PHA unveils new managing director
The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) has named Charles Sealy II, Doctors Hospital’s chief executive, as its new managing director with effect from September 14, 2026.
Abaco tourism operators hopeful over power plant
ABACO tourism operators are hopeful that a major new hybrid power facility will finally bring greater reliability to the island, but yesterday warned that years of recurring outages are already putting repeat and referral business on which many resorts depend at risk.
PM: Translate connectivity into meaningful opportunity
PRIME Minister Philip Davis KC yesterday said improved connectivity is critical economic infrastructure for this nation, arguing that The Bahamas must strengthen its networks, connectivity pathways and cyber security as the economy increasingly comes to depend on digital systems.
Workplace tension rising on trade union grievances
THE GOVERNMENT is facing mounting pressure over its handling of unresolved workplace grievances with trade union leaders pointing to stalled industrial agreement negotiations and outstanding payments.
GB businesses advised on rapid storm rebound
Freeport small businesses received advice on how to prepare for, and rebound swiftly from, major hurricanes and other natural disasters at a seminar staged by a Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) affiliate.
UB Mingoes ladies earn first-ever win on South Florida Tour
IT was all smiles after a challenging four sets as the University of The Bahamas women’s volleyball team took care of Southeast Christian College Eagles 3-1 at the Miami Sports Box on Saturday.
Michael Cunningham becomes second Bahamian to complete all eight Abbott World Marathon Majors
MICHAEL Cunningham has completed all eight Abbott World Marathon Majors - Berlin, Cape Town, Boston, New York, London, Tokyo, Sydney, and Chicago - to become the second Bahamian to achieve this remarkable milestone.
Bahamas beats Panama
TEAM Bahamas came out firing on home soil last night, knocking down Panama 100-82 at the Kendal G L Isaacs Gymnasium to keep its FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 qualification hopes firmly alive.
Head to bed in a bra to reduce breast pain, nipple irritation and stretch marks
When you think about sleeping in a bra, “comfort” probably isn’t the first word that comes to mind — it may not even make the Top 10. But is it bad to sleep with a bra on?
Three golds for seven-year-old martial arts champion Amber
Seven-year-old Amber Colebrook has returned home with an impressive performance after representing The Bahamas at the 2026 ISKA US Open World Martial Arts Championships at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida.
‘Desperation’ driving black market demand for weight loss drugs
DESPERATION is driving the black market demand for weight loss medication in the Bahamas where obesity is rife, an expert has warned.
Solar provider: ‘Drake’s not gone triple platinum more than’ renewables
A BAHAMIAN renewable energy provider yesterday said it is enjoying “triple platinum” sales as recurring power outages drive surging demand for solar and other alternative energy systems.
Crawfish catch pressure as some areas see 2/3 fall-off
CRAWFISH catches are falling sharply in some of The Bahamas’ key fishing grounds, with operators reporting production as much as two-thirds below previous years amid growing concerns over increased illegal off-season harvesting and other pressures.
Gov’t quietly alters fiscal forecasts via 56% surplus slash
THE GOVERNMENT has quietly made last-minute multi-million dollar changes to its fiscal forecasts for two successive Budget years including slashing the size of a projected surplus by more than 56 percent.
Trustee pledges to investigate $20m financing for Gardiner
A TRUSTEE has pledged to investigate complaints by Bahamian parents over how $20m intended to fund their children’s higher education was used to finance the Government affordable housing project being built by a contractor linked to an accused drug trafficker.
Garvin Tynes’ head girl Emily Forbes wins Williams CBC scholarship
GARVIN Tynes Primary Head Girl Emily Forbes is the 2026 recipient of the Carleton Williams Caribbean Bottling Company Scholarship, giving the high-achieving student an opportunity to pursue her secondary education at Aquinas College with her tuition covered for the duration of her high school years.
Students at this school learn the sky is the limit
FOR Quintino Barr, Kamall Forbes and Macken Louis, success in the 2026 Bahamas Junior Certificate examinations is more than a collection of grades — it is evidence of what students who are blind or visually impaired can accomplish when high expectations are matched with opportunity, support and determination.
WORLD VIEW: Haiti after Kenscoff
FOR generations, Kenscoff was where people from Port-au-Prince went to breathe.
FACING REALITY: The real cancer among us:
HERE’S a silent cancer eating away at too many individuals, families, and communities. It’s not a disease that doctors can diagnose with a blood test or cure with medication.
Suspected drug lord 'Spy' shot to death
PROMINENT suspected drug dealer Warren “Spy” Ellis was shot dead in a hail of bullets in a broad daylight attack outside an Abaco auto parts store yesterday, with a young boy also wounded and residents fearing the killing could trigger retaliation.
