Friday, June 28
Health officials record uptick in COVID-19, flu-like illnesses
THE MINISTRY of Health and Wellness revealed it has has observed recently an uptick in the number of persons testing positive for influenza-like illnesses (ILI).
Ministry of Health hosts HIV testing drive
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness in partnership with The Bahamas AIDS Foundation held a Regional HIV Testing initiative on Friday, urging others to take the next step and know their status.
Man shot and killed in Fox Dale subdivision
A MAN wearing a bail monitor was shot dead as he arrived at his home in the Fox Hill area last night.
Bahamas ‘firing on all cylinders’ through attracting 4.8m visitors
THE Ministry of Tourism's top official yesterday said The Bahamas is "firing on all cylinders" with the 4.8m total visitors for 2024's first five months beating last year's record pace.
Sarkis dismisses CCA’s $68m ‘over-budget’ claim
BAHA MAR’S original developer has accused the resort’s Chinese contractor of trying to rehash failed legal arguments as he dismissed its assertion that the project went “only $68m” over budget.
Andros resort to expand and become ‘big enough’
AN ANDROS resort owner yesterday unveiled plans to expand his second property by adding a boutique hotel and residential real estate, adding: “It’s very difficult to make 20 rooms work.”
$30m Andros renewable project bids to tackle casuarina invasion
A $30M Andros renewable project will “simultaneously” seek to solve the island’s casuarina pine tree invasion by incorporating biomass into its energy mix, a Cabinet minister revealed yesterday.
Vehicle importers pocketed client Excise Tax payments
CUSTOMS top official yesterday revealed that unscrupulous importers pocketed monies provided by clients to pay Excise Tax on imported vehicles in a scheme that abused Dorian-related tax breaks.
Western air suspends flights to Cat Island
A MAJOR Bahamian airline has suspended flights to Cat Island’s New Bight airport due to the “hazardous state” of a runway that has previously damaged aircraft and prevented yesterday’s scheduled take-off.
FBI assisting local police in search for missing American woman
THE US Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) has helped local police with its investigation into the disappearance of American Taylor Casey, 41.
‘Lack of transparency on Independence costs’
AS a new round of Independence Day celebrations nears, the cost of last year’s festivities is still unknown.
Govt reviewing conduct of revenue task force
OFFICIALS are reviewing how the Revenue Enhancement Task Force conducts itself when checking whether businesses are complying with the law after a video of law enforcement officers entering CBS Bahamas with guns on Monday went viral.
‘Courts must be safe’ urges Bahamas bar
THE Bahamas Bar Association called for greater security at the courts after Wednesday’s brazen shooting outside the Magistrate’s Court, saying court users were “seriously let down by the lack of security and persistent failure to take reasonable and necessary steps” to protect judicial officers and the wider public.
Thursday, June 27
Family tribute to woman struck by boat while swimming
The family of a woman who died when struck by a boat on June 22 has paid tribute to a "beloved daughter, sister and aunt".
Man shot in parking lot of court on Nassau Street
A CROWD dashed for safety as gunshots rang out in the parking lot of the Nassau Street Magistrate’s Court yesterday, where a man was shot multiple times and was taken to hospital where he is in serious, but stable condition.
MP relives memory of son’s death after accident
CENTRAL Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis said he suffered a scary traffic accident earlier this month, a surreal experience that painfully reminded him of his son, who died in a traffic accident nine years ago.
Lockhart appears on Interpol red notice
AN Interpol red notice has been issued for former Exuma MP Elliot Lockhart, KC, who is wanted on two charges of stealing by reason of service and two charges of proceeds of criminal conduct.
Police continue investigation into missing American woman
POLICE have questioned several people about the disappearance of Chicago native Taylor Casey and will interview others today when they visit the site of the Sirvanada Ashram Yoga Retreat, Chief Superintendent of Police Chrislyn Skippings said yesterday.
Teen dies in traffic accident - bike missing
JAMESLY Richmond’s mother and cousin begged him not to buy a motorbike, fearing it would put him in danger and jeopardise his safety.
Wednesday, June 26
Davis says he personally intervened to refuse work permits that weren't justified
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said he has personally intervened to cancel work permits that were not “justified".
Officials consider response over missing woman
TOURISM Director General Latia Duncombe said Ministry of Tourism officials are meeting to determine the “best approach” to handle the negative consequences of the disappearance of an American woman.
PHA terminated security firm's contract over unpaid guards
THE Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) said it terminated its contract with its security company two weeks ago after learning that its employees had not been paid.
'You can't spin it - unemployment up'
FREE National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands accused the Davis administration of trying to "spin" the latest unemployment figures, which he said clearly shows an increase in joblessness.
Major retailer hits at armed officer ‘intimidation tactics’
A MAJOR Bahamian retailer yesterday accused government agents of employing “intimidation tactics” by sending heavily-armed officers into its main store as part of a tax compliance check-up.
Woman charged with assault with cutlass
A woman was remanded in custody yesterday after she allegedly assaulted someone with a cutlass and another person with a knife within a week this month.
Teen accused of possession of a firearm
A 16-year-old boy was remanded to Simpson Penn after he was accused of a gun attack last week.
Psychological evaluation ordered for man accused of indecent assault of a woman
A 21-year-old man was ordered to be psychologically evaluated after he was accused of indecently assaulting and threatening to kill a woman last week.
Passenger traffic at LPIA has increased by six percent over the first five months of the year
PASSENGER traffic through the Lynden Pindling International Airport increased six per cent in the first five months of 2024, according to Nassau and Paradise Island Promotion Board CEO Joy Jibrilu.
ALICIA WALLACE: What happened to the expectation of good service?
A consistent complaint by Bahamians in The Bahamas is about the low quality of customer service.
HG Christie sails in to help the Abaco Regatta
Regatta in the Abacos (RITA) started Tuesday in Abaco, with the first of five races taking place in Hope Town after a kick-off Skipper’s Party at Pete’s Pub in Little Harbour.
Here comes the sun
A SOLAR energy project has been launched to supply power to St Andrew’s International School. (SAIS).
Back to pen and paper for car dealerships
Car dealerships in North America are still wrestling with major disruptions that started last week with cyberattacks on a company whose software is used widely in the auto retail sales sector.
Woman gets two years jail for fraud and stealing from 87-year-old woman
A WOMAN was sentenced to two and a half years in prison after she admitted to stealing over $1,000 from an 87-year-old woman in 2022.
‘The Gateway to Paris Olympics’
A 2024 Volkswagen Atlas vehicle with the Bahamas’ first Vanity Licence plate and a hefty donation of $250,000 were presented to the Bahamas Olympic Committee during the Unveiling Ceremony last night.
Tuesday, June 25
Sir Michael Barnett retires: ‘I will always be a judge at heart’
SIR Michael Barnett officially retired as Court of Appeal president yesterday, with Justice Jon Isaacs set to replace him.
‘Under act for disabilities, no one ever prosecuted’
NALINI Bethel, the chairperson of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), said no one has ever been prosecuted under the Persons with Disabilities Act, a law passed in 2014 to equalise opportunities for people with disabilities and eliminate discrimination against them.
Davis optimistic jobless numbers will go down
ALTHOUGH the latest unemployment figures suggest the country is still struggling to get the rate where it was before the 2008 recession, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said he is encouraged by the latest figures and is not concerned that the increasing National Insurance Board contribution rate would worsen the problem.
Failing to read signs a disservice
SIGNS, in and of themselves, can be of little to no use.
On course to shine
THE Lyford Cay Foundation’s FOCUS On Course To College (OCTC) programme held a graduation ceremony for grade 12 students last weekend.
‘Failure to probe corruption claim’
THE United States said The Bahamas has failed to investigate corruption allegations against immigration officers at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre and did not proactively screen for human trafficking among vulnerable communities in 2023.
Atlantis ordered to pay former employee $31k for unfair dismissal
A FORMER restaurant manager at Atlantis was awarded $31,200 for unfair dismissal after being fired for allegedly sexually harassing another employee.
PM defends $2.5m plane budget as cheaper than chartering
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis doubled down in defence of his administration’s $2.5m budget to refurbish a confiscated aircraft for government travel, insisting the move is less costly than chartering flights of government officials to Family Islands.
Unenforced laws are pointless and insulting
A LAW is only as good as its enforcement.
Komolofe seeking relevance?
ARINTHIA Komolafe’s recent defense of decisions made by a previous administration’s cabinet— decisions she vehemently opposed during her tenure as the leader of the Democratic National Alliance (DNA)—raises serious questions about her political convictions and credibility.
Man accused of molesting four-year-old step-daughter
A MAN was sent to prison after being accused of molesting his four-year-old stepdaughter this year.
Man charged with raping woman last week
A 21-year-old woman was granted bail yesterday after she was accused of abusing a six-week-old infant she was babysitting last week.
Man and woman charged for having a loaded gun
A MAN and woman were granted bail yesterday after they were accused of having a loaded gun in their vehicle following a police chase last week.
Posthumous victory for ousted head of Disabilities Council
THE estate of Monique Roker Carey, who was ousted as president of the Bahamas National Council for Disabilities (BNCD) in May 2019, is celebrating her posthumous Supreme Court victory in a case challenging her removal.
Nature in crisis: Rethinking development pathways
AS highlighted at the recent 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS- 4) it is clear that planet earth’s ecosystems are in an accelerating state of flux, and that a course correction is urgently needed if countries are to maintain and sustain their hard-won development gains in coming decades.
FACE TO FACE: Captain Fernley Palmer - transforming young lives
CAPTAIN Fernley Palmer is one of the most outstanding public figures in The Bahamas, known for transforming the lives of countless young men into outstanding citizens.
