AML Foods faces 10% reinvestment cost increase from VAT ‘exempt’ move
THE REVISED VAT treatment of uncooked groceries will hike the cost of reinvesting in its stores by 10 percent, AML Foods top executive is warning, forcing it to “pivot” while dampening the food distribution industry’s appetite for expansion.
Fund manager faces wind-up on ‘highly negligent’ claims
A BAHAMAS-BASED fifth-generation family office, whose roots trace back to Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) longest-serving president, is facing a winding-up petition over regulator concerns it has been “highly negligent” in managing investor assets.
Search on for missing family
A MASSIVE search effort is underway for the remaining family members aboard an aircraft that went missing in waters off North Andros yesterday while returning home from a holiday in Great Harbour Cay.
Young Bahamian author publishes three-book series
AT just 10 years old, Aleah Storr has already accomplished something many aspiring writers dream of — publishing her own series of children’s books.
4 selected for environmental scholarships
FOUR young Bahamians are preparing to take their environmental education beyond the classroom, gaining hands-on experience in marine science, conservation and career exploration as the 2026–2027 Bahamas Environmental Steward Scholars.
FACING REALITY: When the country becomes the bargaining chip
WORKERS' right to organize is one of the great achievements of modern democracy.
Lightning strike kills R M Bailey student
FEAR swept through R M Bailey High School yesterday after a 16-year-old student was struck by lightning and killed on the school’s grounds, prompting distressed parents to rush to the Robinson Road campus to collect their children.
Junkanoo season kicks off with $900K in seed funding
THE Junkanoo season officially kicked off last night as the National Junkanoo Authority dispersed more than $900,000 in seed funding to groups and individuals across the country.
Sands pushes for early FNM convention
Free National Movement (FNM) chairman Dr Duane Sands said he believes the party’s next convention should take place within a few months, arguing that the October 2027 timeline is unreasonable and too far away.
Bahamian heavy equipment provider adds new dealership
Equipment Services says it has been appointed as the representative Bahamas dealer for SANY, expanding access to the brand’s heavy equipment, parts, maintenance and service support.
Snack Attack gives 500 children school boost
BACK-TO-SCHOOL preparations got a helping hand as 500 children received bags packed with school essentials, snacks and refreshments through the Rotaract Club of South East Nassau Centennial’s sixth annual Snack Attack.
Kelly’s Back-to-School Giveaway winners
AS students return to classrooms for the 2026–2027 school year, several young winners are heading into the new academic year with some exciting prizes to add to their back-to-school experience.
Long Islanders fed up with unreliable mailboats
SOUTHERN Long Island residents say they are fed up with unreliable mailboat services to the island, citing long waits in receiving essential goods, medication and other supplies needed for everyday life.
Landscaper shot dead after leaving school
A man in his early 40s was shot dead in Adelaide yesterday moments after leaving a primary school where he had been working as a landscaper.
Visa fraud trial delayed after two accused fail to appear
THE trial of four people accused in an alleged visa fraud scheme was again adjourned in Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Monday after two of the accused failed to appear, leaving the prosecution frustrated as a witness travelled from Florida for the third time to testify.
Murder accused faces trial over 80 alleged bail breaches
A MAN with an upcoming murder trial was accused of breaching his bail conditions for 80 days over the past six months.
Three-year prison sentence for two firearms and ammunition
A MAN was sentenced to three years in prison after admitting to having two guns and 51 rounds of ammunition in his home on Oxford Drive last week.
Man accused of groping teen girl while she was sleeping
A MAN was accused of groping a 15-year-old girl while she slept last week.
Two men accused of stealing $5,000 vehicle at gunpoint
TWO men were accused of stealing a car at gunpoint on Charles Vincent Street last week.
Protected Areas Fund confirms its new chair
The Bahamas Protected Areas Fund (BPAF) has confirmed Marcus J. S. Cheetham as its new Board chair with effect from July 1, 2026.
