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Nurse suspended for speaking out on PMH

A SENIOR critical care nurse suspended after publicly lamenting leaking roofs, supply shortage issues and a rodent problem at Princess Margaret Hospital, feels she was treated like a criminal after being ordered not to travel, not to enter the hospital except for medical care, and to surrender her ID band.

BPL rebrands former customer call centre

Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) has unveiled the rebranding of its call centre as the customer engagement unit while pledging a faster, more responsive service for users.

Glover-Rolle: Maternity and paternity law changes expected by mid-2026

THE Bahamas is preparing to overhaul its maternity and paternity leave laws by mid-2026, according to Public Service and Labour Minister Pia Glover-Rolle, who warned that the country is “on the lower end of the threshold” regarding maternity leave compared to the rest of the world.


Court quashes man's bid to re-open appeal over 58-year murder sentence

A MAN’s bid to reopen his appeal against a 58-year prison sentence for two 2007 murders was refused this week by the Court of Appeal.

Data Protection reforms lack enforcement teeth

The Opposition’s finance spokesman believes the new Data Protection Act lacks sufficient enforcement powers to hold international operators accountable for misconduct and wrongdoing that occurs in The Bahamas.

Briland resort 15-20% behind on Thanksgiving

The Government and tourism operators were yesterday monitoring the potential 10 percent cut-back on US airline flights amid fears it could impact access to The Bahamas just as the peak winter tourism season starts.


Morton Salt emerges unscathed by Melissa

Morton Salt’s Inagua plant has emerged from Hurricane Melissa largely unscathed, the head of its line staff union said yesterday.

Richardson returns to Atlanta Braves as first-base coach for upcoming season

BAHAMIAN Major League Baseball coach and former player Antoan Richardson has officially returned to the Atlanta Braves as a first-base coach for this upcoming MLB season.

BACOITF marks its 50th anniversary with gala ball and award ceremony

THE BACOITF marked its 50th anniversary with a gala ball and award ceremony over the weekend at the British Colonial hotel, where they honoured members of the association and athletes who have contributed to the organisation's legacy.


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11062025 OBITUARIES

Friday, November 6, 2025

Trial closes on mother and daughter accused of attempted murder of their tenants

THE prosecution closed its case yesterday in the trial of a mother and daughter accused of attempting to murder their tenants in Fox Hill in 2021.


GB hotel, marina buyers in Port Lucaya Village tie-up

The Grand Lucayan and Port Lucaya Marina buyers are working together on plans to create a ‘Port Lucaya Village’ destination that aims to be the “first step in reigniting the stopover tourism product” in Grand Bahama.


Minister says 95% of vacant housing unfit for Bahamians Body

A Cabinet minister yesterday argued that 95 percent of the 25,00-plus vacant dwellings identified in a recent national housing survey are unfit “to meet the housing needs of Bahamian families”.

Taxi chief: 800 platerecall ‘kind of ironic’

The Bahamas Taxicab Union’s (BTCU) president yesterday asserted “it’s kind of ironic” that the Government is seeking to recall almost 800 taxi and livery plates when it was responsible for “saturating the market” with new issuances at the start of its term.

Tourism ministry, Carnival in talks to boost visitor traffic beyond Celebration Key

TOURISM Minister Chester Cooper said his ministry is exploring ways with Carnival to encourage visitors to venture beyond Celebration Key and increase spend at local businesses after some owners reported a sharp decline in visitors since the attraction site opened.


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Christian Council to release statement on PLP's decision to ratify Island Luck CEO Sebas Bastian

BAHAMAS Christian Council President Bishop Delton Fernander said the council will release a statement on the Progressive Liberal Party’s decision to ratify Island Luck CEO Sebas Bastian for the next general election – but warned that it is “dangerous to try to put the church against politics.”

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Bahamian students call UWI's deicision to resume in person classes 'tone-deaf'

BAHAMIANS are among the regional students who condemned as “tone-deaf” the University of the West Indies’ (UWI) Mona campus’ decision to resume face-to-face classes on Monday despite the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.