ALICIA WALLACE: The rights of every human, everywhere
TODAY, December 10, is Human Rights Day. And the theme this year is “Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials.”
Woman accused of knife assault at restaurant denied bail
A WOMAN was denied bail on Monday after she was accused of assaulting another woman with a knife at a restaurant last month.
Beach access fears raised as land swap resolution passes
A RESOLUTION authorising a land exchange on West Bay Street passed the House of Assembly yesterday, sparking a forceful debate over public access to beaches amid warnings that Bahamians are increasingly being crowded out of shoreline spaces by commercial tourism interests.
Pintard vows to repeal new smuggling bill if FNM elected
FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard says an FNM administration would immediately repeal the newly passed Smuggling of Migrants Bill, calling it a “far cry” from any real immigration crackdown.
‘Step in the right direction’ - mother welcomes acquittal appeal in son’s killing
A GRIEVING mother yesterday welcomed the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution’s decision to appeal a direct acquittal and a judge’s refusal to hear an anonymous witness application in the trial of two men once accused of killing her eight-year-old son.
Vendors’ heartache as stalls ransacked
A REGULAR morning turned into dismay for straw vendors at Fort Charlotte yesterday when they opened their tent stalls to find them ransacked and stripped of merchandise worth thousands of dollars just weeks before Christmas.
New Senator pledges to fight for missing persons and mental health
NEWLY appointed Senator D’Asante Small yesterday pledged to use her platform in the Senate to push for stronger protections for vulnerable Bahamians, including missing persons, victims of gender-based violence and those facing mental health challenges.
As year draws to a close still no clear indication of public disclosure compliance
UNCERTAINTY continues to linger nine months after the deadline for public officials to file their mandatory financial disclosures passed, with no clear indication of who has complied and who has not.
Home Run Derby in Paradise Youth Baseball & Softball camp today
THE Home Run Derby in Paradise 2025 Youth Baseball & Softball Camp takes place today at the Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium, bringing young athletes from across the island together for an afternoon focused on fundamentals and to gain excitement leading into this week’s slate of events.
MSC eyes expansion of 178 Nassau cruise calls
A Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) cruise vessel has made its first-ever calls on Nassau and Ocean Cay in what the maritime giant said is a signal of its commitment to The Bahamas.
Glenn Pratt: Rolle-Harris is more than qualified for her new position
BAHAMAS Professional Golfers Federation president Glenn Pratt said Baha Mar found the perfect match in Georgette Rolle-Harris as the new director of golf for the Royal Blue Golf Club.
Katerina leads FEI Jumping World Challenge
JUNIOR show jumping star Katerina Coello made history for Bahamas equestrian sport this weekend as the first equestrian athlete to compete in the FEI Jumping World Challenge.
Pickleball Champions: Justyn Thompson and Brezile Hamilton win title at Riverland Pro
THE Bahamian duo of Justyn Thompson and Brezile Hamilton prevailed as champions of the Riverland Pro Pickleball Invitational held over the weekend in Port St Lucie, Florida.
Over 100 Club Med staff to return to work this weekend
MORE than 100 Club Med employees in San Salvador are expected to return to work this weekend, nearly two months after Hurricane Melissa damaged the resort and disrupted operations, according to the head of the Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union.
Man charged with murder in GB nightclub stabbing
A 24-year-old Grand Bahama man accused of a fatal stabbing at a nightclub was charged with murder in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.
Two men charged with having sex with 14-year-old girls
A GRAND Bahama father of two accused of having sex with a 14-year-old girl was charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.
Seide celebrated as a man ‘worthy of honour’ for service to youth
GRAND Bahama community and youth leader Dudley Seide was celebrated as a man “worthy of honour” during a special recognition event over the weekend.
Walker officially assumes post as US Ambassador
THE United States Embassy in Nassau announced yesterday that Herschel Walker has officially assumed his post as the fourteenth US Ambassador to The Bahamas after presenting his credentials to Governor General Dame Cynthia Pratt at Government House.
Sir Baltron honoured with Caribbean award
The senior policy advisor to former prime minister Perry Christie has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx).
Bail violation charge withdrawn after conditions amended
A MAN awaiting trial for allegedly possessing an unlicensed firearm had a bail violation charge withdrawn after proving his bail conditions had been amended.
