Pintard urges govt to allow JCNP to manage this year’s parades
OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard has urged the government to let the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) manage this year’s Boxing Day and New Year’s Day parades, warning that it is too late in the season to make major changes.
Joint programme introduces AgTech Pilot Cohort in Grand Bahama
The Bahamas has launched a groundbreaking AgTech Pilot Cohort in Grand Bahama, joining global nations like Brazil and Nigeria in prioritizing food security through technology.
PM: Data Protection Bill ‘a turning point’ for Bahamians
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday tabled the Data Protection Bill 2025 in the House of Assembly, calling it a “turning point” that will give Bahamians far greater control over their personal information in an increasingly digital world.
Pintard agrees on tabled amendment for Bahamas Protected Areas Fund
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday said the Bahamas Protected Areas Fund (Amendment) Bill 2025 will allow Bahamian professionals to take the lead in managing the country’s protected areas while ensuring millions in environmental funding are effectively used.
BAMSI gains support to bolster fly fishing guides
The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) is bolstering its commitment to the nation’s fly fishing sector, hosting guide training and receiving new financial support from the government.
Forensic biologist testifies DNA on condom doesn’t match man accused
A FORENSIC biologist testified yesterday that DNA found in a used condom linked to the alleged gang rape of a teenage girl in 2018 did not match the man on trial.
Conditional discharge for man who attacked tourists while high on cocaine
A MAN who attacked a tourist at Atlantis while high on cocaine was placed on six months’ probation yesterday.
Two charged with grievous harm in physical altercation
One of two men accused of seriously injuring another man during a fight on Lumumba Lane last month was yesterday denied bail.
Man pleads not guilty to car theft
A man was granted $5,000 bail yesterday after being accused of stealing a car.
Rhodes scholar finalist: Overcoming the odds
AT just 20, Bahamian-born Iyanda Hilton has beaten odds few could imagine. Once a child in constant pain from sickle cell disease, she is now a Rhodes Scholar finalist — one of the world’s most prestigious academic honours, recognising intellect, leadership, and service.
PM promises payments by Christmas as workers march on Parliament
Prime Minister Philip Davis committed to meeting with union leaders in the coming days as he promised dozens of workers that they will receive payments before Christmas.
Laroda: Bahamians need to have more kids to keep NIB sustainable
Bahamians have been told to have more children.
Munroe: Authorities need to ‘build better mousetrap’ after recent escape
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said authorities must study how a murder suspect managed to slip away from the Magistrates’ Court last Thursday and tighten security to ensure it never happens again, comparing the process to “building a better mousetrap.”
FNM candidate: Residents want general election
BRIAN Brown, the Free National Movement’s ratified candidate for Golden Isles, says residents would prefer a full general election instead of a by-election following the death of MP Vaughn Miller.
Walker confirmed
FORMER NFL star Herschel Walker has been confirmed by the United States Senate as the next US ambassador to The Bahamas, ending a 13-year vacancy in the post.
