FNM senators blast PM over proposed MP salary review
FNM Senator Elsworth Johnson yesterday accused Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis of shifting his position on parliamentary pay, invoking Mr Davis’ 2017 criticism of proposed salary increases.
Moxey urges NTA grads to prepare for $3.5bn investment
GRAND Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey urged 11 newly certified National Training Agency graduates to prepare for jobs and business opportunities she said will flow from $3.5bn in investment on Grand Bahama, arguing the island’s economic future depends on building a skilled workforce.
AG Munroe blames ‘cynicism’ for poor election voter turnout
ATTORNEY General Wayne Munroe blamed a “drumbeat of cynicism” for helping depress voter turnout during the recent general election, warning in the Senate that years of negative public commentary could drive Bahamians away from the democratic process.
68-year-old gets $7,000 bail on indecent assault charge
A 68-year-old man accused of indecently assaulting an 18-year-old woman in New Providence last week was granted bail.
Customers vent at BPL as electricity bills spike
GROWING numbers of Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) customers yesterday challenged the sharp increase in their July electricity bills as they endure increasingly unreliable service that is causing outages.
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ERIC WIBERG: Lighthouses- Cay Sal Bank and Old Bahama Channel lighthouses
FROM a letter by Sir George Pocock to the Secretary of the Admiralty in July 1762.
Businesses urged to reform disaster management plans
BAHAMIAN and Caribbean businesses have been urged to swiftly reform their disaster risk management approach to cope with the potentially devastating impact of ever-stronger hurricanes.
Bahamas to head Caribbean insurance regulators group
THE Bahamas’ top insurance supervisor has been elected to serve as president of the Caribbean region’s association of regulators for the industry.
Champion boxer says it’s more than winning titles
FRESH off adding a third championship belt to his collection, Bahamian boxer Carl Hield says his journey is about more than winning titles. He wants to continue proving that Bahamian fighters can compete at the highest level while inspiring the next generation to follow in his footsteps.
Hotel union ‘gung ho’ to exit Freeport’s Bazaar
THE Bahamas Hotel, Catering and Allied Workers Union’s (BHCAWU) president yesterday affirmed it is “gung ho” to exit its ownership interest in Freeport’s International Bazaar and “close the chapter” on 20-plus years of financial losses.
Up to 20% bank fee rises show ‘only half the story’
A SENIOR Bahamian banker yesterday asserted the Central Bank’s semi-annual survey of commercial bank fees is “telling only half the story” after the latest report revealed some customer categories suffered 20 percent-plus increases during the 2025 second half.
Second IHOP outlet creates 66 new jobs via $3 million investment
A BAHAMIAN restaurant franchise yesterday disclosed its has created 66 new jobs, taking its workforce to 300 staff, through the $2.5m to $3m investment in its just-opened second IHOP outlet on Carmichael Road.
‘Take bull by horns’ on security firm upgrades
A BAHAMIAN security provider is backing the Government’s bid to “take the bull by the horns” and crack down on rogue providers with this nation “lagging behind” Caribbean rivals on industry regulation, standards and service quality.
Stroke patient alleges neglect during PMH stay
A 69-year-old stroke patient has accused Princess Margaret Hospital staff of neglecting, humiliating and restraining him to his wheelchair during a four-day stay, raising concerns about patient care, overcrowding and deteriorating conditions at the country’s main public hospital.
Crash survivor needs $20k for urgent overseas surgery
A 21-year-old survivor of the Shirley Street crash that killed four young women is stable but unable to leave the hospital, his family says, with only a pin holding his injured leg together as they try to raise $20,000 to send him overseas for specialised surgery.
Female officer wins $50k claim after superior attacks
A FEMALE police officer was left unconscious and bleeding from her head after a superintendent grabbed her hand, dragged her and shoved her into a stack of tiles at the Royal Bahamas Police Force Training College during a confrontation over her vaccination card, according to a Supreme Court ruling that awarded her more than $50,000 in damages.
