Man jailed for sleeping with gun
A MAN was sentenced to 30 months in prison after he admitted falling asleep with a gun on his lap outside an apartment complex on Hillbrook Road and Edward Avenue earlier this week.
Ombudsman and probe commission get low funding in new budget
THE Davis administration has earmarked just $40,000 for the Office of the Ombudsman and $100,000 for the Independent Commission of Investigations, two bodies it has promoted as central to strengthening accountability and investigating official misconduct.
Govt unveils $4.4bn budget projecting $223.1m surplus
THE Davis administration yesterday unveiled its first Budget since securing a second term, projecting a $223.1m surplus while offering targeted relief to first-time homeowners and households and raising revenue from the country’s largest businesses, foreign-owned property, immigration applicants and commercial users of public services.
Supermarket mogul dead at 88
BUSINESSMAN Rupert Roberts Jr, OBE, the grocery pioneer who built Super Value into the country’s largest Bahamian-owned supermarket chain and became a commanding voice in debates over food prices and the cost of living, died on Tuesday night on the eve of his 89th birthday.
Healthcare the focus of 2026 govt budget
The Government is targeting a $470m revenue increase for the 2026-2027 fiscal period despite this year’s collection pace lagging 2024-2025, it was revealed yesterday, as it cut the forecast Budget surplus by 24 percent.
Suspect jailed for carjacking
A MAN accused of an armed carjacking on Saunders Beach earlier this month was remanded to prison yesterday.
Opposition leader slams budget, demands accounting of funds
OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard yesterday demanded an accounting of how more than $200,000 in publicly funded gift certificates were allegedly distributed in Abaco during the general election, accusing the government of failing to address the controversy in its 2026/2027 Budget Communication.
New budget targets healthcare with clinic and hospital funding
THE Davis administration yesterday allocated $11.6m to build and upgrade Family Island clinics and committed an initial $20m to its proposed New Providence hospital, as it faces persistent scrutiny over poor conditions, manpower shortages and limited capacity in the public healthcare system.
Govt announces plan to buy 40 fire trucks in new budget
THE Davis administration yesterday announced plans to acquire 40 fire trucks, strengthen prison security and expand maritime defence infrastructure as it faces continuing pressure over emergency response capacity and public safety.
Govt promises teacher raises and upgrades in new budget
THE Davis administration has set out an ambitious agenda to for further education reform in the upcoming budget, promising salary increases for teachers, higher grants for special needs schools and major school upgrades.
Over $24k raised for Bimini boy shot in head by brother
MORE than $24,000 has been raised through a GoFundMe campaign launched for eight-year-old Duran Saunders of Bimini, who is fighting for his life at a Florida hospital after he was accidentally shot in the head by his 12-year-old brother nearly a week ago.
PM silent on Gardiner crash amid ‘Politician-1’ protests
PRIME Minister Philip Davis and Aviation Minister Jobeth Coleby-Davis ignored questions over the plane crash off the Florida coast involving Eric ‘Player’ Gardiner yesterday, while FNM deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright led a protest outside the House of Assembly demanding answers about allegations of political links to drug trafficking.
STATESIDE: Of wars and history - where does Trump go from here?
THE IRAN War started 13 weeks ago. A decades long standoff between Iran and the US began with the Iranian revolution that overthrew the Shah’s royal regime in 1979.
FRONT PORCH: Which way now? FNM needs period of discernment and dialogue
FOLLOWING its second consecutive general election loss, the Free National Movement (FNM) needs a period of discernment and dialogue.
New cruise pier and school planned for GB
FINANCE Minister Michael Halkitis yesterday said Grand Bahama is poised to benefit from surging tourism arrivals, reduced electricity costs and new infrastructure investments, including a cruise ship pier complex, airport management services and a new high school.
Man faces attempted murder
A MAN accused of a near-fatal shooting near East Bay Street earlier this year was remanded to prison this week.
RBDF officer faces gun charge
A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force officer was granted bail yesterday after she was accused of possessing an unlicensed firearm and ammunition in a home.
Suspect in tenant rape granted $15k court bail
A MAN accused of raping his female tenant on Hospital Lane last month was granted bail yesterday.
