Time for parents to stop beating their children?
CORPORAL punishment leaves deep emotional scars on Bahamian youth, according to a new University of the Bahamas study linking childhood beatings to higher anxiety, depression and poor self-control.
Dupuch-Carron prefers to serve as a backbencher and keep integrity intact
POLITICAL hopeful and Tribune president Robert Dupuch-Carron said he wants to keep his integrity intact and would prefer to serve as a backbencher if elected to Parliament.
By-election for Golden Isles set for November 24
A by-election for the Golden Isles constituency will be held on November 24, 2025, Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe announced this morning.
Searching for pregnant mom
A DESPERATE search is underway for a seven-month pregnant mother-of-two who vanished after leaving work early on Sunday to meet someone - and never returned home.
Letter: Usher construction into 21st century by appointing Board
I am writing to draw attention to a concerning issue that has persisted since 2016.
ALICIA WALLACE: Who will defend our ‘Zone of Peace’?
We’re living through a time of significant change in economies and global politics.
Abaco PLP nomination race heats up with rival claims
AN aspirant for the Progressive Liberal Party’s nomination in Central and South Abaco raised eyebrows yesterday after boasting of branch support — even as the branch chairman throws his hat in the same ring.
US advocacy group demands probe into Guyanese-American’s death
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has been urged to launch an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the death of 23-year-old Guyanese-American Dinari McAlmont, who was found dead near the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort earlier this year.
Chinese community meets police over crime concerns
MEMBERS of the Chinese-Bahamian Community met with senior police officials yesterday to discuss ongoing concerns about crime and response times as the holiday season nears.
Man accused of flashing police officer charged with vagrancy
A MAN was denied bail after being accused of flashing his arresting officer during a vagrancy arrest on Bay Street.
$8.5k bail for teen accused of having gun magazine and ammo
A man was granted $8,500 bail after being accused of possessing 79 rounds of ammunition and a rifle magazine in New Providence last week.
Tropical Storm Melissa threatens Jamaica as Bahamians there prepare
TROPICAL Storm Melissa intensified in the Caribbean yesterday, prompting a hurricane watch for parts of Haiti and a tropical storm watch for Jamaica, where most Bahamians on the island are students.
Taxi drivers protest alleged $20 Margaritaville parking fee
TENSIONS flared outside Margaritaville yesterday morning as dozens of angry taxi drivers staged a protest over what they claim is an illegal $20 parking fee, prompting police intervention and renewed calls for government action.
Tourism plan data-driven and not ‘pie in the sky’
THE Ministry of Tourism’s deputy director-general is anticipating a “strong” finish to the year, with momentum building for 2026 as The Bahamas seeks to growth its stopover arrivals.
Jonquel Jones at the ‘start of her recovery’
NEW York Liberty star Jonquel Jones has undergone surgery on her right ankle, beginning what she described as the “start of her recovery.”
Donato Adderley selected to represent his high school at inaugural Archery National Championships
THE Bahamas Archery Federation (BAF) has announced that Donato Adderley has been selected to represent his school at the inaugural 2025 Bahamas High School Archery National Championships.
Powerlifters Indera, Shane take spotlight
Two members of the JKS Fitness Powerlifting team, Indera Gibson and Shane Moncur, competed at the Southeastern Regionals USA Powerlifting Meet on Sunday, as they continued their journey toward becoming pro powerlifters.
Parent banks to be liable on agents’ ‘acts and omissions’
THE Central Bank yesterday warned that Bahamian banks and trust companies will still be held liable for all “acts and omissions” by agents they appoint to act as payment agents on their behalf.
BTC urges unions: Talk to us on your grievances
THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) yesterday urged the two trade unions that represent its staff to resolve their grievances through talks with management after they took their complaints to the Prime Minister.
Youth Organizations Expo helps GB kids discover purpose and build skills
Students from public and private schools across Grand Bahama were front and centre at the inaugural Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture (MOYSC) Youth Organizations Expo, as they explored dozens of opportunities aimed at helping them discover purpose, build skills, and shape their futures.
