Dames: Funds not enough to ensure accountability
FORMER National Security Minister Marvin Dames has slammed the Davis administration for allocating what he described as meagre funding to the newly established Independent Commission of Investigations and the Office of the Ombudsman, two agencies touted as tools for enhancing transparency and accountability in government.
Govt looks to fill gaps left by Silver Airways’ collapse
THE government is moving quickly to restore Florida-Bahamas air routes following the collapse of Silver Airways, with Bahamasair stepping in to fill the gap beginning June 23.
Cooper: Tourism faces slowdown
THE country’s tourism sector is bracing for headwinds as US policy changes, including travel advisories, tighter immigration laws, and economic uncertainty, begin to impact travel to the Caribbean.
LOM Financial donates $6k to BNT for mangrove restoration
IN recognition of World Oceans Day, LOM Financial (Bahamas) Limited has donated $6,000 to the Bahamas National Trust (BNT) to support mangrove restoration at Bonefish Pond National Park (BPNP), a key conservation site in southwestern New Providence.
Jayden Munroe makes his presence felt in NCAA DII
WHILE the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division One Track and Field Championships are on this weekend with a few Bahamians competing, Jayden Munroe made his presence felt at the recent NCAA DII Championships.
Abaco Cays’ growing immigration crisis ‘at boiling point'
RESIDENTS in the Abaco Cays are once again sounding the alarm over what they call a growing immigration crisis on the island, accusing law enforcement of accepting bribes and failing to enforce the law.
Murder leaves Harbour Island residents fearful
A SURGE of violent crime has shattered the calm of Harbour Island, leaving residents stunned and fearful after a fatal shooting early Tuesday marked the island’s first murder of the year.
Opposition: PLP’s Major ‘spoke the truth’ over being sidelined
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis says Southern Shores MP Leroy Major “spoke the truth” about internal rifts in the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), despite Mr Major’s attempts to walk back those remarks and discredit the journalist who reported them.
Minnis to run - but may face FNM exit
DR Hubert Minnis’ declaration yesterday that he will run in the next general election has thrown his status as a Free National Movement member into doubt, as it may breach a constitutional rule that automatically strips membership from anyone who contests a race against the party’s chosen candidate.
Sir Sidney Poitier Bridge toll booth now accepting credit and debit cards
DRIVERS no longer need to rely on cash to pay the $2 toll at the Sir Sidney Poitier Bridge, as the Bridge Authority has introduced debit and credit card payments at the booth.
Pintard: Repay funds borrowed from NIB with budget surplus
OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard has called on the government to repay funds borrowed from the National Insurance Board (NIB), citing the projected $75.5m budget surplus for the 2025–2026 fiscal year.
FNM deputy: My name is cleared
ST Barnabas MP Shanendon Cartwright says prosecutors have found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing during his time as executive chairman of the Bahamas Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority, hitting back at long-standing allegations tied to his tenure.
Killarney and Golden Isles constituencies face changes
PRESSURE is mounting for boundary changes in the Killarney and Golden Isles constituencies, with Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) supporters insisting that voter parity must be addressed before the next general election.
Fort Charlotte contest heats up as Sears bows out
SEVERAL high-profile figures — including a sitting senator and the head of The Bahamas’ top athletic body — are emerging as names being floated for the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) nomination in Fort Charlotte, according to several sources.
Major: I did not say that (Yes, he did)
SOUTHERN Shores MP Leroy Major yesterday denied publicly criticising internal dynamics within the Progressive Liberal Party, claiming in the House of Assembly that his remarks in a recent interview were misunderstood and misrepresented.