UB welcomes Alumni nominations
THE University of The Bahamas Alumni Association (UBAA) is welcoming nominations for 2024 Alumni Awards.
11th annual Denykco Bowles Elite Skills Basketball Camp underway
THE 11th annual Denykco Bowles Elite Skills Basketball Camp is currently underway at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium and organiser coach Denykco Bowles said he’s looking forward to a great time with the participants this year.
Students encouraged to dream
Adelaide Primary School held its prize giving ceremony under the theme: “Power of a Dream” led by principal Rochelle Coakley.
Resource fair to be held for educators
The Ministry of Education and Technical Vocation is hosting a Creative Education Resource Fair for educators.
Monday, June 24
BLTA Nationals: Juniors advance to semifinals
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) Nationals got underway for the under-12 through under-18 divisions over at the National Tennis Centre (NTC) this weekend.
Davis Cup: Bahamas relegated to Group IV
AFTER failing to win a tie in their American Zone III Davis Cup Tie last week, the Bahamas has been relegated to Group IV for the first time since playing in the top country team competition for men in 1989.
Carl Hield walks away with WBA Fedecaribe title
BAHAMIAN pro boxer Carl Hield saw his dreams come into fruition on Friday at the Gimnasio Yorby Mendoza at Boxing Night in Cartagena, Colombia.
Bahamas Humane Society president says shelter is at capacity and reports of animal cruelty are increasing
BAHAMAS Humane Society president Kim Aranha said animal shelters have reached their capacity and reports of animal cruelty are increasing.
Mitchell: FNM made mistake selling a government plane
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said the FNM made a mistake in 1992 when selling a government plane.
Young Tattiana singing her support for heart health
ELEVEN-year-old Tattiana McNeil spends her time colouring, reading and scoring top grades in her class, but in her spare time, she is tackling the proliferation of heart disease by hosting a charity concert to raise funds for children needing heart surgery.
The search begins for next UB president
THE University of The Bahamas has appointed a presidential search committee to find its next president.
$25k for information on Geovani’s murder
FRIENDS of one of the country’s latest murder victims, a man killed at Jet Nassau on Coral Harbour Road, are offering a $25,000 reward for anyone with information that leads to the arrest of a suspect responsible for his death.
PM’s office ‘addressing’ conflict on seized boat
THE Prime Minister’s Office has pledged it is “actively addressing” accusations of conflicts of interest and other irregularities involving a confiscated vessel that was forfeited to the Government.
Govt warns Eleuthera firm after water woes on island
WATER woes prevented some Central and South Eleuthera residents from bathing, flushing toilets and living like they are accustomed to, prompting the government to issue a stern warning to Aqua Design Bahamas, the company responsible for providing the critical service.
1 in 10 people without a job
THE unemployment rate hovered around double-digit territory during the third and fourth quarters of 2023.
Mako captures its sixth straight title
The Bahamas Aquatics' 52nd National Swimming Championships abruptly concluded with the Mako Aquatics Swim Club capturing its sixth straight championship title after heavy rain and a freak accident took the spotlight.
Amateur golfers Gibson jr, Carroll win titles
RICHARD Gibson Jr re-established himself as the best amateur golfer in the country, winning his fourth Bahamas Golf Federation National Amateur Golf Championship title, while teenager Maddison Carroll clinched her first female crown.
Sunday, June 23
Police still investigating woman’s claim officers took $9k from her house
POLICE are still investigating a couple’s claim that $9,000 went missing from their home after police mistakenly searched their house last month, according to Deputy Commissioner of Police Leamond Deleveaux.
Saturday, June 22
Mitchell: Internal review of Turin deaths complete
The government's internal review of the case of two Bahamians who allegedly drowned in a river in Turin, Italy, has been completed, but it will up to their families to decide whether it will be released, according to Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell.
Man fined $10k for possession of ammunition with intent to supply
A MAN was fined in court last week after he admitted to having nearly 50 rounds of ammunition in New Providence last week.
Pair accused of abusing 10 dogs granted bail
TWO PEOPLE were granted bail after they were accused of abusing ten dogs last month resulting in the death of one animal.
Woman charged with stealing, remanded
A WOMAN was imprisoned on Friday after she allegedly stole almost $4,000 worth of property last month.
Man placed on probation for reduced marijuana possession charge
A man was placed on probation after he admitted to having a quantity of marijuana last week.
Friday, June 21
National unemployment rate at 9.9 per cent for last quarter of 2023
THE national unemployment rate decreased for the last quarter of 2023 to 9.9 per cent, according to data released by the Bahamas National Statistical Institute on Friday (BNSI).
‘it’s about time casinos and web shops pay same taxes’
ISLAND Luck’s co-founder yesterday called for hotel- based casinos to “pay their fair share” and an end to the rate disparity that sees web shops paying two-thirds of the gaming sector’s total tax contribution.
‘Bad Deal’: Pintard says planned BPL split up will not benefit Bahamians
THE Davis administration’s plans to reform Bahamas Power and Light amount to a “bad deal” that will leave Bahamians in a financial bind for years to come, Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard said yesterday.
AG: Govt will launch catastrophic insurance initiative for the vulnerable
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder announced that government will launch a catastrophic property insurance initiative to help vulnerable people.
‘Don’t jump to conclusions,’ as police look into recent dog killing incident
DEPUTY Commissioner of Police Leamond Delevaux said he and police Commissioner Clayton Fernander are “true believers” in animal rights and urged the public not to jump to conclusions before police finish investigating a recent dog killing incident.
Teen charged with manslaughter in the death of Maigen Bethel
THE parents of a 17-year-old boy were emotionally distraught when their child was charged with manslaughter in the death of Maigen Bethel, a 23-year-old woman killed last weekend.
The Cygnet sunk by an Italian sub
The steamer Cygnet was sunk by the Italian submarine Enrico Tazzoli in sight of San Sal- vador early in World War II, when Bahamians were not expecting attacks
Otabor makes semifinals cut for the Bowerman Award
RHEMA Otabor, the newest national record holder for the women’s javelin event, made the semifinals cut for the prestigious Bowerman Award on Tuesday.
Demarco: ‘It has been great, We have one more practice’
MEN’S national basketball team head coach Chris DeMarco liked what he saw from the players in attendance at the training camp in Houston, Texas.
Where do new ideas come from?
INSPIRATION for the column – how new ideas are born – came from a chance sighting of a man photographing his wife with an umbrella that could revolutionise the humble umbrella.
Is it okay to play in the rain?
AS the rainy season envelops our beautiful Bahamas, parents, coaches, and athletes face a perennial question: is it okay to play sports in the rain?
Legitimate answers on BPL deal in short supply
THE government is firmly set on its path to reform BPL – like it or lump it, it would seem.
Sands needs to run in a safe seat
I WOULD like to extend belated congratulations to Dr Duane Sands on retaining the post of chairman of the Free National Movement in the recent National Convention in New Providence.
Fathers, step up to the plate
THE traditional Bahamian father is an almost extinct relic of a long ago forgotten time.
Coroner’s court finds justifiable homicide in police-involved killing of Rashando Gibson
A CORONER’s Court jury returned a justifiable homicide finding yesterday concerning the police-involved killing of Rashando Gibson, 31.
Man accused of killing younger brother by running him over with his vehicle
A MAN was sent to prison yesterday accused of causing the death of his younger brother last weekend by running him over with his car.
Man charged with attempted murder
A 24-year-old man was remanded in custody after he was accused of attempting to kill someone last weekend.
Pintard bashes Davis administration on $2.5m allocation for seized plane
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard bashed the Davis administration for allocating $2.5m to repurpose a seized plane for government travel, insisting the maintenance cost of the aircraft will be “exponentially higher” than travelling on a local airline.
Registrar General platform expected by end of year as digitisation begins
LONG lines at the Registrar General Department may start disappearing soon as the department launches a digital platform today letting residents incorporate new companies, file corporate documents, pay annual fees and obtain certified copies of corporate documents from home without physically visiting the department.
Govt to review Penal Code next fiscal year with view to ‘change status quo,’ says AG
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said the government will review the Penal Code in the next fiscal year to “change the status quo” and is actively exploring litigation strategies to reduce and gain compensation for gun trafficking to this country.
Coach Norbert Elliott retires
One of the country’s most prolific collegiate coaching careers came to an end as Norbert Elliott announced his retirement from the Boilermakers Track and Field programme at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Record breakers take the spotlight on day 1
RECORD breakers Nigel Forbes, Harold Simmons, Emmanuel Gadson, Marvin Johnson, Siann Isaacs and Sean Longley took some of the spotlight on day one of the Bahamas Aquatics’ 52nd Bahamas National Swimming Championships.
Former pro boxer ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Smith gets sponsor for his Emancipation Day show
FORMER professional boxer “Marvelous” Marvin Smith said he’s gracious that his employers have agreed to step in and sponsor his Emancipation Day Boxing Show.
Deandre Ayton pleased to impact youth at Jr NBA Clinic
PORTLAND Trail Blazers centre Deandre Ayton is currently at The Bahamas senior men’s national basketball team training camp in Houston, Texas, in preparation for the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament set to take place in Valencia, Spain, July 2-7.
Thursday, June 20
Pintard calls on govt to respond to gas retailers
Opposition leader Michael Pintard said yesterday the Davis administration should make a "determination" on the proposal for a margin increase on fuel prices and end the 30-month impasse.
