BPL send seven-man team to help restore power in Jamaica
A SEVEN-member team from Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) has travelled to Jamaica to help restore electricity in communities devastated by Hurricane Melissa, joining the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation’s (CARILEC) regional disaster response effort.
Red-Line Athletics Track Club holds 6th annual Motivational, Health, and Wellness Seminar
THE Red-Line Athletics Track Club held its sixth annual Motivational, Health and Wellness Seminar this past weekend at the University of the Bahamas Library Auditorium.
BNU chief accuses Darville of hypocrisy on ministry's handling of suspended nurses
BAHAMAS Nurses Union President Muriel Lightbourn yesterday accused Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville of hypocrisy over his ministry’s handling of suspended nurses, as she revealed that more than 30 public health nurses have been suspended since she took office in 2023.
Baha Mar pledges to address Melia replacement concerns
Residents living behind Cable Beach’s former Melia resort have voiced concerns about the noise, safety and impact on their daily lives from Baha Mar’s latest expansion plans to replace that property.
Police investigate armed robbery incidents in Nassau and firearm seizure in GB
POLICE are investigating three separate incidents — an armed robbery in Nassau, a shop-breaking on Collins Avenue, and a firearm seizure in Grand Bahama — that occurred between Friday and Saturday.
Chamber chiefs call for better Out Island utilities
Family Island Chamber of Commerce chiefs have renewed calls for improved telecommunications and utility services outside New Providence.
Realtors say no panic over ‘signs of slowing’
Realtors say there is “nothing to panic about” after it was suggested the Bahamian market “showed signs of slowing” with 2025 third quarter home listings down for New Providence, Abaco and Exuma.
Briland operator's partner: $800k unpaid taxes 'is completely bogus'
A Briland tourism operator’s US partner refused to pay $800,000-plus in unpaid Bahamian taxes because the amount demanded was “completely bogus” and would result in a “gross overpayment” if settled with the Department of Inland Revenue.
Port says protest sparked by driver’s access rule breach
Nassau Cruise Port’s chief executive last night revealed that taxi driver protests were sparked when one breached access rules by removing security barriers - a move that triggered police intervention.
‘Quite a jump’: Gov’t targeting 50% electric vehicle share by 2035
Increasing new electric vehicle sales three to four-fold to meet the Government’s targeted 50 percent market share by 2035 will be “quite a jump”, a dealer admitted yesterday, while hailing its “vision” for combating climate change.
Marinas up to 60% off as they brace for ‘dismal’ winter
Bahamian marinas are suffering up to 60 percent sales declines as they brace for a “dismal” winter season following a largely negative Fort Lauderdale Boat Show response to this year’s fee and regulatory reforms.
Taxi cab drivers clash with police
THREE taxi drivers were arrested during scuffles with police as dozens of drivers paralysed access to the Nassau Cruise Port yesterday morning, blocking the entrance with their vehicles and refusing to move until long-standing grievances over what they call unfair treatment and worsening conditions were addressed.
Suspended nurse who exposed poor conditions at PMH has 'no plans' to pursue legal action
A SENIOR nurse suspended after publicly exposing deteriorating conditions at Princess Margaret Hospital said yesterday she has no plans to pursue legal action but hopes authorities will address the “serious concerns” she raised.
All major Junkanoo groups will participate in upcoming parades
ALL major Junkanoo A-groups will return to Bay Street for the Boxing Day and New Year’s Day parades, ending weeks of uncertainty about whether the nation’s premier cultural events would proceed without them.
Young man dies a week after stabbing incident
A YOUNG man who spent his 21st birthday fighting for his life in hospital after being stabbed in Yellow Elder Gardens has died, leaving his mother devastated and demanding justice.
Young boy in critical condition after he was attacked by vicious dog
A YOUNG boy remains in critical condition after a ferocious dog attack on Saturday.
Minister: Productivity must match wage rises
A Cabinet minister says higher wages must be matched by increased productivity from Bahamian workers.
Man on bail for murder fined for having marijuana
A 32-year-old man on bail for murder was fined $1,000 after pleading guilty to possession of Indian hemp with intent to supply.
Mom cries while denying she and daughter tried to murder tenants
A WOMAN wiped away tears in the Supreme Court on Friday as Justice Renae McKay urged her to compose herself as she denied taking part in a 2021 shooting in which she and her daughter are accused of trying to murder their tenants in Fox Hill.
Police investigating traffic fatality in Grand Bahama
POLICE are investigating a traffic accident in which a man died early Friday morning after his car slammed into a utility pole on Bethel Avenue, off Tonique Williams-Darling Highway, Grand Bahama.
