Woman fined for hitting ex-boyfriend with hammer
A JAMAICAN woman was fined on Friday for injuring her ex-boyfriend by hitting him in the head with a hammer during a fight in which she claimed he stabbed her.
Plane crash families have to wait six to eight weeks for DNA results
SOME grieving families of victims killed in the Independence Day plane crash have been told they may wait up to eight weeks for DNA results before they can identify and bury their loved ones, deepening their anguish and renewing calls for The Bahamas to establish its own national forensic laboratory.
Myles Munroe’s son remembers his own family tragedy after plane crash in North Andros
WHEN Myles Chairo Munroe Jr first heard about the fatal Independence plane crash, he was instantly reminded of the overwhelming grief and heartbreak he felt after losing his parents in a similar tragedy more than a decade ago -a loss he says “you never really get over” but just learn to live with.
Wreck removal failure causing ‘real nuisance’
A former senior Port Department official has branded the failure to remove multiple wrecks littering Bahamian waters “in a timely manner” as a major maritime safety hazard and “real nuisance and environmental concern”.
AG defends witness protection programme
WITNESSES who fear they may be killed must report the threat to police before authorities can decide whether to protect them, Attorney General Wayne Munroe said as he defended the country’s witness protection system after the killing of businessman James McPhee ahead of his testimony in a robbery trial.
Elderly man attacked by pack of dogs
A 70-year-old man says he was mauled by five dogs as he walked home on Friday night, suffering wounds to his neck, arm and leg that required surgery, while his sister warned that someone could be killed unless authorities move decisively against dangerous animals roaming neighbourhoods.
Disabled dialysis patient accuses PMH of victimisation
A DISABLED dialysis patient says Princess Margaret Hospital is jeopardising his life by transferring him to a treatment centre he cannot afford to reach, but Public Hospitals Authority managing director Dr Aubynette Rolle said he requested placement outside the public system and was “quite happy” when she discussed the arrangements with him.
Fatal crash raises ‘urgency to break down the barriers’
Independence Day’s fatal Andros plane crash has reinforced “the urgency of breaking down the barriers and walls” in the aviation industry, a senior executive is urging, with the planned Bahamas Aviation Safety Committee very much “needed”.
Taxi drivers threaten to escalate dispute at LPIA
Taxi drivers are threatening to escalate the dispute with their livery rivals at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) by summoning other unions for joint industrial action after recent talks with Leon Lundy, minister of transport, failed to produce a meaningful resolution.
Pharmacists seek clarity over Cannabis Authority
Pharmacists are seeking clarity on the Government's medical marijuana push after raising concerns the industry's regulator still lacks a public presence despite earlier assurances the roll-out would begin before end-June 2026.
Green Turtle Cay concern on ‘no notice’ Gillam Bay project
Green Turtle Cay residents have deep concerns over a proposed development at Gillam Bay, questioning why the community was not consulted earlier and whether one of the island’s most valuable natural spaces can withstand further development.
Governance standards drive corporate culture
CULTURE is often presented as the foundation of corporate success. Boards monitor it, executives seek to strengthen it, and consultants are frequently engaged to improve it. Yet culture is rarely the starting point. More often, it is the outcome of leadership decisions repeated over time.
Carnival hails GB destination’s 1,000 Bahamian full-time jobs
Carnival has hailed the 1,000 permanent Bahamian jobs created by its $600m Celebration Key private cruise port, and the 80 percent of food and retail outlets that are locally-owned, as the destination celebrates its first anniversary.
Man sentenced to 15 years for attempting to sexually assault 13-year-old niece
A 61-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years in prison last week for attempting to sexually assault his 13-year-old niece in 2024.
Royal Bahamas Defence Force celebrates historic milestone with graduation of 104 recruits
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) has surpassed 2,000 officers and marines for the first time in its history following the graduation of 104 recruits from New Entry 63 and Woman Entry 32 on Friday.
50-year-old man shot dead in car
A WEEK after losing one relative to gun violence, a family was struck by tragedy again on Saturday when a 50-year-old man was shot dead while sitting in his car outside his home.
Private cruise islands’ value ‘under-estimated’
The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday defended the growing role of cruise line-owned private destinations in The Bahamas, arguing they are creating significantly more value for Bahamian businesses and government revenues than many critics admit.
Finance chief: Bahamas ‘in a special place financially’
The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday declared The Bahamas is in "a special place financially" as it awaits confirmation of its first-ever annual Budget surplus, while warning that hurricanes, healthcare costs and infrastructure overruns could quickly erode those gains.
TUC chief pledges to revive $350 for minimum wage
Trade union leaders are pledging to renew their push for an up to-35 percent increase in the minimum wage to $350 per week, with one asserting: “Everybody seems to be getting their share apart from the workers.”
