Opponents ‘appalled’ as $200m Exuma resort wins planning nod
The $200m Rosewood Exuma developer yesterday hailed the “renewed momentum” created by the planning authorities’ support and findings that it “represents a low-density resort model appropriate” for Big Sampson Cay - leaving its opponents “appalled” and “shocked”.
FNM 'would drop' new hospital plan
The Opposition’s chairman yesterday strongly signalled that the Free National Movement (FNM) will not proceed with the $268m project for a second New Providence hospital if it wins the upcoming general election - provided the Chinese financing deal contains no “poison pill”.
85-year-old passenger dies after golf cart and car collide
AN 85-year-old man has died following a traffic collision at the junction of Western Road and Nelson Road on Wednesday.
‘Read the tea leaves’: PM hints at early May general election
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis urged Bahamians yesterday to register to vote before Easter as observers expect him to call an early May general election.
Murder target’s death renews anguish for mother of slain 16-year-old girl
TUESDAY’S fatal shooting of Gamaliel Gray has renewed anguish for the family of a 16-year-old girl who was killed in 2024 when gunmen targeted him at her Nassau Village home.
Families of Bahamian victims slam ‘fast track’ US justice
THE arraignment of a senior police officer in a fatal shooting involving an American has triggered fresh anger among families still waiting for answers in other police-involved killings, with relatives questioning what they see as uneven pace of action in the justice system.
Attorneys debate relevance of obscene language criminal charge
ATTORNEYS are raising fresh questions about the value of the obscene language offence, with some arguing it is overused and unnecessary, while others say it remains a tool for maintaining public order.
Govt to drop property tax on owner-occupied triplexes
THE government is moving to eliminate real property tax on certain small multi-family homes, with Senator Michael Halkitis saying the change is meant to make it easier for Bahamians to build wealth through rental income.
Licensees warn taxpayers could bear burden of GB Power deal
THE Freeport Licensee Association is urging the government to fully explain its plan to acquire the Grand Bahama Power Company, warning that taxpayers could be left carrying the burden of a costly and unclear deal.
Legendary Iron Maiden founder Steve Harris ready to rock the island he now calls home
NOISE and energy won’t be in short supply when the mastermind behind one of the world’s most iconic heavy metal bands takes the stage for the first time in The Bahamas next month.
Bail granted for woman accusedof attacking police officer
A WOMAN accused of aggravated assault against a police officer on a public road was granted bail yesterday.
Mistrial declared in case of man who claimed police torture
A JURY was told yesterday that a mistrial had been ordered in the case of a man who claimed he had been tortured into confessing to the murders of two teenage boys who were shot and killed in Yellow Elder Gardens in 2017.
Jury convicts Stephon Mackey in fatal 2018 ambush outside home
A MAN was found guilty yesterday of the 2018 murder of a man outside his home in Yellow Elder Gardens.
$6,000 bail for man accused of indecent assault of 19-year-old
A MAN accused of indecently assaulting a 19-year-old woman on Augusta Street last weekend was granted bail yesterday.
Man shot in both hands refuses to help police
A 20-year-old man was shot in the hands during a drive-by attack in the area of New Hope Drive and East Street South on Wednesday night.
Exuma residents back progress on $200m Rosewood Exuma
BLACK Point and Staniel Cay residents yesterday voiced support for the $200m Rosewood Exuma project - and the jobs and economic impact it promises - after the Town Planning Committee gave “preliminary support” for its application for site plan approval.
‘Dire straits’: Lucayan’s electricity cut-off again
The Grand Lucayan’s electricity supply has been turned off for a second time, Tribune Business can reveal, with the resort now lacking both power and water due to unpaid billing arrears amid the wait for its sale to close.
PHA admits failure in care of deaf patient as minister warns of possible law breach
THE Public Hospitals Authority has admitted it fell short in its care of a deaf patient at Princess Margaret Hospital, while Health Minister Dr Michael Darville said the allegations, if true, breached the law.
