‘Disastrous for the Exumas’: Second Rosewood challenge
A second neighbouring developer is challenging the Rosewood Exuma project’s planning approvals amid fears the latter “will be disastrous for the Exumas” and threaten its own $148m investment.
SpaceX now targeting 19 more Bahamas landings
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is bidding to resume booster recovery operations in Bahamian waters with up to 19 further landings projected should the necessary government approvals be obtained.
Child dies after Freeport playground swing set collapses on top of him
A CHILD who died when a swing set collapsed at a Freeport playground had to be taken to hospital in his mother’s car because of the delay in an ambulance arriving.
Fears over infection rise for dialysis patients at PMH
DIAlYSIS patients at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) are facing heightened risks of infection, with healthcare workers blaming temporary catheters, staff shortages and inconsistent supplies for the crisis.
Junkanoo divided over support for govt bill
SEVERAL major Junkanoo groups have broken ranks with the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP), throwing their support behind the government’s proposed Junkanoo Authority Bill, despite the JCNP’s opposition.
Public officers to get pay rise
THOUSANDS of public officers will see bigger pay cheques starting in December after the Davis administration completed a long-promised salary review exercise, with increases retroactive to September 1, 2025.
‘Don’t demonise lawful water sports operators’
The Bahamas must not permit the “demonisation” of its water sports industry due to the actions of rogue operators, a well-known industry executive is urging.
Op-Ed: UK recognises Palestinian State
In a historic, diplomatic step, the UK, alongside two other Commonwealth nations, Australia and Canada, yesterday recognised a Palestinian State.
WORLD VIEW: Haiti needs a single strategy, real money, and political discipline
I return to a focus on Haiti because it is too easy for the world to discard the situation in that beleaguered country.
Op-Ed: Power of our vote - our call to action
WE live in a strange political paradox — a nation that sings the hymns of democracy while often marching to the drumbeat of autocracy.
INSIGHT: We must protect freedom of speech
We are living in strange times.
GB Shipyard to double apprentice investment
The Grand Bahama Shipyard is planning by 2028 to double the current investment in its Bahamian apprenticeship programme to coincide with the arrival of its two new floating docks worth $600m.
Bowleg: World Famous Valley Boys missed out on seed funding over failure to register
MARIO Bowleg says the World Famous Valley Boys missed out on government seed funding because they failed to register with his ministry, rejecting the group’s claim that they were unfairly excluded.
Govt waiting on US to sign off on proposed Cuban workers agreements
CUBAN healthcare workers could soon sign direct contracts with the government if a proposed labour agreement submitted to US officials last week is approved, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said Friday.
Former Minister of Health and Youth, Sports and Culture Dr Norman Gay dies
FORMER Cabinet minister, physician, and sports leader Dr Norman Gay died on Saturday, drawing tributes from across the political divide for his decades of service to The Bahamas in medicine, politics, and athletics.
Man remanded for flashing woman, stealing $10
A MAN was remanded to prison on Friday after he allegedly exposed himself and robbed a woman in New Providence last week.
Police investigate Bamboo Town shooting
Police are investigating a shooting that left a 23-year-old man in hospital on Friday night.
Police investigate suicide attempt at school
Police are investigating an alleged suicide attempt involving a girl at a school on Baillou Hill Road on Friday.
Brothers granted bail on firearm, ammo charges
TWO brothers were granted bail on Friday after they were accused of having an unlicensed gun in their home on Dorsett Street last week
