Knowles tells new police recruits that expectations are high and margin of error is slim
COMMISSIONER of Police Shanta Knowles has warned new officers joining the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) that their roles come at a pivotal time when the organisation is under public scrutiny and focus on police conduct is high.
ACP Dames says nearly 2,000 have registered their cameras in community surveillance programme
NEARLY 2,000 residents have registered their home or business cameras with the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF), a sharp turnaround for a community surveillance programme that got off to a slow start two years ago.
FNM's Fox Hill candidate has office broken into for second time leaving him 'shaken'
A 25-YEAR-OLD man is in police custody following the second break-in at the medical office of the Free National Movement (FNM) candidate for Fox Hill, Dr Nicholas Fox, an incident that left the political newcomer “shaken.”
Fox mocks what he called 'election season theatrics' on social media
FORMER basketball star Rick Fox has taken aim at Bahamian politicians in a social media post that lampoons them for showing up “as Action Heroes” only when elections are near, remarks likely to raise eyebrows as speculation continues about his political ambitions.
Man convicted of months long stealing spree sentenced to four years
A PINEWOOD Gardens man who terrorised businesses across New Providence in a months-long stealing spree from laundromats, restaurants, bars, and convenience stores was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday after admitting to a string of break-ins and thefts.
Bahamian firms told to boost online presence
Bahamian businesses must strengthen their online presence and visibility in order to generate a greater return on investment (ROI) in the 21st century digital economy, technology entrepreneurs are warning.
Bridging generational gaps in the workplace
Communication, respect and mentorship are essential for developing a healthy multi-generational workforce, businesses executives who attended the National Conclave of Chambers of Commerce were told.
Straw Market chief tackles vendor concern on two jobs
The Straw Market Authority’s executive chairman says she will retire from the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) at the end of November after concerns were voiced about her holding posts with two different government entities.
Six new faces on our 'Walk of Fame'
THE Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture held a ceremony at the Walk of Fame on Mychal Thompson Boulevard this past weekend to unveil six new portraits of Bahamian athletes - Romell Knowles, Nikia Deveaux-Christie, Devynne Charlton, Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr, Anita “Lynx” Moncur and Timothy Munnings.
AJ Storr scores 19 to help Rebels beat Warhawks 86-65
IN his debut outing of the 2025-26 season for the Ole Miss Rebels, after transferring from the Kansas Jayhawks, AJ Storr scored 19 points in the win over the UL Monroe Warhawks, 86-65.
Sir Ian's AI directive to ease investment no-go
The Chief Justice’s revised directive on using artificial intelligence (AI) was yesterday hailed as potentially paving the way for greater judicial efficiency and eliminating barriers that deter investors from coming to The Bahamas.
Tourism faces 'death by a thousands cuts', warns Board's chief
Airlift disruption from the US government shutdown is merely the latest challenge for a Bahamian tourism industry suffering “death by a thousand cuts”, a senior hotelier warned yesterday, as he urged the country to “take a hard look 20 years out”.
End ‘finger pointing’ on housing shortage
A senior banker yesterday demanded an end to “the finger pointing” over The Bahamas’ affordable housing shortage as he warned the delinquent properties backlog will not clear unless a “fair market value disconnect” is resolved.
Bahamas faces Boat Show fees push back
Abaco resorts and marinas yesterday revealed that they are receiving increasing warnings from tourists that they will not return due to the new and increased boating fees imposed in he 2025-2026 Budget.
Op-Ed: Sands defends suspended nurse
Growing up, my mother used to always say that ya shouldn’t cut off ya nose to spite ya face.
BNU chief expresses concerns over retention as 50 nurses have left over last four months
ABOUT 50 nurses have left the public healthcare system over the last three to four months as the the union pushes for more benefits to improve nurse retention, according to Bahamans Nurses Union president Muriel Lightbourn.
LPIA monitoring flights amid US govt shutdown
Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) has not received indications of possible schedule adjustments or cancellations from US airline partners as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a 10 percent reduction of flights at 40 airports.
Man admitting to prison escape in Eleuthera sentenced to one year jail
A MAN who admitted to escaping the Harbour Island Police Station earlier this week was sentenced to one year in prison.
Former officer accused of beating a woman at a bar
A FORMER police constable severely beat a woman at a bar on Custom Way, a court heard.
