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?
FRONT PORCH: Seeing through new eyes
This column is dedicated to all parents and families with newborn infants.
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.
A special time for Christians
Christmas time is a special time of year for Christians all over the world.
Sydney and Denali emerge as national tennis champions
It took Sydney Clarke two sets, while Denali Nottage needed three hard-fought sets to earn the ladies and men’s titles at the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s annual Giorgio Baldacci Open Tennis Nationals.
Coach Moles extremely pleased with men’s national cricket team
COACH Andy Moles said he’s extremely pleased with the Bahamas men’s national cricket team qualifying for the next round of the ICC World Cup Qualifier in Canada next August.
Devynne Charlton Barrier Breakers Foundation launched
IN her continued spirit of giving, world indoor 60 metre hurdles champion and record holder Devynne Charlton has launched her Devynne Charlton Barrier Breakers Foundation to assist more of the underprivileged track and field athletes in the country.
Jones’ sparkling dressage leads team to high point victory
IN her first year as a boarding student at Culver Academies in Culver, Indiana, freshman Sienna Jones made the school’s Interscholastic Equestrian League (IEA) team but didn’t expect to get much competition ring time.
300-acre Long Island battle delayed to 2025
The Supreme Court trial to determine ownership of more than 300 acres on Long Island, which a blind Bahamian alleges he was deceived into signing away for a pittance, has been pushed back to January 2025.
Union leader slams ‘atrocious’ handling of bi-monthly wages
A union leader yesterday slammed the Government’s handling of proposed bi-monthly pay for public servants as “atrocious” after seemingly cutting out key employee representatives from the talks.
Airport ‘void’ for 90% of Eleuthera’s investments
Rock Sound airport represents a “void” that needs to be filled given that most major investment projects are happening in Eleuthera’s south, the island’s Chamber of Commerce president warned yesterday.
