7,000 families on food assistance
SOME 2,000 families have been added to Hands for Hunger’s food assistance register over the past year, bringing the total to roughly 7,000.
Dupuch-Carron bows out of PLP MICAL bid
Robert Dupuch-Carron has withdrawn his application for the Progressive Liberal Party’s nomination for the Mayaguana, Inagua, Crooked Island, Acklins and Long Cay (MICAL) constituency, citing concerns about a potential conflict of interest with the company he founded, The Bahamas Aviation, Climate & Severe Weather Network (BACSWN).
Sweeting slams ‘repugnant’ racial slurs at shantytown demolition in Spanish Wells
WORKS Minister Clay Sweeting yesterday denounced the conduct of two individuals filmed shouting racial slurs at officials during demolition activity in Spanish Wells, describing the conduct as “repugnant”.
Bishop calls for fairer, faster justice
ANGLICAN Bishop Laish Boyd yesterday challenged members of the legal fraternity to work towards shorter case times and a simpler and fairer justice system, as he lamented what he described as “disgraceful” treatment of the poor in the courts compared with the wealthy.
Education Director: School’s PLP song taken out of context
EDUCATION Director Dominique McCartney-Russell yesterday defended a Majority Rule programme at Garvin Tynes Primary School after a video of students singing a political song during the event sparked controversy.
Pinder: “Don’t hold your breath” on return to frontline politics
WITH his tenure as Attorney General having expired, Ryan Pinder said yesterday he has no plans to return to frontline politics, adding: “Don’t hold your breath.”
Man shot and killed by three gunmen on Bernard Road
A MAN was shot and killed on Bernard Road yesterday, becoming the country’s third murder victim of the year.
The Agency Bahamas closes record year, eyes $100m in 2026
THE Agency Bahamas has reported a 68 percent year-over-year increase in sales in 2025, marking what the brokerage describes as a record-breaking year and setting ambitious expansion targets for 2026.
$250m Six Senses resort yet to break ground
THE highly anticipated Six Senses resort development for Grand Bahama has failed to meet its projected 2026 opening date, raising questions about the project’s timeline.
MPs debate representation for ‘far-flung’ islands in boundary talks
QUESTIONS over how effectively a single Member of Parliament can represent far-flung islands such as MICAL were raised during a debate in the House of Assembly yesterday as MPs considered the boundaries resolution.
Man accused of having guns and drugs denied bail
A MAN accused of having a loaded gun and drugs in his home on Quakoo Street last weekend was denied bail.
Attempted murder suspect bailed for monitoring breach
A MAN awaiting trial for a 2022 attempted murder was accused of breaching his bail last week.
Man admits breaking to wife’s home but denies threatening her
A MAN who admitted to breaking into his estranged wife’s home on Marine Drive, but denied threatening to kill her, was granted bail.
Woman accused of stealing over $61k from two companies
A WOMAN accused of stealing more than $61,000 from two investment companies last summer was granted bail.
US suspending immigrant visa processing from 75 countries
The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.
