Man set on fire in violent altercation
A 36-year-old man was hospitalised with severe burns on Saturday after he was allegedly set on fire during a violent encounter in the Bartlett Hill area of Grand Bahama.
Rick Fox hints at possible political future
FORMER NBA player and Bahamian actor Rick Fox has sparked speculation about a possible move into politics after sharing a series of reflective social media posts over the holiday weekend.
Only minor air traffic delays over SpaceX Starship launch
THE country’s airspace was virtually unaffected by a SpaceX rocket launch from Starbase in Texas yesterday, according to aviation officials.
Widespread flooding in Nassau after weekend of heavy rain
ROADS turned into rivers across New Providence over the weekend as heavy rain triggered widespread flooding that disrupted daily life and left several communities under water.
Two officers lose bid to have charges dropped
TWO police officers accused of killing 20-year-old Deangelo Evans in Mason’s Addition in 2018 have lost their bid to avoid trial, clearing the way for their manslaughter case to proceed in the Supreme Court.
Protestors face off over LGBTQI+ rights march
RELIGIOUS protesters and LGBTQI+ advocates faced off in a tense standoff on Saturday that laid bare the country’s deep divisions over faith, sexuality, and human rights.
PM cancels talks with union leaders over strike threats
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday pulled out of today’s scheduled meeting with union leaders, saying he will not engage further while threats of a national strike hang over the talks.
Bowleg: No private parades allowed
YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg has announced a full audit of the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) and ruled out approving any private parades the group plans to hold, as the row over who should manage the national Boxing Day and New Year’s Day parades intensifies.
Flight delays mount as nor’easter disrupts major U.S. airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued ground delay programs at several major U.S. airports as a powerful nor’easter brings rain, wind, and low visibility across the Northeast on Sunday.
Lightning strikes British Airways flight bound for Nassau
A British Airways flight that was struck by lightning while en route to The Bahamas on Friday.
JCNP unified practice rescheduled to Monday after stadium dispute
THE Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) has received approval to hold its unified practice on Monday, October 13, following a dispute over the use of the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium this weekend.
Ex-FBI informant: ‘My legacy stands’ despite $19.2m fines
An ex-FBI informant is asserting "my legacy stands" despite being hit with a combined $19.155m in sanctions, interest and relinquished profits over his former Bahamian broker/dealer's activities.
Minister: Redundancy insurance ‘not ready’
A Cabinet minister last night said the recommendation that all Bahamian employers pay for 'redundancy insurance' for their staff is "not ready for implementation" and requires further consultation.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Angels of paradise
Barbara Murphy runs.
Oil explorer lawsuit threat over licence renewal delays
An oil explorer is now threatening to sue the Government over the four-and-a-half year delay it has endured in waiting for its Bahamian licences to be renewed.
Church group to protest over Pride Week march
TENSIONS are mounting ahead of tomorrow’s Pride Week march, as a church group plans a counter-protest on the same day at the University of The Bahamas, raising fears of confrontation.
Cricket Club reports revenue drop over online allegations
THE manager of the Cricket Club Restaurant and Pub says business has fallen by about ten percent after a wave of social media allegations accusing the long-standing Nassau establishment of mistreating staff — claims that labour inspectors have so far found no evidence to support.
Sebas: I'm 'ready to serve' Ft Charlotte
ISLAND Luck CEO Sebas Bastian says he is stepping aside from his gaming business as he pursues the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) nomination for Fort Charlotte, declaring he is “ready to serve” as the party prepares its slate of candidates for the next general election.
