Mother of Devin Isaacs fears police stopped looking for her son
AS her son’s 18th birthday passes, the mother of missing teenager Devin Isaacs fears police have abandoned the search for him as his milestone makes the hope of reunification even more uncertain.
Last-minute cuts by $37.3m limits deficit overshoot
The Government overshot its 2024-2025 full-year deficit target thanks to last-minute revisions that cut its first-half ‘red ink’ by $37.3m and enabled it to hit Budget goals.
Bahamasair passengers stranded in US by Imelda
DOZENS of Bahamasair passengers stranded in the United States after Hurricane Imelda are expected to return to Abaco today, with officials saying this will be the final group to be accommodated from the storm-related disruptions.
Residents left trapped in homes as storm hit
SCORES of residents in Perpall Tract were stranded in their homes with dwindling supplies yesterday after floodwaters from Tropical Storm Imelda cut off access to their community.
‘Junkanooers want NJC to run parades’
A GROWING rift among Junkanoo groups has cast uncertainty over who will manage this year’s parades, with the National Junkanoo Committee (NJC) claiming majority support and the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) insisting its authority remains intact.
All islands given the ‘all clear’ after tropical storm’s passage
ALL islands of The Bahamas were given the all clear yesterday after Tropical Storm Imelda swept across the country without loss of life or serious injury.
Tribunal orders officer to testify in foreman’s wrongful dismissal case
THE Industrial Tribunal has ordered a police officer to appear and produce records in the case of a former Bayside Construction and Development Limited employee who claims he was wrongfully dismissed.
Consumer Commission recovers $428,000 in customer refunds
THE Consumer Protection Commission says it secured more than $428,000 in refunds for Bahamian consumers between January 2022 and September 2025.
Union leaders accuse Davis admin of downplaying unemployment problem
UNION leaders are pushing back against the Davis administration’s explanation for the rise in unemployment to 10.8 percent in the first quarter of 2025, accusing officials of downplaying the scale of the problem.
BTC launches ‘Think Pink’ Breast Cancer Awareness initiative offering 100 free mammograms
BTC has launched its “Think Pink” Breast Cancer Awareness initiative, offering 100 complimentary mammograms and educational resources to encourage early detection and support communities across The Bahamas.
Man accused of breaking into home of his ex-girlfriend and threatening her with gun
A MAN with a long history of violent offences was denied bail yesterday after being accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home, threatening her with a gun, and facing new charges of housebreaking, assault and possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Three adults and a juvenile charged with possession of firearms and ammunition
FOUR people, including a juvenile, were granted bail in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday after denying firearm and ammunition charges linked to the discovery of a rifle and 11 unfired rounds.
‘More workers and seasonal closures cause of jobless rise’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis, who once dismissed rising unemployment as a sign of “visionless leadership” under the Minnis administration, is now defending a surge in joblessness under his own watch, pointing to seasonal factors and more Bahamians entering the workforce.
Thompson ready to ‘deliver fair and efficient’ by-election in Golden Isles
ACTING Parliamentary Commissioner Harrison Thompson says his department is ready to deliver a fair and efficient by-election in Golden Isles, insisting preparations are in place despite criticism of the office’s performance in recent polls.
Bahamas holds on to Tier 1 rating in US 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report
THE Bahamas has kept its Tier 1 ranking in the United States’ 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report, placing it among a small group of countries recognised for meeting the minimum standards for eliminating human trafficking.