Exports 'steady' despite 44% drop, insists Griffin
Senator Barry Griffin, deputy chairman of the National Trade Committee, maintained yesterday the export of Bahamian goods remain “steady” amid reports that exports declined by 44 percent in the first quarter of the year.
Extra renovations for Junkanoo Beach
Senator Randy Rolle, who is spearheading the government’s Downtown Revitalisation Project said during his Senate contribution yesterday the renovations to Junkanoo Beach will include regular landscaping and maintenance service as well as improved waste management to ensure the area remains attractive for visitors.
Price comparison portal for breadbasket items to launch
Senator Barry Griffin, deputy chairman of the National Trade Committee revealed yesterday a price comparison portal will be launched by the end of July, allowing consumers to compare the cost of breadbasket items among retailers.
Senator: Verified tourism programme a ‘game-changer’
Senator Randy Rolle, who spearheads the downtown revitalisation efforts, said the verified vendor identification cards which will be issued next month to approved vendors will help set a "new standard" in the quality and safety of the country’s leading industry.
Upgrades on way for markets, says minister
UPGRADES to market sites are on the government agenda, including further improvements to Arawak Cay and Potter's Cay, according to Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources Jomo Campbell.
Ingraham released, says he ‘feels good’
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham was released from Doctor’s Hospital yesterday and told reporters he “feels good”.
Evicted residents of shanty homes struggle
MONTHS after the government destroyed her home in the All Saints Way shanty town, Roselyn, a mother of six, is still struggling to find a place of her own to shelter her family.
Pintard says he would participate in a debate ahead of general election
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said he would participate in leadership debates before the next general election.
OPM: Confiscated plane will be repurposed for govt use
THE Office of the Prime Minister clarified that police confiscated a plane that will be repurposed for official government use and refurbished for $2.5m.
Family shock over Father’s Day death
GEOVANI Rolle worked an early morning shift at Jet Nassau on Sunday because he wanted to spend that evening celebrating Father’s Day with his two children, a 12-year-old boy and a six-year-old girl.
Big data analytics: Driving informed business decision-making
In today’s fast-paced, digitally-driven world, businesses are inundated with an overwhelming amount of data.
Man who went to work despite positive COVID test loses dispute
THE Industrial Tribunal dismissed the trade dispute of a man fired after showing up to work at Atlantis despite having a positive COVID-19 test result.
Officer testified that Gibson ‘reached for a gun then pointed it in their direction’
THE officer who investigated the 2022 fatal police shooting of Rashando Gibson, 31, testified yesterday that officers believed the deceased matched the description of an armed robbery suspect.
Pakistan’s High Commissioner says recognition of Palestine’s statehood a ‘step in the right direction’
PAKISTAN’S ambassador to the US - who is also non-resident High Commissioner to The Bahamas - said Bahamian recognition of Palestine statehood is a “step in the right direction”.
STATESIDE: Remembering sports greats of the western US
Maybe the greatest sports stars of the American West have passed in the past ten days. Willie Mays, possibly the most multi-talented baseball player in history and talisman of the San Francisco Giants, died on Tuesday. And last week the great NBA “logo,” Jerry West of the Los Angeles Lakers passed away.
FRONT PORCH: Judith Thompson's journey of faith, hope and tenacity
FOLLOWING the attainment of majority rule and on the cusp of independence, The Bahamas required a revolution in education at every level. For generations, an unequal society failed to provide educational opportunity for the majority of the population.
Wednesday, June 19
Rising tennis stars competing at JITIC regionals in the Dominican Republic
FOUR Bahamians are competing in the U14 JITIC regional event in the Dominican Republic.
Shutdown possible warn gas retailers
GAS retailers are considering a shutdown after being disappointed that there was no margin increase included in the 2024/25 Budget.
Close call brings about a life change
A NEAR-DEATH experience gave Troy Roker the push he needed to leave behind a lifestyle of gangsterism for one of entrepreneurship.
Teen that drowned was avid fan of Junkanoo
ALTON Marshall, Jr, the 13-year-old boy who drowned in a pool on Monday night, was an avid Junkanoo fan who rushed with the Saxons during the recent Labour Day parade.
Bahamas loses Davis Cup opener
TEAM Bahamas dropped a 2-1 decision to Costa Rica as they started their competition in the Americas Group III Davis Cup tie yesterday in Asuncion, Paraguay.
Keyshawn Strachan enters transfer portal
KEYSHAWN Strachan, the Bahamas’ national record holder in the men’s javelin event, intends to continue his collegiate career at another institution next season.
Swimming nationals ‘probably the largest we will ever have’
Scores of international swimmers, including the former women’s 50 metres breaststroke world record holder, Russian Yulia Efimova, are expected to join a large field of local swimmers participating in the Bahamas Aquatics’ 2024 National Swimming Championships.
Men’s national basketball team training camp underway in Houston
THE Bahamas senior men’s national basketball team landed in Houston, Texas, on Monday evening and have since started their training camp in preparation for this month’s Acropolis Tournament in Greece and the 2024 FiBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament set for July 2-7 in Valencia, Spain.
Monthly bills for WSC as smart meters introduced
THE Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) is to switch to monthly billing with the introduction of smart meters, it was announced during the Budget debate.
Tuesday, June 18
Ingraham 'recovering well' after brain surgery to remove blood clot
Former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham is recovering well and in excellent spirits after undergoing a two-hour brain surgery to remove a blood clot this afternoon.
PM: Tax dodging elite’s era is over
THE Prime Minister yesterday vowed that the days of The Bahamas serving as “a playground for the elite who....disobey the law and fail to pay their taxes” is over.
Benchmark avoids qualified audit opinion for third year
A BISX-listed company’s top executive yesterday voiced delight it had avoided a “qualified opinion” on its annual financial results for a third consecutive year, saying: “Nobody wants that.”
Contractor chief: Chinese hospital labour likely 90%
THE Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday asserted that the ratio of Chinese labour employed on the $290m new hospital will be higher than the 80 percent cited in Parliament.
PM: We will not keep you ‘in dark’ on energy reform
THE Prime Minister yesterday pledged that further details on wide-ranging energy reforms will be revealed “as soon as the ink is dry”, promising that Bahamians will not be “left in the dark”.
Davis defends BPL and new hospital plans
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis defended his administration’s energy reform initiatives and plans to build a new hospital in New Providence when he wrapped up the budget debate in the House of Assembly yesterday.
NY judge: ‘Give FTX’s $143m back to Bahamas’
A NEW York judge is being urged to return $143m seized by the US federal authorities to FTX’s Bahamian liquidators who have a “superior interest” to these assets.
Three Bahamians recognised in King’s birthday honours
THREE Bahamians, including the secretary to the Cabinet, have been recognised in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours.
Body with gunshot wounds discovered
A BODY of a man was found near RM Bailey Park on Monday in an apparent murder.
‘Police shot and killed my dog’
POLICE shot and killed a family’s beloved dog after visiting the wrong residence, then reportedly failed to apologise for the mishap, which has left the owners reeling and demanding accountability.
Jimmy’s Wines & Spirits sponsors regattas in the Abacos
Jimmy’s Wines & Spirits has come on board again to support the 46th Annual Regattas in The Abacos (RITA) to be held June 23 to July 1.
‘Time for talkin’ done’ on boosting SIDS resilience
AT LAST week’s African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) conference held in Nassau, Prime Minister Philip Davis KC called for the use of a multidimensional vulnerability index (MVI) as a tool to assess the challenges endemic to Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Cartwright nominated for another award
HER collegiate career came to an impressive end, but the accolades still continue to pour in for versatile sprinter/hurdler Denisha Cartwright.
Klay Thompson to attend Bahamas training camp
IN preparation for the Olympic qualifier next month, the Bahamas Basketball Federation is expected to utilise the services of Klay Thompson during the men’s national basketball team training camp.
FACE TO FACE: Hope for a brighter future of trade and investment with Africa
WHEN Marcus Mosiah Garvey visited The Bahamas from November 19-20, 1920, he made a prophecy about The Bahamas that, to me, is finally being revealed.
BTVI: It’s a matter of style
She has styled celebrities such as television personalities, Marisa Saks of Millionaire Matchmaker and Kaplan Mulholland of The Real Housewives of Toronto.
Scholarships thanks to Scotiabank
Scotiabank Bahamas has continued its commitment to supporting educational excellence in The Bahamas by providing $12,000 in scholarships through the Bahamas Primary School Student of the Year Foundation.
J’maire graduates as head boy
Congratulations are owed to J’maire Sands who is graduating this week as the Head Boy of Uriah McPhee Primary School.
Monday, June 17
Champions crowned at AiD Tennis Nationals
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s AiD Junior nationals for the U8 and U10 is now completed. There were over 60 matches played over the weekend and the matches were very competitive.
Jonquel Jones scores a career-high 34
Jonquel Jones scored a career-high 34 points, Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu each had a double-double and the New York Liberty pulled away in the second half to beat the defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces 90-82 on Saturday.
Bahamians set meet records at NACAC New Life Invitational
Bahamians benefitted from competing on home soil yesterday evening at the NACAC New Life Invitational hosted at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium.
Fox and Williams address trade group
FORMER National Basketball Association three-time champion Ulrich ‘Rick’ Fox and world champion Tonique Williams got a chance to paint a clear picture of what it’s like to come out of their humble beginnings from the Bahamas to international stardom.
BBF hosts JR NBA and coaches clinics
THE Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF), in conjunction with the Jr National Basketball Association (NBA) programme, hosted a coaches and player development clinic on Friday at the Kendal GL Isaacs Gymnasium.
