Entrepreneur enjoys 15% Black Friday, Cyber Monday sales rise
A Bahamian entrepreneur yesterday said he enjoyed a 15 percent jump in sales due to offering Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals - an increase he aims to maintain once his storefront is completed.
Air arrivals drop in eight of ‘25’s first nine months
Air arrivals to The Bahamas fell against 2024 comparatives in eight of the first nine months this year, Central Bank of The Bahamas data released yesterday reveals, although total numbers are up due to the continued growth and expansion of cruise tourism.
Wilson hits back at PM's ‘gift’ comment saying pay rises came from taxpayers
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson says teachers are preparing to decide how they will escalate industrial action as anger intensifies over the government’s salary adjustments, warning: “it ain’t long now.”
Lifeboat washes ashore as crew seem to abandon ‘mystery’ ship off Albany
FOR months, a foreign vessel has sat idle in Bahamian waters, a mystery that drew public attention only after its bright orange lifeboat washed ashore last week near Albany.
Fifth suspect in gang rape of teen girl remanded
A FIFTH suspect was remanded to custody yesterday, accused of raping a 14-year-old girl in a bathroom on Kemp Road in August.
Man held on charge of having sex with teen boy
A MAN was remanded to custody yesterday, accused of twice having sex with a 14-year-old boy.
Jury directed to enter ‘not guilty’ verdict in procuration trial
A JURY was directed to enter a not guilty verdict in the case of a 41-year-old man accused of asking a teen boy to ejaculate at a gas station on Baillou Hill Road in exchange for money last year.
Outgoing president of BTVI accused by faculty of funding ‘lavish’ party while staff go unpaid
FACULTY at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute launched industrial action yesterday, accusing outgoing President Dr Linda Davis of misconduct and mismanagement — allegations the institution has not publicly addressed.
Abandoned baby inspires Pi Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity’s $10,000 donation to PMH Children’s Ward
INSPIRED by a baby found abandoned in bushes last October, the Pi Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity donated $10,000 to the Princess Margaret Hospital’s Children’s Ward during a presentation at the facility yesterday.
Abaco residents fume as demolished shanty town becomes ‘regular dump site’
FRUSTRATION is mounting among Abaco residents who say their repeated calls for the government to clear debris from a demolished shanty town have gone unanswered, even as the area has become a dumping ground and fire hazard.
Defence Force officer dies after crashing into tree on Tonique Williams Darling Highway
A DEFENCE force officer believed to be in his late 20s died after crashing into a tree off the Tonique Williams Darling Highway early yesterday morning.
Travellers face mandatory facial scans entering and leaving US from December 26
BAHAMIANS and other non-United States citizens will soon be required to be photographed when entering and leaving the United States, as the Trump administration strengthens measures to combat visa overstays and passport fraud.
Pinder assures unions new bill offers ‘most sophisticated’ safeguards for healthcare staff
ATTORNEY General and Senator Ryan Pinder said the new Data Protection Bill will guarantee “maximum protection” for biometric data, assuring unions that the government intends to implement the most robust data-protection framework the country has ever had as the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) prepares to replace its paper security cards with biometric access.
From The Grove to Mount Fitzwilliam - ‘Mother’ Pratt opens doors to her life story
THE longtime family home of Governor General Dame Cynthia “Mother” Pratt has opened its doors as a museum.
PMH emergency unit finally shifts to new space after series of missed deadlines
GOVERNMENT officials say the long-promised Accident & Emergency upgrade at Princess Margaret Hospital is finally shifting into its operational phase — a late-year transition for a project that has repeatedly stumbled past earlier deadlines.
'Tractors on site' as govt finalises heads of agreement and loan for new hospital
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville says the government expects to finalise the heads of agreement and loan documents for New Providence’s new specialty hospital by Friday, edging forward a flagship project dogged by public scepticism.
Graycliff unveils sixth factory experience with Batik launch
Graycliff yesterday further expanded its operations by launching its new Batik Factory in the nearby Mountbatten House.
Man jailed after fleeing police custody in handcuffs
A MAN was sentenced to three months in prison on Friday after admitting he escaped from the Nassau Street Police Station in November.
