New Parks and Beaches head cannot guarantee budget limits
NEW Bahamas Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority Executive Chairman Jamahl Strachan could not guarantee yesterday that the agency will remain within its budgetary allocations, citing global price shocks while promising “increased oversight” at an authority under sustained scrutiny over runaway spending and the absence of a public audit.
Bahamas can shelter 14,000, but falls short of global mark
THE Bahamas can shelter about 14,000 people during a natural disaster, but officials say the country still falls short of the international benchmark as the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins.
Govt reports radio host for ‘false’ drug claims
THE Office of the Prime Minister’s Communications Director, Latrae Rahming, has filed a legal complaint with the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) against radio talk show host Darren Cooper over what he calls a series of false and defamatory claims linking governing MPs to drug trafficking.
Jury finds man not guilty of raping ex-girlfriend at her home
A 36-year-old man was acquitted yesterday of allegedly raping his 33-year-old ex-girlfriend at her home in 2024.
Bulgarian man denied bailover ATM skimming scheme
A BULGARIAN man was remanded to prison yesterday after he allegedly tampered with and skimmed seven ATMs in New Providence last month.
Police investigate suspected suicide at Indigo community
A MAN believed to be in his mid-20s was found hanging from a balcony at his home yesterday in what police suspect was a suicide.
Lamborghini and $1.4 million mansion: Alleged drug leader’s life of luxury
THE alleged head of a US drug trafficking organisation accused of importing cocaine through The Bahamas with the assistance of Jonathan ‘Player’ Gardiner was living a life of luxury 30 miles outside Atlanta, Georgia, until his arrest on suspected drug trafficking charges two years ago.
Afreximbank advances credit approval for Abaco hotel project
A PROPOSED hotel development in The Bahamas has cleared the first stage of Afreximbank’s credit approval process, with a senior bank executive saying the project could advance to formal approval and public announcement soon.
US man fined over fake cash and police assault
N American man was fined $3,450 on Friday for fraudulently spending movie prop money while visiting Nassau Cruise Port last week.
Sherwin-Williams opens Marsh Harbour location
Sherwin-Williams Bahamas has opened its latest retail outlet on Marsh Harbour’s Bay Street inside the former Sand Dollar shop.
Just 16% of Gov’t entities met Budget plan mandate
Just 16 percent of the Government’s ministries, departments, agencies and business entities (GBEs) heeded the Ministry of Finance’s call to submit annual and business plans as part of the 2026-2027 Budget preparations, it has been revealed, sparking pledges of a compliance crackdown.
Gov’ts net worth valued from accounting switch
The Government’s long-promised switch to an accrual-based accounting system is forecast to “near completion within the next two years” and, for the first time-ever, enable an accurate valuation of what Bahamian citizens actually own.
Power outages frustrate west New Providence communities
RESIDENTS in Love Beach and several upscale western New Providence communities say prolonged and recurring power outages have left them exposed to heightened security risks, spoiled food, disrupted work schedules and mounting repair costs.
Potter’s Cay vendors still waiting for BPL electricity
Potter’s Cay vendors say they are still waiting for Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) electricity supply to reach their stalls despite a previous government pledge that at least 25 would be connected by the 2026 first quarter.
Minister meets with aviation overseers
Bahamian aviation executives met Jobeth Coleby-Davis, minister of energy, utilities and aviation, at Margaritaville Beach Resort last Tuesday.
Aviation minister in call for stronger traveller safeguards
A Cabinet minister has signalled the Government’s support for stronger passenger protections, arguing that airlines should have clearer obligations to assist travellers and address complaints when disruptions occur for reasons within their control.
Housing grows ‘1.5 times slower’ over vacancy and disrepair woes
The Bahamas’ housing inventory grew “1.5 times slower” over the 12 years to 2022 when compared to the previous decade, it has been revealed, with the decline blamed on a reduced pace of new-builds as well as more properties falling into disrepair and tenant-weary landlords.
Taxpayers owed $500m by loss-making SOEs
Bahamian taxpayers are owed half-a-billion dollars in outstanding loans by loss-making state-owned enterprises (SOEs), it has been revealed, with nine key government entities collectively plunging into “negative equity” with debt liabilities exceeding their assets.
Carmichael Village owners told: Your homes are safe
The Ministry of Housing has moved to reassure Carmichael Village purchasers that their homes and investments are safe while asserting it knew nothing of the connections linking the project’s contractor to the general election day plane crash drug accused.
