Arrest warrant issued for woman accused of attempting to kill husband
AN arrest warrant was issued for a woman who was awaiting trial for the attempted murder of her husband on Friday after she failed to appear for her court date.
Man sentenced to 35 years for molesting granddaughter
A 62-year-old man was seen smirking as he exited court on Friday after he was sentenced to 35 years in prison for molesting his granddaughter from May 2019 to January 2024.
Seven arrested in Acklins drug bust following aircraft crash
POLICE have arrested seven men following a major drug bust on the island of Acklins, with the suspects arrested on Long Island.
Pintard demands independent inquiry, accuses government of hiding corruption
Opposition Leader Michael Pintard has accused the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) government of having “a lot to hide” and being reluctant to call a commission of inquiry with independent actors to investigate allegations of corruption involving law enforcement officials.
Activist warns of 'glass cliff' phenomenon for historic first woman police commissioner appointment
WOMEN’S rights activist Alicia Wallace has warned that Assistant Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles’s historic appointment as the first female Commissioner of Police may reflect the “glass cliff phenomenon,” where women are promoted during crises and set up to fail amid ongoing scandals in the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
HIV/AIDS stigma and inequality persist in Bahamas' fight, says nat'l director
WHILE the Bahamas has achieved notable progress in its fight against HIV/AIDS, critical barriers like stigma and inequality continue to hinder efforts to end the epidemic, according to Dr Nikkiah Forbes, Director of the National HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Programme.
WSC general manager denies grudge as trial resumes
THE general manager of the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) denied on Friday that he harbours a grudge against his predecessor, Elwood Donaldson Jr, and Long Island MP Adrian Gibson as their criminal trial resumed.
Two men killed in East Bay St shooting
Two men were fatally shot following a verbal altercation near a nightclub on Okra Hill, off East Bay Street.
Doctor tells story of Making Miracles
THE medical history of The Bahamas is being told in a new book released by one of the foremost medical experts in the region – who has been saving lives right here year after year.
Sandals in 100 staff units to ease housing shortage
Sandals executive chairman yesterday revealed it is building an extra 100 rooms to ease Exuma’s housing crisis for staff with the growth of vacation rentals “driving the cost of living through the roof”.
Cable targets 30,000 ‘reach’ with new network by end ‘25
Cable Bahamas is “aiming to reach” 30,000 subscribers with its new fibre-to-the home network by end-June 2025 while promising shareholders of “continued growth” in profits and earnings per share (EPS).
Atlantis engineer chief loses $347,603 claim
A former senior engineering director for Atlantis has seen his $347,603 claim for wrongful and unfair dismissal comprehensively rejected by the Industrial Tribunal.
Committee to assess ‘livable wage’ merits
The body responsible for addressing all labour-related matters in The Bahamas yesterday said it plans to form a committee to “operationalise a living (livable) wage in the Bahamas”.
‘Dominant player’: Sir William’s sons target Island Pay’s revival
The late Sir William Allen’s sons yesterday confirmed they have taken control of a Bahamian digital payments provider with ambitions to become a “dominant player” and “saturate” the Family Islands in 2025.
Sandals in 100 staff units to ease housing shortage
Sandals executive chairman yesterday revealed it is building an extra 100 rooms to ease Exuma’s housing crisis for staff with the growth of vacation rentals “driving the cost of living through the roof”.
Bimini man accused of multiple robberies, and possession of drugs
A BIMINI man had his burglary charges transferred to the Supreme Court yesterday after being accused of a series of robberies on the island over the summer.
Work on White Paper on Bahamian labour law underway
LABOUR and Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said work is underway on a white paper aimed at reforming labour legislation in The Bahamas, with plans to present it to Cabinet for approval.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Where there is a will, there’s bound to be tears
Why I decided to look at my will just before Christmas I have no idea.
FNM denies claim Mace throw was planned
THE Free National Movement (FNM) yesterday accused the Davis administration of distorting the events that unfolded in Parliament on Wednesday, rejecting claims that its actions were a “planned and coordinated assault”.
