Long Island airport revamp too late for departing tour operator
Long Island’s multi-million dollar airport upgrade has come too late for one tour operator who is preparing to close his business and leave the island with his family due to limited tourism opportunities.
‘Stay on this course’: IDB hails Bahamas ‘remarkable’ progress
The Bahamas must “stay this course” to regain ‘investment grade’ status, a prominent businessman urged yesterday, after the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) hailed the country’s ”remarkable fiscal consolidation” and “fast growth” since emerging from COVID-19’s devastation.
Fisheries officials urge more resources to fight poaching
Fisheries officials have urged the Government to dedicate more enforcement resources, and strengthen penalties, to combat foreign poaching in Bahamian waters.
Convicted mom and daughter remanded as crown fights judge’s decision to grant bail
THE director of public prosecutions yesterday filed an appeal against the decision to grant bail to a mother and daughter convicted of attempting to murder two of their tenants on an unnamed road in Fox Hill in 2021.
Bahamian woman called to bar in called to bar in England and Whales
Bahamian Bianca Smith is now a barrister after being called to the Bar in London.
Rick Fox announces election bid but doesn’t reveal party alignment
FORMER NBA player Rick Fox announced last night that he will run in the upcoming general election, ending weeks of speculation about a possible move into politics.
Golden Isles vote exposes COI’s ‘political ceiling’ as third party fails to advance
THE Golden Isles by-election delivered a clear message about the Coalition of Independents’ political ceiling: despite years of public frustration with the PLP and FNM, the COI remains far from competing as a national alternative.
FNM flat as by-election bid falls a ‘bit short’
THE mood at the Free National Movement’s Golden Isles constituency office was flat and subdued last night as supporters lost hope that the party’s candidate, Brian Brown, could pull off a by-election win.
I don’t see it fixed, just patched’: Golden Isles residents call for real change as they cast votes
VOTERS in Golden Isles pressed for long-delayed infrastructure upgrades and stronger day-to-day representation yesterday as the by-election drew steady turnout across the constituency, with residents listing potholes, flooding, neglected community spaces and unreliable bus service as what mattered as they cast their votes.
Classmates carry memory of Camille on graduation stage
A family who lost 19-year-old Camille Mitchell to ovarian cancer in 2023 said they were moved to see her classmates at Benedict College honour her during this year’s graduation ceremony, a tribute they felt affirmed her impact.
Man accused of killing prison officer fears jail retaliation
A MAN accused of murdering a Bahamas Department of Corrections officer was denied bail by a Supreme Court judge despite claims he would be in danger of retaliation if held at Fox Hill Prison.
PM: The real work starts tomorrow
THE Progressive Liberal Party’s Darron Pickstock defeated Free National Movement's Brian Brown in yesterday’s by-election, energising the Davis administration in a race some viewed as a referendum on its performance near the end of its term.
New Providence development to host first-ever Home Expo
A real estate brokerage has announced The Bahamas Home Expo’s launch this coming Saturday at the Windsor Lakes development in south-western New Providence.
Two Bahamians charged in US ‘take back America’ citizenship fraud crackdown
TWO Bahamians were indicted in separate US federal districts last week on charges linked to passport fraud and false claims of American citizenship, according to statements from prosecutors in Pennsylvania and Florida.
FACING REALITY: The reality behind the haves and have nots
IN every society—whether cloaked in democracy or draped in inherited hierarchy—there’s a quiet, unspoken tension between those who have achieved and those who have not.
Travel agent charged with stealing found unresponsive in holding cell
FORMER Grand Bahama travel agent Eunice Morris — who was arrested and charged after 15 years on the run — is in serious condition in hospital after she was found unresponsive in custody following her court arraignment last Friday.
Privy Council dismisses final appeal for man convicted in 2012 Long Island bank raid
THE Privy Council has dismissed the final appeal of Deon Antonio Watson, shutting the door on a decade-long challenge to his convictions from the violent 2012 robbery of Scotia Bank in Stella Maris.
Suspect remanded to prison over fatal stabbing of Elvardo Munroe in Yellow Elder
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday over his alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing of Elvardo Munroe in Yellow Elder Gardens last month.
Teen testifies 41-year-old man tried to pay him for sexual act
A 15-year-old boy testified yesterday that a 41-year-old man offered to pay him to watch him ejaculate at a gas station on Baillou Hill Road last year.
Man hospitalised after stabbing incident on Baillou Hill Road
A 43-year-old man was hospitalised early yesterday morning after being stabbed during a verbal argument with another man.
