Pintard pledges public-private partnerships to fix housing crisis
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said a future FNM government would tackle the housing crisis by partnering with the private sector and using public land to cut costs for thousands of Bahamians priced out of home ownership.
Hanna-Martin: Early learning improves student outcomes
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin says data show that early learning improves long-term student outcomes as she explained the decision to lower the compulsory school age from five to four during debate on key education reform legislation yesterday.
Family mourns ‘wonderful father’ killed in Exuma boating crash
A 45-year-old Bahamian boat captain died after being thrown from a vessel that ran aground near Rolle Cay late Thursday, a tragedy that has left his family mourning a man they described as a steady source of support.
Prison officer arrested in fatal hit-and-run of young dad
A PRISON officer was arrested in a hit-and-run investigation that left a 29-year-old father of two dead after he was struck so hard he was thrown into the air, according to relatives.
Bahamian astronaut Aisha Bowe guest speaker at Windsor Artificial Intelligence Summit
AS the conversation surrounding artificial intelligence continues to gain momentum, one thing becomes increasingly clear: this is not something we can continue to ignore.
Three men accused of stealing two vehicles granted bail
THREE men accused of stealing two cars last weekend were granted bail on Friday.
17-year-old accused of murder in death of father of five
A 17-year-old accused of a fatal shooting on Homestead Street last weekend was remanded to prison on Friday.
Man accused of two attempted murders remanded to prison
A MAN accused of two attempted murders was remanded to prison on Friday.
Man’s body found with gunshot wounds off Carmichael Road
THE body of a man with apparent gunshot wounds to the upper body was found in a bushy area off Carmichael Road on Friday morning.
Bastian to step down as Island Luck CEO ahead of upcoming general election
SEBAS Bastian will step down as chief executive of Island Luck at the end of the month, closing a 17-year chapter as he shifts fully into frontline politics.
Gunman forces woman on terrifying drive before sex assault
A GUNMAN forced a woman to drive across New Providence, robbing and extorting her before sexually assaulting her in a secluded area late Saturday night.
Two airlifted after violent brawl ends in shooting and stabbing
A VIOLENT disturbance at a business in Calabash Bay early Saturday spiralled into a shooting and stabbing that left two men hospitalised.
One killed another injured in late night Pinewood shooting
A MAN was shot and killed while sitting in a vehicle on Sugar Apple Street late Saturday night, while another man was left seriously injured in a separate but related shooting nearby.
Pintard shares FNM election promises
THE Free National Movement formally has launched its general election campaign, outlining a broad set of promises on healthcare, the economy, education and national security as 40 candidates took the stage at Baha Mar.
FNM pledges sweeping immigration reforms and border crackdown
THE Free National Movement has pledged sweeping immigration reforms, including tighter border controls, new oversight mechanisms and expanded surveillance, as it sharpens its campaign message ahead of the next general election.
TUC president launches Lucayan defamation writ
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) president yesterday said he has made good on his threat to sue the Government, and senior labour and investment officials, over assertions that he attended meetings and discussions over the severance packages for Grand Lucayan workers.
Minister: Bahamas’ US proximity will offset increasing travel costs
A Cabinet minister yesterday voiced optimism that The Bahamas’ proximity to its major visitor source market may offset the impact of higher travel costs caused by the Middle East conflict’s impact on fuel and oil prices.
Land surveyors renew foreign hirings concern Body
Bahamian land surveyors yesterday renewed concerns that expatriates hired by the Government to address the backlog of Crown Land applications are costing them jobs and income by doing private work on the side.
Skilled workers targetedas top Bahamian export
The Bahamas’ highly-educated workforce could become one of its biggest export assets, with officials eyeing professional services - from engineers to digital specialists - as part of a new national export strategy aimed at expanding the country’s presence in global markets.
