ERIC WIBERG: Fire and loss near Governor’s Harbour
During World War II the loss of the nondescript wooden Canadian cargo ship Bernardo to fire off Governor’s Harbour would probably been overlooked except this happened while a search was underway for dozens of US aviators missing in a large seaplane.
As Trump policies impact aid, US Embassy assures it is not abandoning Bahamas
THE United States Embassy said it is not abandoning its commitment to Bahamians, even as President Donald Trump’s policies on most US foreign aid impacts local organisations and contractors.
Father admits to child cruelty, says he was just disciplining son
A 41-year-old father admitted to child cruelty for beating his son with a belt, claiming he was only disciplining the boy for bad behaviour at school.
14-months jail for breaking into bar and restaurant
A MAN was sentenced to 14 months in prison after admitting to breaking into Primetime Bar and Restaurant and repeatedly trespassing on the property over the past six months.
Man gets 30-months prison for having gun
A MAN was sentenced to 30 months in prison after admitting to having a loaded gun during a foot chase with police on Minnie Street last Sunday.
Woman fined after admitting to stealing from employer
A WOMAN was fined yesterday after admitting to stealing more than $5,000 while working at Prescription Parlour Pharmacy last December.
Police investigating death of man found with gunshot wounds
POLICE are investigating the death of a 41-year-old man who died in hospital yesterday after being found with apparent gunshot wounds.
Two tourists drown in separate incidents just 24 hours apart
TWO tourists drowned in separate incidents just over 24 hours apart — an 85-year-old man in Bimini and a 28-year-old man on Paradise Island.
Body found in Wulff Road fire
A MAN has died following a structural fire that broke out yesterday afternoon on Wulff Road near Windsor Park, prompting the launch of a death investigation.
02132025 OBITUARIES
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Gov’t agencies ‘defaulted’ on multi-million NIB debts
The National Insurance Board (NIB) has had to contend with two government agencies defaulting on multi-million dollar debts owed to it with one still delinquent at year-end 2022.
Natural resource protection ‘started from ground zero’
A former Cabinet minister who oversaw enactment of the much-criticised natural resources regulatory regime has defended its objectives as noble, while asserting: “We were starting from ground zero.”
‘We all win’: BISX targets early 2025 for private listings launch
The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) will launch the first of three new capital markets “layers” in the 2025 first half, its chief executive disclosed yesterday, asserting: “Everybody wins.”
Space X landing ‘opens up space tourism for nation’
The deputy prime minister yesterdays said hosting the landing of a SpaceX rocket booster gives The Bahamas a platform to enter a space tourism sector expected to generate $14bn globally by 2030.
‘Due diligence done’ on Fox lease for Balmoral Island
Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper said the Davis administration “has done its due diligence” prior to leasing a portion of Balmoral Island to Adrian Fox for part of his proposed $300m resort project.
ALL SYSTEMS GO: DPM says safeguards in place as Bahamas set for as many as 20 SpaceX rocket landings in 2025
GOVERNMENT officials sought to allay environmental concerns yesterday as The Bahamas prepares to host its first of 20 SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster landings this year, insisting that safeguards are in place to protect marine ecosystems and that the partnership does not conflict with the country’s climate change advocacy.
Union making efforts to secure dream of homeownership for members
THE Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU) is advancing efforts to secure homeownership opportunities for its members, hosting a financial literacy and homeownership seminar as part of a broader housing initiative in western New Providence.
Breast cancer continues to be diagnosed too late
BREAST cancer continues to be diagnosed at late stages in the northern Bahamas, with most cases detected at stage three on average, according to Nikeia Watson, founder of the Mammogram Access Programme (MAP).
