Govt unveils $4.4bn budget projecting $223.1m surplus
THE Davis administration yesterday unveiled its first Budget since securing a second term, projecting a $223.1m surplus while offering targeted relief to first-time homeowners and households and raising revenue from the country’s largest businesses, foreign-owned property, immigration applicants and commercial users of public services.
Supermarket mogul dead at 88
BUSINESSMAN Rupert Roberts Jr, OBE, the grocery pioneer who built Super Value into the country’s largest Bahamian-owned supermarket chain and became a commanding voice in debates over food prices and the cost of living, died on Tuesday night on the eve of his 89th birthday.
New budget targets healthcare with clinic and hospital funding
THE Davis administration yesterday allocated $11.6m to build and upgrade Family Island clinics and committed an initial $20m to its proposed New Providence hospital, as it faces persistent scrutiny over poor conditions, manpower shortages and limited capacity in the public healthcare system.
Govt announces plan to buy 40 fire trucks in new budget
THE Davis administration yesterday announced plans to acquire 40 fire trucks, strengthen prison security and expand maritime defence infrastructure as it faces continuing pressure over emergency response capacity and public safety.
Govt promises teacher raises and upgrades in new budget
THE Davis administration has set out an ambitious agenda to for further education reform in the upcoming budget, promising salary increases for teachers, higher grants for special needs schools and major school upgrades.
Opposition leader slams budget, demands accounting of funds
OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard yesterday demanded an accounting of how more than $200,000 in publicly funded gift certificates were allegedly distributed in Abaco during the general election, accusing the government of failing to address the controversy in its 2026/2027 Budget Communication.
PM silent on Gardiner crash amid ‘Politician-1’ protests
PRIME Minister Philip Davis and Aviation Minister Jobeth Coleby-Davis ignored questions over the plane crash off the Florida coast involving Eric ‘Player’ Gardiner yesterday, while FNM deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright led a protest outside the House of Assembly demanding answers about allegations of political links to drug trafficking.
Over $24k raised for Bimini boy shot in head by brother
MORE than $24,000 has been raised through a GoFundMe campaign launched for eight-year-old Duran Saunders of Bimini, who is fighting for his life at a Florida hospital after he was accidentally shot in the head by his 12-year-old brother nearly a week ago.
New cruise pier and school planned for GB
FINANCE Minister Michael Halkitis yesterday said Grand Bahama is poised to benefit from surging tourism arrivals, reduced electricity costs and new infrastructure investments, including a cruise ship pier complex, airport management services and a new high school.
Man faces attempted murder
A MAN accused of a near-fatal shooting near East Bay Street earlier this year was remanded to prison this week.
Suspect jailed for carjacking
A MAN accused of an armed carjacking on Saunders Beach earlier this month was remanded to prison yesterday.
RBDF officer faces gun charge
A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force officer was granted bail yesterday after she was accused of possessing an unlicensed firearm and ammunition in a home.
Suspect in tenant rape granted $15k court bail
A MAN accused of raping his female tenant on Hospital Lane last month was granted bail yesterday.
The Bahamas issues travel ban amid Ebola outbreak
THE Bahamas is denying entry to travellers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, joining the list of growing countries to restrict travel from the Ebola-affected countries.
Injured girl forced to wait hours at PMH for registration
A TEENAGE girl injured in a serious crash was forced to wait for hours at the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) because no intake staff were on duty to register her despite doctors and nurses being present, according to her mother.
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- Prime Minister Philip Davis predicts his party's return to government in the 2026 general election
- Police car on store premises
- Liquor being sold at a store
- New Providence ahead of the lockdown
- Video of Parliament disruption
- The disruption in Parliament
- Second video of fire at Bimini BPL
- Video of fire at Bimini BPL
- Second video of Bimini BPL blaze
- Video of fire at Bimini BPL
