’s ‘phantom’ passport allegations
THE Davis Administration continues to forcefully reject Opposition Leader Michael Pintard’s assertion that “a bag of passports” was found on a Bahamasair flight, with senior officials now accusing him of spreading a false story that stokes “xenophobic attitudes” and undermines national institutions.
FNM and COI block removal of ballot box claiming breach of agreement on how it should be transported
CHAOS erupted after advance polling ended in Golden Isles yesterday when Free National Movement and Coalition of Independents supporters blocked the removal of ballot boxes, accusing officials of breaching an agreement on how the materials should be transported.
Looters target victims of Arawak Cay fire
LOOTERS descended on Arawak Cay hours after a fire reduced six stalls to rubble, stripping fire victims of what little could be saved from one of the country’s busiest tourist hubs.
242 Golf Academy hosts its inaugural Classic
THE 242 Golf Academy hosted its inaugural 242 Golf Academy Classic on Saturday at the Blue Hill 9-hole Golf Course featuring golfers ages 18 and under.
CARIFTA water polo honours
JAHMAHL Wilson and Asher Bastian capped off a thrilling feat by Team Bahamas at the 2025 CARIFTA Water Polo Tournament by being awarded individual honours for their outstanding performances.
National Youth Guard’s fifth cohort benefitted from real-life training
SIXTY-EIGHT men and women across The Bahamas graduated yesterday as the fifth cohort of the National Youth Guard, pledging to answer the call of duty during natural disasters and national emergencies.
Special task force formed to target those who looted stranded barge
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) has formed a specialised taskforce to target those who looted a grounded container barge in Abaco last week, with six people now in custody.
Funeral Directors Association criticises govt inaction on regulating the industry
THE head of the Bahamas Funeral Directors Association has renewed calls for the government to properly regulate the industry, calling it a “shame” that stakeholders are still battling the same longstanding issues with no progress.
Tour operators eyeing Thanksgiving upturn
Tour operators yesterday predicted an uptick in business for next week’s Thanksgiving holiday as the aviation industry shrugs off the impact from the recent US government shutdown and flight cancellations.
Exuma taxis blaming rental influx for slow Thanksgiving
Exuma taxi operators yesterday blamed an influx of rental vehicles and Sandals Emerald Bays continued closure for what is shaping up to be a slow Thanksgiving.
Teen accused of robbing a couple at gunpoint at Saunders Beach
A 17-year-old boy was remanded to prison yesterday after he was accused of robbing a couple at gunpoint on Saunders Beach.
Man accused of unlawful sex with teenage girl
A 26-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after he was accused of having sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old girl.
