Man charged with the murder of Eddie Miller
A MAN was remanded into custody yesterday after being accused of the fatal shooting of businessman Eddie Miller outside a shopping centre on Faith Avenue in September.
Murder accused arraigned for death of John Ward
A MAN was remanded into custody yesterday after he was accused of a murder that occurred in Bain Town last week.
Sow and Grow a success
Excitement is blooming at St Cecilia’s Catholic School as students prepare to cultivate both plants and knowledge through the expansion of their Sow and Grow project.
Students invited to join Caribbean STEM Olympiads
Students aged 12-21 are invited to join the Caribbean STEM Olympiads.
Student spotlight: Lincoln Smith
Lincoln Smith, a ten-year-old 6th grade student from The Moss Town Primary School, Exuma received numerous awards at the Youth Empowerment Awards ceremony.
Cruise ships eye 38% discount to BPL rates
A $150m power plant’s developer is bidding to supply vessels docked in Nassau Cruise Port at rates more than 38 percent lower than Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) average commercial tariff.
Debt-to-GDP fall reversal with $342.5m liability jump
The post-COVID decline in The Bahamas’ debt-to-GDP ratio was reversed during the three months to end-September 2024 due to a sharp $342.5m increase in the Government’s borrowing liabilities.
Bahamas bonds suspended amid $210m Gov’t buy back
A major stock exchange has temporarily suspended trading in several of The Bahamas’ outstanding foreign currency bond issues while the Government attempts to buy back up to $210m of its debt.
Family Island population decline ‘not new’
PRIME Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis downplayed concerns about declining populations on the Family Islands, describing the trend as “nothing new” and noting that migration to New Providence has been ongoing for decades.
Unions set to meet on strike strategy
Trade unions are due to meet this Saturday to determine their strike strategy with one labour leader describing industrial relations as “very, very fragile” as he warned: “Enough is enough.”
Rattlesnake sighting in Eleuthera has authorities working to protect island
A RARE sighting of a diamondback rattlesnake on Harbour Island, Eleuthera, has triggered long-term environmental monitoring, as experts warn of the risks posed by the venomous, non-native species.
‘Officer in Coleby-Davis car incident attempted suicide’
THE police officer who accused Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis of hitting him with his vehicle in 2022 attempted suicide last week, according to National Security Minister Wayne Munroe, who also said the officer had recently faced drug-related charges.
Family argues over land after murder
A LANDLORD’S attempt to collect months of unpaid rent turned deadly when he was allegedly stabbed to death by a tenant on Saturday, according to his family.
Man in hospital after stabbing
A man is in hospital after a stabbing on Sunday morning.
Munroe: No concern over gun trafficking after Trump’s victory
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe dismissed concerns about gun trafficking into The Bahamas following Donald Trump’s re-election as US President last week.
Six Senses project to create 400 construction, 200 full-time posts
The developers behind Grand Bahama’s Six Senses resort project say the $250m development will “imminently” create 400 construction jobs and a further 200 permanent posts when it opens in late 2026.
Retailers, couriers fear ‘a dry Christmas’ on Amazon move
Bahamian retailers and courier companies have voiced fears that “this is going to be a dry Christmas” after Amazon confirmed it is now offering free shipping to The Bahamas on purchases of select items over $49.
Consumer watchdog in new food store checks
The consumer watchdog’s chairman says he has “absolutely” seen an improvement relating to expired product on food store shelves as inspectors conducted follow-up visits to several Nassau outlets yesterday.
Contractors ‘on same page’ over consumer protection
The Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) was yesterday said to be “on the same page” as the Consumer Protection Commission as both work together to resolve consumer complaints.
West GB ferry proponent quiet over ‘curious’ DPM’
The company behind a proposed ferry service between Grand Bahama’s West End and West Pam Beach declined to respond yesterday after the Deputy Prime Minister said he knew nothing about the venture.
