Sarkis wins bid for ‘examiner’ of CCA
Sarkis Izmirlian’s bid to have an independent examiner investigate the business affairs of Baha Mar’s main contractor has been approved by the New Jersey federal bankruptcy court.
‘Everybody is scared as hell’ on mounting Trump tariff confusion
A Bahamian small business adviser yesterday warned “everybody is scared as hell right now” given the “chaos and mass confusion” caused by Donald Trump’s daily-changing trade and tariff policies.
Realtor’s ‘fast track’ via expansion to Eleuthera
A prominent Bahamian realtor yesterday said his firm plans to be “very instrumental” in Eleuthera’s growth with its newly-unveiled Governor’s Harbour office set to be followed soon by a Harbour Island premises.
Trade chief pledges 60% slash in key food prices
The Bahamas Trade Commission’s chairman yesterday pledged that consumers can expect to see a 20-60 percent reduction in the cost of frequently-consumed food items by this summer.
‘160,000 to get free medicine’ under NHI
THE Davis administration has announced plans to expand healthcare access, saying more than 160,000 Bahamians with chronic non-communicable diseases will soon receive free prescription medication under the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA).
Man found guilty of 2021 attempted murder
A MAN was found guilty of attempting to shoot and kill another man outside a bar on Bethel Avenue in the spring of 2021.
Bringing ballet to paradise
ICONIQUE returns to The Bahamas this weekend - the ballet show that made its debut last year and is back again at Old Fort Bay for two nights.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Every stroke of the brush dedicated to the woman he loves
KEVIN Cooper is a Bahamian artist.
Clubs & Societies: March 7, 2025
Friday, March 7, 2025
Environmentalists react to SpaceX rocket explosion
ENVIRONMENTALISTS are urging the Davis administration to reconsider its agreement with SpaceX to land rocket boosters in The Bahamas after a Starship rocket exploded, sending debris into Bahamian waters.
Minnis calls for Commission of Inquiry in Exuma mooring deal
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis renewed concerns yesterday over the controversial Exuma mooring deal, calling for the matter to be referred to the Independent Commission of Investigations (ICOI) as soon as it is appointed.
Hanna-Martin: Targeted interventions for students with lower GPA than 1.0 working
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin said 79 percent of 1,112 students with a GPA below 1.0 have improved their grades due to targeted interventions.
Govt defends safety of eggs from Dominican Republic
THE government has defended the safety of eggs imported from the Dominican Republic, assuring Bahamians that all food imports meet strict inspection standards.
Halkitis ‘not concerned’ over potential Trump tariffs
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis is not concerned that The Bahamas may have to reevaluate its customs duties regime as the Trump administration considers retaliatory measures against countries that impose taxes on American imports.
Lewis calls on govt to address lack of mammogram machines at Rand Memorial Hospital
CENTRAL Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis has criticised the lack of a working mammography machine and functional freezer at Rand Memorial Hospital, calling on the government to address the “inefficiencies.”
QC Comets’ gap shrinks on day 2
The Queen’s College Comets have all intentions of dethroning the defending champions - St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine - at the 2025 Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) Track and Field Championships and they appear to be on track to do just that.
Carifta games: Mike Sands likes what he has seen so far
NORTH American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) President Mike Sands said he likes what he’s seen so far in the lead up to the staging of both the CARIFTA track and field and swimming competitions.
‘Coach Yo’ and Ole Miss Rebels advance to SEC quarterfinals
GRAND Bahamian coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin and her University of Mississippi Lady Rebels are now into their fifth consecutive quarterfinal appearance of the 2025 Southeast Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament in Greenville, South Carolina.
Paul Greene and Penmen to play for another title
GRAND Bahamian senior Paul Greene and his Southern New Hampshire University Penmen men’s basketball team will now play for another Northeast 10 Conference championship title.
