BALS president: Bahamas ready for geospatial spotlight
THE Bahamas Association of Land Surveyors (BALS) has restored its standing after resolving years of unpaid membership fees and regaining active participation in the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG), following a five-year period of dormancy.
Ferguson: Pay Lucayan workers what’s owed
Trade union leader Obie Ferguson renewed his call for the Government to settle outstanding wages and dues owed to former Lucayan Renewal Holdings employees, arguing that workers who "worked, served and sacrificed" should not have to wait any longer for money they are owed.
BPL blackout disrupts Rake ‘N’ Scrape festival
An island-wide blackout that struck Cat Island during the Labour Day weekend left vendors counting losses and disrupted one of the island's most important annual economic events, with one business owner describing the outage as a "tragic moment" for those who depend on the Rake and Scrape Festival to earn income.
Unions split Labour Day parades amid political row
LABOUR Day unfolded with two competing marches in New Providence on Friday, with union leaders divided over the holiday’s direction and political party colours again fuelling complaints that the workers’ celebration has been overtaken by partisan display.
Fight, negotiate or co-operate: What's next for 'Player' Gardiner?
As Jonathan Gardiner sits in his New York jail cell contemplating his future, there appear to be a limited number of options open for the already convicted cocaine trafficker widely known as ‘Player.’
Three killed over deadly weekend
A FATHER of four was among three people killed in a bloody Labour Day weekend that left families grieving in New Providence and Grand Bahama.
WORLD VIEW: Language is infrastructure
Antigua and Barbuda is one of the smaller countries of the Caribbean.
BEYOND THE BORDER: The clock is ticking - navigating missteps, reinstatements, and the point of no return
In the February 2026 regulatory environment, the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) is no longer a passive database—it is an active enforcement tool.
St Vincent PM urges united front on climate threats
ST Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr Godwin Friday used a diplomatic visit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday to urge countries to confront global problems collectively, warning that small island states cannot afford to ignore threats beyond their borders.
Water tank subcontract revealed in Gibson trial
A SUBCONTRACT introduced in the criminal trial of Adrian Gibson and others claims that Elite Maintenance hired Top Notch Builders to paint Blue Hills water tanks for $45,000.
BUT president urges minister to fix teacher shortages
THE Bahamas Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson has urged the newly appointed Education Minister Chester Cooper to tackle chronic teacher shortages, school infrastructure problems and communication failures within the Ministry of Education, warning that many of the issues have persisted despite decades of recommendations from educators.
Court rules prison conditions ‘inhuman’ for disabled man
A SUPREME Court judge has ordered the release of remand inmate Carlos Butler, ruling that his continued detention at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS) while suffering from severe spinal injuries and disabilities would amount to inhuman or degrading treatment under the Constitution.
Woman Stabbed in Throat
A 61-year-old woman was admitted to hospital’s trauma unit after she was allegedly stabbed in the throat by two men in the Lake Cunningham area on Thursday morning, police said.
URCA to audit BPL over fuel charge fairness
THE Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority will review Bahamas Power and Light’s fuel tariff in 2026, a move that could determine whether consumers have been fairly charged for fuel costs that make up a major part of their electricity bills.
Pickstock rejects claims of immigration bill ‘loophole’
STATE Minister for Immigration Darron Pickstock has rejected claims that a proposed amendment to the Bahamas Nationality Act would create a new immigration category, a loophole or an alternative route to citizenship, insisting the bill only updates an existing administrative process and raises the related fee.
Abaco woman hospitalised after ingesting medication
A 30-year-old woman reportedly ingested medication in an apparent attempt to harm herself at an apartment complex in Murphy Town, Abaco, on Thursday morning, police said.
Jet Ski crash puts Two in hospital
TWO people were hospitalised after a Jet Ski crashed into rocks near West Bay Street on Friday night, police said.
AAIA probes private jet taxiway landing in Abaco
A PRIVATE jet apparently landed on a taxiway instead of a runway at Leonard Thompson International Airport in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, on Tuesday, prompting an investigation by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority.
Police investigate viral video of Abaco man being slapped
A VIRAL video showing a man being slapped at least 19 times while others watch or laugh hysterically has prompted a police complaint and investigation.
Confederation backs NIB’s latest contribution and pension adjustments
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) is backing the National Insurance Board’s (NIB) latest contribution and pension adjustments and is encouraging businesses to review their systems to ensure compliance with the new requirements.
