21-year-old avoids jail after smashing bar door and ‘boyfriend’s’ windscreen
A 21-year-old woman avoided a possible ten-year prison sentence after admitting to smashing the glass door of the man she believed to be her boyfriend’s bar and damaging his vehicle after an encounter with his ex.
Motorised wheelchair for a 'Miracle Baby'
AFTER years of physically carrying her daughter to and from school, Anna Thompson watched through tears of joy yesterday as 10-year-old Naveah Strachan, who was born with brittle bone disease and cannot walk, moved around independently for the first time in a motorised wheelchair.
Sands Pop & Redeem Reloaded ends with $10,000 winner
Music, ice-cold Sands beer and big cash prizes marked the finale of Sands Beer’s Pop & Redeem Reloaded campaign on Saturday, October 3, with Nassau resident Demetrie Duncombe claiming the $10,000 grand prize.
54th McLean’s Town Conch Festival celebrates Bahamian culture
The 54th Annual McLean’s Town Conch Cracking Festival was a resounding success, drawing residents and visitors to East End to celebrate Bahamian culture, culinary traditions and the island’s rich heritage.
39th annual Twenty Pearls programme kicks off with pinning ceremony for 46 young women
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Pi Upsilon Omega Chapter, marked the start of its 39th annual Twenty Pearls signature programme with a pinning ceremony for more than 40 high school girls on Grand Bahama.
Suspect charged with attempted stabbing murder using screwdriver on Hospital Lane
A 28-YEAR-OLD man was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of attempting to murder another man by stabbing him with a screwdriver during an altercation on Hospital Lane last week.
Two face charges for $5,000 alcohol heist and vehicle assault at Albany Resort
TWO men appeared in court accused of stealing $5,055 worth of alcohol from Albany Resort last week, with one pleading guilty to receiving stolen goods and facing a separate charge of assaulting a man with his vehicle.
Grand Bahama March and Rally highlights leadership and empowerment
YOUNG people, youth organisations, community leaders and supporters took to the streets of Freeport on Sunday for the Grand Bahama National Youth Month March and Rally, held under the theme “From Voice to Vision”.
Opposition leader Pintard still demanding answers over management of $700m linked to National Investment Fund
OPPOSITION leader Michael Pintard is still demanding answers over the management of approximately $700m linked to the National Investment Fund (NIF), saying the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has yet to receive critical financial records needed to establish where the money went and who authorised the transactions.
Public Accounts Committee had yet to find records showing who got vouchers under government-funded programme
THE Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has yet to find clear records showing who received vouchers under a government-funded programme involving more than $1.5m in taxpayer money, how recipients qualified or who authorised the payments, Opposition leader Michael Pintard revealed yesterday.
Beaches and Parks Authority chairman defends construction of boundary wall near Stokes Beach
BEACHES and Parks Authority chairman Jamal Strachan has defended construction of a boundary wall near Stokes Beach in Yamacraw, insisting Bahamians will retain access to the shoreline despite concerns that the development could restrict public access and claims that work was halted because the developer lacked environmental clearance.
Advocacy group calls for swift passage of Senior Citizens Bill and disability law amendments
THE Disabled Persons Organization (DPO) has called for the swift passage of the Senior Citizens Bill and proposed amendments to disability legislation, saying both measures present an opportunity to strengthen protections for vulnerable Bahamians.
Gene 'Sparky' Fountain hits out at financial barriers to healthcare.
COMMUNITY activist Gene “Sparky” Fountain hit out at financial barriers to healthcare as he recounted an agonising 11-hour wait at Princess Margaret Hospital in a video reportedly recorded before his death.
25-year-old man shot dead near entrance to Potter's Cay Dock
A 25-YEAR-OLD man was shot dead near the entrance to Potter’s Cay Dock early Tuesday morning on East Bay Street after a reported verbal altercation involving one of his friends and another male at a business establishment.
Bahamas marks International Day of the Girl 2026 with empowerment focus
International Day of the Girl 2026 was observed on Friday, slightly ahead of the official date, October 11, to the theme, ‘Silenced, Invisible, Deleted, Supporting Girls’ Rights.’
Minister pledges to push for more reliable power
A CABINET minister yesterday pledged to continue pressing for more reliable electricity supply in his Eleuthera constituency, where residents reported repeated power outages over the holiday weekend that disrupted homes and businesses.
Boating fees greater blow than fuel hikes
YACHT charter operators are again urging the Government to revisit taxes and fees, warning that the cost of such levies is driving vessels to competing destinations and inflicting a greater blow than soaring fuel prices.
Chamber chief wants GB to boost maritime, farming
GRAND Bahama must increase investment in agriculture and marine industries to strengthen food security, reduce reliance on imports and diversify its economy, the island’s Chamber of Commerce president is urging.
Airport critical to lower GB’s reliance on cruise
GRAND Bahama’s Chamber of Commerce president is warning businesses cannot rely on cruise tourism alone to sustain their operations, with the island needing more overnight visitors who spend outside the lines’ private destinations to support restaurants, shops and other local enterprises.
