Minnis declines answering question of possible DNA link
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday declined to say whether he will contest the next election under the Democratic National Alliance, insisting only that he will run in Killarney and pivoting to flood-relief priorities.
Darville: Bahamas Electronic Medical Records will be rolled out by year’s end
THE government says the Bahamas Electronic Medical Records+ (BEMR) system will be fully rolled out across the country by the end of 2025, a move officials describe as one of the biggest overhauls of the public health system in decades.
BTVI STORY: BTVI officer’s dedication mirrors institutional success
“BTVI is more than just a workplace for me. It’s a place where we help build a stronger community and contribute to a better Bahamas through education and empowerment.”
Mary Start of the Sea Catholic Academy wins top Junior Council award
Young leaders from across The Bahamas were celebrated this week as the 2024/2025 Local Government Junior Council Awards recognized the nation’s top-performing student councils.
Man granted bail after waiting three years in jail for murder trial
A MAN charged with murder has been granted bail after spending more than three years in prison awaiting trial - despite strong objections from the prosecution.
Man waiting incest trial remanded after violating bail conditions
A 25-year-old man awaiting trial on two counts of incest was remanded to prison yesterday after prosecutors accused him of failing to sign in at his local police station for 186 days — almost two years in breach of his bail conditions.
64-year-old accused of vehicular manslaughter in accident that killed 36-year-old motorcyclist
A 64-year-old man accused of causing a fatal crash on Carmichael Road that claimed the life of a 36-year-old father was remanded to prison yesterday.
Jack's Bay development names general manager
An Eleuthera-based private club and residential community has named Richard Howard as its general manager.
Minister: IMF backed $25m ‘reclassification’
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the bulk of the last-minute revisions to the Government’s 2024-2025 spending and deficit figures resulted from advice by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Work start imminent for Taino Bridge alternative
Construction of a “temporary” replacement for Freeport’s deteriorating Taino Beach Bridge is due to begin in early October, residents and businesses have been informed.
Canadian tourist arrivals rise 75%
Air arrivals from Canada have surged by more than 75 percent year-over-year, the deputy prime minister has confirmed, helping to further boost the 10 percent rise in total tourism numbers for 2025 to-date.
‘Make most of tailwinds’ on 40% pt debt-to-GDP surge
The Bahamas must “make the most of the tailwinds” post-COVID and “generate a productivity boost” after the pandemic and $4.3bn in storm damage drove a 40 percentage point debt-to-GDP surge.
IDB: Bahamas to top the Caribbean over disaster governance
The Bahamas will have the best disaster risk management regime and governance in the Caribbean once it executes vital reforms aided by a $160m Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) loan.
‘Only make bad employers lodge a redundancy bond’
Bahamian employers yesterday argued that only tax delinquents and companies in breach of other financial obligations should be forced to provide financial security in advance for staff’ terminations.
Police officer charged on two counts of indecent assault
A POLICE officer has been charged in connection with allegations of indecent assault.
Authorities still have not found escaped murder accused
POLICE were tight-lipped when asked yesterday if they had received any information to help capture an accused murderer who escaped from the Magistrates’ Court Complex on South Street Thursday. Authorities still do not know the man’s whereabouts.
Crooked Island residents frustrated by decades of neglect of basic services
FUEL shortages, crumbling infrastructure, and decades of neglect have left Crooked Island residents struggling to maintain even the most basic services, with health care, transportation, and tourism all under strain.
Former AG: Any govt planning referendum should do it early
FORMER Attorney General Sean McWeeney says any government planning a constitutional referendum should act early and start small.
Laroda sounds alarm on growing crisis of elder abuse in the country
SOCIAL Services Minister Myles Laroda has sounded the alarm on the growing crisis of elder abuse and neglect in The Bahamas, calling for immediate national action to protect the country’s senior citizens from mistreatment, abandonment, and housing insecurity.
