NJC ‘deeply disappointed’ over court order to refer to group as Valley Boys
TENSIONS between the National Junkanoo Committee (NJC) and the World Famous Valley Boys escalated over the weekend after a Supreme Court judge ordered the NJC to refer to the group as the Valley Boys, with the NJC calling the group’s legal action “deeply disappointing.”
IMF raises Bahamas’ growth, calls for income tax, 15% VAT
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has further boosted The Bahamas’ 2025 economic growth prospects to just shy of 3 percent while “regurgitating” its now-annual call for the country to introduce a “personal income tax” and 15 percent VAT rate.
26-year-old accused of murder after body found in Gambier
A MAN was remanded to prison on Friday after prosecutors accused him of murdering Kevin Poitier, whose body was found with multiple lacerations in Gambier Village earlier this month.
Country may hit lowest non-covid murder count in over a decade
THE Bahamas is on track for one of its lowest murder counts in over a decade.
Man fined over $40,000 for 28lbs of marijuana and gun
A MAN was ordered to pay more than $40,000 in fines and licensing fees after admitting to having 28lbs of marijuana, a shotgun and ammunition at his Dawson Street home.
US grandmother returns home after paying $8,000 gun fine
A US grandmother who pleaded guilty to firearms offences after being arrested in New Providence has returned home following the payment of an $8,000 fine, funded largely through an online campaign that raised more than $12,000.
Man charged with murder after east street attack
TWO men were remanded to prison on Friday after one was charged with murder and attempted murder in a triple shooting outside Twin Brothers on East Street, and the other was charged with helping the gunmen evade police.
Aliv unveils new $300k Marathon Mall flagship
Aliv has launched an in-store business centre at its new $300,000 Mall at Marathon location as part of its drive for further expansion in 2026.
Registrations for govt’s new Upskill Bahamas programme exceeds 8,000
DEMAND for the government’s Upskill Bahamas programme has exceeded expectations, with officials now seeking to expand capacity to meet the growing interest, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said on Friday.
Inmate hospitalised after assault by other prisoners
A 30-year-old inmate was hospitalised early Thursday after he was allegedly assaulted by other inmates at the Bahamas Department of Corrections.
Royal Caribbean targets IPO for PI in early 2026
A senior Royal Caribbean executive says Bahamian investors will gain the opportunity to invest in its $200m Paradise Island destination during the 2026 first quarter.
KFC middle managers in five-year industrial deal
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) president is urging trade unions to adopt a less adversarial approach to industrial agreement negotiations as he hailed the signing of a five-year deal between Kentucky Fried Chicken’s Bahamian franchise and its middle managers.
‘Manufacturer’s error’ blamed for delay to Rand morgue
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville said long-delayed renovations to the Rand Memorial Hospital morgue are now expected to be completed within weeks, after what he described as a manufacturer’s error stalled the project.
KFC operators and union sign five-year industrial agreement
RESTAURANT Bahamas Limited, operator of KFC, and the Bahamas Hotel Managerial Association on Friday signed a five-year industrial agreement, bringing months of negotiations to a close in a process both sides said was marked by cooperation rather than conflict.
Mother advised son to plead guilty to get help before he was killed while in prison
A MOTHER testified about how she urged her mentally challenged son to plead guilty to a crime in the hope he would receive treatment, only to learn weeks later that he had died alone in a prison cell after following her advice.
Officers injured and teen airlifted in weekend of violence
SEVERAL violent incidents across the country between Friday night and early Sunday left multiple people injured, including a juvenile who was seriously stabbed, a man shot during an apparent carjacking attempt, and two police officers hurt during a confrontation in Grand Bahama.
Emotional farewell for young marine seaman Demeris Armbrister killed in crash
A VIDEO played during the funeral service for Marine Seaman Demeris Armbrister Jr on Friday traced his life from childhood through adulthood, offering a final, intimate reflection on a young man whose death has shaken the Royal Bahamas Defence Force and his wider community.
Trade deficit near $1.2bn as exports decline by 19%
The Bahamas’ trade deficit came close to hitting the $1.2bn mark for the 2025 third quarter after this nation’s goods exports declined by 19 percent year-over-year to hit $128m.
‘Honouring the Spirit of The Bahamas: Every Athlete, Every Victory’
IT was a nostalgic moment last night as athletes, coaches, executives and parents relived the memories of some of the performances that produced another banner year for the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations.
