Lady Holly Knowles with one of her beloved rescues
Lady Holly Knowles turns 100 today - and takes her space in our Love Ya Dog campaign.
Baha Mar’s head says bookings below forecast, says US elections and economy possible culprits
BAHA Mar’s president Graeme Davis said business has softened this year compared to expectations, and booking for 2025 is not as robust as officials forecast.
Warning issued of severe weather and heavy rainfall
A weather warning has been issued of unsettled weather across the northern, north-west and portions of entral Bahamas, with an elevated risk of severe, squally weather. This may include heavy rainfall, dangerous lightning activity, hailstones, gusty winds and higher seas with the possibility of tornadic activity such as funnel clouds or waterspouts.
Arrest warrants issued for three officers after court no-show
ARREST warrants have been issued for three officers who did not appear in court today for a committal hearing that saw 11 police officers receive bail for proceedings linked to killings that resulted in adverse inquest findings.
‘Pensioners oversee workers lacking skills’
LABOUR and Public Services Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said reappointing retirees to critical government positions speaks to “putting persons in positions of management and supervision to supervise others without the proper skills and training to do so”.
‘We won’t speculate on’ if Gibson will run for FNM in next election
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard declined to say whether Long Island MP Adrian Gibson is likely to run on the party’s ticket in the next general election.
Ferguson criticises Bowleg on Valley faction seed money
KIMSLEY Ferguson, president of the Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU) and coordinator of The Body of Christ Junkanoo, criticised Youth, Sports, and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg for announcing that a faction of the Valley Boys would receive $30,000 in seed funding for the upcoming Junkanoo parades despite being classified as a “fun group”.
‘$1 a week more’ for most drivers
CONSUMERS should expect to pay an additional $1 to $3 per week at gas stations when profit margin increases for retailers take effect, according to the Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association President Raymond Jones.
Bethel Brothers Morticians makes a donation to Ranfurly Home for Children
In what has become a cherished tradition, The Ranfurly Home for Children has been gifted with a generous donation from one of its long-time sponsors, Bethel Brothers Morticians (BBM), as young residents transition into the back-to-school season.
PM defends frequent international travels
PRIME Minister Philip Davis defended his frequent international travels, saying they enabled him to call on the Dominican Republic’s president for help in evacuating Bahamians nearly held hostage in Haiti.
Five officers deploy to Haiti in days, says King
ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Raymond King said the country is expected to deploy a five-member team to Haiti at the end of the week.
14 police summoned over shootings
ACTING Coroner Kara Turnquest has summoned 14 police officers linked to killings that resulted in adverse inquest findings since May 2023, ordering them to appear on Wednesday for committal hearings before the Supreme Court.
‘Public right to be concerned over probe into corruption allegations’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the public is right to be concerned over the Royal Bahamas Police Force probe into allegations of corruption.
PM Davis says BPL bills to be cheaper this month
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said Bahamians will soon see the “fruits” of his administration’s efforts to reform the country’s electricity sector, adding that power bills should start to decline this month.
Gas margin rise of 25 cents approved
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis announced last night that his administration has approved a margin increase for gas retailers of 25 cents per gallon for gasoline and 15 cents per gallon for diesel.