Sports calendar
THE annual Peace On Da Streets Basketball Classic, dubbed “Shooting Hoops instead of Guns,” is scheduled for July 15-21 at the Michael ‘Scooter Reid” Basketball Center at the Hope Center. All games will start at 6pm each day.
Mikhail McLean added to coaching staff
MIKHAIL McLean, who is a part of the Bahamas coaching staff that is preparing the men’s national team for the final Olympic Games qualifier, will be joining the Wildcats men’s basketball team at the University of Kentucky
ACTIVTRADES: On top once again
Apple once again became the world’s most valuable company on Wednesday, pushing Microsoft out of top spot. The plans around artificial intelligence (AI) that the company announced are apparently having an effect on investors. In their eyes, the iPhone manufacturer is ahead in the race for supremacy in the new technology.
Ex-ArawakX principals say ‘no further steps’ over BOB battle
The former directors of The Bahamas’ first-ever crowd-funding platform have pledged “to take no further steps” to advance their legal battle with Bank of The Bahamas under the terms of its full winding-up.
Alcohol smuggling claims ‘baseless and groundless’
Customs’ top official has slammed as “baseless and groundless nonsense” allegations that senior officials with the agency and Ministry of Finance were involved in an illicit alcohol smuggling racket.
CCA: Baha Mar only $68m over its budget
Baha Mar’s main contractor is asserting it went just 3 percent over-budget in completing the mega resort as it makes a last-ditch bid to slash Sarkis Izmirlian’s damages claim by $830m.
Minister: Gov’ts LNG SPV will lower costs
The Government’s decision to act as liquefied natural gas (LNG) middleman will drive lower fuel and energy costs through leveraging economies of scale, a Cabinet minister is asserting.
FNM chair says $30m for BPL’s grid ‘national steal’
Enabling private investors to acquire majority control of New Providence’s electricity grid for just an initial $30m equity capital investment has been branded “a hell of a deal” by the Opposition’s chairman.
INSIGHT: BTVI remains a pillar on Grand Bahama
Grand Bahamians are a resilient people. The same applies for the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI). Despite destruction during Hurricane Dorian in 2019, the Grand Bahama branch remains the career training institution of choice on that island.
Preparing Bahamian students for the jobs of the future, today
June is always an exciting month as graduation season kicks into full gear. The sounds of cowbells, goat skin drums, horns, and whistles fill the air, resonating with the names of graduates as they are called to receive their diplomas.
OP ED by Michael Pintard
THE Bahamas, one of the world’s most tourism-dependent countries, is facing a major dilemma. It has nothing to do with politics. It has everything to do with facts as presented by data from our Central Bank.
Establishing even handedness: Antigua and Barbuda and Palestine
On Friday, June 14, Antigua and Barbuda and the State of Palestine established diplomatic relations, advancing the step taken in 2011 when Antigua and Barbuda declared its recognition of Palestine as a State.
INSIGHT: Are we doing enough to help fatherless homes?
I SAT in church yesterday listening to my pastor talk about the importance of Bahamian fathers. I’m sure many of you did the same.
Senator Lightbourne named director for the Caribbean for IDB
SENATOR Quinton Lightbourne has been appointed alternate executive director for the Caribbean at The InterAmerican Development Bank (IDB), according to the Office of the Prime Minister.
Weather officials monitoring tropical system near The Bahamas
WEATHER officials are monitoring a system developing near The Bahamas, which has a 30 per cent chance of becoming a tropical depression.
Smuggling racket claim ‘baseless and groundless’
CUSTOMS’ top official has slammed as “baseless and groundless nonsense” allegations that senior officials with the agency and Ministry of Finance were involved in an illicit alcohol smuggling racket.
'I wasn’t ready for you to leave me’
A MAN was killed in a traffic accident in Abaco just before Father’s Day, leaving behind a heartbroken daughter and loved ones.
Americans defend not rescuing stranded Bahamian fisherman
AMERICANS who declined to rescue a Bahamian fisherman they found stranded at sea have received threats from angry residents.
FOIA chief: Budget can do ‘absolutely nothing’
“ABSOLUTELY nothing” - that’s what the upcoming budget for the Freedom of Information Unit will accomplish, according to Information Commissioner Keith Thompson.
Weekend killings leave three dead
THE sister of Maigen Bethel, one of three people killed over the weekend, said their mother had repeatedly warned the woman to stay away from a man allegedly involved in a conflict that led to her death.
Saturday, June 15
PHA celebrates World Blood Donor Day
The Public Hospitals Authority celebrated World Blood Donor Day on Friday by honoring a number of regular donors for their life-saving donations.
Centreville Primary renamed after former principal Judith P Thompson
CENTREVILLE Primary School has been renamed in honor of former educator Judith P. Thompson, the former principal of the school for 30 years.
Pedestrian killed while crossing Carmichael Road
A man died on Friday after being struck by a truck while attempting to cross the street at the intersection of Jackfish Drive and Carmichael Road.
Man remanded after allegedly threatening man with gun
A MAN was remanded to prison on Friday after he allegedly endangered a man’s life with a gun last December.
Man accused of box cutter stabbing granted bail
A MAN was granted $5,000 bail on Friday after he was accused of stabbing someone with a box cutter on Boyd Road last week.
Cooper defends tourism impact
Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper criticized FNM leader Michael Pintard, stating that "tourism accounts for over $6 billion of direct annual spend" in the economy and roughly 60 percent of the Bahamas' GDP.
Man accused of stealing granted bail
A MAN was granted $6,000 bail after he was accused of stealing $2,279.29 worth of property in a recent house robbery in New Providence.
Annual GB blood drive held at City of Life
The annual Drip Drip Challenge Blood Drive is being held on Saturday at the City of Life to boost blood donation and encourage more people to become regular donors.
Friday, June 14
Abaco baseball team ‘will only get better’
THEY didn’t win any games, but team manager Troy Feaste said his baseball team from Abaco will only get better from the experiences gained at the Bahamas Baseball Association’s 2024 Andre Rodgers Senior Baseball Championships.
PM touts Caribbean and Africa relationship
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis underlined the potential for collaboration between the Caribbean and Africa during the Afreximbank Annual Meeting (AAM) at Baha Mar yesterday.
Sweeting: Twelve new shanty towns discovered
WORKS Minister Clay Sweeting said officials had discovered 12 additional shanty towns.
Pintard: More tourists - but revenue dropping
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said revenue from tourism is falling despite increasing numbers of tourists.
Mom-of-three killed in traffic accident
ROBYN Benicourt, a recent nursing school graduate, was looking forward to sitting her upcoming exams and getting registered with the Bahamas Nursing Council before she was killed in a traffic accident Wednesday night.
650 jobs to fill at $290m hospital
Flooding risks are “a great concern” for New Providence’s new hospital which will need a 650-strong medical staff to care for the anticipated 400 patients it is set to house daily.
DR KENT BAZARD: The Psychological Impact of Sports Injuries and Recovery: Building Resilience
IN the world of sports, injuries are an inevitable part of the journey. The physical toll is evident, but the psychological impact often remains in the shadows, unspoken yet profoundly felt.
‘I will miss my loving wife Renee Sunshine Davis’
RENEE “Sunshine” Davis, known for her contagious smile that lights up any atmosphere in softball, baseball, volleyball or track and field, passed away on Wednesday night after a short stay in Princess Margaret Hospital.
Kaylia Capri wants to build her wrestling brand
FORMER Bahamian track and field athlete Alexis Gray, who is also known by stage names Kaylia Capri and Sierra Breeze, is thoroughly enjoying her introduction to pro wrestling since transitioning to the sport in January 2023.
Pools in the Schools on the ground at GHS
GROUND-breaking ceremonies were held on Wednesday for the first pool to be constructed in the government schools in a Pools in the Schools initiative headed by the Fox Foundation.
Taylor heads to Indiana Tech
It was the college of “choice” for Road Runners women’s 400 metre hurdles specialist Ta-mia Taylor as she decided to compete for the Warriors track and field team at Indiana Institute of Technology (Indiana Tech).
Cleveland Eneas Primary holds awards ceremony for Eagles’ track & field team
IN celebration of winning their eighth New Providence Public Primary Schools Sports Association title, the Cleveland Eneas Primary School hosted an awards ceremony on Wednesday for their Eagles track and field team.
$60m price tag to fix Glass Window Bridge
WORKS Minister Clay Sweeting said reconstructing the Glass Window Bridge would cost $60 million.
Thursday, June 13
Oran Davis makes impact in Andros
IN an effort to provide some interest to the people on the island, softball player Oran Davis planned, organised and executed the Inter-Islands Sports Day for Central Andros.
Oran Davis makes impact in Andros
IN an effort to provide some interest to the people on the island, softball player Oran Davis planned, organised and executed the Inter-Islands Sports Day for Central Andros.
STATESIDE: Democrats disrespect of MAGA demographic key to their support of Trump
THE political director was arriving at a big regional conference, surrounded by several party associates.
Chamber warns on energy cost increase for ‘most businesses’
The Chamber of Commerce yesterday joined those voicing concern that Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) new rate structure will fuel more price increases by raising energy costs for “most businesses”.
Minister defends ‘single source’ bid process for FOCOL affiliate
A Cabinet minister yesterday rejected assertions that the Government’s energy reforms violated procurement laws as she defended the “single source” bidding used to select a FOCOL Holdings affiliate.
Illegal fisheries landing halt to spark 1,500 jobs boost
Bahamian economic output would expand by a further $65m, helping to create more than 1,500 jobs, if the largest categories of illegal and unreported fishing were converted into lawful landings.
