Aviation chief ‘100%’ confident pilot exam controversy solved
The Bahamian aviation regulator’s chairman yesterday voiced “100 percent” optimism that concerns over a controversial exam, which the industry fears will create a pilot shortage, can be solved as early as this week.
Sailors ready for Optimist World Championships
A TRIO of Bahamian sailors are ready to compete at the 2024 Optimist World Championships slated for December 5-15 in Mar del Plata, Argentina.
ACP Knowles set to become first Female Chief of Police
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles is set to be the country’s top cop amid a tumultuous period for the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
COP Fernander resigns as Deleveaux to retire
CLAYTON Fernander’s noteworthy police career and tenure as commissioner of police ended abruptly yesterday after he resigned amid the public’s concern about police corruption.
Law and disorder
CHAOS erupted in and around the House of Assembly yesterday after Shanendon Cartwright hurled the Speaker’s mace out of a window, prompting police to storm the chamber and drag opposition members out before clashing with an unruly crowd outside.
‘Buddy’ and Klay advance to NBA Cup quarters
BAHAMIANS advanced to the quarterfinals/knockout round of the Emirates National Basketball Association (NBA) Cup after Tuesday night’s basketball action.
Bahamas blanks Sint Maarten 33-0
The Bahamas under-15 national baseball team cracked open the U15 Caribbean Baseball Cup blanking Sint Maarten 33-0 last night at the Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium.
ACP Shanta Knowles recommended to become new Commissioner of Police
Prime Minister Philip Davis has recommended Assistant Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles to become the new Commissioner of Police.
‘Every day that goes by retards fiscal progress’
A member of the original Fiscal Responsibility Council is warning that “every day we go without it is a day that retards our fiscal progress” amid signs the Government is moving to finally re-establish the watchdog.
Blackbeard’s Cay dolphin notice sparks ‘sale’ alarm
A Bahamian environmental activist yesterday said she is “very concerned” that the Government may by seeking to sell the five dolphins rescued earlier this year from the Blackbeard’s Cay project.
‘Major headwind’: Doctors triples provisions for unpaid patient bills
Doctors Hospital has warned of “a material headwind” to profitability after it was forced to more than triple provisions to cover medical bill non-payment by government patients and insurers to $12.7m.
Gov’t extends six-month real estate tax ‘amnesty’
The Government has extended the six-month “amnesty” for persons to bring forward unstamped real estate conveyances and pay the outstanding transaction tax by another two weeks.
Foreign LPIA departures fall 11% in tourism drop
Foreign air departures from Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) declined by 11.1 percent year-over-year in October 2024 to signal the extent of the fall stopover tourism slowdown.
BREAKING: Shanendon Cartwright throws mace from House
SHANENDON Cartwright, the MP for St Barnabas, seized the mace in the House of Assembly and threw it from the window during a session this morning.
Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander resigns
PRIME Minister Philip "Brave" Davis has announced that he has accepted the resignation of Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander.
Dames conducted private investigation of Geovani Rolle’s murder at airport
FORMER National Security Minister Marvin Dames said the family of Geovani Rolle hired him to privately investigate the man’s murder, resulting in him presenting a detailed file to police after his team’s investigation.
Human remains discovered amid search for missing man
POLICE are investigating the possible discovery of human remains near Tim’s Bay after suspending the search for Haylànd Ivan Rolle, who disappeared after a tragic kayaking accident near Duck Cay.
The Bahamas gets top pay in the region
THE Bahamas is the top-paying country in the Caribbean, paying above market value for roles examined in a research report published by the Caribbean Society for Human Resource Professionals (CSHRP).
Junkanoo ticket app ‘upgraded’ as tickets go on sale noon today
JUNKANOO organisers said Aliv has upgraded its parade ticket-purchasing app, hoping to avoid last year’s frustrating experience.
