Royal Bahamas Defence Force celebrates historic milestone with graduation of 104 recruits
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) has surpassed 2,000 officers and marines for the first time in its history following the graduation of 104 recruits from New Entry 63 and Woman Entry 32 on Friday.
50-year-old man shot dead in car
A WEEK after losing one relative to gun violence, a family was struck by tragedy again on Saturday when a 50-year-old man was shot dead while sitting in his car outside his home.
Private cruise islands’ value ‘under-estimated’
The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday defended the growing role of cruise line-owned private destinations in The Bahamas, arguing they are creating significantly more value for Bahamian businesses and government revenues than many critics admit.
Finance chief: Bahamas ‘in a special place financially’
The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday declared The Bahamas is in "a special place financially" as it awaits confirmation of its first-ever annual Budget surplus, while warning that hurricanes, healthcare costs and infrastructure overruns could quickly erode those gains.
TUC chief pledges to revive $350 for minimum wage
Trade union leaders are pledging to renew their push for an up to-35 percent increase in the minimum wage to $350 per week, with one asserting: “Everybody seems to be getting their share apart from the workers.”
Bank account opening fear must be ‘debunked’
Bahamas-based commercial banks must “debunk the theory” it is too hard to open accounts with them, a senior executive argued yesterday, while conceding the industry “should shoulder some criticism” for failing to fully educate residents on digital financial services access.
Sagicor agent challenge survives Insurance Commission strike-out
A prominent broker’s bid to obtain regulatory clarity and generate increased Bahamas-based business from foreign carrierrs has survived the Insurance Commission’s efforts to have its legal challenge struck out.
Emotional memorial held for the five victims of fatal car crash
A NEAR-capacity crowd packed the William Thompson Auditorium last night as grieving families, friends and national leaders gathered to honour the five teenagers whose lives were cut short in last month's Shirley Street crash.
Captain pleads guilty to $4m US drug bust
A BAHAMIAN boat captain accused of carrying about $4 million worth of cocaine aboard a vessel owned by former National Security Minister Marvin Dames and his wife has agreed to plead guilty and is asking a US judge to sentence him to between nine and 11 years in prison.
BPL outage rebate is just $8.45 per home
BAHAMAS Power and Light customers will receive just $8.45 each under a rebate initiative tied to more than $610,000 in regulatory fines.
Dad grieves slain son: 'Not this one'
THE father of a quiet, ‘hardworking’ handyman gunned down by masked attackers Wednesday night is demanding answers, saying he could have believed gunmen were hunting his other son — but “not this one”.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Aviation Icon - At nearly 90, Paul Aranha remains a living national treasure
You could tell the tale of Paul Aranha’s life reeling off a series of numbers
Boosting our economy by vacationing at home
As the pace of modern life continues to accelerate, taking time to rest and recharge has become more important than ever.
Bahamas must write its next chapter of economic growth
THE 2026-2027 Budget came into force on July 1 under the theme ‘A Budget that builds on progress’.
Cooper promises ‘better days’ for frustrated teachers
EDUCATION Minister Chester Cooper has promised “better days ahead” for teachers who feel forgotten as frustration over low pay, punishing workloads and difficult working conditions continues to batter morale across the public school system.
Govt to seal off shanty towns before future demolitions
AUTHORITIES are likely to seal off shanty town sites before future demolitions after a confrontation at Montgomery Village left the chairman of the Unregulated Communities Action Task Force injured, Works and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting said yesterday.
Govt seeks 100 Bahamians to plug teacher shortage
EDUCATION Minister Chester Cooper said he has launched a drive to recruit as many as 100 Bahamians as the government races to plug a 300-teacher shortage before schools reopen in September.
$2.6m drainage project planned to tackle Pinewood flooding
THE government is moving to install four lift stations in Pinewood Gardens in a $2.6 million bid to break the cycle of flooding that has swamped homes, destroyed belongings and trapped residents for decades.
Put ID badges on your kids before the next storm hits
BAHAMIAN parents should equip young children with identification badges before hurricanes strike so emergency responders can quickly reunite families if children become separated during a storm, a disaster preparedness expert has urged.