Double rooms by 15,000 to stay ‘Caribbean leader’
The deputy prime minister yesterday said The Bahamas needs to double its capacity by adding 15,000 new hotel rooms over the next decade if it is to “remain the undisputed leader” in Caribbean tourism.
Homeowner: They won’t Wynn ‘war of attrition’
The leading opponent of a 14-storey Goodman’s Bay penthouse project yesterday pledged he will not be ground down by the developer’s “war of attrition” and forced into selling his home.
Average BPL customers will see annual savings
THE average Bahamas Power & Light residential customer will save about $460 over a year under the government’s equity rate adjustment, according to Energy Minister Jobeth Coleby-Davis.
Minnis: Davis administration being hypocritical by purchasing Bazaar
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said his successor is hypocritical for seeking to buy the Princess Towers Hotel and International Bazaar in Grand Bahama, given the position he took when the Minnis administration sought to buy the Grand Lucayan resort.
Rolle: Wages must grow to counter inflation
CENTRAL Bank governor John Rolle said wages must grow to counter inflation.
‘I was beaten by RBDF superior’
A DEFENCE force marine allegedly had his teeth knocked out and his eyes blackened by a superior officer on HMBS Kamalamee before the ship abandoned him in Inagua over the weekend, forcing him to buy a plane ticket to New Providence.
Bahamian wrestler Kaylia to compete at Baha Bash
THE Bahamas continues to expand its sports tourism brand and it will continue to flourish now with live pro wrestling set to touch down in New Providence.
Campbell says rescued dolphins are ‘safe and secure’ as officials decide their fate
AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister Jomo Campbell said five dolphins rescued from Blackbeard’s Cay last month remain “safe and secure” at Atlantis resort, with officials soon to decide on their fate.
GB International Airport cost $2m not one dollar, says DPM
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper suggested yesterday that the Minnis administration misled the public when it said it bought the Grand Bahama International Airport for $1, saying the actual cost was about $2m.
Coroner’s court jury rules justifiable homicide in the police killing of Johnson
A CORONER’S Court jury returned a justifiable homicide finding yesterday in the police-involved killing case of Walter Johnson, 40, who reportedly fired a replica gun at officers while wearing a makeshift bulletproof vest on Hospital Lane in 2022.
‘Country will surpass last year’s visitors as arrivals up 12 percent’
TOURISM numbers remain on the upward swing, with visitor arrivals up 12 percent this year compared to the same period in 2023, according to Tourism Minister Chester Cooper.
FRONT PORCH: The folly of electoral predictions
Psephology is “the statistical study of elections and trends in voting”.
AFREXIMBANK’s annual meeting aimed to pomote trade a growth with Caribbean
The AFREXIMBANK’s annual meeting (AAM) and the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2024 took place yesterday at Baha Mar’s convention centre, the first time the annual meeting has been held in the Caribbean.
Teens accused of having 9mm pistol and two AK-47s remanded to Simpson Penn
A teenager admitted yesterday to having a loaded gun that he threw out of a car window during a police chase in Montell Heights last weekend.
Summer Squashathon hits the Four Walls
THE 2024 Summer Squashathon at Four Walls Squash and Social Club kicked off on June 10 with an enthusiastic start, welcoming a dozen new squash players eager to try out the indoor racquet sport.
Basden highlights evolving nature of hurricanes during climate talk
The plan to develop a predictive system to improve the ability to prepare for and respond to severe weather systems was highlighted at a recent climate talk this week.
Lucayan Towers south condominum in deplorable condition, says former tenant
THE Lucayan Towers South condominium in Grand Bahama is still deplorable, and the Grand Bahama Port Authority’s response to the problem remains elusive.
Man accused of threatening someone with gun
A MAN was granted $6,000 bail yesterday after he was accused of using a gun to threaten another man on Wulff Road last month.
Man admitting to having drugs gets probation
A MAN was given a conditional discharge after admitting to having drugs in New Providence earlier this week.
Flood watch issued for northwest Bahamas as heavy rain expected through Friday
A FLOOD watch alert has been issued for the northwest Bahamas, impacting Abaco, Grand Bahama, and Bimini.
‘Coach Yo’ hosting training camp
Grand Bahama native Yolett “Coach Yo” McPhee-McCuin has returned to home soil and has already hit the ground running in terms of hosting the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s (BBF) senior women’s national team training camp over at the Kendal GL Isaacs Gymnasium.
Pro boxer Carl Hield to contend for WBA Fedecaribe Title
BAHAMIAN pro boxer Carl Hield finally has a chance at the coveted world title opportunity he has been waiting on since making his pro debut in boxing late last year.
Wednesday, June 12
Minnis challenging PM over Customs probe into ‘high ups’
Dr Hubert Minnis last night challenged the Prime Minister to reveal the findings of a probe into alleged smuggling involving senior Customs and Finance officials which has been “swept under the table”.
Revenues outpace $50m spending jump for April
THE Government yesterday unveiled a $36.2m fiscal surplus for April 2024 after a 29.7 percent year-over-year revenue increase outpaced a $50.3m jump in spending.
Businesses voice concern on new BPL rate structure
CONCERNS were voiced yesterday that Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) new rate structure could undermine economic competitiveness and increase inflation by raising energy costs for many businesses.
Nygard: I could die if I go to court
PETER Nygard is struggling to find legal representation in Canada two weeks before he is sentenced for sexually assaulting five women between 1988 and 2005.
Murder ruling thrown out over ‘tenuous’ conviction
A MAN who was sentenced to 40 years behind bars for allegedly killing an American sailor in 2013 had his murder conviction quashed yesterday after the Privy Council ruled that evidence in the case was “so tenuous as to be incapable of supporting a safe conviction for murder”.
Friends mourn conch stand vendor killed in boat crash
LUKE Rolle, one of two men killed when his boat hit a reef near Rose Island on Friday, owned and operated a popular conch stand in Eleuthera.
‘Wilson should be fired’
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis argued that Financial Secretary Simon Wilson should be fired because of his recent altercation with a reporter at the Office of the Prime Minister.
Grid handover for 40 percent
The government is set to hand over New Providence’s electricity grid to a private company in return for a 40 percent ownership interest in that entity, Tribune Business can reveal.
$7,000 bail for woman accused of maiming
A WOMAN was granted $7,000 bail after being accused of maiming a person on King Street last week.
Asue and how it can be a solution
THE much anticipated (or dreaded for lack of a better word) Atlantic Hurricane season of 2024 is finally here.
Will Nygard ever face justice here?
PETER Nygard once lived like a king – and acted like one – in his Bahamian complex.
Man shot by police ‘fired replica gun at officers’
AN officer has testified that on the night police killed Walter Johnson, the suspect had fired a replica gun at them.
Pintard era really begins
I WISH to congratulate Michael Pintard on his re- election as leader of the Free National Movement and the person who will take us into the next General Elections whenever they are called, and say to him it is time to really get to work now that a major distraction has been removed.
Promised shelter to be bought ‘by end of month’
A BUILDING for the government’s long-promised shelter for domestic violence victims is expected to be bought by the end of this budget year, which ends this month.
‘Govt spending too little on what we need and too much on what we don’t’
EAST Grand Bahama MP Kwasi Thompson said the Davis administration is underspending on national priorities and overspending on less critical items.
Bail for phone theft suspect
A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of stealing a phone last year.
We agreed to protect women - why don’t we?
THE Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment, and Eradication of Violence against Women, also known as the Belém do Pará Convention was adopted on June 9, 1994.
Four years’ jail over loaded gun
A 33-YEAR-OLD man was sentenced to four years in prison after he admitted last week to having a loaded gun.
Boarding school ‘will care for at-risk boys’
SOCIAL Services Minister Myles Laroda said the government’s proposed boarding school for at-risk boys will provide psychological, academic, and 24-hour care for its students.
Russian fleet headed to Cuba
RUSSIAN warships conducted drills in the Atlantic, the military said Tuesday, as they were heading to visit Cuba, part of Moscow’s efforts to project power amid the tensions with the West over Ukraine.
URCA: ‘No involvement’ in new BPL rate structure
THE Bahamian energy industry regulator yesterday said it had “no involvement” in developing Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) new rate structure that takes effect from July 1.
AID title sponsor of Jr Tennis Nationals
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) is pleased to announce that AiD is the title sponsor for the 2024 Junior Tennis Nationals.
Grand Bahama Secondary Schools Athletic Association soccer highlight
THE Grand Bahama Secondary Schools Athletic Association completed its Arthur Parris/Mary Nabb Primary School Soccer League’s 2024 Championships on Monday at the Bishop Michael Eldon School playing field.
Long/triple jumper Sabriya is making her presence felt
SABRIYA Farquharson couldn’t ask for a better way to end her freshman year at the College of Saint Benedict.
BOC will get $150,000
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg said the Bahamas Olympic Committee will receive more money than they ever have for any Olympic competition.
‘Junkanoo Boyz’ defeated 1-0 by Saint Kitts and Nevis
THE Bahamas national men’s soccer team will return home tomorrow after suffering their latest loss 1-0 versus Saint Kitts and Nevis at Warner Park in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Tuesday, June 11
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Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Insurer’s 2023 worse than expected in 72% profit fall
A Bahamian insurer yesterday said a “challenging” 2023 turned out worse than expected as profits plunged by almost 72 percent as a result of reinsurance cost hikes outpacing local premium increases.
Bahamian firms chosen for renewable contracts
Several Bahamian providers have been selected as preferred bidders to generate utility-scale renewable energy on New Providence and the Family Islands, it was revealed yesterday.
