Call to apply for scholarship
Sixth-grade students attending school in Grand Bahama with a GPA of 3.0 or above are now invited to apply for the 2025 Carleton Williams Scholarship, offered by Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC), the local producers of Coca-Cola and Dasani products.
Julien Believe says backlash is about Bahamians not valuing their culture
JULIEN Believe says backlash over his Vybz Kartel concert performance was less about him — and more about Bahamians not valuing their own culture enough.
Man charged after death of Sammy Thompson
A MAN was charged yesterday in connection with an Eleuthera bar fight that preceded the death of 29-year-old Samuel “Sammy” Thompson, whose case sparked public outrage and calls for justice
Gibson aims for MICAL seat - as Mcintosh set to bow out
MICAL MP Basil McIntosh has revealed that he will not seek re-election, paving the way for what could be a hotly contested Progressive Liberal Party nomination in the constituency.
Ingraham: Justice system flawed
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham has slammed the country’s judicial system as plagued by inefficiency, excessive delays, and poor case management, accusing some judges of starting court late, taking years to deliver rulings, and retiring without issuing written judgments — while also criticising some lawyers for showing up unprepared, overcommitting, and contributing to the backlog.
Vybz Kartel concertgoers criticise organisation
WHAT was meant to be a landmark moment in dancehall history — Vybz Kartel’s first international concert since his prison release — turned into a chaotic experience for many on Saturday, as the highly anticipated show left frustrated patrons battling hours-long waits, a disorganised ticketing system, and a poorly stocked bar, only to be salvaged by electrifying performances from Kartel and Spice.
Deangelo death accused to face June 2026 trial
TWO police officers accused of manslaughter in the 2018 shooting death of Deangelo Evans in Mason’s Addition are set to stand trial in June next year.
$500 compensation for indecent assault
A MAN was ordered to compensate a woman yesterday after admitting he indecently assaulted her last weekend.
Suspect accused of attempted murder
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of attempted murder in a near-fatal shooting in Montell Heights last month.
Minister: ‘Nothing stopping’ maternity leave expansion
A PUSH to expand maternity leave in The Bahamas is gaining traction, with Labour Minister Pia Glover-Rolle declaring there is “nothing stopping it” — even as business leaders warn such reforms could threaten jobs and strain companies.
Concerns over Abaco shanty town debris fuelling fires
ABACO residents are urging the government to clear debris from demolished shanty towns, claiming the rubble is fueling fires that pose serious health hazards to nearby communities.
Judge in corruption case: Delays could crush system
A SUPREME Court judge has warned that prolonged delays in criminal proceedings in The Bahamas could “crush this system”, as he raised alarm over outstanding evidence and scheduling issues in the high-profile bribery case involving a former senior police officer and a prominent attorney.
Children among those forced to flee GB fires
A REGENCY Park resident has been left with nothing but the clothes on his back after wild bushfires tore through parts of Freeport on Friday, destroying his home and displacing dozens, including children from the Grand Bahama Children’s Home.
Police shooting ruled manslaughter by inquest
THE parents of Deron Okoye Wilkinson wept in court on Friday as a jury found that his death in a 2018 police-involved shooting was a case of homicide by manslaughter.
Family demanding justice for Sammy
SAMUEL “Sammy” Thompson was bleeding from the head and disoriented when he sent a video to his cousin after a night out in Rock Sound, Eleuthera.
