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Fox mocks what he called 'election season theatrics' on social media

FORMER basketball star Rick Fox has taken aim at Bahamian politicians in a social media post that lampoons them for showing up “as Action Heroes” only when elections are near, remarks likely to raise eyebrows as speculation continues about his political ambitions.

Man convicted of months long stealing spree sentenced to four years

A PINEWOOD Gardens man who terrorised businesses across New Providence in a months-long stealing spree from laundromats, restaurants, bars, and convenience stores was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday after admitting to a string of break-ins and thefts.

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Minister: Productivity must match wage rises

A Cabinet minister says higher wages must be matched by increased productivity from Bahamian workers.

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BNU chief expresses concerns over retention as 50 nurses have left over last four months

ABOUT 50 nurses have left the public healthcare system over the last three to four months as the the union pushes for more benefits to improve nurse retention, according to Bahamans Nurses Union president Muriel Lightbourn.

LPIA monitoring flights amid US govt shutdown

Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) has not received indications of possible schedule adjustments or cancellations from US airline partners as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a 10 percent reduction of flights at 40 airports.

Man admitting to prison escape in Eleuthera sentenced to one year jail

A MAN who admitted to escaping the Harbour Island Police Station earlier this week was sentenced to one year in prison.

Former officer accused of beating a woman at a bar

A FORMER police constable severely beat a woman at a bar on Custom Way, a court heard.

Police commissioner hopes to see all-female recruit squad join police force

COMMISSIONER of Police Shanta Knowles said she hopes to see an all-female recruit squad join the Royal Bahamas Police Force soon, after two women topped their class at the graduation ceremony for B Squad 2025 in Grand Bahama on Wednesday.

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'Only two new ankle bracelets successfully tampered with'

ONLY two people have successfully tampered with their electronic monitoring device under the government’s Migrafill-managed system, a sharp drop that National Security Minister Wayne Munroe says shows major progress in tightening bail supervision.

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Judicial complaints procedure 'regrettably' not yet finalised, says Chief Justice

CHIEF Justice Ian Winder admitted yesterday that he and Bahamas Bar Association President Khalil Parker have “regrettably” not yet finalised the long-promised judicial complaints procedure nearly a year after pledging to complete it.

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Miss Bahamas joins in walk-out from a Miss Universe ceremony

MISS Universe Bahamas 2025, Maliqué Maranda Bowe, walked out of a pre-pageant ceremony in Thailand this week alongside several other contestants after an organiser publicly insulted Miss Mexico as a ‘dumbhead’ and had her escorted out by security during a live broadcast.

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Nurse suspended for speaking out on PMH

A SENIOR critical care nurse suspended after publicly lamenting leaking roofs, supply shortage issues and a rodent problem at Princess Margaret Hospital, feels she was treated like a criminal after being ordered not to travel, not to enter the hospital except for medical care, and to surrender her ID band.

Glover-Rolle: Maternity and paternity law changes expected by mid-2026

THE Bahamas is preparing to overhaul its maternity and paternity leave laws by mid-2026, according to Public Service and Labour Minister Pia Glover-Rolle, who warned that the country is “on the lower end of the threshold” regarding maternity leave compared to the rest of the world.

Court quashes man's bid to re-open appeal over 58-year murder sentence

A MAN’s bid to reopen his appeal against a 58-year prison sentence for two 2007 murders was refused this week by the Court of Appeal.

Data Protection reforms lack enforcement teeth

The Opposition’s finance spokesman believes the new Data Protection Act lacks sufficient enforcement powers to hold international operators accountable for misconduct and wrongdoing that occurs in The Bahamas.