‘We’ve stopped complaining on high light bills. It’s terrible’
A prominent advocate for Bahamian small businesses yesterday said most of his clients and members have ceased complaining about high energy bills and power outages because it is “so normal”.
FOCOL chair: BPL deal is ‘real change’
FOCOL Holdings yesterday confirmed “a good portion” of the $70m recently raised from investors will finance its power generation deal with the Government, its chairman pledging: “This is real change.”
Energy reform’s $126m ‘game changer’ won’t occur overnight
The Government yesterday pledged Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) and its customers will ultimately enjoy $126m in annual savings through “desperately” needed energy reforms that “won’t happen overnight”.
Graduation rate sees 14 percent increase
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin said the graduation rate increased by 14 per cent compared to the previous academic year after government approved changes to the Bahamas High School Diploma.
Two men shot to death in less than 24 hours
A MAN was shot dead last night in the second murder of yesterday and the 53rd murder of the year.
Sex claim about senior govt official dubbed ‘just rumours’
AFTER sex-related rumours about a senior government member spread like wildfire over the weekend, communications director in the Office of the Prime Minister Latrae Rahming said the government is not distracted by “social media trolls”.
Andros woman pleads guilty to drug charge
A WOMAN was sentenced to three years in prison yesterday after admitting to holding a loaded gun and $40,000 worth of cocaine in her North Andros home last week.
BPL deal to bring ‘new era’
THE Davis administration unveiled its planned reforms for the country’s energy sector yesterday, pledging to modernise the electricity grid and introduce equity rate adjustments for more affordable and reliable electricity.
Otabor coming into her own
IN 2018 just before the CARIFTA Games here in Nassau, Rhema Otabor connected with coach Corrington Maycock in his Blue Chip Athletics Club as she followed her brother Michaelangelo Bullard.
Hanna Martin addresses education concerns
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin is concerned about businesses catering to students during school hours and parents threatening school safety through disorderly conduct that require intervention from law enforcement officers.
Andre Rodgers senior national baseball tourney was a success
DESPITE the inclement weather, Bahamas Baseball Association secretary general Theodore Sweeting said they still had a very successful Brice Newball Foundation/Andre Rodgers Senior National Baseball Tournament.
BPL announcement ‘does not alleviate’ union concerns
BAHAMAS Electrical Workers Union (BEWU) president Kyle Wilson said the Davis administration’s announcement of plans to reform Bahamas Power and Light has not alleviated employees’ concerns about their future with the company.
Officer testifies that victim had replica gun and wore makeshift bullet-proof vest
JURORS in the Coroner’s Court yesterday heard that a man police killed in 2022 had a fake gun and a makeshift bullet-proof vest.
Woman accused of stealing almost $400k from two different people’s bank accounts
A woman’s police bail was extended yesterday after she was accused of stealing almost $400,000 from two the bank accounts of two people over two years.
Bahamas blanked by the D.R.
The Bahamas 10-and-and-under Pony League baseball team fell short against the Dominican Republic in their playoff game at the Caribbean & Latin American Zone Championships.
Cara Saunders earns her IFBB Pro card
CARA Saunders became the latest Bahamian to earn her IFBB Pro League, winning the women’s Wellness title at the Toronto Show in Toronto, Canada over the weekend.
Monday, June 10
One year later, family still waiting to bury Rony Jean-Charles
THE family of Jean Rony Jean-Charles, a Bahamas-born child of Haitian parents whose legal trials symbolised hope for many residents of Haitian descent, have yet to bury their loved one as the first anniversary of his murder approaches.
Three men dead in two separate marine incidents
RELATIVES of Dishon Russell, one of three men killed at sea over the weekend, are struggling to sleep after losing the 25-year-old in a jet ski accident.
Bahamian breaking records in javelin
BAHAMIAN female javelin thrower Rhema Otabor secured her second-consecutive NCAA title for the University of Nebraska, headlining five Huskers earning All-America honors at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon over the weekend.
BPL grid bidder seeks $30m Bahamian equity
THE company set to be charged with overhauling Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) electricity grid is seeking to raise $30m in equity from local investors, it has emerged.
Diagnosis of rare cancer upends swimmer’s life
SHAWN Neely’s swimming career was progressing almost precisely as he had dreamed until July 2022, when the diagnosis of a rare cancer upended his life.
Split divides Valley Boys
THE future of the Valley Boys is uncertain as two factions fight to be treated as the iconic Junkanoo group.
Connection between cultural maintenance and conservation
We last left off discussing the proper upkeep of our national identity and the tools needed to achieve that goal.
Did govt forget the golden rule?
ONE of the first managers I worked for was a smart man.
Gov’t allocates $1m for Royal Oasis deal
The Government has allocated $1m in the 2024-2025 Budget to finance its purchase of the dilapidated Royal Oasis resort with a matching amount for the West Sunrise Highway.
PM: Committee to combat living costs no ‘talking shop’
The Prime Minister has denied that a committee created to help tackle The Bahamas’ cost of living crisis will merely be “a talking shop”.
Shannon Hanna II strikes gold at Pat Shaw Memorial
BAHAMIAN wrestler Shannon Hanna II secured his second gold medal of the season on Saturday at the 2024 United World Wrestling (UWW) Pat Shaw Memorial in Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Gov’ts $85.3m March surplus monthly record
The Government’s $83.5m fiscal surplus for March 2024 was the largest since monthly reporting began almost three years ago - driven by a mix of revenue gains and reduced spending.
Gov’t ‘not honouring’ industrial agreements
A trade union leader is warning of rising workplace tensions as he accused various government agencies of failing to either “honour” or “execute” industrial agreements.
Bahamas Athletic Pride has inaugural signing day
THREE young ladies from the Bahamas Athletic Pride (BAP) softball programme are now set to take the next step in their young softball careers after last Thursday’s inaugural signing day over at JBLN’s Field of Dreams complex.
Bahamas drops match 7-1 against Trinidad & Tobago
WHILE numerous sporting events in New Providence were postponed due to a severe thunderstorm on Saturday, The Bahamas national men’s soccer team were in action versus Trinidad and Tobago at the SKNFA Technical Centre in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis.
‘No need for alarm’ over slowing Q3 tourism pace
The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) president says there is “no need to raise the alarm yet” over a slowing third quarter booking pace as the industry “normalises” back to single digit growth.
Is it really to be a new hospital
Ministers love to use very descriptive adjectives...
'New Day' govt is worst day
Now Insurance Association admits 40 percent of all vehicles are probably uninsured.
WORLD VIEW: Small states in the global arena - navigating survival and sovereignty
In the international arena, small states consistently grapple with existential threats.
Pintard will be PLP's nightmare
Election - re-election and confirmation of Michael Pintard as leader of the FNM Party and also holds the support of the majority of non-Government MP’s is a nightmare for the PLP.
Thompson calls for transparency on $500m loan
East Grand Bahama MP Kwasi Thompson urged the government to be transparent with the Bahamian people regarding a $500m loan, insisting explanations provided do not make sense.
Bazaar purchase positive but must be piece of wider plans
The Government’s recent decision to acquire the International Bazaar, a significant asset, is a testament to the Prime Minister’s commitment to reviving Grand Bahama.
Taxi chief hails ‘tremendous benefit’ from extra tax relief
The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union’s president has hailed the expanded Excise Tax elimination to cover imported vehicles less than five years-old as “a tremendous benefit” to his members.
Cayman health loss doubles to hit Bahamas First profits
A 149 percent increase in losses incurred by its Cayman health business dropped Bahamas First to $2.293m in comprehensive ‘red ink’ for the 2024 first quarter despite improvements elsewhere.
Devynne Charlton on track outdoors
COMING off her world indoor 60 metre record-breaking performance, Devynne Charlton is showing that she’s on track for a bigger outdoors as she prepares for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France next month.
Team Bahamas undefeated, now into playoffs of Caribbean & Latin American Zone Championships
THE Bahamas national team completed the round robin undefeated and are now into the playoffs of the Caribbean & Latin American Zone Championships in Panama.
Saturday, June 8
Body found after jet ski overturns
The body of Dishon Russell, a 25-year-old from Hunters, was found in the waters near Coral Beach on Saturday morning following a jet ski accident on Labour Day.
Friday, June 7
Two dead and one hurt as boat hits reef
Two men are dead and another seriously injured after their boat hit a reef near Rose Island.
Man fined $1,000 for drug possession with intent to supply
A man was fined $1,000 after he admitted to having drugs in his home on Meadow Lane last month.
Two men accused of stealing dog, released on bail
TWO MEN were granted $5,000 bail on Thursday after they were accused of breaking into a woman’s home and stealing her dog in eastern New Providence last month.
Man accused of stabbing released on bail
A MAN was granted bail on Thursday after he was accused of stabbing another man on a bus on East Bay Street last week.
Man charged for three attempted murders
A TWENTY-eight-year-old man was imprisoned on Thursday after he was accused of a triple shooting on East Bay Street earlier this month.
GB Hurricane shelter opens
The first dedicated hurricane shelter constructed in Grand Bahama was officially opened nearly a week into the start of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season yesterday.
Glover-Rolle: Workers will "absolutely" be involved in new pay structure rollout
MINISTER of Labour and Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle assured public workers on Friday that they will “absolutely” be involved in the implementation of the new pay structure.
House Speaker and Opposition leader clash
TEMPERS flared in the House of Assembly on Friday as House Speaker Patricia Deveaux ordered the removal of Opposition leader Michael Pintard for “obstructing the business of the house” after he refused to yield on a point of order.
Thursday, June 6
Bahamas Bowl returns to Nassau on January 4
ESPN announced the Bahamas Bowl, the longest running international bowl game in college football history, will return to Nassau, Bahamas after a one-year absence.
