04172025 EDITION
Thursday, April 17, 2025
STATESIDE: As Trump fights Harvard we divert attention to basketball
Every day brings new shocks.
Consumer watchdog solves one in four Q1 complaints
The Bahamas’ consumer watchdog yesterday said it has resolved more than one of every four complaints received during the 2025 first quarter while recovering $44,000 in compensation for the public.
Tourism faces ‘very foggy crystal ball’
The Bahamian tourism industry faces “a very foggy crystal ball” in predicting its near-term performance with global economic turmoil causing many “grave concern”, a senior hotelier warned yesterday.
Ex-minister: Gov’t ‘flouted law’ over SpaceX’s EIA
An ex-Cabinet minister yesterday accused the Government of “flouting the law” over the SpaceX rocket booster landings in its haste “to bend over backwards to please” the latter’s billionaire owner, Elon Musk.
Planning battle erupts over Village Road office complex
A furious planning battle has erupted over a Bahamian doctor’s development of a small office complex on Village Road amid residents’ fears it will pave the way for further “heinous” commercial intrusion.
‘Stagnant’ Exuma project gains new management
The principals behind a group taking over February Point’s management yesterday said their ambition is to make it “the crown jewel of Exuma that it deserves to be”.
Police still have no ID on body found in burnt car
MONTHS after police discovered burned remains in a car on Grand Bahama, the victim has yet to be identified.
Cooper warns illegal jet ski operators, don’t ‘bite the hand that feeds you’
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper yesterday warned rogue jet ski operators that engaging in illicit activities threatens public safety and undermines the country’s tourism industry.
‘Conflict of interest for Glover-Rolle to head Public Service and Labour’
BAHAMAS Public Services Union (BPSU) president Kimsley Ferguson has criticised Minister Pia Glover-Rolle’s dual leadership of the Ministry of the Public Service and the Ministry of Labour, describing the arrangement as a clear conflict of interest.
Police-involved killing of GB man ruled justifiable
A JURY returned a verdict of justifiable homicide yesterday in the 2021 police-involved shooting of Drexton Dominique Belony in Hunters, Grand Bahama.
Employees want postmaster gone
POSTAL employees at the main Post Office in New Providence staged a protest yesterday, accusing acting Postmaster General Shervonne Johnson of disrespectful behaviour, demoralisation, and micromanagement.
Travano McPhee: ‘Like I always tell her, she will be better than me
HEAD coach Travano McPhee said it will be interesting to finally get to coach his daughter Isabell Munroe when they travel to Trinidad & Tobago for the Bahamas swimming team’s quest for its seventh straight CARIFTA title.
Ayton Family Foundation holds fundraiser to support national basketball team
THE Ayton Family Foundation, founded by Bahamian National Basketball Association (NBA) player Deandre Ayton, held a fundraiser to support the Bahamas’ national basketball team and youth basketball development initiatives.
Nassau’s Smart City in 35,000 Wi Fi hook-ups
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday said the initiative to turn Nassau into a ‘Smart City’ will drive economic growth by allowing businesses to promote their products to cruise passengers.
FRONT PORCH: Easter Reflection - From here... to eternity
Earlier this year, on Sunday, the second of March, Pope Francis remained in the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, hospitalised with pneumonia in both lungs.
Taxi driver wins court decision on unfair suspension from wharf
A TAXI driver who alleged he was unfairly barred from Prince George Wharf has been awarded $500 in nominal damages after Chief Justice Ian Winder ruled his suspension breached natural justice principles.
An Easter message from BCC president
Once again we are privileged to commemorate the greatest sacrifice ever made.
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