Cooper: Boundaries work to begin in July
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper said yesterday that the Boundaries Commission will formally begin its work on July 2, following delays and growing calls for constituency rebalancing ahead of the next general election.
Pinder: 47% of criminal cases tried successfully
THE Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) successfully concluded 47 percent of its criminal matters between July 2024 and June 2025 through either convictions or plea agreements, according to Attorney General Ryan Pinder’s 2025/2026 Budget contribution.
FNM South Abaco chairman resigns
THE Free National Movement’s branch chairman for Central and South Abaco has resigned in protest as party officials prepare to ratify Abaco Chief Councillor Jeremy Sweeting as the candidate for that constituency.
Mother who lost child in fire given assistance at Baha Mar charity event
A MOTHER who lost one of her children and saw her other children severely burned in a house fire on June 16 received a $15,000 donation from the Baha Mar Resort Foundation as part of its annual charitable disbursements.
Fuel charge cut for summer
BAHAMAS Power and Light (BPL) customers will see reduced fuel charge rates starting in July, under a new summer initiative announced yesterday by the Davis administration to ease the burden on consumers amid record-high temperatures, rising electricity demand, and global fuel price volatility.
Doctors in NHI programme impacted by payment delays
THE National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has yet to issue a definitive payment schedule for outstanding balances owed to healthcare providers for May, and potentially June, raising alarms among clinics that rely on timely reimbursements to operate.
Rolle rebukes ‘predatory lending institutions’
CONSUMER Protection Commission (CPC) chairman Senator Randy Rolle issued a strong rebuke in the Senate yesterday against what he called “predatory lending institutions” offering unsecured consumer loans at “absurd and ridiculous rates”.
Judge denies BNU request to remove president
A SUPREME Court judge has temporarily denied a request by Bahamas Nurses Union (BNU) executives to remove president Muriel Lightbourn from office, while also reinstating suspended members pending the outcome of the case.
Young Bahamians seek opportunities at NTA’s first job fair
AFTER struggling in low-wage jobs due to a lack of formal qualifications, 23-year-old Ernestine LaCroix believes her prospects are finally improving thanks to the National Training Agency’s (NTA) job readiness programme.
Consumer Protection: Over $200k in claims and almost $120k refunded this year
THE Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) has received complaints so far this year, with the most common issues including overcharging, undelivered goods, expired items, and hidden fees.
Baha Mar has ‘good occupancies’ despite falling short of projections, says Sands
BAHA Mar senior vice president Robert Sands says the resort is maintaining strong occupancy levels despite falling short of its performance targets from last year, crediting solid business activity for enabling ongoing charitable contributions.
FNM set to announce first slate of candidates today
THE Free National Movement (FNM) will unveil its first slate of candidates for the next general election today.
Free HIV testing held in Eight Mile Rock
Free HIV testing was held in the Eight Mile Rock (EMR) community on Saturday as part of an education campaign encouraging residents to know their status and reduce the stigma.
Man accused of unlawful intercourse with teen girl
A MAN was remanded into custody yesterday after being accused of molesting an underaged girl seven times over a two-year period.
Woman charged with fatal shooting of Jarred Evans
A WOMAN was remanded into custody yesterday after being accused of a fatal shooting outside a Cordeaux Avenue bar that claimed the life of Jarred Evans earlier this month.