Pintard optimistic FNM ‘will come together’
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard is optimistic the FNM will come together after the weekend’s convention, when he defeated former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to retain party leadership.
Govt to buy Princess towers for under $4m
THE government will not only acquire the International Bazaar and reopen West Sunrise Road in Grand Bahama –– it will buy the Princess Towers Hotel as well.
Quick service but chaotic lines at new Road Traffic Dept location
THE Road Traffic Department’s relocation to Summerwinds Plaza on Tonique Williams Darling Highway attracted mixed reviews from people who received services at the facility yesterday and spoke to The Tribune about their experience.
Davis defends budget - but gives few details
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis defended his administration’s 2024/25 budget yesterday after the opposition said it failed to address critical concerns, namely the future of Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) and Grand Bahama.
Unions ‘not asked’ over pay date move
UNION heads berated Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday for announcing that public servants would start having their salaries paid every two weeks, insisting they were not consulted and that the plan may have been ill-thought-out.
PM denies Budget forecasts ‘fantasy’
The Prime Minister yesterday denied that the Government’s Budget forecasts are “fantasy” as he asserted that recent monthly fiscal deficits for June were elevated due to paying off outstanding bills.
Broker’s bids to knock out Bahamians’ testimonies
A former Nassau broker/dealer is demanding that Supreme Court depositions given by his former Bahamian executives be barred from evidence at trial because they are “unfair” and unreliable”.
Lucayan sale ‘fantastic’ to counter $1,500 air tickets
Hoteliers yesterday hailed the Prime Minister’s renewed optimism over the Grand Lucayan’s potential sale as “fantastic” given that this is key to lowering $1,500 one-way air fares to the US.
$250m Six Senses developer pledges to ‘go the extra mile’
The developer of Grand Bahama’s $250m Six Senses resort yesterday pledged to “go the extra mile” after receiving a key permit that “opens up the starting line” for construction to begin before year-end.
‘The Race to Paris’: New Life Invitational set for Father’s Day
The North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) New Life Invitational, under the theme ‘The Race to Paris Continues’, will make its third appearance in The Bahamas on Father’s Day (June 16) at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium.
Team Bahamas locked in ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
THE men’s national soccer team has spent the last two weeks engaged in rigorous practice sessions over at the Roscow AL Davies Soccer Field, leading up to the selection of a 20-member contingent set to represent the country in the second round of CONCACAF matches for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.
CH Reeves Raptors close out GSSSA season on a high note
IT is hard to talk about success in school sports and not mention the winning ways of the CH Reeves Raptors during the 2023-24 Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) season.
Bahamas’ karate team wins 20 medals at the Miami International Shotokan Cup tourney
THE Bahamas’ karate team from Bassai Bahamas Karate-do/ JKI Bahamas, headed by sensei Shawn Smith, took a delegation of 16 persons which included team coach censei Smith, assistant coach Stekeia Johnson and team captain Kia Martin to Miami, Florida to compete at the Miami International Shotokan Cup karate tournament hosted by sensei Yasuyoshi Saito, the chief instructor of Japan Karate-do International.
Davis announces death of former Supreme Court Justice Thomas Evans
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis announced that former Supreme Court Justice Thomas Evans, KC, died yesterday morning.
Wednesday, June 5
Govt to build ‘Cat-5 ready’ hurricane shelters
DISASTER Risk Management Authority managing director Aarone Sargent said the government is seeking to build at least five hurricane shelters that could withstand category five storms over the next two years.
Police: Investigation ‘still ongoing’ in Detention Centre sex assault claim
MONTHS after a Jamaican woman claimed she was sexually assaulted at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre, police said they are still investigating her allegations.
Sunken excavator in Exuma waters raises safety concern
AN excavator submerged in Exuma waters since last year caused a boat accident this week, sparking fears among residents as a regatta festival nears.
Pintard: FNM will not increase VAT
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said he does not intend to increase the value-added tax rate above ten percent if elected prime minister, despite vowing to remove the tax from certain healthy foods, medicines and feminine and infant care products.
Issa earns Golden Boot
The last week and-a-half has been pretty phenomenal for 14-year-old Issa Bournas, who not only had a good showing at the Bahamas Aquathlon and Triathlon National Championships but also dominated competitors at the Samuel P Haven Jr High School Soccer Nationals.
BFA names final roster for CONCACAF qualifier
THE Bahamas Football Association announced its final roster for the men’s national soccer team as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup - CONCACAF Qualifier.
Pauline Davis’ book goes global
GOLDEN Girl Pauline Davis’ award-winning book “Running Sideways” has gone global.
ALICIA WALLACE: Supporting parents protecting children
Missing children continue to be in the headlines and the topic of many uninformed discussions.
Will first female president of Mexico help women’s lot?
MEXICO will have its first woman president following a landmark vote on June 2, 2024.
FNM still the party of the elites
CONGRATULATIONS are in order for the newly reelected leader of the rump FNM and its Convention Committee on hosting what appears to have been a glittery convention.
Former BIBA chief says RTA changes on insurance not ‘workable to our culture’
GREGORY Ritchie, the former president of the Bahamas Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA), said some proposed amendments to the Road Traffic Act to ensure compliance with vehicle insurance requirements “doesn’t sound workable to our culture”.
‘Delayed but not denied’: Katrina’s long journey to earning her bachelor’s degree
KATRINA Michelle Nixon exemplified the saying, delayed but not denied when she obtained her bachelor’s degree in primary education at 48 last week, calling her journey beautiful despite the hurdles.
Blue Chip Athletics Club adds new athletes to its talent pool
THE Blue Chip Athletics Club, powered by Norwegian Cruise Line, hosted team trials at the Queen’s College campus in hopes of adding a new generation of throwers to their arsenal.
FOUR Walls Squash and Social Club hosts Open Championships
FOUR Walls Squash and Social Club proudly hosted the 2024 Four Walls Squash Open Championships May 23-25, marking the largest tournament since the club’s inception during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tuesday, June 4
Gov’t launches voluntary tax compliance initiative
The Ministry of Finance yesterday launched a week-long exercise to assist companies in becoming voluntarily complaint with the taxes and fees owed to various government agencies.
Tourism arrivals up 12.4% despite April stopover fall
Higher spending air visitors declined narrowly in April likely due to the peak Easter holiday weekend falling at end-March, it was revealed yesterday, as total arrivals year-to-date jumped 12.4 percent.
Controversial contracts gain $6.75m financing
The Government will spend a combined $6.75m in the upcoming 2024-2025 fiscal year on two maritime contracts that are central to a whistleblower’s lawsuit and have drawn Opposition scrutiny.
‘So bureaucratic’: Registered agents caught up in VAT evasion crackdown
Bahamian registered agents and offices must starting this year submit annual declarations on all their corporate clients’ real estate deals and holdings as part of a crackdown on VAT evasion.
Port’s ‘serious’ Nassau harbour concern eyes year-end repairs
Nassau’s main commercial shipping port says the “serious” challenge created by deteriorating harbour breakwaters may not be tackled until end-2024 at earliest as the Government ramps up Budget funding.
BTC: Eleuthera sabotage was an ‘extortion’ attempt
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) yesterday asserted that its fibre optic cables serving Eleuthera were deliberately cut in a bid to extort money from it over a land dispute.
ORG disappointed on govt’s budget for FOIA
THE Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG) is disappointed that Davis administration has only budgeted $140,000 for the Freedom of Information Act unit in the upcoming fiscal year, the latest indication that fully enacting the law is not a priority for the administration.
Body of a man found floating near GB resort
THE body of a man was found floating in waters east of the Island Seas Resort on Monday evening.
Police say missing boy seen on CCTV camera again, but no further details
POLICE have obtained new surveillance footage concerning 16-year-old Devin Isaacs, who disappeared after his family last saw him on May 15 around 10pm at his residence.
Drivers worry over car licence move
TRANSPORT Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis said impending changes to the Road Traffic Act, which will require people to renew their insurance policies in their birth month, will encourage “deeper compliance” with the law and reduce the number of uninsured vehicles.
Our national pride on the decline
Great was it in that Dawn to be alive, But to be young was very heaven.
FACE TO FACE: Inspired by his parents, Arron sets the Perfec-Tone in business
ARRON Pinder was 15 years old when he was first bitten by the business bug.
Time for Pintard to grow up
"POLITICS make strange bedfellows" was played out in real-time recently. Picture this, jumping in and out from bed to bed, seeking rest finding none. The many angles of shenanigans became evident.
Man accused of importing nine guns, ammo and drugs with intent to supply
A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of importing nine firearms and over 100 rounds of ammunition into The Bahamas last month.
Senior National Baseball Champs set to be decided
THE Bahamas Baseball Association, in conjunction with the Brice Newball Foundation, will hold its much anticipated Senior National Baseball Championships this weekend at the Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium.
PETER YOUNG: Uncertainty and hope ahead in South Africa
THIS is a tense and critical moment for the country that was called all those years ago by Archbishop Desmond Tutu of Cape Town the ‘The Rainbow Nation’ to signify its multicultural diversity.
Pheron Charlton wins HBCU fastest man title
With a little boost from his family in the stands, Pheron Charlton was able to display his speed as he carted home the 2024 Minority Baseball Prospects HBCU All-Star Fastest Man Championship title.
Bahamas Aquatics names team for Goodwill Games
FOLLOWING its final team selection, Bahamas Aquatics has released the names of the competitors that will represent The Bahamas at the 2024 Goodwill Games Swimming Championships.
