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‘Daughter may never walk again after being beaten in the street’

THE mother of a woman brutally attacked by an unknown man last week fears her daughter may never walk again after both of her legs were broken by the vicious assault.

Two women sexually assaulted in GB in separate attacks

Police are investigating two separate incidents of sexual assault in Grand Bahama, with one resulting in an arrest yesterday.

Freedom of information, and lack of accountability

IT has been a long year. Does it feel that way to you?


Shortage of customs officer due to ‘poor management’ not strike

A TEMPORARY shortage of customs officers at Lynden Pindling International Airport on Friday caused an empty customs desk and sparked concerns of potential industrial action.

Shortage of customs officer due to ‘poor management’ not strike

A TEMPORARY shortage of customs officers at Lynden Pindling International Airport on Friday caused an empty customs desk and sparked concerns of potential industrial action.

Munroe dismisses Opposition’s call for Commission of Inquiry

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe dismissed the opposition’s continued demand for a Commission of Inquiry, insisting that the government’s proposed Independent Commission of Investigation Bill 2024 will offer a permanent, proactive approach to addressing corruption concerns.


Bahamasair flight delays should be cleared today

BAHAMASAIR is still experiencing delays because of last week’s surprising industrial action, but it should be done entirely with backlogs by today, according to chairman Tanya Pratt.

WORLD VIEW: Breaking the chains of poverty - A need for political will

The year 2024 has underscored a grim reality: poverty continues to be an unyielding adversary, sowing division and instability in a world already grappling with profound economic, social, and environmental challenges.

Global South Media and Think Tank Forum focuses on development and revitalisation

US President Donald Trump famously asked about immigration to America at a meeting with congress members at the White House “Why are we having all these people from s***hole countries come here?”


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Coach Mark Hanna and his Net Breakers win

Coach Mark Hanna and his Net Breakers basketball club went to Grand Bahama over the weekend and captured both the under-13 and under-15 titles in the 13th annual 3 Oz Athletics Christmas Basketball Tournament.

BFA announces selection of Bahamian match officials to FIFA’s prestigious 2025 International Referee Lists

THE Bahamas Football Association (BFA) is pleased to announce the selection of Bahamian match officials to FIFA’s prestigious 2025 International Referee Lists.

Protecting casinos against financial crime exploitation

Casinos are high-risk institutions when it comes to exploitation by money launderers due to the volume of cash transactions, their global clientele, and the ease of blending legitimate funds with illicit proceeds.


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UPDATED: Two dead in Bernard Road shooting

Two men have been killed and three more people hurt in a shooting in Bernard Road.

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12202024 EDITION

Friday, December 20, 2024

Teen granted bail after alleged armed robbery at RM Bailey park

A 15-year-old boy was granted emergency bail on Friday after he and a group of teens were accused of robbing a woman at gunpoint at RM Bailey park last month.


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PM not worried about jobs after Baha Mar case ruling

Prime Minister Philip Davis has downplayed concerns about the potential impact of the multi-billion judgment against China Construction America (CCA) in favour of Sarkis Izmirlian on hotel operations and jobs at British Colonial and Margaritaville Beach Resort.

Teen granted bail in assault case

A teen was granted bail after she was accused of seriously injuring a man earlier this month.

Man sentenced to two months for $300 car part theft

A MAN was sentenced to two months in prison on Friday after he admitted to stealing $300 worth of car parts last week.


Suspect arrested in viral video of street attack

Police have arrested a 41-year-old man in connection with the brutal assault of a woman that sparked outrage after it was captured on video and circulated on social media this week.

Controversial cemetery proposal is dismissed

A SIX-YEAR battle over a controversial 13-acre cemetery proposed for Bernard Road has resulted in the developer’s application being dismissed by the planning authorities.