Bahamasair sick-out ‘couldn’t have been worse’ for its timing
The industrial action that yesterday grounded Bahamasair’s entire fleet “couldn’t have been worse” timed, tourism operators warned, with hundreds of visitors and Bahamians left stranded in the peak travel season.
‘Notable’ corruption surge amid $250m drug seizures
Domestic financial crime threats are “broadening” and “represent substantial areas of concern” after $250m worth of illegal drugs were seized in The Bahamas during the six-year period through 2022.
‘High risk’ clients own over 25% of Bahamas’ accounts
More than one-quarter of all bank accounts held by Bahamas-domiciled international banks and trust companies were beneficially owned by “high risk” clients at year-end 2022, it has been revealed.
Fossil fuel phase-out pact raises oil drilling ban hope
Environmental activists yesterday voiced optimism that the threat of further oil exploration and drilling in this nation’s territorial waters has ceased after The Bahamas joined a pact to phase-out fossil fuel use.
Bay St hotels liquidation threat as court denies CCA appeal
Two major Nassau resorts yesterday faced the renewed threat of liquidation proceedings after a New York court rejected their owner's bid to prevent Sarkis Izmirlian enforcing a $1.642bn damages award.
Antoan Richardson: MLB season ‘was really emotional’
IT was probably the “most emotional” eight months that he’s had in his life was how Antoan Richardson described his past Major League Baseball season with the New York Mets as their first base coach.
Long lines for Christmas giveaway
POURING rain did little to dissuade hundreds from gathering at the Sports Centre yesterday for the Fox Foundation’s annual Christmas giveaway, with some sharing stories of desperation amid the high cost of living.
Flights cancelled and passengers stuck after sickout
HUNDREDS of Bahamians and tourists had their travel plans disrupted yesterday when Bahamasair cancelled most of its flights after 75 percent of its flight attendants called in sick and refused to report for duty.
Decision to reject Shiver bail upheld
THE Court of Appeal has upheld a decision to revoke bail for Lindsay Shiver and Terrance Bethel, citing their failure to comply with strict bail conditions and actions that jeopardised their upcoming trial.
Housebreaker jailed
A MAN was sentenced to two and a half years in prison yesterday after admitting that he was caught breaking into a house last week.
Bleak Christmas for taxi drivers in GB
GRAND Bahama taxicab drivers are not feeling the Christmas spirit this year.
Junkanoo groups ready for Bay St showdown
EXCITEMENT is building as Junkanoo groups prepare to showcase costumes, music, and performances in this year’s parades.
STATESIDE: Biden showing his age as he heads toward exit
One president is exiting the White House amid increasing reports of his frailty. His successor is riding high. What does it all mean?
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Govt ‘pleased’ by early ambassador nomination
PRESS secretary Keishla Adderley said the Davis administration is pleased by US President-elect Donald Trump’s early announcement that he will appoint Herschel Walker as the US ambassador to The Bahamas.
Cousin says she opened Edwileno Holdings at Gibson’s request
LONG Island MP Adrian Gibson, currently on trial with others amid allegations that he failed to disclose personal interests in Water and Sewerage Corporation contracts, heard testimony yesterday from his cousin, Rashae Gibson, regarding the handling of a company account linked to him.
Fossil fuel move praised
THE Bahamas has been praised for joining a growing bloc of nations advocating for the negotiation of a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Murder suspect bail revoked
A MAN awaiting trial for murder had his bail revoked yesterday after failing to check in at his local police station and missing his scheduled court dates.