Shakeem Hall-Smith looking to qualify for Paris Olympics
SHAKEEM Hall-Smith said although he fell short over the weekend, he’s confident that he can achieve the Olympic standard for the men’s 400 metres hurdles.
25th Annual Basketball Smiles camp June 17-19
COACH Sam Nichols, retired Hall of Fame head women’s basketball coach at McMurry University, Abilene, Texas will be coming again this year for his 25th Annual Basketball Smiles Basketball Camp.
Cleveland Eneas Primary School wins NPPPSSA track & field title
FROM day one to the end, Cleveland Eneas Primary left their imprint on the New Providence Public Primary Schools Sports Associations’ 44th Track and Field Championships.
Reporter ban a threat to free press
Freedom of the Press in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas is threatened when a journalist, because of how he questioned a government official, is banned from attending press conferences at the Office of the Prime Minister.
Man accused of molesting 13-year-old girl last week
A 56-year-old man was granted $7,000 bail yesterday after he was accused of molesting a 13-year-old girl last week.
‘Pressure cooker’ race to meet audit deadlines
Bahamian accountants and many companies were yesterday said to be caught in “a pressure cooker environment” as they race to meet imminent Business Licence and regulatory audit deadlines.
‘Pressure cooker’ race to meet audit deadlines
Bahamian accountants and many companies were yesterday said to be caught in “a pressure cooker environment” as they race to meet imminent Business Licence and regulatory audit deadlines.
Brice promoted to sales manager at Tribune Radio
TAMIKA Brice is the new sales manager at Tribune Radio Limited.
Man charged with murder of a man on Bernard Road
A 30-year-old man was remanded in custody yesterday after he was accused of the fatal shooting of a 38-year-old father in the Bernard Road area last month.
Two men charged with armed robbery of woman
TWO men were remanded yesterday after they were accused of stealing money from a woman at gunpoint last month.
Monday, June 3
Aviation ‘stability’ threat over exam requirement
PILOTS are voicing fears that “the stability and efficiency” of Bahamian aviation will be “undermined” if regulators press forward with plans to mandate they pass an exam for which many are ill-prepared.
Opposition: $437m revenue increase ‘does not add up’
THE Government’s forecast $437m revenue jump for the upcoming 2024-2025 fiscal year represents an increase eight times’ greater than the pace of economic growth according to Budget numbers.
BPL working to complete ‘key’ repairs to generation this week
BAHAMAS Power and Light (BPL) officials said they are working to complete repairs this week on “several key assets” at its Clifton Pier power station to increase power supply in New Providence after a series of power outages this month.
Survivor of HMBS Flamingo sinking homeless after fire destroys his home
A SURVIVOR of the HMBS Flamingo attack and his family have been left homeless after a fire destroyed their home over the weekend - and the family is appealing for donations to help rebuild their home of 40-plus years.
Sebas shuts Aeropost business
SEBAS Bastian last night said his Aeropost logistics business is closing its Bahamas operations because this is the only one of its 30-plus territories “where we did not experience material growth”.
Pintard’s ‘bold’ plan after landslide win
AFTER comprehensively defeating former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis at the FNM’s one-day convention on Saturday, Michael Pintard promised to make “bold” transformative changes if the party is returned to power at the next general election – vowing to reform land policies, reduce taxes, and improve the ease of doing business in the country.
Police hunt for Abaco shooter
Police in Abaco are searching for a man involved in a shooting incident in Cooper’s Town yesterday.
Minnis claims he wasn’t given a ‘fair shot’ in FNM’s leadership race
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said he was disappointed by the “skullduggery” and “intimidation tactics” surrounding the Free National Movement’s leadership race, claiming he wasn’t given a fair shot.
Error in law on murder charges
A FEW months ago when it seemed like we were having a murder every day, the Bahamian people were apoplectic, perplexed and the government appeared clueless as to how to tackle the problems, there was great anxiety amongst the citizenry which led to the obligatory renewed call for the implementation of the death penalty.
Banking sector maintains stable, little growth trend
BAHAMIAN employment in the banking sector increased modestly at the expense of expatriates in 2023 although the industry’s overall economic impact largely remained flat year-over-year.
‘Mean business’ over 40% uninsured cars
A “SHOCKING” 30-40 percent of the vehicles on Bahamian roads are either uninsured or not properly covered, a lead insurance broker has estimated, as he backed the Government’s bid to overhaul traffic laws.
BTC hit by ‘sabotage act’ in North Eleuthera
THE BAHAMAS Telecommunications Company (BTC) says it fell victim to “an act of sabotage” that knocked out all mobile, Internet and landline services to North Eleuthera customers on Friday.
Hall-Smith misses Olympic cut
SHAKEEM Hall-Smith ran away from the field in the men’s 400 metre hurdles over the weekend, but didn’t have anybody to push him at the end to get the Olympic Games qualifying time.
Windsor and Lyford Cay win national soccer titles
Soccer clubs from the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) and Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) gave it all they had at the 2024 Samuel P Haven Jr High School Soccer Nationals, but the last two teams standing would be Windsor High School and the Lyford Cay International Dragons.
GAIN AN EDGE: Groundbreaking research improves options for soil quality in Long Island
IN today’s rapidly evolving world, university students have the potential to drive significant progress through dedicated research.
KDK REPORT: A split second, part 2
THERE’S an overwhelming sense of easiness and simplicity to life in Louisiana.
INSIGHT: The FNM has spoken, but will Minnis listen?
THE FNM has made its choice – Michael Pintard has been returned as the leader of the party. But is that the end of the in-fighting?
WORLD VIEW: The imperative for equal recognition in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
IN the ongoing discourse on international relations and human rights, one of the most enduring and complex issues is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Cultural maintenance drives sustainable development and affirms our national identity
LAST week, Jervon Sands wrote about the idea of cultural maintenance and how it affects Bahamians.
Cleveland Eneas win title
FROM day one to the end, Cleveland Eneas Primary left their imprint on the New Providence Public Primary Schools Sports Associations’ 44th Track and Field Championships.
State funeral held for Loftus Roker
LOFTUS Roker was laid to rest on Friday as the nation’s elite celebrated and reflected on the role he played in the country’s history.
Nashad Mackey set to join USC Upstate coaching staff
BAHAMIAN Nashad Mackey had some big moments on the hardwood as a basketball player but these days he is making his impact on the sidelines.
PLP hits out at FNM leader as ‘unhinged’
AFTER Michael Pintard retained leadership of the Free National Movement and delivered a victory speech, the Progressive Liberal Party called his performance “unhinged”.
‘It’s over’: Delegates are ready to move forward with Pintard
SOME delegates at the Free National Movement’s convention on Saturday said although former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis had “good moments” as leader of his party and country, his time as leader is over.
‘Live up to promises’ on CLICO compensation
THE Government was yesterday urged to “live up to its promises” to fully compensate CLICO victims after zero funds were allocated for this in next year’s Budget and successive fiscal years.
NPSA: Lady Operators blank Lady Truckers 7-0, Wildcats beat UB Lady Mingoes 8-1
THE R&B Lady Operators and the Sunshine Auto Wildcats won the New Providence Softball Association ladies’ double header played on Saturday night at the Bankers Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
Saturday, June 1
Pintard healing old wounds
Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard has done something that former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis was unable to do during his tumultuous tenure in office: heal old wounds - many of which were inflicted between 2012 and 2021.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Divorce: Uglier than necessary in The Bahamas
DIVORCE is never pretty. It’s the courtroom culmination of living room or bedroom misery, the inevitable chapter of years of hurt, disloyalty, of insults hurled at one another, emotional abuse, neglect, or worse, physical abuse.
Gibson’s cousin claims he owned Elite Maintenance
THE cousin of Adrian Gibson claimed on Thursday that the Long Island MP owned Elite Maintenance Incorporated, a company that was allegedly awarded Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) contracts when he was executive chairman.
Christie: RBDF officers providing security for Eminent Persons Group assisting Haiti
DEFENCE force officers are helping Haiti by providing security services for the Eminent Persons Group, which is trying to resolve that country’s crisis, according to former Prime Minister Perry Christie.
‘$7m rise in consultancy budget does not mean consultants will be hired’
EVEN though the budget for consultancy services will increase in the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Tourism in the next fiscal year, Economic Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said this does not mean consultants will be hired.
Eleuthera Chamber of Commerce concerned over reliable electricity and water supply
AS dignitaries descended on Eleuthera for the opening ceremony of Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, the island’s Chamber of Commerce president, Thomas Sands, said businesses are continuously facing challenges from unreliable electricity and water services.
PM hails Disney’s Lookout Cay as ‘monumental’ for Eleuthera
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis hailed yesterday’s official opening of Disney’s Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point in Eleuthera as a monumental achievement for that island’s tourism industry.
Pintard retains leadership as Minnis challenge fails
MICHAEL Pintard has retained the leadership of the FNM, resisting the challenge of former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis.
Man remanded after allegedly threatening two people with gun
A MAN was remanded to prison on Friday after he was accused of threatening two people with a gun last month.
Former PM Ingraham, former third party leaders endorse Pintard
AHEAD of the FNM’s one-day convention, Michael Pintard gained support from more of his former Cabinet colleagues in his leadership race against former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, with Romauld Ferreira, several third party leaders and former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham now endorsing him.
American man pleads guilty to indecent assault, exposure after two weeks on remand
AN AMERICAN man was fined on Friday after he admitted to indecently assaulting and exposing himself to a woman last month.
Man charged for six attempted murders
A MAN was imprisoned on Friday after he was accused six times of attempted murder and a string of robberies in New Providence over the last two years.
