Bahamas short of 500 nurses
THE BAHAMAS is facing a shortage of about 500 registered nurses, says Public Hospitals Authority Managing Director Dr Aubynette Rolle, who warns that the exodus of healthcare workers and declining staff morale has placed mounting pressure on the public health system.
Murder victim's friend testifies in shooting trial
A MAN who survived a shooting incident that claimed his friend’s life told a Supreme Court jury yesterday that he watched the gunman press a weapon to his head before opening fire, as the trial into the 2022 murder of Emmanuel “Manny” Brown began before Justice Jeannine Weech-Gomez.
Belize Bishop Wright elected Archbishop of region for Anglican church over Bahamian Bishop Laish Boyd
BELIZE Bishop Philip Wright was yesterday elected Archbishop of the Church in the Province of the West Indies, defeating Bahamas Bishop Laish Boyd in a historic vote that made him the first Belizean to lead the regional Anglican Church.
Man injured in East Hill Street shooting incident
A 21-year-old man was shot and injured early Monday morning after gunmen opened fire on his vehicle near East Hill Street.
Teenage boy accused of fatal shooting at Arawak Cay
A TEENAGE boy was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of fatally shooting Philip Lockhart at Arawak Cay last month.
Man must pay $200k fine or face five years prison
A MAN was ordered to pay a $198,000 fine or face five years in prison after admitting yesterday to possessing $207,000 worth of drugs and 20 rounds of ammunition at his Atlantic Drive home.
Father recalls last time he saw his son in manslaughter trial
A FATHER yesterday recalled the last time he saw his teenage son alive, as the manslaughter trial into the 2013 shooting death of 18-year-old Sylvester Woodside continued.
American man bitten by seven-foot reef shark while spearfishing near Chub Cay
A 24-year-old American man required seven stitches after being bitten by a seven-foot reef shark while spearfishing off Chub Cay in the Berry Islands on Sunday — the latest in a string of shark-related incidents involving US visitors in Bahamian waters this year.
BPL send seven-man team to help restore power in Jamaica
A SEVEN-member team from Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) has travelled to Jamaica to help restore electricity in communities devastated by Hurricane Melissa, joining the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation’s (CARILEC) regional disaster response effort.
Red-Line Athletics Track Club holds 6th annual Motivational, Health, and Wellness Seminar
THE Red-Line Athletics Track Club held its sixth annual Motivational, Health and Wellness Seminar this past weekend at the University of the Bahamas Library Auditorium.
BNU chief accuses Darville of hypocrisy on ministry's handling of suspended nurses
BAHAMAS Nurses Union President Muriel Lightbourn yesterday accused Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville of hypocrisy over his ministry’s handling of suspended nurses, as she revealed that more than 30 public health nurses have been suspended since she took office in 2023.
Baha Mar pledges to address Melia replacement concerns
Residents living behind Cable Beach’s former Melia resort have voiced concerns about the noise, safety and impact on their daily lives from Baha Mar’s latest expansion plans to replace that property.
Police investigate armed robbery incidents in Nassau and firearm seizure in GB
POLICE are investigating three separate incidents — an armed robbery in Nassau, a shop-breaking on Collins Avenue, and a firearm seizure in Grand Bahama — that occurred between Friday and Saturday.
Chamber chiefs call for better Out Island utilities
Family Island Chamber of Commerce chiefs have renewed calls for improved telecommunications and utility services outside New Providence.
Realtors say no panic over ‘signs of slowing’
Realtors say there is “nothing to panic about” after it was suggested the Bahamian market “showed signs of slowing” with 2025 third quarter home listings down for New Providence, Abaco and Exuma.
Briland operator's partner: $800k unpaid taxes 'is completely bogus'
A Briland tourism operator’s US partner refused to pay $800,000-plus in unpaid Bahamian taxes because the amount demanded was “completely bogus” and would result in a “gross overpayment” if settled with the Department of Inland Revenue.
Port says protest sparked by driver’s access rule breach
Nassau Cruise Port’s chief executive last night revealed that taxi driver protests were sparked when one breached access rules by removing security barriers - a move that triggered police intervention.
‘Quite a jump’: Gov’t targeting 50% electric vehicle share by 2035
Increasing new electric vehicle sales three to four-fold to meet the Government’s targeted 50 percent market share by 2035 will be “quite a jump”, a dealer admitted yesterday, while hailing its “vision” for combating climate change.
Marinas up to 60% off as they brace for ‘dismal’ winter
Bahamian marinas are suffering up to 60 percent sales declines as they brace for a “dismal” winter season following a largely negative Fort Lauderdale Boat Show response to this year’s fee and regulatory reforms.
Taxi cab drivers clash with police
THREE taxi drivers were arrested during scuffles with police as dozens of drivers paralysed access to the Nassau Cruise Port yesterday morning, blocking the entrance with their vehicles and refusing to move until long-standing grievances over what they call unfair treatment and worsening conditions were addressed.
