PLP chairman: US inflation driving Bahamas cost of living crisis
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said the Bahamas’ cost of living crisis is being driven largely by external forces, particularly inflation imported from the United States, warning that no government can fully shield the country from those pressures.
Candlelight vigil honours life of drowned boat captain Jayden Pinder
AN emotional candlelight vigil was held at Junkanoo Beach on Saturday in memory of Jayden Pinder, a promising young boat captain who died in a drowning incident after a wave knocked him from his jet ski just a day after Christmas.
Trump signals Cuba ‘next’ as Bahamas issues travel warning for Venezuela
US President Donald Trump suggested Cuba could be next in Washington’s sights, linking Havana’s influence in Venezuela to the US military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas.
Priest warns police: Don’t use uniforms to bully public
AS dozens of police officers and senior executives looked on, a prominent Anglican priest urged them to be cautious in their pursuit of personal agendas and power, while warning against using their uniform “to lord over and bully the very people who need you.”
Consumer watchdog recovers $203k for consumers in 2025
A GOVERNMENT watchdog yesterday reported recovering $203,676.51 from consumer complaints submitted by Bahamians during 2025.
Three children dead in separate weekend incidents
THE New Year opened with tragedy for the families of three young children who died in separate incidents over the span of three days, prompting police investigations and widespread public concern.
Family finds mom dead in PMH ward
“SEND my case to a lawyer, and let’s sue PMH,” were the final words 36-year-old Clanesha Adderley told her family just hours before they found her cold and lifeless in a hospital ward, with staff allegedly unaware.
Mitchell urges confidence in Grand Bahama economic revival
FOREIGN Affairs Minister and Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) chairman Fred Mitchell said residents of Grand Bahama should remain confident as work continues on the island’s major redevelopment projects, including the Grand Lucayan hotel, the airport and the new hospital.
Abaco and Crooked Island experience power outages
DAYS after experiencing a power outage, parts of Abaco and Crooked Island were hit with another disruption over the weekend.
Who is Oran Munroe?
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed it has raised concerns through diplomatic channels regarding the safety and security of a Bahamian national who is currently being “unlawfully detained” in Venezuela.
Eleuthera man accused of rape
A 53-year-old man has been accused of raping and causing harm to a 27-year-old woman in Eleuthera.
Bahamas government advises against Venezuela travel amid US operation
THE Bahamian government has advised citizens not to travel to Venezuela following the US military operation that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
Teen charged with rape on cruise ship
A 17-year-old boy was arraigned in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday in connection with the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl aboard a cruise ship.
Sands says voter registration changes risk election confusion
AS the Parliamentary Registration Department ramps up preparations ahead of the next general election, Free National Movement (FNM) chairman Dr Duane Sands has raised concerns about recent changes being implemented by the department, warning that they could create confusion and undermine public confidence.
Stay home and avoid crowds, magistrate warns drug offender
A magistrate on Friday urged a young man to avoid risky situations after convicting him of possessing Indian hemp and placing him on probation.
Bahamas warns citizens not to travel to Venezuela amid security crisis
The Government of The Bahamas has advised Bahamians not to travel to Venezuela, citing escalating security concerns following US military action in the country.
US strikes Venezuela, captures Maduro and his wife
The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of the country.
Man charged with stealing church vehicle
A MAN was accused of stealing a vehicle belonging to the South Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists over the summer.
