A new University of Miami scientific study reveals something unexpected in Andros
A UNIVERSITY of Miami study found that while rising sea levels have caused significant transformations in inland ecosystems, shorelines on the island of Andros in The Bahamas have remained surprisingly stable, challenging common assumptions about coastal erosion.
Pintard: Time to redefine ‘worst of the worst’
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard called for legal amendments to redefine “the worst of the worst” to increase the chance that courts would uphold the death penalty.
Police confirm 72-year-old raped and murdered died from strangulation
VERNENCHA Butler, a 72-year-old woman who was brutally raped in a home invasion over the weekend, died from asphyxia due to strangulation, police have confirmed.
Are your devices safe ahead of Computer Security Day?
Observed on November 30, Computer Security Day reminds us of the importance of safeguarding all of our internet-connected devices.
ALICIA WALLACE: Channelling rage and anti-resilience
The Global 16 Days Campaign started on Monday, November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (IDEVAW).
Consumer Protection Commission calls on retailers to demonstrate goodwill
THE Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) is calling on major retailers to demonstrate goodwill and community care by providing complimentary reusable bags to customers as Bahamians continue to grapple with rising costs.
Statistics show small rise in inflation rate for August over prior month
THE Bahamas National Statistical Institute has reported a slight increase in the inflation rate for August 2024, with prices rising by 0.1 percent compared to July.
Time capsule sealed at Fort Charlotte holding 70 items
A COPY of the Bahamian constitution and a map of The Bahamas are among the 70 items included in a time capsule sealed at Fort Charlotte, which marks the post-50th anniversary of independence.
Sands criticises Davis administration on PMH renovations delay
FREE National Movement Chairman Dr Duane Sands has attacked the Davis administration for the delay in completing renovations to the Princess Margaret Hospital’s Accident and Emergency Department, allegedly neglecting to provide animal feed to farmers for eight weeks, and outsourcing the parliamentary registration process to a foreign firm.
30 months prison for having loaded gun
A MAN was sentenced to 30 months in prison yesterday after admitting to having a loaded gun in his home near Balfour Avenue earlier this month.
Teen accused of stealing scooter at gunpoint
A man was remanded in custody yesterday after he was accused of stealing a man’s vehicle at gunpoint on Baillou Hill Road earlier this month.
Teen girls charged with selling marijuana-infused brownies
THREE 15-year-old girls were granted bail after they allegedly engaged in a plot to sell marijuana-infused brownies last week.
Man pleads ‘not guilty’ to hitting female relative with stick
A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of injuring a female relative with a stick on Finlayson Street last week.
‘Intervention, mentorship and support needed for at-risk youth’
CHRISTIAN leader and women’s mentor Cheryl Rolle has called for intentional mentorship and early intervention, urging communities to holistically support at-risk youth with love and understanding.
Are we a nation for sale - again?
THE news that three officers charged with the protection of our country have been accused in an indictment in the US relating to drug and gun offences is enough to bring back memories of the days when our country was branded as a nation for sale in the drug years.
Senior police officer and RBDF officer arrested in US
A SENIOR police officer and a senior Royal Bahamas Defence Force officer have been arrested in Florida and charged with conspiracy to import cocaine, possession and use of firearms and firearms conspiracy.
Fishing frustration on ocean conservation
Bahamian fishermen yesterday voiced frustration that they have largely been cut out of efforts to preserve and sustain this nation's marine environment.
‘Any hope thwarted’ for Resorts World’s revival
Resorts World Bimini’s majority owner is asserting that “any hope” of turning the troubled resort and its $885m liabilities around was “thwarted” by COVID-19 as it blasted efforts to “malign” its reputation.
Gov’t eyes $9m tax boost from $40m islands’ deal
The Government is poised to enjoy a $9m-plus real property tax boost from the sale of four private islands in the Exuma cays which have been caught up in an acrimonious legal battle.
‘No brainer’: Corporate tax hit to Shell’s $1.6bn Bahamas profits
The Attorney General yesterday confirmed that Shell’s Bahamian subsidiary, which generated $1.6bn in pre-tax profits in 2023, will be subject to 15 percent corporate income tax on those earnings in future.
