‘Rights infringed’ over BOB banking directive
The Government is “infringing on constitutional rights” and consumer choice by directing new civil service hires to bank with an institution it holds an 82 percent majority stake in, a union chief blasted yesterday.
SpaceX environmental report finds limited impact on Exuma waters
The government has released SpaceX’s Environmental Baseline Statement (EBS), confirming minimal impact from Falcon 9 booster landings in the Exuma Sound. The study was submitted last year in March, and found no major risks to marine life, water quality, or local ecosystems.
SpaceX impact assessment to land soon, says govt
THE government will publicly release the environmental study related to its agreement with SpaceX to land rocket boosters in The Bahamas, according to Latrae Rahming, director of communications at the Office of the Prime Minister.
Opposition argues reforms ‘don’t go far enough’ as govt passes anti-corruption bills
ELECTED officials passed two bills yesterday that Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis described as the most aggressive and far-reaching accountability and anti-corruption reforms in the country’s history.
Chinese Ambassador dismisses US concerns on relationship with Bahamas
CHINESE Ambassador Yan Jiarong dismissed US concerns about China’s engagement in The Bahamas, insisting the relationship is based on economic cooperation without hidden conditions or malicious intent.
Officer ‘told to avoid’ prisoner who later died
A POLICE officer testified that his superior told him to avoid a 60-year-old man who was later found dead in custody at Central Police Station in 2023 after the officer reported that the man appeared unwell and was calling out in distress.
Retired but 491 back on payroll
LABOUR Minister Pia Glover-Rolle revealed yesterday that the government had rehired 491 retired public servants under the Davis administration, 98 percent of whom receive a pension and a salary.
STATESIDE: Democrats’ challenge to change perception
The US Democratic Party gathered earlier this month at a fancy convention venue on the southern edge of Washington DC to pick their new party leader.
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Woman ordered to drug counselling after admitting to having 30 grams of marijuana
A MAN was ordered to attend drug counselling after admitting to having 30 grams of marijuana in his car in Fox Hill last week.
Bahamas must-win vs. Cuba
The Bahamas senior men’s national basketball team has waited more than two months to seek revenge against Cuba and the United States of America (USA) after suffering consecutive losses in the second window of the FIBA AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers last November.
Body found in building after fire now ruled homicide
POLICE have reclassified the death of a man found in a burned building last week as a homicide, shifting the case from a general death investigation to a criminal probe.
Police look into drowning of 70-year-old woman
POLICE in Bimini are investigating the drowning of a 70-year-old woman who died while swimming at Paradise Beach yesterday—the island’s third drowning in just a week.
Exuma Sailing Club ready for junior nationals
HUNDREDS of junior sailors hit the waters this morning at the Montagu foreshore to commence the 2025 Sir Durward Knowles National Junior Sailing Championships.
Prominent realtor that was reported missing found dead in apparent suicide
A PROMINENT real estate professional who was reported missing has been found shot dead in a secluded area of East Grand Bahama in what police say is an apparent suicide.
Celebrating girl guides
The Bahamas Girl Guides Association Exuma District attended the Worship Service at Ebenezer Union Baptist Church in Farmer’s Hill to begin their “Guide Week” under the theme, “Our Story”.
International Men’s Day Bahamas to host service for new officers
THE International Men’s Day (IMD) Bahamas organisation is set to host its church installation service this Sunday, February 23, at 3.30pm at Living Waters Kingdom Ministries - officially welcoming its newly elected officers.
Govt to make formal appointments next week for committee to select Ombudsman
THE committee responsible for selecting the Ombudsman, who will investigate complaints against government agencies and public bodies for maladministration, will receive their formal appointments next week.
Woman fined after admitting she let her pit bulls roam free
A WOMAN was fined after admitting to allowing her pit bulls to roam free, leading to an attack on a 78-year-old woman on her way to church near Goodman’s Close and Johnson Road earlier this month.
Teacher charged with indecent assault of 15-year-old girl he was driving home
A TEACHER was granted bail yesterday after being accused of indecently assaulting a 15-year-old female student while driving her home last month.
