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Road closures for King’s departure tomorrow

MOTORISTS are being warned to expect traffic delays and temporary road closures across New Providence from 8am tomorrow as King Charles III departs The Bahamas following his three-day official visit.

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Former TCI premier seeks judge’s recusal in confiscation proceedings

FORMER Turks and Caicos Islands premier Michael Misick’s legal team is expected back in the Supreme Court today as it seeks the recusal of a judge overseeing confiscation proceedings following his bribery conviction.

Canadians name Bahamas as ‘top family destination’

The Bahamas has been named as the ‘Top Family Destination’ in Air Canada Vacations' 2026 Travellers' Top Picks Awards, one of Canada's leading consumer-voted recognition programmes.

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Gov’t promises to review new GB Act every 5 years

THE GOVERNMENT, in a shot at Freeport’s founding treaty, is pledging that the replacement Grand Bahama Development Act will face a legally-required review every five years so as not to become a governance framework that “no longer serves” the island.

Crypto platform seeks to widen investment access

A BAHAMIAN crypto currency education platform is seeking to broaden access to investment opportunities, with its founder noting many locals know how to work for money but struggle to understand how to make their funds work for them.

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LCIS preparing its athletes for international competition

LYFORD Cay International School (LCIS) is preparing its student athletes for a busy stretch of regional and international competition, with volleyball, football and soccer teams set to test themselves against opponents from the Caribbean and the United States over the next month.

Guana Cay resort suffers 300 hours without power in month

A GUANA Cay resort owner yesterday estimated his business has endured more than 300 hours without electricity since September, describing repeated outages as a “real nightmare” that has driven up operating costs and left expansion plans on hold.

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Downtown businesses brace for disruption in King’s visit

BUSINESSES that rely on customers driving through downtown Nassau were yesterday bracing for disruption from road closures surrounding King Charles III’s visit, with one restaurant owner noting some patrons are opting to avoid the area altogether.

Bahamas treasure hunter’s ‘trade secrets’ are violated

AN UNDERWATER explorer owned by Walker’s Cay’s proprietor saw its multi-billion treasure hunting “trade secrets” misappropriated by a former contractor although it failed to show it suffered harm from more lurid and “scandalous” accusations.

Moody’s: ‘Durable’ revenue increases needed for annual Budget surpluses

MOODY’S yesterday asserted that “durable” revenue gains, rather than June’s one-off spikes, are vital to The Bahamas achieving sustained annual Budget surpluses together with greater corporate income tax collections and “spending restraint”.

Car theft accused granted $9,000 bail after denying theft of $8,000 Nissan

A 26-YEAR-OLD man was granted $9,000 bail after being accused of stealing an $8,000 car from Eastwood Estates last month.