The Big Story

ROCK SOUND, ELEUTHERA — The Cape Eleuthera Institute (CEI) and Island School, in conjunction with the University of Miami, will complete a new mission tomorrow: the retrieval of an underwater sea glider and its data that could improve forecasting and explain why The Bahamas experiences more frequent and intense storms. Marjahn Finlayson, a research scientist at CEI who specializes in...

Thompson: What about people ticketed for expired licenses during state of emergency when they should have been exempt? NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Individuals will have 30 days after the end of the state of emergency to renew their car licenses, confirmed Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe yesterday. During a presentation on Parliament, Munroe sought to clarify the matter, indicating that...

Questions raised about alleged mandatory vax policy at GB Shipyard NASSAU, BAHAMAS —Health Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday that the government, along with the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO), is very concerned with the decreased number of vaccinations over the last two to three weeks. Responding to concerns raised by Marco City MP Michael Pintard in Parliament, Darville said: “We,...

“We must cease being just moved by outrage and in fact go past inertia to action” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Amidst nationwide outrage over the brutal death of four-year-old D’Onya Bella Walker, parliamentarians yesterday insisted on action to address sexual assault and the safety of children in the country. The morning sitting of Parliament began with a moment of silence in...

PALMETTO POINT, ELEUTHERA — The miles of pristine, unspoiled, forested hills of Eleuthera almost obscure a rising issue that has begun to spill over onto its roads on parts of the island — public dumps that appear to have reached their capacity. It’s an issue residents are well aware of, but efforts to maintain these sites have been challenged by...

Christie: Savings from lower VAT on hired services, utilities and cars will “far outweigh” cost of increased VAT on breadbasket items NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Davis administration’s decision to slash the value-added tax (VAT) rate from 12 to 10 percent will “put monies back in the hands of consumers, boost confidence and stimulate the economy”, according to a senior accountant....

GOVERNOR’S HARBOUR, ELEUTHERA — Bob Colman, an architectural designer who moved to Eleuthera 17 years ago from the United Kingdom, has constructed over 70 homes on the island. But his company, Colman Designs, has set its sights on an ambitious mission: affordable housing for its just under 50 employees. “I have a lot of staff who build houses for people...

Cancer survivor Erin Brown to be named the first Bahamian godmother of a Royal Caribbean International vessel MIAMI, FLORIDA — A Bahamian woman who lost her leg to cancer and went on to defy odds and inspire thousands will be named godmother of Royal Caribbean International’s Odyssey of the Seas.  Royal Caribbean International's Odyssey of the Seas. Erin Brown, a...

Sex offenders registry and parole registry to monitor offenders after prison release NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police have confirmed that four-year-old D’Onya “Bella” Walker died in hospital on Friday as a result of blunt force trauma to her body, which resulted in multiple fractures. Little Bella was reportedly taken to Princess Margaret Hospital injured and unresponsive around 5pm last Friday. She...

DPM and health minister say COVID-19 mitigation going well NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government has tracked down several substandard rapid antigen test kits being used in the country, Minister of Health Dr Michael Darville confirmed yesterday. Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Michael Darville speaks to reporters outside Cabinet. Speaking to reporters outside of Cabinet, Darville said an investigation has...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Two local Christian groups have joined the massive public outcry spurred by the death of four-year-old Bella Walker, who died in hospital last Friday after an alleged assault. The Bahamas Christian Council, headed by Bishop Delton Fernander, and Bahamas Against Crime, headed by Reverend CB Moss, issued separate statements yesterday grieving the death of four-year-old Bella Walker...

Documentary to focus on Hurricane Dorian and be produced by trio of women “We have a story not only for local and regional communities, but this is a story for the world” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamian communications expert and Film Producer Dr Juliette Storr is aiming to place a magnifying glass over the insidious devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian and...

White argues administration of justice under Minnis administration was fair NASSAU, BAHAMAS — St Anne’s MP Adrian White, the opposition shadow minister of legal affairs and works, yesterday hit back at suggestions that the Minnis administration’s legal cases against former Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) MPs were “political prosecutions”. The comment made by the honorable attorney general…is both unfortunate and a...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government has not yet decided whether it will allow the annual Christmas carnival to operate during the upcoming holiday season. Minister of Health Dr Michael Darville Minister of Health Dr Michael Darville told reporters outside Cabinet yesterday that the organizers of the much-anticipated Christmas tradition have made a request to come into the country. “We in...

"This is in addition to the time taken by the respective attorneys from the Department of Public Prosecutions" NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government paid some $1.1 million in legal fees with foreign law firms in its failed prosecutions of former Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) MPs Shane Gibson and Frank Smith, revealed Attorney General Ryan Pinder yesterday. During a contribution in...

Davis and his wife add their voices to the many lamenting Bella’s death FNM chairman: Incidents such as this should never take place NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As condolences and outrage continued pouring in for four-year-old Bella Walker, who died after being assaulted last week, Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis said action must be taken to ensure such an incident never...

Chief medical advisor says antiviral drugs will not cancel out the need for vaccinations Dr Fauci predicts a low level of COVID-19 disruption by spring NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Despite the introduction of antiviral drugs against COVID-19, there will still be a need to administer vaccinations globally, according to Dr Anthony Fauci, chief medical advisor to the United States president.  Fauci...

“Bringing relief to those who need it, addressing govt’s fiscal situation and stimulating economic growth are immediate priorities” Halkitis promises campaign finance reform, anti-corruption legislation, skills development and more NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Davis administration is taking a “big-picture approach” to this nation’s national development, economic growth and fiscal health, according to Economic Affairs Minister Senator Michael Halkitis. While making...