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Uber proposal ‘soundly rejected’ by taxi union

THE Bahamas Taxi Cab Union has flatly rejected any partnership with ride-sharing giant Uber, with union president Tyrone Butler saying the proposal was “not something that was welcome” by taxi drivers.

Stabbing death on Daffodil Ave sparks police investigation

A MAN in his late 30s was found dead with stab wounds to his upper body at his residence on Daffodil Avenue yesterday.

Thompson: Table GB power deal

EAST Grand Bahama MP Kwasi Thompson is demanding that the government table its memorandum of understanding with Emera over the proposed acquisition of Grand Bahama Power Company, warning that Bahamians are being asked to trust a deal in which the details remain hidden.

Pintard: Airport details have ‘fallen flat’ again

OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard said that after no measurable progress was made on the Grand Bahama International Airport over four years, the Prime Minister has again failed to provide key details during a recent announcement in Grand Bahama.

Govt dismisses artists union claim BMEU operating outside the law

THE Registrar of Trade Unions has rejected claims by the United Artists Bahamas Union (UABU) that a rival musicians’ union is operating outside the law, confirming instead that the Bahamas Musicians and Entertainers Union (BMEU) is in compliance with trade union requirements.

PHA approves healthcare overtime after union backlash

AFTER facing heavy backlash over delayed payments, the Davis administration has approved outstanding overtime funds for healthcare staff for December.

Remaining FNM candidates to be ratified before Valentine’s Day, says Pintard

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said the party is preparing to move swiftly through its remaining candidate approvals.

Tourism records “unprecedented” 12.5 million visitors for 2025

TOURISM in The Bahamas recorded another record-breaking year in 2025, with significant increases in visitor arrivals, according to Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper.

Accountant charged with stealing $455k from local firm

A FEMALE accountant accused of stealing more than $455,000 from a West Bay Street contracting company and forging National Insurance and immigration receipts was granted bail yesterday.

Jury votes 7-2 to acquit man of Boxing Day rape charge

A 24-year-old man was acquitted yesterday by a Supreme Court jury of an alleged rape on Boxing Day 2024 involving a 19-year-old woman with whom he had a prior sexual relationship.

Advocate warns forest clearing at Perpall Tract will worsen flooding

AN environmental advocate is warning that destroying the Perpall Tract Wellfield Forest to make way for housing could leave surrounding communities more vulnerable to flooding and erase one of New Providence’s last major forests for generations.

Two men granted bail for night burglary on Evans Street

TWO men accused of entering a man’s Evans Street home at night and stealing $358 worth of property earlier this week were granted bail yesterday.

Fire damage costs soar 470% to $58.2M

FIRE damage across the Bahamas surged to an estimated $58.2m in 2025, more than four times the losses recorded the year before, as firefighters responded to sharply higher call volumes during a year marked by intense public concern over the country’s limited fire-fighting capacity.

Murders plummet 31% as major crime hits record lows

POLICE Commissioner Shanta Knowles said crime fell sharply across The Bahamas in 2025, with murders, armed robberies and other major offences recording some of the steepest declines seen in years.

Emera says PM’s GB Power announcement “far from ideal”

EMERA pushed back at the Prime Minister’s "far from ideal" announcement on the planned acquisition of Grand Bahama Power Company yesterday, telling employees there is “no final agreement” despite the Government having already signed a memorandum of understanding.

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