Devynne Charlton captures Gold in the 100m hurdles at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland
IN the final event on day four of the track and field competition at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, The Bahamas got its first medal - a gold from Devynne Charlton in the women’s 100 metre hurdles.
‘Sick-slip’ doctor’s court bid to regain medical licence rejected
A DOCTOR, who was first suspended for “forging sick certificates” for 185 Atlantis workers over a four-month period, has lost the latest bid to reinstate his medical licence to practice.
Commissioner orders probe into murder suspect’s 81 bail violations
COMMISSIONER of Police Shanta Knowles has expressed serious concern over allegations that a murder suspect breached his bail conditions 81 times, as police investigate how the violations went unchecked and whether anyone should be held accountable.
Blackout
AN island-wide blackout plunged New Providence into darkness for hours yesterday morning, driving residents from sweltering homes to beaches, cars and gas stations as the failure disrupted flights, strained businesses and unleashed fresh anger over high electricity bills and unreliable service.
New corporate leaders must avoid change that is too fast
Stepping into the role of chief executive or senior leader is both an exciting opportunity and a tremendous responsibility.
PM warns of ‘growing pains’ after island-wide blackout
PRIME Minister Philip Davis defended his administration’s handling of the electricity crisis, insisting yesterday’s island-wide blackout was caused by factors beyond the government’s control and warning Bahamians that further disruptions could occur as the power system is overhauled.
Governor: 18% foreign currency sales growth ‘far exceeds’ 2025
THE CENTRAL Bank’s governor yesterday said foreign exchange transactions underscore the Bahamian economy’s relative health with the 17.8 percent increase in bank purchases from the private sector to $4.6bn “far exceeding” 2025’s first-half growth.
First-ever credit bureau still feels like ‘start-up’
THE CENTRAL Bank’s Governor yesterday said The Bahamas' first-ever credit bureau remains in its start-up phase but is already helping borrowers strengthen their credit profiles and negotiate better loan terms
US issues updated warning over crime and jet skis
THE US State Department is urging American citizens travelling to The Bahamas to exercise increased caution due to crime following a series of recent shootings and other violent incidents in the country.
Man testifies nephew set him on fire over dog dispute
A MAN showed jurors his burn scars yesterday as he claimed his nephew deliberately set him on fire at their Gibbs Corner home in 2023 following an argument over dogs, causing him to fall on his elderly mother and burn her as well.
Appeal court upholds 27-year sentence for father’s incest
THE Court of Appeal has upheld the 27-year prison sentence of a man convicted of seven counts of incest involving his biological daughter, after finding that his trial was fair and that the sentence was appropriate.
Court to decide fate of dogs after American boy mauled
AUTHORITIES have empounded a number of dogs as police investigate the mauling of a nine-year-old American boy in Bimini, but officials have not said whether the dogs involved in the attack will be euthanised.
Man convicted of endangering police officers during chase
A MAN was convicted yesterday of endangering the lives of two police officers with a gun following a car chase in 2020.
LIGHTHOUSES: Dramatic Shipwrecks and Rescues on Smaller Islets
IN 1963, a journalist for the Standard Times pointed out how invaluable the ILS (Imperial Lighthouse Service) is for keeping “the lights which mark the sea routes. Those beacons on the deep-sea shipping lanes scattered over the banks and bordering the lesser channels.”
DIANE PHILLIPS: Trump’s tariffs hang over opening of crawfish season
By midnight, boats that have been fixed up, fuelled up and loaded with food and supplies for the next several days will be seconds away from the silent starting gun.
Defence Force officer jailed for 54 months over illegal guns
A DEFENCE Force officer cried yesterday after he was sentenced to 54 months in prison for having two guns and ammunition in his Pride Estates home last week.
Premature to say BPL outages hitting growth
THE CENTRAL Bank’s governor yesterday said it would be premature to conclude that this summer's Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) outages have materially affected the wider economy’s growth and output.
Asset trading platform deal to create new ‘Benchmark’
A SUBSIDIARY of BISX-listed Benchmark Bahamas yesterday signed a joint venture with a Swiss technology firm to establish a digital asset trading platform designed to position The Bahamas as a global leader in blockchain-based financial services once regulatory approval is secured.
Businesses fume on BPL’s latest outages
A NEW Providence-wide power outage early Thursday disrupted businesses, delayed flights, affected airport operations and forced Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) into an hours-long restoration effort.
EMPIRE SPORTS MEDICINE SERIES: Beyond the Game
MOST people watch sport believing that victory is determined by talent, discipline, coaching, and preparation. While those elements undoubtedly decide what happens on the field of play, there is another influence that often shapes the outcome long before the opening whistle. It is not speed, strength, or skill. It is politics.
