Tourism ministry celebrates awards
A HOST of awards marked the end of the year for the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation.
Union to fight against Vybz Kartel concert
The United Artist Bahamas Union plans to “push back by any means necessary under the law” against the approval of the Vybz Kartel concert set to happen at Fort Charlotte, citing the Jamaican Dancehall artist’s criminal background - despite his 2011 murder conviction having been overturned.
Fancy dancers miss out after title reversal
THE Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence reversed the results in the 2024 Boxing Day Parade’s Category B after a protest by the group Colours, prompting the Fancy Dancers to consider legal action.
Grandmother’s grief after boy, 15, killed in accident
A HEARTBREAKING tragedy unfolded in Bimini on January 4, 2025, as 15-year-old Anthorn Jaheim Johnson lost his life in a car accident that left his family and the close-knit community in shock.
FNM leader opposes choice of deputy commissioner
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said he wrote to Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis, expressing strong opposition to his intention to appoint Anthony Rolle as deputy commissioner of police.
90-day plan unveiled by new top cop
NEWLY appointed Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles has pledged immediate initiatives for the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF), including mandatory ethics training, body-worn cameras by all frontline officers, and a scholarship fund to facilitate continued education for officers.
INSIGHT: What’s on the agenda for new commissioner?
AND so we have a new Commissioner of Police.
RBDF ship returns from Haiti deployment for repairs
A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) vessel will be redeployed to patrol offshore areas near Haiti early this week after returning to The Bahamas for repairs due to defects encountered during its mission, Commodore Raymond King said yesterday.
Officers urged to tackle crime and corruption
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) held its annual police church service yesterday at Life Changers Ministries, where speakers urged officers to tackle crime and corruption with greater intensity and accountability.
WORLD VIEW: Forget begging rich nations - Caribbean countries should act to save themselves
It has long been evident that the world’s richest nations, especially those responsible for the lion’s share of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, care little about the existential threats faced by small states.
Mother hurt in crash that killed her child seeks help
THE family of a grieving mother, who was seriously injured in a fatal three-car collision in Grand Bahama that claimed the life of her one-year-old son, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $75,000 for her medical expenses and recovery.
Finding affordable rented houses is a challenge. A research study suggests how that can be tackled
A NEW research study says while rental housing in New Providence is unaffordable for lower-income households, targeted policy interventions could revitalise the market and increase the availability of affordable units.
Man's body found in waters at West End
A Grand Bahama man, who is known to police, was found dead in waters near a church in West End early this morning.
Outgoing COP Fernander: "I have finished the race"
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) marked a historic milestone yesterday as Clayton Fernander officially handed over leadership to Shanta Knowles, the first woman to hold the position of Commissioner of Police in the institution’s 184-year history.
Bahamian poetry and renowned talent at annual High Commission carol service in London
The High Commission of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas hosted its annual Carol Service at the historic Grosvenor Chapel in Mayfair on December 14.
Time to put up or shut up as Bahamas Bowl teams ready for whistle
WITh all of the pre-game formalities over and done with, it's time for both the Buffalo Bulls and the Liberty Flames to put up or shut up as they wait for the whistle to blow to start the ninth Bahamas Bowl.
Woman hospitalised after alleged suicide attempt in GB
A 21-YEAR-OlD Grand Bahama woman was hospitalised on New year’s Day following an alleged suicide attempt.
Govt looking to establish Office of the Ombudsman early this year
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said the government is working to establish the Office of the Ombudsman in the first quarter of 2025, stressing that a wide range of work is required, from outlining job roles to creating training modules.
Human rights committee still has not held meeting
HUMAN Rights Bahamas has called for the newly established parliamentary Human Rights Committee to begin its work, emphasising the urgent need to address ongoing issues affecting the Bahamian public.
