Man accused of sexually assaulting his girlfriend's underage daughter claims she fabricated allegation because he disciplined her
A MAN accused of sexually assaulting his girlfriend’s underage daughter at their Williams Lane home in 2024 claimed the complainant fabricated the allegation because he had disciplined her.
Jamaican man who imported $10,600 worth of cocaine into New Providence fined $25,000
A JAMAICAN man who imported $10,600 worth of cocaine into New Providence last weekend was fined $25,000 yesterday.
Woman accused if stealing $4,400 from a person's bank account granted bail
A WOMAN accused of stealing $4,400 from a person’s bank account in June was granted bail yesterday.
School uniform assistance increased by $50 per child as families prepare for new academic year
THE government has increased school uniform assistance by $50 per child as families prepare for the new academic year, with eligible applicants now able to receive up to $230 through the programme.
Bahamas Union of Teachers urges its members to stay on guard
THE Bahamas Union of Teachers has urged members to stay on guard after accusing the government of abandoning negotiations for a new industrial agreement, escalating the standoff between the two sides.
FRONT PORCH: Cultural barriers to progress
“Culture” is not just defined as the celebration of festivals like Junkanoo. “Culture” is also the vexing reality that we cannot start Junkanoo on time or run the parades without long gaps between groups.
Royal Nassau Sailing Club’s Summer Camp boosts confidence and teamwork
Dozens of young sailors are spending their summer learning far more than how to handle a boat as the Royal Nassau Sailing Club’s annual summer camp continues to introduce children to the sport while emphasising teamwork and confidence on the water.
Government receives 170 Leica Survey Equipment Kits to strengthen national geospatial capacity
The Government of The Bahamas has received a donation of 170 Leica Survey Equipment Kits from Ordnance Survey, United Kingdom, through the British High Commission, in support of strengthening the nation’s surveying and geospatial capabilities.
Bahamas Football Association to host U15 Girls Goombay Cup starting Friday
THE Bahamas Football Association (BFA) will host the inaugural 2026 U15 Girls Goombay Cup from Friday to Sunday at the Roscow AL Davies Field.
80% of vulnerable Bahamian corals struck by killer disease
Around 80 percent of vulnerable stony coral species in Bahamian waters have already been impacted by a destructive killer disease that threatens tourism and fisheries - as well as environmental - impacts.
Tourism minister hosted to cruise industry dinner
The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) recently hosted a dinner with Glenys Hanna-Martin, minister of tourism, on July 13, 2026, at Graycliff Restaurant.
Green Turtle Cay council rejects contentious project
Local government has unanimously rejected plans for a controversial Green Turtle Cay development, setting the stage for the developer’s potential appeal to Nassau while members intensify efforts to persuade the Prime Minister to reverse the Crown Land grant and permanently preserve the site.
Livery drivers: ‘We’re done’ responding to the taxi union
THE Bahamas Livery Drivers Union (BLDU) yesterday said it will no longer engage in a public war with its taxi cab rivals, adding that it will continue operating “business as normal” despite the latter’s threats to withdraw services and escalate their long-running dispute.
Contractors: Better regulations needed over safety crackdown
CONSTRUCTION firms yesterday warning that health and safety enforcement must be matched by clearer regulations, consultation and education to avoid unnecessary delays and higher costs while backing the Government’s push to improve workplaces following a string of fatal job site accidents.
Taxi drivers threatening ‘tourism industry chaos’
TAXI drivers yesterday threatened to “cause whatever chaos in the tourism industry” is necessary, and withdraw their services, in a bid to resolve their long-standing dispute with livery rivals as prepare to meet with the minister of tourism today.
Mandatory pensions revival: ‘We don’t focus as a society’
The Bahamas International Securities Exchange’s (BISX) chief executive last night voiced optimism that a renewed push for mandatory private pensions will finally end a 20-year wait for progress on an issue “we don’t focus on as a society”.
Fitch: Gov’t to miss surplus through $64m deficit in 26-27
A major credit rating agency yesterday voiced renewed doubt that the Government will hit its forecast Budget surplus for 2026-2027 by instead projecting it will incur a “small deficit” of $64m - an outcome that would be $287.1m off the Davis administration’s forecast.
Ex-BNT chief: Green Turtle EIA refusal ‘kind of strange’
A former Bahamas National Trust (BNT) chief yesterday argued regulators were wrong to “dismiss” the need for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study on a Green Turtle Cay project that has sparked an online protest petition attracting over 900 signatures within hours of launch.
ALICIA WALLACE: Difficult conversations
RELATIONSHIPS, with family members, friends, coworkers, and community members, all require work.
