‘Junkanooers want NJC to run parades’
A GROWING rift among Junkanoo groups has cast uncertainty over who will manage this year’s parades, with the National Junkanoo Committee (NJC) claiming majority support and the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) insisting its authority remains intact.
All islands given the ‘all clear’ after tropical storm’s passage
ALL islands of The Bahamas were given the all clear yesterday after Tropical Storm Imelda swept across the country without loss of life or serious injury.
Tribunal orders officer to testify in foreman’s wrongful dismissal case
THE Industrial Tribunal has ordered a police officer to appear and produce records in the case of a former Bayside Construction and Development Limited employee who claims he was wrongfully dismissed.
LETTERS: The crisis of illegal immigration
A crisis is unfolding unchecked in The Bahamas.
ALICIA WALLACE: Flotilla defies Israeli blockade
THE genocide continues in Palestine.
Pacers Champions
THE RM Bailey Pacers emerged as the champions of the Bahamas Baptist Sports Federation’s 2025 AID basketball tournament on Saturday at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.
Small grocery stores see no major Imelda boost
Small independent grocery stores did not experience a large spike in sales when shoppers rushed to prepare for Tropical Storm Imelda.
Consumer Commission recovers $428,000 in customer refunds
THE Consumer Protection Commission says it secured more than $428,000 in refunds for Bahamian consumers between January 2022 and September 2025.
Union leaders accuse Davis admin of downplaying unemployment problem
UNION leaders are pushing back against the Davis administration’s explanation for the rise in unemployment to 10.8 percent in the first quarter of 2025, accusing officials of downplaying the scale of the problem.
BTC launches ‘Think Pink’ Breast Cancer Awareness initiative offering 100 free mammograms
BTC has launched its “Think Pink” Breast Cancer Awareness initiative, offering 100 complimentary mammograms and educational resources to encourage early detection and support communities across The Bahamas.
Man accused of breaking into home of his ex-girlfriend and threatening her with gun
A MAN with a long history of violent offences was denied bail yesterday after being accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home, threatening her with a gun, and facing new charges of housebreaking, assault and possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Three adults and a juvenile charged with possession of firearms and ammunition
FOUR people, including a juvenile, were granted bail in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday after denying firearm and ammunition charges linked to the discovery of a rifle and 11 unfired rounds.
GB not feeling 'trickle down' with Celebration Key launch
A Grand Bahama business owner yesterday asserted the island is no longer benefiting from the economic “trickle down effect” of cruise tourism following the opening of Carnival’s $600m Celebration Key.
Eleuthera energy woes grow amid 38-hour power outages
Energy woes have intensified on Eleuthera due to the passage of Tropical Storm Imelda with some parts of the island experiencing outages of more than 38 hours.
Hotels chief: Imelda ‘truly a non-event’
The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) president yesterday branded Tropical Storm Imelda as “truly a non-event” that created “very little drama” for the country’s largest industry.
Andros bonefish lodge sees 50% Imelda boost
An Andros bonefishing lodge yesterday attributed a sudden 50 percent uptick in business to Tropical Storm Imelda’s passing.
US questions progress over ‘Bahamas Invest’
A US government report has challenged the lack of “visible progress” made by The Bahamas in converting its key investment agency into the long-promised Bahamas Invest.
Storm drives 25% weekend surge for Super Value sales
Super Value’s president yesterday revealed weekend sales were “at least 25 percent” above normal as New Providence residents raced to stock-up before Tropical Storm Imelda’s arrival.
Bahamas must ‘see through’ anti-corruption reform moves
The Bahamas was yesterday urged to “see through” its anti-corruption reforms package to full completion after a US government report highlighted “growing concerns” over its governance systems.
