‘Abuse of process’ rejected in Rudy King-linked case
The Court of Appeal yesterday ruled that a “substantial overlap” between separate legal cases cannot by itself be “an abuse of process” as it overturned the removal of a multi-million dollar asset freeze imposed on proceeds from a fraud allegedly involving flamboyant “philanthropist”, Rudolph Kermit King.
Doctors deny only minority protesting NHI pay delays
Bahamian doctors yesterday challenged assertions by the National Health Insurance (NHI) Authority’s deputy chairman that only a minority are complaining about delayed reimbursement as they revealed an Association has now been formed to negotiate with the scheme.
Abaco resort’s marina off 20% as boating still suffers
Marina operators yesterday confirmed they are still suffering the fall-out from previously-increased boating fees despite subsequent reforms with one Abaco resort reporting business is down by as much as 20 percent this summer.
KPMG hires former DIR executive as its tax head
KPMG (Bahamas) has hired a former senior Department of Inland Revenue executive as its director of tax.
Police probe viral video of officer slapping man
DEPUTY Assistant Commissioner of Police Anthony Rolle said the Royal Bahamas Police Force does not condone the conduct shown in a viral video that captures an officer slapping a man during the Bahamas National Basketball Team game on Monday night.
Woman wins $140,000 for unlawful 199 day detention
A JAMAICAN woman who was held in immigration detention for 199 days despite being fined by a court for overstaying has been awarded nearly $140,000 after the Supreme Court found she was unlawfully imprisoned and subjected to degrading treatment.
Dad did not give son permission to use boat
A 12-year-old Abaco boy accused of causing the negligent death of 15-year-old student Kyron Curry took his father’s boat without permission, Director of Public Prosecutions Cordell Frazer said, explaining why prosecutors did not charge the child’s parents.
Dog abandoned in washer with rock on lid
A NATIONWIDE power outage helped save an eight-month-old puppy trapped inside an abandoned washing machine on Sunday, exposing what animal advocates called a “despicable crime” and renewing calls for tougher action against animal cruelty.
Stania and Diamond side by side forever
BEST friends Stania Webb and Diamond Stubbs will be interred side by side in a Cat Island cemetery, where Stania’s father Stanley is building mausoleums for each girl with the aid of his two elder sons and a small army of locals who have volunteered their help.
BTC expands Air wireless network through Eleuthera
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has expanded its next generation fixed wireless technology to Eleuthera residents and businesses by rolling out its BTC Air Network aross the island.
Newly-opened medical labeyes Out Island expansion
A newly-opened medical laboratory is already eyeing Family Island expansion after just one month in existence while also preparing to launch an exercise club as part of its push to offer more accessible healthcare services.
Shipyard passes 1.45m hours without work injury disruption
Grand Bahama Shipyard says it has gone 1.45 million working hours without any time lost to employee injury, describing this as an another milestone in deepening its workplace safety culture.
Mother denies son sexually assaulted 14-year-old girl
THE mother of a man accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in 2024 denied her son committed the acts yesterday.
ALICIA WALLACE: Fifty-three years of independence...and where are we now?
IN TWO days, The Bahamas will recognize 53 years of independence.
Op-Ed: Who Governs China?
SINCE I came to The Bahamas almost two years ago, I have often been asked by local friends
LETTER: Giving the full story over National Health Insurance
Thank you for allowing me to occupy this space for what I believe is a defining moment in the evolution of healthcare in The Bahamas.
Don’t let fees distract from bank ‘elephant in the room’
Bahamians must not let concerns over 20 percent-plus fee increases distract them from the true banking “elephant in the room” - the “tremendous untapped potential” for job and business creation from the near-$3.5bn locked in the country’s financial system.
Newly-opened medical lab eyes Out Island expansion
A newly-opened medical laboratory is already eyeing Family Island expansion after just one month in existence while also preparing to launch an exercise club as part of its push to offer more accessible healthcare services.
BPL system challenges ‘no excuse for hardship’
The Government and Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) yesterday conceded shortcomings in both communication and grid resilience following Sunday's New Providence-wide outage, promising a comprehensive review of events and a more detailed public explanation later this week.
PMH Accident and Emergency now fully operational, says Darville
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said the newly renovated Accident and Emergency Department at Princess Margaret Hospital is now fully operational, marking the latest development in a long-delayed project that began in 2019 and repeatedly missed completion targets.
