Court of Appeal upholds $150,000 award in Abaco contractor row
A COURT of Appeal ruling has underscored a hard lesson for homeowners locked in disputes with contractors: dissatisfaction with repairs is not enough to justify terminating a contract and withholding payment unless the evidence proves a legal breach.
Rand Memorial faces backlash over long urgent care waits
LONG waits and allegations of poor urgent care at Rand Memorial Hospital drew attention on Tuesday, as callers to a Grand Bahama radio talk show described hours-long delays, children left waiting overnight, and patients with serious symptoms allegedly left without timely treatment.
Appeal court revokes bail for attempted murder convicts
THE Court of Appeal has overturned a Supreme Court judge’s decision to allow two women convicted of attempted murder to remain on bail pending sentencing, finding that the judge failed to explain why bail was justified after their convictions for serious offences.
Union wants say in new private island hotel deal
BAHAMAS Hotel, Catering and Allied Workers Union president Darrin Woods says the union should be involved in negotiations over a proposed private island hotel development that has cleared the first stage of Afreximbank’s credit approval process, warning that workers’ rights are often left exposed when major tourism deals are negotiated without labour input.
Over ten vehicles seized in Gibson corruption probe
MORE than ten vehicles were seized in New Providence and Long Island as investigators traced the flow of money linked to Water and Sewerage Corporation contracts awarded during Adrian Gibson’s tenure as executive chairman, a police financial intelligence officer testified yesterday.
ALICIA WALLACE: A decade past the vote, and Bahamian women still unequal
JUNE 7, 2026 will mark 10 years since the referendum on issues of gender inequality in citizenship and sex-based discrimination in the constitution.
New Bahamian film explores the emotional aftermath of hurricanes
WHAT began as a single premiere night for Here Comes Trouble quickly turned into a growing audience demand that brought the Bahamian comedy-drama back to the big screen for a recent encore showing at the Atlantis Theatre.
Bahamian audiences answer the call for Here Comes Trouble
WHAT began as a single premiere night for Here Comes Trouble quickly turned into a growing audience demand that brought the Bahamian comedy-drama back to the big screen for a recent encore showing at the Atlantis Theatre.
Dr Kristine Parker-Curling, author of bestselling book 'Beyond The Knowledge' receives Excellence in Humanities Award
Dr Kristine Parker-Curling, a Bahamian physician and triple board-certified specialist in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, and Obesity Medicine, received the 2026 Excellence in Humanities Award from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) at the organisation’s Annual Meeting, held April 22–24, 2026, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas.
A mother's mission to make care more accessible
WHAT began as a routine shopping trip for her son would eventually grow into a mission to support families navigating life with developmental disabilities.
Alpha Kappa Alpha’s newest Bahamas chapter provides needed items to New Providence communities
On day one of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®’s (AKA) newest chapter, the members of Alpha Epsilon Theta Omega Chapter spent Saturday morning sorting, gathering, assembling and bagging items for several local schools and organizations.
The sneaky muscle behind your back pain: Meet the quadratus lumborum
If you’ve ever had that nagging ache in your lower back that just won’t budge—especially on one side—there’s a good chance a small but mighty muscle called the quadratus lumborum (QL) is involved.
Why so many Bahamians are exhausted: The hidden health crisis we ignore
Over the past several years, I have noticed something concerning both inside and outside the exam room. So many people are simply exhausted.
Caribbean Nutrition Month highlights healing power of traditional foods
AS Caribbean Nutrition Month begins across the region, a public health nutritionist is encouraging Bahamians to return to many of the traditional foods that once formed the foundation of the nation’s diet.
Bringing healthcare beyond the clinic
AS The Bahamas continues to grapple with an aging population and rising rates of chronic disease, healthcare professionals are increasingly highlighting the role home-based healthcare could play in improving patient outcomes while easing pressure on the country’s healthcare system.
Bertram ‘BJ’ Murray continues to impress
BAHAMIAN minor leaguer Bertram “BJ” Murray continues to put together an impressive season at the Triple-A level, remaining among the top offensive performers for the Iowa Cubs, the top affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.
Cycling Federation Nationals returns to Exuma
FOR the second consecutive year, the Bahamas Cycling Federation will take its National Cycling Championships to Mount Thompson, Exuma, this weekend.
Lenox having ’strong run’ in Europe
BAHAMIAN karting driver Lenox Lockhart continued his strong run in Europe this weekend at Round 2 of the ACI Italian Championship in the Mini GR3 category.
Major Bimini resort faces weak summer
A major Bimini resort yesterday said it is expecting a weak summer with boating traffic and hotel occupancy lagging behind last year’s levels.
