$5m legal battle erupts on grounded tug boat, barge
A furious $5m-plus legal battle has erupted over a tug boat and barge that became stranded in an Abaco national park in late March 2024 - an incident that sparked major environmental concerns.
$200m building cost for LNG terminal
Senator Ryan Pinder said a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal will be a joint venture between FOCOL and Shell, with construction of the first and second phase to amount to just under $200m.
Eleuthera man found dead was known to have a ‘lively spirit’
NEBERTH Johnson, a mechanic in his 60s known for his lively spirit, was found dead near a business in Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, on Wednesday.
“One Youth, One Voice” event educates students about role of CARICOM
FOUR hundred 11th-grade students from across the country gathered at Baha Mar yesterday to learn about CARICOM’s role in regional development.
Govt: LNG terminal ‘to save $50m a year’ in fuel costs
THE government has signed two agreements to facilitate the development of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Clifton Pier, with officials projecting $50m in annual fuel savings during the project’s first phase.
Emotional toll on families left behind after suicide
With six suicides recorded in The Bahamas less than three months into the year, the growing crisis is reopening wounds for families already grappling with similar losses.
Concerns for mangroves as govt allows land clearing
THE Department of Environmental Planning and Protection (DEPP) has lifted a cease-and-desist order issued last July to an industrial company, allowing it to resume land development at a site off Queen’s Highway, where mangroves are under threat.
Eleuthera fire burning six days as residents feeling ‘neglected’
A RAGING six-day fire in Wemyss Bight, Eleuthera, has forced residents to battle the blaze themselves due to a reported lack of resources — once again raising concerns about the country’s vulnerability in responding to fires.
PM: No more talk on Moorings issue
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has dismissed further discussion on the Bahamas Moorings controversy, declaring that the matter is closed and suggesting that no one will be held accountable for how the deal advanced without the necessary approvals.
Fire shuts down London's Heathrow Airport, disrupting travel for hundreds of thousands
A large fire near London's Heathrow Airport knocked out power Friday to Europe’s busiest flight hub, forcing it to shut and disrupting global travel for hundreds of thousands of passengers.
DIANE PHILLIPS: The never married, never need to marry - is single by choice the new normal?
When we were kids, most of the people we knew were part of a family.
Clubs & Societies March 21st, 2025
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Man admits to bail violation while waiting on trial for rape charge
A HARBOUR Island man admitted yesterday to violating his bail conditions while awaiting trial for allegedly raping two female tourists in 2018.
Woman gets two months jail for injuring man with rock
A WOMAN recently released from Sandilands was sentenced to two months in prison after admitting to injuring a man with a rock on East Street last week.
Man accused of trying to touch teen girl’s privates
A man was granted bail yesterday after being accused of attempting to touch a 16-year-old girl’s private area last month in Acklins.
Young athletes break records on day one
Athletes delivered standout performances on day one of the 2025 Bahamas National High School Track and Field Championships at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium.
Iconique returns featuring world premiere of Bahamian ballerina Courtney Celeste Spears
THE return of Iconique – a world class ballet performance – to Old Fort Bay Club has been hailed a success.
How are we preparing our students for the workforce?
The transition from education to the workforce is a critical juncture for students, necessitating a comprehensive approach that goes beyond traditional academic instruction.
BGWU obtains court injunction halting ‘unlawful’ poll over union representation
THE Bahamas General Workers Union (BGWU) has obtained a Supreme Court injunction halting a union representation poll at the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC), arguing that Labour Minister Pia Glover-Rolle unlawfully facilitated the vote without a formal request from workers.
Man accused of attempting to undress sleeping 16-year-old boy
A man was granted bail after being accused of attempting to undress a sleeping 16-year-old boy in December.
