MP: Energy grid failed to match Nassau’s expansion
AN OPPOSITION MP yesterday accused Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) and Bahamas Grid Company (BGC) of blaming consumers and businesses for the country's energy crisis, arguing that years of failing to expand the grid to keep pace with New Providence's development has left the system unable to meet growing demand.
Bimini hopes Western Air launch ‘just a start’
BIMINI businesses yesterday hailed Western Air’s launching of new direct service between Grand Bahama and their island but described the twice-weekly flights as only a first step.
'Jazz' hits his 17th home run of the season
JASRADO “Jazz” Chisholm Jr may still be trying to climb out of a season-long slump, but the Bahamian infielder is beginning to show signs that his bat is heating up at the right time for the New York Yankees.
FRONT PORCH: The cannibalisation of our stopover business
CRUISING plays a role in our tourism mix. There is a sensible economic and social position between those who wish to near completely ban cruises and those who rejoice at gangbuster numbers that provide limited economic gains.
Hotel’s 50-year owner to ‘take care of staff’ over $7.2m sale
A DOWNTOWN Nassau resort’s 50-year owner has pledged to “take care of our loyal staff whatever happens” once the George Street property’s sale closes.
Four Haitian nationals denied bail over $541k drug bust
FOUR Haitian nationals accused of importing more than $500,000 worth of cocaine and marijuana into The Bahamas near Norman’s Cay, Exuma, last week were denied bail.
Minnis says weak enforcement of laws putting lives at risk
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has criticised what he described as weak enforcement of the country's laws, arguing that failures to enforce laws relating to immigration, animal control and aviation are putting lives at risk.
Man denied bail over injuring two with a knife and cutlass attacks
A MAN accused of seriously injuring two people with a knife and cutlass on Moore Avenue was denied bail yesterday.
Dominican national denied bail over forged passport
A MAN from the Dominican Republic accused of fraudulently obtaining a Bahamian passport was denied bail yesterday.
Reparations committee expands global and local campaigns
THE Bahamas’ reparations committee has expanded its campaign at home and abroad, stepping up public education and joining regional and international efforts to build support for reparatory justice.
The Bahamas signs on to regional healthcare alliance with funding details unclear
THE Bahamas has joined a regional healthcare alliance intended to coordinate technical support and financing for primary care reform.
Former RBDF marine faces new indecent assault case
A FORMER Royal Bahamas Defence Force marine accused of indecently assaulting his ex-girlfriend over the Emancipation Day holiday weekend was denied bail yesterday.
Sprinter Ishmael burns up track at World Under-20
SPRINTER Ishmael Rolle became the first Bahamian in action in Eugene, Oregon, at the 2026 World Athletics Under 20 Championships yesterday, opening Team Bahamas' campaign in the men's 100 metres at the legendary Hayward Field.
Gardiner indicted on new US cocaine charges
ACCUSED Bahamian drug trafficker Jonathan Eric Gardiner has now been indicted in Georgia on federal cocaine trafficking charges after US authorities arrested him following his rescue from the Election Day plane crash in the Atlantic Ocean.
Denisha Cartwright Denisha Cartwright advances to the final
NATIONAL champion Jalen Cadet, a last minute addition to Team Bahamas, watched as a medal slowly slipped from his grasp in the men's long jump at the Central American and Caribbean Games.
‘Go to the beach’ says BGC CEO amid power crisis
Bahamas Grid Company chief executive officer Dareo McKenzie yesterday said of the recent spate of power outages: “Sometimes it may not be a bad thing.”
Gofundme launched for boy bitten by dogs over 100 times
A BIMINI dog owner was sentenced to 12 months in prison yesterday after six dogs mauled a nine-year-old American boy about 100 times, leaving him with life-threatening injuries and facing what his family described as a long and difficult recovery.
Andros Bridge collapse disrupts travel and electricity
THE Fresh Creek Bridge has been condemned after a structural support sank and shifted its weight dangerously, severing Central Andros’ main transport link and disrupting electricity restoration, government services, businesses and access to the airport.
PMH kitchen delayed after $5m drainage issue found
THE long-awaited reopening of Princess Margaret Hospital's kitchen has been delayed by a newly discovered sewage and drainage problem expected to cost about $5 million to fix, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville revealed yesterday.
