Haiti mission goes on despite US fund freeze
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday The Bahamas remains committed to the mission in Haiti and has no plans to withdraw its involvement, despite the Trump administration’s decision to freeze over $13m in funding for the international security force in Haiti.
‘Record year for tourism’ with cruise passenger rise
TOURISM in The Bahamas had its “best year ever” in 2024, with a notable increase in both tourist arrivals and visitor spending, particularly among cruise ship passengers, according to Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper.
Mom’s shock as officers charged
Beverly Lee-Rolle is still in shock but happy about the news that two police officers are to face a manslaughter trial for the shooting of her son, Deangelo Evans.
Fined for failing to charge ankle monitor
A MAN was ordered to pay a fine after admitting to failing to charge his monitoring device while awaiting trial for another offence.
Judge rejects bid for ruling in case of woman shot by police officer
A RECENT court ruling has dismissed an application for judgment in a negligence case filed by Precious Thompson-Curry, who was shot by a police officer while standing in her own yard.
Bail for teen accused of housebreaking
A TEENAGER accused of breaking into someone’s home last year was granted bail yesterday.
Man faces court over possession of pistol
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of possessing a loaded firearm in New Providence last weekend.
BAISS basketball championship matchups all set
THE remaining four teams in the 2025 Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) sudden death playoffs secured a finals berth yesterday at the Kendal GL Isaacs (KGLI) Gymnasium.
The silly season is on its way
The time, often referred to as the “silly season” is fast approaching.
Sir Durward Knowles National Jr Sailing Championships slated for February 20-22
OVER 200 junior sailors will have a great opportunity to put their sailing skills on display at the 2025 Sir Durward Knowles National Junior Sailing Championships February 20-22 at the Montagu foreshore.
Time will tell if strike action really work?
THE Aga Khan has died - a figure who is known the world over, and whose presence has also been felt in the Bahamian arena.
FRONT PORCH: Ambition of JoBeth Coleby-Davis?
The best politicians demonstrate a powerful mixture of national purpose and personal ambition.
Saving the environment by telling stories
Two young Bahamians are seeking to inspire environmental action through compelling storytelling.
Ayton and trail Blazers on 5-game win streak
BAHAMIAN big man Deandre Ayton and the Portland Trail Blazers are quietly having a decent season in the Western Conference despite having low expectations coming into the National Basketball Association (NBA) regular season.
KEITH ROYE II: Battle over global AI dominance heats up
The artificial intelligence (AI) battle is heating up as two of the most powerful AI models, OpenAI’s ChatGPT and DeepSeek AI, go head-to-head in the fight for global dominance
Fidelity unveils new chief financial officer
Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) has named Jamal O. Ijeoma as its chief financial officer.
Cyber attack is a lesson for all
ON Wednesday, January 5, reports surfaced that the University of The Bahamas had fallen victim to a ransomware attack, crippling its network and disrupting online services.
Munroe: murder charge possible in prison stabbing
AN inmate suspected of fatally stabbing another prisoner at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services may face a murder charge, according to National Security Minister Wayne Munroe, who said the decision rests with the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
Sent to jail for receiving stolen cars
A MAN was sentenced to three and a half years in prison yesterday after admitting to receiving several stolen cars in New Providence over the past two months.
Elite Starz in spotlight at USA Flag Worlds championship tournament
WHILE being new to flag football with only seven months of experience, the Elite Starz made a mark at the USA Flag Worlds Championship Tournament 2025.
