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.
Trial closes on mother and daughter accused of attempted murder of their tenants
THE prosecution closed its case yesterday in the trial of a mother and daughter accused of attempting to murder their tenants in Fox Hill in 2021.
Tourism ministry, Carnival in talks to boost visitor traffic beyond Celebration Key
TOURISM Minister Chester Cooper said his ministry is exploring ways with Carnival to encourage visitors to venture beyond Celebration Key and increase spend at local businesses after some owners reported a sharp decline in visitors since the attraction site opened.
Christian Council to release statement on PLP's decision to ratify Island Luck CEO Sebas Bastian
BAHAMAS Christian Council President Bishop Delton Fernander said the council will release a statement on the Progressive Liberal Party’s decision to ratify Island Luck CEO Sebas Bastian for the next general election – but warned that it is “dangerous to try to put the church against politics.”
Bahamian students call UWI's deicision to resume in person classes 'tone-deaf'
BAHAMIANS are among the regional students who condemned as “tone-deaf” the University of the West Indies’ (UWI) Mona campus’ decision to resume face-to-face classes on Monday despite the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.
JCNP denies making any agreement with govt for joint management of parades
THE National Junkanoo Committee (NJC) last night denied that any agreement had been made for joint management of the upcoming Boxing Day and New Year’s Day parades with the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP), adding to confusion after a video shared by the Office of the Prime Minister suggested otherwise.
Sam Bankman-Fried lawyers seek to overturn his fraud conviction
US FEDERAL appeals court judges reportedly appeared unconvinced yesterday by arguments from lawyers for former crypto tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried who are seeking to overturn his fraud conviction and secure a new trial on grounds that his initial proceedings were “fundamentally unfair.”
Freeport Primary students forced to relocate after discovery of roof damage and mold
FREEPORT Primary School was forced to close this week after roof damage and mould were discovered, prompting education officials to shut down the campus and relocate hundreds of students for safety reasons.
Thompson raises concern over ongoing bed shortage at Rand Memorial Hospital
EAST Grand Bahama MP Kwasi Thompson raised alarm yesterday over conditions at the Rand Memorial Hospital, citing reports of long delays for hospital admission due to an ongoing bed shortage.
Road Traffic Dept set to recall almost 800 inactive taxi and livery plates
MINISTER of Energy and Transport JoBeth Coleby-Davis said the government’s revenue intake at the Road Traffic Department has at times been “skewed” due to many taxi and livery plates being inactive.
White: I have no reason to apologize for being Bahamian
ST ANNE’S MP Adrian White said he was subjected to racial attacks after a video showed him stepping on Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) paraphernalia, adding that despite the backlash, he does not regret his actions and would do them again.
Pintard slams PM for playing 'good cop, bad cop' in ongoing Junkanoo confusion
FREE National Movement (FNM) Leader Michael Pintard has slammed Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis for his delayed intervention in the ongoing Junkanoo debacle, accusing him of sanctioning poor decisions and “playing a good cop, bad cop game” as tensions within the cultural community reached a breaking point.
Prison officer fatally stabbed
A TRAINEE Corrections Officer was fatally stabbed and two of his squad mates injured during a violent altercation at Blu Ice Restaurant & Bar early yesterday morning.
