Voter verification stations now open across country, says Thompson
THE Parliamentary Commissioner said Family Island residents who were initially turned away from registering in New Providence have since been processed as preparations continue for the next general election.
More than 500 people awarded national honours
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis hailed this year’s National Heroes Day honorees as the living embodiment of the Bahamian spirit — men and women who have strengthened the nation through quiet, selfless service rooted in faith, compassion, and community.
Archbishop Drexel Gomez dies
ARCHBISHOP Drexel Gomez, the former head of the Anglican Church in the West Indies, has died.
Man set on fire in violent altercation
A 36-year-old man was hospitalised with severe burns on Saturday after he was allegedly set on fire during a violent encounter in the Bartlett Hill area of Grand Bahama.
Rick Fox hints at possible political future
FORMER NBA player and Bahamian actor Rick Fox has sparked speculation about a possible move into politics after sharing a series of reflective social media posts over the holiday weekend.
Only minor air traffic delays over SpaceX Starship launch
THE country’s airspace was virtually unaffected by a SpaceX rocket launch from Starbase in Texas yesterday, according to aviation officials.
Widespread flooding in Nassau after weekend of heavy rain
ROADS turned into rivers across New Providence over the weekend as heavy rain triggered widespread flooding that disrupted daily life and left several communities under water.
Two officers lose bid to have charges dropped
TWO police officers accused of killing 20-year-old Deangelo Evans in Mason’s Addition in 2018 have lost their bid to avoid trial, clearing the way for their manslaughter case to proceed in the Supreme Court.
Protestors face off over LGBTQI+ rights march
RELIGIOUS protesters and LGBTQI+ advocates faced off in a tense standoff on Saturday that laid bare the country’s deep divisions over faith, sexuality, and human rights.
PM cancels talks with union leaders over strike threats
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday pulled out of today’s scheduled meeting with union leaders, saying he will not engage further while threats of a national strike hang over the talks.
Bowleg: No private parades allowed
YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg has announced a full audit of the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) and ruled out approving any private parades the group plans to hold, as the row over who should manage the national Boxing Day and New Year’s Day parades intensifies.
Flight delays mount as nor’easter disrupts major U.S. airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued ground delay programs at several major U.S. airports as a powerful nor’easter brings rain, wind, and low visibility across the Northeast on Sunday.
Lightning strikes British Airways flight bound for Nassau
A British Airways flight that was struck by lightning while en route to The Bahamas on Friday.
JCNP unified practice rescheduled to Monday after stadium dispute
THE Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) has received approval to hold its unified practice on Monday, October 13, following a dispute over the use of the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium this weekend.
